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Growth theory, nonlinear dynamics and economic modelling : scientific essays of William Allen Brock
Brock, William A. - 2001
This outstanding collection of William Brock's essays illustrates the power of dynamic modelling to shed light on the forces for stability and instability in economic systems. The articles selected reflect his best work and are indicative both of the type of policy problem that he finds...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473837
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Challenging time series : limits to knowledge, inertia, and caprice
Stanley, T. D. - 2000
This unorthodox book derives and tests a simple theory of economic time series using several well-known empirical … economic puzzles, from stock market bubbles to the failure of conventional economic theory, to explain low levels of inflation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473885
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Innovation and the growth of cities
Ács, Zoltán J. - 2002
the growth of cities by the use of endogenous growth theory …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419981
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Tax compliance and tax morale : a theoretical and empirical analysis
Torgler, Benno - 2007
The question of why citizens pay their taxes has attracted increased attention in the tax compliance literature of late. In this book, Benno Torgler considers the evidence that suggests that enforcement efforts cannot fully explain the high degree of tax compliance within society. To attempt to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420106
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Knowledge, technological catch-up and economic growth
Rogers, Mark - 2003
Knowledge, Technological Catch-up and Economic Growth investigates the relationship between knowledge diffusion and economic growth. Using a broad definition of knowledge - encompassing technology, production skills, know-how and firm capabilities - the central argument of the book is that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473801
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The economics of technology and employment : theory and empirical evidence
Vivarelli, Marco - 1995
appraisal of how far current economic analysis and theory can deal with this key policy issue. The Economics of Technology and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473912
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The new economics of outdoor recreation
Hanley, Nick (contributor); Wright, Robert E. (contributor);  … - 2003
This innovative book presents a series of up-to-date analyses of the economics of outdoor recreation. The distinguished group of authors covers real-world recreation management issues and applies economic understanding to these problems. An extensive introduction by the editors details the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851998
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Utility regulation in competitive markets : problems and progress
Robinson, Colin (contributor) - 2007
Introduction / Colin Robinson -- 1. Beyond regulation / Stephen Littlechild -- Comment / Colin Robinson -- 2. Ronald coase and the spectrum question / Thomas W. Hazlett -- Comment / Leonard Waverman -- 3. European energy liberalisation : progress and problems / Jorge Vasconcelos -- Comment /...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420011
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Regulating utilities and promoting competition : lessons for the future
Robinson, Colin (contributor) - 2006
Regulating Utilities and Promoting Competition continues the series of annual books, published in association with the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School, which critically review the state of utility regulation and competition policy
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851732
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International handbook on the economics of energy
Evans, Joanne (contributor); Hunt, Lester C. (contributor) - 2009
research issues in this topical field of economics. Themes addressed include the theory of energy supply, demand and policy …Introduction / Joanne Evans and Lester C Hunt -- 1. A brief history of energy / Roger Fouquet -- 2. The theory of … theory and practice of energy policy / Richard L. Gordon -- 5. Energy demand theory / Kenneth B. Medlock III -- 6. Empirical …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851493