This paper examines the changes in the labour market experience of different immigrant and ethnic minority groups in the UK over time. The analysis suggests that, in early 90s although there was no clear cut evidence of segregation in terms of employability, certain groups of minority natives...

The fact that members of an immigrant community may have different demographic characteristics, or may have different tastes, to the indigenous population, may manifest itself in differences in saving behaviour. In addition, depending on their ethnic background, there could be differences among...

This paper re-considers the comparison of Bertrand and Cournot equilibria in a differentiatedduopoly with linear demand and cost functions. It focuses on the case of substitutegoods, and allows for cost asymmetries between firms. The main finding is that, when thedegree of cost asymmetry is...

This paper considers the extent to which expenditure by contestants inimperfectly discriminating rent-seeking contests dissipates all or only partof the rent. In particular, we investigate strategic effects, technologicaleffects and asymmetry under an assumption of diminishing returns to...