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-Keynes debate, the book introduces the main themes of Hayek’s thought. These include the division of knowledge, the importance of … with political discretion. Key to understanding Hayek's development as a thinker is his emphasis on the knowledge problem … that economic decision makers face and how alternative institutional arrangements either hinder or assist them in …
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technological spillovers in generating growth. Because such knowledge spillovers are particularly effective in cities, where … that important knowledge spillovers might be between, rather than within industries, consistent with the theories of Jacobs …
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Historically, urban growth required enough development to grow and transport significant agricultural surpluses or a government effective enough to build an empire. But there has been an explosion of poor mega-cities over the last thirty years. A simple urban model illustrates that in closed...
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In recent years, comparative economics experienced a revival, with a new focus on comparing capitalist economies. The theme of the new research is that institutions exert a profound influence on economic development. We argue that, to understand capitalist institutions, one needs to understand...
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