The work analyzes the effects of the pattern of economic internationalization of South America on political coalitions providing support to the social protection programs of the Left parties elected between 1999 and 2010. To achieve the goal, we used hypotheses of political economy built in...

An economic model was developed to analyze the put optioncontract role to stabilize prices in the paddy market. The possibility ofusing Federal Government Acquisitions (AGF) to complement the optioninstrument was considered. The role of the options was to reducethe risks of storing the product...

This paper examines Adam Smith's understanding of the philosophy and science, the motivations that lead us to investigate nature and society, and the proper methods of investigation and exposition. The paper also criticizes those authors that interpret Smith's work as an example of the...

A new comprehension of Adam Smith's writings arose in the last years. These studies emphasized the political and ethical dimensions of his work and its connection with the eighteenth-century context. This article reviews the historical reception of Smith's works and discusses the recent...

This working paper investigates the Marshall Plan from an unprecedented angle: that of strategy formulation, policy design, and the coordination of policy implementation. Through an in-depth case study, the Marshall Plan proves to be a far-reaching experience that still brings to light chronic...

This working paper discusses how decision support can contribute to the formulation of public policies to achieve greater consistency and coherence. If decision support fulfills its role, it is assumed that this favors the design of more efficient and effective government programs. In order to...

Adam Smith and his context: the Scottish enlightenment This essay argues that Adam Smith´s thought should be interpreted within the intellectual context of the Scottish enlightenment. It discusses the origins and the specific nature of the enlightenment in Scotland in order to highlight the...

This essay argues that Adam Smith's thought should be interpreted within the intellectual context of the Scottish enlightenment. It discusses the origins and the specific nature of the enlightenment in Scotland in order to highlight the differences between the social theory of the Scottish...

Credit unions generate surpluses over their operations by the difference between rates charged less cost of services and/ or thedifference between rates paid and charged in the operations of financial intermediation between their members. In this context, thereare important management decisions...