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Evolutionary macroeconomics: a research agenda

Foster, John - 2011

In this article, the goal is to offer a new research agenda for evolutionary macroeconomics. The article commences with a broad review of the main ideas in the history of thought concerning the determinants of economic growth and an introduction to the evolutionary perspective. This is followed...

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A micro-meso-macro perspective on the methodology of evolutionary economics: Integrating history, simulation and econometrics

Foster, John; Potts, Jason - 2009

We develop a new methodology for evolutionary economic modelling, based upon the ‘micro-meso-macro’ analytical framework for dealing with behaviour in complex economic systems. This new methodology involves a combination of computational, historical and econometric methods. It is argued that...

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The Use of Knowledge in Comparative Economics

Martin, Adam G. - 2009

affectindividual incentives. Most importantly, comparative work now includes traditionallynon-economic spheres, such as politics, legal …

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Representation and Stability in Testing and Measuring Rational Expectations.

Boumans, M. - 1999

There are at least two elements of theory completion necessary for measurement: (1) a measurement formula and (2) standardization of that representation. Standardization is based on the search for stability. The more stable the correlation which the measurement formula represents is, the less...

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Optimal Bundling Strategy for Digital Information Goods: Network Delivery of Articles and Subscriptions

Chuang, John Chung-I; Sirbu, Marvin A. - 1999

academic journal context. These results provide strong incentives for academic journal publishers to engage in mixed bundling …

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11.479 Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning in Developing Countries, Spring 2004

Davis, Jennifer - 2004

Policy and planning for the provision of water supply and sanitation services in developing countries. Reviews available technologies, but emphasizes the planning and policy process, including economic, social, environmental, and health issues. Incorporates considerations of financing, pricing,...

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Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: An Overview of Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data

Jackson, James K.; Foreign Affairs, Defense - 2008

losses have disproportionately negative impact on local communities. Economists generally argue that free and unimpeded …

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Perils of simplistic classifications of universities : a preliminary case study of economic departments

Gangopadhyay, Partha; Gangopadhyay, Renu - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2005

Universities represent a highly complex organizational structure that is beset with serious informational problems. A simplistic allocation rule based on university rankings is sometimes applied to fund disciplines/departments in order to promote efficiency. This study shows the pitfalls of...

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The incoherent emperor : a heterodox critique of neoclassical microeconomic theory

Lee, Frederic S.; Keen, Steve - University of Western Sydney; College of Law and Business; … - 2004

It is somewhat common for heterodox economists to come to the defense of neoclassical microeconomic theory. This is due … to many reasons, but perhaps the commonest one is ignorance. It seems that most heterodox economists are not aware of the …

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The two tribes of 'The Econ': A study of economists and economic media commentary in Australia

Millmow, Alex; Courvisanos, Jerry - 2007

current economic issues. This has implications for the acceptance of economic policy since these economists are apt to uphold … the interests of their employer. In contrast, academic economists suffer from a lack of recognition and reach in the media … generation of academic economists, in contrast to previous generations, is becoming reticent on matters of public policy. …

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