Research on Economic Inequality, Volume 12 is the outgrowth of University of Alabama Poverty and Inequality conference, May 22-25, 2003. The motivation for the conference was to honor John P. Formby upon his retirement. The conference, funded by the University, was designed to bring together...

This paper is concerned with an economic phenomenon known as "Dutch Disease": an economy's manufacturing sector declines as a result of a resource boom. We look into related supply-side aspects which appear to be significant if seen from the viewpoint of microeconomic general equilibrium theory....

"This book presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary issues in international trade and economic development. Emphasizing the significance of economic development within policymaking, the book covers important issues like provisioning of public goods, its implication in a liberalized...