Linguistic Theory, Linguistic Diversity and Whorfian Economics / Nigel Fabb -- Dynamic Models of Language Evolution : The Linguistic Perspective / Andrew D.M. Smith -- Dynamic Models of Language Evolution : The Economic Perspective / Andrew John -- What Do We Learn from Neurolinguistics? / Mark...

In this paper we examine economic disparities across regions in Russia and offer a theoretical treatment of various transfer rules between different regions. We analyze the principle of partial equalization, which implies that the more depressed regions should be subsidized by the more...

In this paper we consider a model of the country with heterogeneous population and examine compensation schemes that may prevent a threat of secession by dissatisfied regions. We show that horizontal imbalances are combatable with secession-proof compensation schemes that entail a degree of...