Undertakes an epistemological formulation of ethico‐economics. This formulation challenges the neo‐classical and macroeconomic foundations of mainstream economics and then presents the rigorously analytical depths of ethico‐economics. Traces the developments, the praxis of the rational...

Uses a one‐sector model to investigate how external labour mobility can affect the economic performance of micro‐states. In the absence of restrictions on labour market flows between a micro‐state and a larger economy, the micro‐state becomes virtually an extension of the large economy....

States that assessment of competition policy in Australia shows that the policy is focused on competition regardless of any imbalances of market power or of its effects on income distribution. Describes briefly the policy and its background and argues that it: ignores established economic...

Reviews the progress of the institutions relating to financing of the microenterprises. Proposes a participatory financing scheme as an alternative to the interest‐based lending scheme. Highlights the theoretical framework of the scheme and examines its practical performance. Opines that if...

A timely guide that bridges the gap between microeconomic theoryand practice through real-world application in the marketplace Understanding how microeconomics affects the marketplace isessential for any investment professional, however most bookssimply address microeconomics in its pure...

Covering research in behavioral and experimental economics, this research documents behavior inconsistent with some elements of traditional theory. Topics covered include studies of loss aversion, reference-dependent preferences, the context and framing of choice, hyperbolic discounting and...

Purpose – Seeks to present a microeconomic model to analyse theoretically BSC, to develop a simplified model version and to apply it empirically. Design/methodology/approach – The model assumes exponential production and demand functions with constant scale factors and elasticities. It is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a simple microeconomic model of the firm to give theoretical foundations for the balanced scorecard concept (BSC). Design/methodology/approach – The model consists of demand, production, and objective functions integrated into a resource...

Considers the likely microeconomic effects of European Monetary Union (EMU) and the European Central Bank (ECB), i.e. impact on firm‐level incentives and performance. Believes that firms’ uncertainty will be reduced by “a more stable and prudent macroeconomic environment”, and that a...