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Econometrics as a Con Art - Exposing the Limitations and Abuses of Econometrics (Hardcover): Imad A Moosa Econometrics as a Con Art - Exposing the Limitations and Abuses of Econometrics (Hardcover)
Imad A Moosa
R3,490 Discovery Miles 34 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Imad Moosa challenges convention with this comprehensive and compelling critique of the limitations and abuses of econometrics, condemning the common practices of misapplied statistical methods in both economics and finance. After reviewing the Keynesian, Austrian and mainstream criticisms of econometrics, it is demonstrated that by using standard econometric techniques, methods and models can be manipulated to produce any desired result. These hazardous analyses may then be relied upon to support flawed policy recommendations, ideological beliefs and private interests. Moosa proposes that the way forward should instead be to rely on clear thinking, intuition and common sense rather than continue with the reliance upon econometrics. The mathematization of economics has limited the accessibility and participation in economic discussion by making the area into a complex `science' when it should not be. Appealing to both academics and practitioners of economics and finance, this book serves to challenge the acceptance of econometrics as offering trustworthy analysis. Any individual interested in this sort of empirical work will find this book a captivating read on the limitations of econometrics.

Post Keynesian Theory and Policy - A Realistic Analysis of the Market Oriented Capitalist Economy (Paperback): Paul Davidson Post Keynesian Theory and Policy - A Realistic Analysis of the Market Oriented Capitalist Economy (Paperback)
Paul Davidson
R862 Discovery Miles 8 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How did economic ''experts'' worldwide fail to predict the financial crisis of 2007-2008? Eminent economist Paul Davidson discusses how mainstream economic theory may not be applicable to the world of experience. Post Keynesian theory, on the other hand, is designed to be applicable to the real world, and this book shows how applying it to policy formulation could help practically resolve economic problems. Davidson goes on to show how many Post Keynesian economists warned of the crisis as early as 2002. Post Keynesian Theory and Policy challenges the axioms on which orthodox economic theory is based and argues against their applicability to a money-using, market-oriented economy. It explores the basis for Keynes's revolutionary general theory and seeks to dispel misconceptions often found in orthodox textbooks. This accessible and expertly constructed book explains why modern economies use money-denominated contracts to organize all market transactions for production and exchange and why the law of comparative advantage's argument for free trade is not applicable to mass production industries' exports and imports. This book is a valuable resource for professional economists as well as students and academics in economics, political Science, and history, who will appreciate its new perspective and analysis of global financial events.

Advances in Collective Decision Making - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for the 21st Century (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023): Sascha... Advances in Collective Decision Making - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for the 21st Century (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Sascha Kurz, Nicola Maaser, Alexander Mayer
R4,931 Discovery Miles 49 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents research on recent developments in collective decision-making. With contributions from leading scholars from a variety of disciplines, it provides an up-to-date overview of applications in social choice theory, welfare economics, and industrial organization. The contributions address, amongst others, topics such as measuring power, the manipulability of collective decisions, and experimental approaches. Applications range from analysis of the complicated institutional rules of the European Union to responsibility-based allocation of cartel damages or the design of webpage rankings. With its interdisciplinary focus, the book seeks to bridge the gap between different disciplinary approaches by pointing to open questions that can only be resolved through collaborative efforts.

Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life (Hardcover): Luigino Bruni, Pier Luigi Porta Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life (Hardcover)
Luigino Bruni, Pier Luigi Porta
R6,234 Discovery Miles 62 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Offering a thorough assessment of recent developments in the economic literature on happiness and quality of life, this major research handbook astutely considers both methods of estimation and policy application. Luigino Bruni and Pier Luigi Porta's refreshing, and constructively critical, approach emphasizes the subject's integral impact on latter-day capitalism.Expert contributors critically present in-depth research on a wide range of topics including: - the history of the idea of quality of life and the impact of globalization - links between happiness and health - comparisons between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being - the relational and emotional side of human life, including subjective indicators of well-being - genetic and environmental contributions to life satisfaction - the impact of culture, fine arts and new media. Accessible and far-reaching, the Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life will prove an invaluable resource for students and scholars of welfare and economics as well as practicing psychologists and researchers. Contributors: M. Bianchi, L. Bruni, L. Crivelli, S. Della Bella, A. Delle Fave, E. Diener, E. Granata, M. Guerini, P. Krause, B. Lopez Noval, M. Lucchini, F. Maggino, H.A. Marujo, N. Matteucci, C. Miller, J. Morozink Boylan, L.M. Neto, G. Nuvolati, A. Pelloni, P.L. Porta, M. Rojas, C.D. Ryff, A. Sen, M.J. Sirgy, L. Stanca, L. Tay, R. Veenhoven, S. Vieira Lima

Chapters on Socialism (Hardcover): John Stuart Mill Chapters on Socialism (Hardcover)
John Stuart Mill
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Essay on the Production of Wealth (Hardcover): Robert Torrens An Essay on the Production of Wealth (Hardcover)
Robert Torrens
R1,042 Discovery Miles 10 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx (Hardcover): Max Beer The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx (Hardcover)
Max Beer; Created by T. C. Partington, H.J. Stenning
R862 Discovery Miles 8 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
What is property? - An inquiry into the principle of right and of government (Hardcover): Pierre-Joseph Proudhon What is property? - An inquiry into the principle of right and of government (Hardcover)
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
R709 Discovery Miles 7 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Models in Microeconomic Theory - 'She' Edition (Hardcover, Hardback ed.): Martin Osborne, Ariel Rubinstein Models in Microeconomic Theory - 'She' Edition (Hardcover, Hardback ed.)
Martin Osborne, Ariel Rubinstein
R1,735 Discovery Miles 17 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Approaching Equality - What Can Be Done About Wealth Inequality? (Hardcover): Roger A. McCain Approaching Equality - What Can Be Done About Wealth Inequality? (Hardcover)
Roger A. McCain
R3,023 Discovery Miles 30 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

By combining recent research (especially that of Piketty and his associates) with established ideas (particularly from Sir Arthur Lewis), Roger McCain proposes policies that, together, would aim to reverse the observed tendency towards the concentration of wealth in market economies, thus 'approach equality.' The shortcomings and dangers of rising wealth inequality are discussed, both from the point of view of increasing instability and of equalitarian values. Drawing on Marxist concepts of class, the book clarifies both the relation of wealth to income inequality and the causal link between wealth inequality and economic instability, exploring practical issues related to the proposed policies. The role of the 'middle class' and the causes of the failure of much of the population to save even for retirement are analyzed. The author goes on to examine the implications for programs of distribution according to need and the role of the corporation, and the possibility of a scheme of economic planning that would retain the known advantages of the market allocation of resources. With inequality still a rising issue for public policy, professionals and students studying policy economics will benefit from the analysis in this book and its tight focus on inequality of wealth, as will interested lay readers with a background in economics and an interest in inequality.

Rethinking Economic Evolution - Essays on Economic Change and its Theory (Hardcover): Ulrich Witt Rethinking Economic Evolution - Essays on Economic Change and its Theory (Hardcover)
Ulrich Witt
R3,271 Discovery Miles 32 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Modern economies never come to rest. From institutions to activities of production, trade, and consumption, everything is locked in processes of perpetual transformation - and so are our daily lives. Why and how do such transformations occur? What can economic theory tell us about these changes and where they might lead? Ulrich Witt's book discusses why evolutionary concepts are necessary to answer such questions. While economic evolution is in many respects unique, it nonetheless needs to be seen within the broader context of natural evolution. By exploring this complex relationship Rethinking Economic Evolution demonstrated the significance of an evolutionary economic theory.

Regulatory Reform in China and the EU - A Law and Economics Perspective (Hardcover): Stefan E. Weishaar, Niels Philipsen,... Regulatory Reform in China and the EU - A Law and Economics Perspective (Hardcover)
Stefan E. Weishaar, Niels Philipsen, Wenming Xu
R3,660 Discovery Miles 36 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With the Chinese government planning a comprehensive and detailed reform of regulatory law, the European experience is likely to contribute significantly. This timely book analyses comparative Chinese and EU regulatory reform from a Law and Economics perspective. With eminent international contributors, Regulatory Reform in China and the EU sets out a reform agenda by addressing financial markets, social and administrative regulation, and environmental protection. The first part of the book discusses the banking sector reform and the stock market regulation concerning institutional investors, insider trading and private enforcement. A second part discusses contract law and considers how EU state aid policy could also influence reform on (local) government in other jurisdictions. Thirdly, environmental pollution and the need for stricter regulation are considered, with a focus on the possibilities of investment in new technology, such as offshore carbon capture and storage, economic growth and the nexus between WTO law and climate change. The fourth and final part of the book provides an essay by Jonathan Klick on the empirical analysis of regulation, with a particular focus on field experiments in China. Academics and postgraduate students of both Economics and Law with a particular interest in regulation will find this book valuable and compelling. Policy-makers and practitioners will also benefit from the insights revealed by the collaboration of lawyers and economists. Contributors include: R. Chen, Y. Chen, J. Dai, M.G. Faure, S. Feng, B. Gui, H. Jiye, J. Klick, W. Li, R.A. Partain, N. Philipsen, X. Tao, S. Weishaar, G. Xu, W. Xu, T. Zhou, Q. Zhou

The Era of Chinese Multinationals - Competing for Global Dominance (Paperback): Lourdes Casanova, Anne Miroux The Era of Chinese Multinationals - Competing for Global Dominance (Paperback)
Lourdes Casanova, Anne Miroux
R2,177 Discovery Miles 21 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Chinese multinationals have grown in size and increased their global presence dramatically over the last decade. They have emerged as formidable competitors for western incumbents. These firms have instigated profound changes, such as displaced trade and investment flows, new business models, and the emergence of a new geography of global innovation. In a single volume, The Era of Chinese Multinationals captures the forces driving the disruptive growth of Chinese multinational corporations. Following a presentation of the surge of Chinese companies, the book turns to corporate characteristics of those firms and how they compare with western multinationals in terms of revenues, profits, branding, and business strategy. The book uses data and case studies to depict the relevant issues with the goal of providing insights to global executives on collaborating and competing with Chinese companies.

Institutions and Economic Development (Hardcover): Jakob de Haan Institutions and Economic Development (Hardcover)
Jakob de Haan
R20,766 Discovery Miles 207 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This essential research review carefully analyses some of the most influential papers focusing on the relationship between economic and political institutions and economic development. Economic institutions shape economic incentives, such the incentives to become educated, to save and invest, to innovate and to adopt new technologies. Although economic institutions are critical for determining whether a country is poor or prosperous, it is politics and political institutions that determine which economic institutions are present in a country. This review explores these critical relationships and the causes of economic growth, whilst bringing forth the legal, colonial and financial factors, which contribute to economic discrepancies across countries. The text will be a valuable tool for economic researchers and scholars interested in this important subject.

Essays on Austrian Economics and Political Economy (Hardcover): Karen I. Vaughn Essays on Austrian Economics and Political Economy (Hardcover)
Karen I. Vaughn
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Study of Industrial Fluctuation - An Enquiry Into the Character and Causes of the So-Called Cyclical Movements of Trade... A Study of Industrial Fluctuation - An Enquiry Into the Character and Causes of the So-Called Cyclical Movements of Trade (Hardcover)
Dennis Holme Robertson
R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Law and Economics from an Evolutionary Perspective (Hardcover): Glen Atkinson, Stephen P. Paschall Law and Economics from an Evolutionary Perspective (Hardcover)
Glen Atkinson, Stephen P. Paschall
R2,966 Discovery Miles 29 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'The global financial crisis of 2007-2008 was a wake-up call to all who study and practice in the field of law and economics: traditional approaches are simply inadequate for understanding the co-evolution of the economic and legal systems, and that inadequacy can result in missed opportunities to warn of impending social harm. Atkinson and Paschall demonstrate the value of an alternative approach - law and economics from an evolutionary perspective - that builds on the work of John R. Commons, a leading figure in the field nearly a century ago. In the process, they offer an eye-opening historical account of the role of the state in the economy and provide a vital starting point for future policy discussions.' - Charles J. Whalen, author of Financial Instability and Economic Security after the Great Recession'An indispensable history of business law and regulation, alongside a powerful theory of law and the courts. Glen Atkinson and Stephen P. Paschall give us an evolutionary casebook for the twenty-first century, deeply rooted in the ideas of Veblen, Commons, and other masters of the tradition.' - James K. Galbraith, The University of Texas at Austin 'The language of court documents is notably difficult to understand for people with no legal training. The present volume, a product of fruitful collaboration between a university professor and a lawyer, offers valuable assistance in translating US Supreme Court decisions made in the span of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with respect to economic disputes into the language spoken by evolutionary and institutional economists. As the authors persuasively show, law and economics co-evolve. A much-needed follow-up to and development of John Commons's Legal Foundations of Capitalism! - Anton Oleinik, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the Central Economics and Mathematics Institute, Russia Law and economics are interdependent. Using a historical case analysis approach, this book demonstrates how the legal process relates to and is affected by economic circumstances. Glen Atkinson and Stephen P. Paschall examine this co-evolution in the context of the economic development that occurred in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as well as the impact of the law on that development. Specifically, the authors explore the development of a national market, the transformation of the corporation, and the conflict between state and federal control over businesses. Their focus on dynamic, integrated systems presents an alternative to mainstream law and economics. The authors apply John R. Commons's approach to three main law and economics issues: the changing relationship between corporations and the State, the application of the Commerce Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to state and federal regulation of business, and the relationship of antitrust law to industrialization. They provide a valuable linking of law with changing economic circumstances, such as antitrust policy changes and the development of the corporate form. This analytical approach to the practice of law and economics will be of interest to researchers, students, and faculty in law and economics, economic history, constitutional law, economic regulation, public policy, and the sociology of law. Business students and researchers will also find value in this book's presentation of court decisions and exploration of economic development.

Juggernaut - The Rise and Fall of an Economic Behemoth (Hardcover, 2nd Tenth Anniversary ed.): Eric Robert Morse Juggernaut - The Rise and Fall of an Economic Behemoth (Hardcover, 2nd Tenth Anniversary ed.)
Eric Robert Morse
R938 R827 Discovery Miles 8 270 Save R111 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society (Hardcover): Md.Mashiur Rahman, Richa Goel, Anthony P. Gomes, Md... Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society (Hardcover)
Md.Mashiur Rahman, Richa Goel, Anthony P. Gomes, Md Almas Uzzaman
R6,692 Discovery Miles 66 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The richest one percent of the entire population of the world now owns more than half of the global wealth. Global wealth is unequally distributed, gross domestic product (GDP) and consumption are a declining trend, and poverty is an increasing trend. Each participant's gain or loss of utility is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the utility of the other participants, which certainly drives an unhealthy and unhappy globe. As such, global economic thinking must be redefined in order to encourage inclusive development and better problem solving. Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society is a comprehensive reference source that examines the prevailing economic theories and thinking, determines the deficiency of some of the existing economic thinking, and sets up guidelines and transformation of existing economic thinking. Covering topics that include economic development, circular economy, and population health, this serves as an excellent resource for economists, sociologists, government officials, policymakers, practitioners, faculties of universities and colleges, students, researchers, and academicians.

Entrepreneurial Innovation for Securing Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term Economy (Hardcover): Jorge Gamez-Gutierrez, Jose... Entrepreneurial Innovation for Securing Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term Economy (Hardcover)
Jorge Gamez-Gutierrez, Jose Manuel Saiz Alvarez
R6,464 Discovery Miles 64 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A fundamental process for a company to achieve stable growth levels over time in a highly competitive economy is the ability to improve, adapt, and overcome a variety of challenges, whether they be internally or externally based. Therefore, being capable of understanding how any operational changes or improvements impact consumers must likewise be taken into consideration. Entrepreneurial Innovation for Securing Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term Economy is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of corporate decision making on the overall success of a company in the long term. While highlighting topics including organizational values, trust management, and social entrepreneurship, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, executives, business consultants, researchers, industry professionals, and students who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of entrepreneurial innovation at different levels defined by globalized markets inserted into the information and knowledge society.

Economic Science and Practice - or, Essays on Various Aspects of the Relations of Economic Science to Practical Affairs... Economic Science and Practice - or, Essays on Various Aspects of the Relations of Economic Science to Practical Affairs (Hardcover)
L L (Langford Lovell) 1862- Price
R975 Discovery Miles 9 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Investment Strategies in Emerging New Trends in Finance (Hardcover): Reza Gharoie Ahangar, Asma Salman Investment Strategies in Emerging New Trends in Finance (Hardcover)
Reza Gharoie Ahangar, Asma Salman
R3,335 Discovery Miles 33 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Time, Space and Capital (Hardcover): Ake E. Andersson, David Emanuel Andersson Time, Space and Capital (Hardcover)
Ake E. Andersson, David Emanuel Andersson
R3,483 Discovery Miles 34 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this challenging book, the authors demonstrate that economists tend to misunderstand capital. Frank Knight was an exception, as he argued that because all resources are more or less durable and have uncertain future uses they can consequently be classed as capital. Thus, capital rather than labor is the real source of creativity, innovation, and accumulation. But capital is also a phenomenon in time and in space. Offering a new and path-breaking theory, they show how durable capital with large spatial domains - infrastructural capital such as institutions, public knowledge, and networks - can help explain the long-term development of cities and nations. This is a crucial book for spatial and institutional economists and anyone working outside the neoclassical mainstream. Academics and students of economic history, urban and regional planning, and economic sociology will also find it an illuminating and accessible exploration of time, space and capital

Strategy and Behaviors in the Digital Economy (Hardcover): Beatrice Orlando Strategy and Behaviors in the Digital Economy (Hardcover)
Beatrice Orlando
R3,346 Discovery Miles 33 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook on the History of Economic Analysis Volume III - Developments in Major Fields of Economics (Paperback): Gilbert... Handbook on the History of Economic Analysis Volume III - Developments in Major Fields of Economics (Paperback)
Gilbert Faccarello, Heinz D. Kurz
R1,851 Discovery Miles 18 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This unique troika of Handbooks provide indispensable coverage of the history of economic analysis. Edited by two of the foremost academics in the field, they gather together insightful and original contributions from scholars across the world. The encyclopaedic breadth and scope of the original entries will make these Handbooks an invaluable source of knowledge for all serious students and scholars of the history of economic thought. Each Handbook can be read individually and acts as a self-contained volume in its own right. They can be purchased separately or as part of a three-volume set. Volume III contains entries on the development of major fields in economics from the inception of systematic analysis until modern times. The reader is provided with succinct summary accounts of the main problems, the methods used and the results obtained across time. The emphasis is on both the continuity and major changes that have occurred in the economic analysis of problematic issues such as economic growth, income distribution, employment, inflation, business cycles and financial instability. Contributors: M. Assous, A. Baccini, Jr., A. Baujard, E. Bertrand, M. Boumans, J.L. Cardoso, M. Dal Pont-Legrand, J. De Boyer Des Roches, M. De Vroey, S. Di Rizzello, S. Diatkine, K. Dopfer, A.K. Dutt, R. Ege, G. Erreygers, D. Foley, R. Gomez Betancourt, D. Haas, H. Hagemann, E. Hosoda, H. Igersheim, A. Kirman, J. Kleinert, H. Kliemt, H.D. Kurz, R. Leonard, P. Malgrange, A. Maneschi, P. Mehrling, S. Mohun, M. Mosca, S. Noto, A. Opocher, N. Palan, F. Petri, A. Rainer, S. Rizzello, J.B. Rosser, M. Salles, N. Salvadori, M. Schutz, R. Signorino, A. Spada, P. Steiner, A. Stirati, R. Strohmaier, R. Sturn, C. Sunna, J.-F. Thisse, P. Tubaro, K. Watarai

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