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Book SynopsisThis research review discusses the most critical and influential articles that utilise field experimentation to answer questions of economic importance. Field experiments have gained popularity in recent years, allowing researchers to infer causal effects of different market environments, policies and interventions. The articles analysed here provide insights into market functioning and individual and group decision-making across a wide range of domains, including marketplace transactions, labor decisions, charitable giving, financial planning, and education and health-related decision-making. This research review will be an important resource for students new to the methodology and applications of field experiments and academics alike.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction John A. List and Anya Samek PART I THE EXPERIMENTALIST MEETS THE MARKET 1. John A. List and David Lucking-Reiley (2000), ‘Demand Reduction in Multiunit Auctions: Evidence from a Sportscard Field Experiment’, American Economic Review, 90 (4), September, 961–72 2. John A. List (2004), ‘Testing Neoclassical Competitive Theory in Multilateral Decentralized Markets’, Journal of Political Economy, 112 (5), 1131–56 3. Paul Resnick, Richard Zeckhauser, John Swanson and Kate Lockwood (2006), ‘The Value of Reputation on eBay: A Controlled Experiment’, Experimental Economics, 9 (2), June, 79–101 4. Suresh de Mel, David McKenzie and Christopher Woodruff (2008), ‘Returns to Capital in Microenterprises: Evidence From a Field Experiment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, CXXIII (4), November, 1329–72 5. Dean Karlan and Jonathan Zinman (2009), ‘Observing Unobservables: Identifying Information Asymmetries with a Consumer Credit Field Experiment’, Econometrica, 77 (6), November, 1993–2008 6. Yan Chen, Teck-Hua Ho and Yong-Mi Kim (2010), ‘Knowledge Market Design: A Field Experiment at Google Answers’, Journal of Public Economic Theory, 12 (4), August, 641–64 PART II THE EXPERIMENTALIST GOES TO THE FIRM 7. Ernst Fehr and John A. List (2004), ‘The Hidden Costs and Returns of Incentives – Trust and Trustworthiness among CEOs’, Journal of the European Economic Association, 2 (5), September, 743–71 8. Uri Gneezy and John A. List (2006), ‘Putting Behavioral Economics to Work: Testing for Gift Exchange in Labor Markets Using Field Experiments’, Econometrica, 74 (5), September, 1365–84 9. Oriana Bandiera, Iwan Barankay and Imran Rasul (2007), ‘Incentives for Managers and Inequality Among Workers: Evidence From a Firm Level Experiment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 122 (2), May, 729–73 10. Ernst Fehr and Lorenz Goette (2007), ‘Do Workers Work More if Wages Are High? Evidence From a Randomized Field Experiment’, American Economic Review, 97 (1), March, 298–317 11. Tanjim Hossain and John A. List (2012), ‘The Behavioralist Visits the Factory: Increasing Productivity Using Simple Framing Manipulations’, Management Science, 58 (12), December, 2151–67 PART III THE EXPERIMENTALIST WORKS FOR CHARITY 12. John A. List and David Lucking-Reiley (2002), ‘The Effects of Seed Money and Refunds on Charitable Giving: Experimental Evidence from a University Capital Campaign’, Journal of Political Economy, 110 (1), February, 215–33 13. Adriaan R. Soetevent (2005), ‘Anonymity in Giving in a Natural Context—A Field Experiment in 30 Churches’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (11–12), December, 2301–23 14. Craig E. Landry, Andreas Lange, John A. List, Michael K. Price and Nicholas G. Rupp (2006), ‘Toward an Understanding of the Economics of Charity: Evidence From a Field Experiment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121 (2), May, 747–82 15. Armin Falk (2007), ‘Gift Exchange in the Field’, Econometrica, 75 (5), September, 1501–11 16. Jen Shang and Rachel Croson (2009), ‘A Field Experiment in Charitable Contribution: The Impact of Social Information on the Voluntary Provision of Public Goods’, Economic Journal, 119 (540), October, 1422–39 17. Yan Chen, F. Maxwell Harper, Joseph Konstan and Sherry Xin Li (2010), ‘Social Comparisons and Contributions to Online Communities: A Field Experiment on MovieLens’, American Economic Review, 100 (4), September, 1358–98 18. Ayelet Gneezy, Uri Gneezy, Leif D. Nelson and Amber Brown (2010), ‘Shared Social Responsibility: A Field Experiment in Pay-What-You-Want Pricing and Charitable Giving’, Science, 329 (5989), July, 325–7 19. Steffen Huck and Imran Rasul (2011), ‘Matched Fundraising: Evidence From a Natural Field Experiment’, Journal of Public Economics, 95 (5–6), June, 351–62 20. Stefano DellaVigna, John A. List and Ulrike Malmendier (2012), ‘Testing for Altruism and Social Pressure in Charitable Giving’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 127 (1), February, 1–56 PART IV THE EXPERIMENTALIST BALANCES A BUDGET 21. Esther Duflo, William Gale, Jeffrey Liebman, Peter Orszag and Emmanuel Saez (2006), ‘Saving Incentives for Low- and Middle-Income Families: Evidence From a Field Experiment with H&R Block’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121 (4), November, 1311–46 22. Marianne Bertrand, Dean Karlan, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir and Jonathan Zinman (2010), ‘What's Advertising Content Worth? Evidence from a Consumer Credit Marketing Field Experiment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 125 (1), February, 263–306 23. Tomomi Tanaka, Colin F. Camerer and Quang Nguyen (2010), ‘Risk and Time Preferences: Linking Experimental and Household Survey Data from Vietnam’, American Economic Review, 100 (1), March, 557–71 24. Stephan Meier and Charles Sprenger (2010), ‘Present-Biased Preferences and Credit Card Borrowing’, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2 (1), January, 193–210 25. Michael Halsworth, John A. List, Robert Metcalfe and Ivo Vlaev (2017), ‘The Behavioralist as Tax Collector: Using Natural Field Experiments to Enhance Tax Compliance,’ Journal of Public Economics, 148, April, 14–31 PART V THE EXPERIMENTALIST AS ENVIRONMENTALIST 26. J.A. List and J.F. Shogren (1998), ‘Calibration of the Difference Between Actual and Hypothetical Valuations in a Field Experiment’, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, 37 (2), October, 193–205 27. Jan Stoop, Charles N. Noussair, Dann van Soest (2012), ‘From the Lab to the Field: Cooperation Among Fishermen’, Journal of Political Economy, 120 (6), December, 1027–56 PART VI THE EXPERIMENTALIST GOES TO SCHOOL 28. Abhijit V. Banerjee, Shawn Cole, Esther Duflo and Leigh Linden (2007), ‘Remedying Education: Evidence from Two Randomized Experiments in India’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 122 (3), August, 1235–64 29. Thomas S. Dee (2004), ‘Teachers, Race, and Student Achievement in a Randomized Experiment’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 86 (1), February, 195–210 30. Joshua Angrist and Victor Lavy (2009), ‘The Effects of High Stakes High School Achievement Awards: Evidence from a Randomized Trial’, American Economic Review, 99 (4), September, 1384–414 31. Roland G. Fryer Jr. (2011), ‘Financial Incentives and Student Achievement: Evidence from Randomized Trials’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 126 (4), November, 1755–98 32. Marco Castillo, Paul J. Ferraro, Jeffrey L. Jordan and Ragan Petrie (2011), ‘The Today and Tomorrow of Kids: Time Preferences and Educational Outcomes of Children’, Journal of Public Economics, 95 (11–12), December, 1377–85 33. Lori Beaman, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande and Petia Topalova (2012), ‘Female Leadership Raises Aspirations and Educational Attainment for Girls: A Policy Experiment in India’, Science, 335 (6068), February, 582–6 34. Steven D. Levitt, John A. List, Susanne Neckermann and Sally Sadoff (2016), ‘The Behavioralist Goes to School: Leveraging Behavioural Economics to Improve Educational Performance,’ American Economic Journal, 8 (4), November, 183–219 PART VII THE EXPERIMENTALIST AS HEALTH COACH 35. Gary Charness and Uri Gneezy (2009), ‘Incentives to Exercise’, Econometrica, 77 (3), May, 909–31 36. Martina Björkman and Jakob Svensson (2009), ‘Power to the People: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment on Community-Based Monitoring in Uganda’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 124 (2), May, 735–69 37. Jessica Wisdom, Julie S. Downs and George Loewenstein (2010), ‘Promoting Healthy Choices: Information versus Convenience’, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 2 (2), April, 164–78 38. Glenn W. Harrison, Morten I. Lau and E. Elisabet Rutström (2010), ‘Individual Discount Rates and Smoking: Evidence from a Field Experiment in Denmark’, Journal of Health Economics, 29 (5), September, 708–17 39. John A. List and Anya Savikhin Samek (2015), ‘The Behavioralist as Nutritionist: Leveraging Behavioral Economics to Improve Child Food Choice and Consumption, Journal of Health Economics, 39, January, 135–46 Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a broad survey of past and recent scholarship on mergers and acquisitions. Seminal work on the history, rationales and outcomes of mergers and acquisitions is followed by leading articles on what M&A lawyers do. Major articles by prominent authorities in the field explore how deals are done, defended and terminated. The collection concludes with several eminent selections on private equity deals and international issues. Table of ContentsContents: Volume I: Acknowledgements Introduction Steven M. Davidoff and Claire A. Hill PART I BACKGROUND: HISTORY, RATIONALES AND OUTCOMES 1. Henry G. Manne (1965), ‘Mergers and the Market for Corporate Control’ 2. Michael Jensen (1989), ‘Eclipse of the Public Corporation’ 3. Bernard S. Black (1989), ‘Bidder Overpayment in Takeovers’ 4. Robert F. Bruner (2004), ‘Does M&A Pay?’ 5. Ulrike Malmendier and Geoffrey Tate (2008), ‘Who Makes Acquisitions? CEO Overconfidence and the Market’s Reaction’ PART II WHAT M&A LAWYERS DO 6. Ronald J. Gilson (1984), ‘Value Creation by Business Lawyers: Legal Skills and Asset Pricing’ 7. Claire A. Hill (2001), ‘Why Contracts are Written in “Legalese”’ 8. John C. Coates IV (2001), ‘Explaining Variations in Takeover Defenses: Blame the Lawyers’ 9. Claire A. Hill (2009), ‘Bargaining in the Shadow of the Lawsuit: A Social Norms Theory of Incomplete Contracts’ PART III HOW DEALS ARE DONE: BOARD FIDUCIARY DUTIES 10. William T. Allen, Jack B. Jacobs and Leo E. Strine, Jr. (2002), ‘The Great Takeover Debate: A Meditation on Bridging the Conceptual Divide’ 11. Stephen M. Bainbridge (2006), ‘Unocal at 20: Director Primacy in Corporate Takeovers’ 12. Matthew D. Cain and Steven M. Davidoff (2011), ‘Form over Substance? The Value of Corporate Process and Management Buy-Outs’ PART IV HOW DEALS ARE DONE: PROCESS 13. Lawrence A. Hamermesh (2002), ‘A Kinder, Gentler Critique of Van Gorkom and its Less Celebrated Legacies’ 14. Audra L. Boone and J. Harold Mulherin (2007), ‘How Are Firms Sold?’ 15. Lawrence A. Hamermesh and Michael L. Wachter (2009), ‘Rationalizing Appraisal Standards in Compulsory Buyouts’ PART V DEFENDING THE CORPORATE BASTION: PROTECTIVE DEVICES GENERALLY 16. Martin Lipton and Paul K. Rowe (2002), ‘Pills, Polls, and Professors: A Reply to Professor Gilson’ 17. Lucian Arye Bebchuk, John C. Coates IV and Guhan Subramanian (2002), ‘The Powerful Antitakeover Force of Staggered Boards: Theory, Evidence, and Policy’ 18. Brett H. McDonnell (2005), ‘Shareholder Bylaws, Shareholder Nominations, and Poison Pills’ Volume II: Acknowledgements An introduction by the editors to both volumes appears in Volume I PART I RESPONDING TO A HOSTILE APPROACH 1. Guhan Subramanian (2003), ‘Bargaining in the Shadow of Takeover Defenses’ 2. Marcel Kahan and Edward B. Rock (2002), ‘How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pill: Adaptive Responses to Takeover Law’ 3. Bernard Black and Reinier Kraakman (2002), ‘Delaware’s Takeover Law: The Uncertain Search for Hidden Value’ PART II PROTECTING THE DEAL 4. John C. Coates IV and Guhan Subramanian (2000), ‘A Buy-Side Model of M&A Lockups: Theory and Evidence’ 5. Brian J.M. Quinn (2007), ‘Bulletproof: Mandatory Rules for Deal Protection’ 6. Guhan Subramanian (2008), ‘Go-Shops vs. No-Shops in Private Equity Deals: Evidence and Implications’ PART III TERMINATING THE DEAL 7. Afra Afsharipour (2010), ‘Transforming the Allocation of Deal Risk Through Reverse Termination Fees’ 8. Ronald J. Gilson and Alan Schwartz (2005), ‘Understanding MACS: Moral Hazard in Acquisitions’ PART IV PRIVATE EQUITY 9. William W. Bratton (2008), ‘Private Equity’s Three Lessons for Agency Theory’ 10. Brian Cheffins and John Armour (2008), ‘The Eclipse of Private Equity’ 11. Steven M. Davidoff (2009), ‘The Failure of Private Equity’ PART V INTERNATIONAL ISSUES 12. John Armour and David A. Skeel, Jr. (2007), ‘Who Writes the Rules for Hostile Takeovers, and Why? – The Peculiar Divergence of U.S. and U.K. Takeover Regulation’ 13. Guido Ferrarini and Geoffrey P. Miller (2009), ‘A Simple Theory of Takeover Regulation in the United States and Europe’ 14. Christian Kirchner and Richard W. Painter (2002), ‘Takeover Defenses Under Delaware Law, the Proposed Thirteenth EU Directive and the New German Takeover Law: Comparison and Recommendations for Reform’ 15. Paul L. Davies, Edmund-Philipp Schuster and Emilie Van de Walle de Ghelcke (2010), ‘The Takeover Directive as a Protectionist Tool?’

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Book SynopsisRuth Towse has provided an indispensable guide and companion for anyone seeking an informed grasp of the economics of the cultural sector. In a series of wonderfully clear and well-organized chapters on themes including the creative economy, cultural policy, artists' labour markets and copyright, and characterized throughout by insightful references to key theories, players and institutions, this book skillfully lays out and explains the fundamental and distinctive economic features of artistic and cultural industries. A valuable resource and timely contribution to the thinking of an emerging generation of researchers and scholars.'- Gillian Doyle, University of Glasgow, UK'Ruth Towse presents a fabulous, broad ranging overview of cultural economics. The book explores the forefront of knowledge, is easy to read and reveals sound judgement. I highly recommend the book to anyone concerned about the relationship of culture to society - as everyone should!'- Bruno S. Frey, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Zeppelin University, GermanyElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, Professor Ruth Towse, this book presents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to cultural economics. It covers a broad range of topics in the arts and cultural industries, using the tools of economics to explain their supply and demand, production and consumption.Starting from the 1960s concern about costs and public finance in the performing arts, the subject has developed over the last fifty years to include museums and built heritage, and lately, the wider creative industries and their issues with copyright. This book explains the theoretical underpinnings and reports on the main empirical research on the creative industries, cultural policy, performing arts, heritage, artists' labour markets, copyright, broadcasting, film and music, festivals, cities of culture, creative clusters and economic impact.Key features include:- a unique survey of the main developments in the field- written in straightforward language including explanations of all technical terms- each chapter offers guidance for further reading for those who wish to pursue the subject beyond an introductory level- accessible to anyone with an interest in what drives the creative economy and how the arts are financed.Composed in a succinct and engaging style, this commanding introduction will prove an essential resource for students of business economics and industrial organization, particularly those with an interest in culture, the arts and the media.Contents: 1. About Cultural Economics 2. Cultural Economics and Cultural Policy 3. Performing Arts 4. Museums and Built Heritage 5. Artists, the Art Market and Artists' Labour Markets 6. The Creative Economy 7. Copyright 8. Broadcasting Music and Film Industries 9. Festivals, Cities of Culture, Creative Clusters and Economic Impact 10. Conclusion IndexTrade Review‘Ruth Towse has provided an indispensable guide and companion for anyone seeking an informed grasp of the economics of the cultural sector. In a series of wonderfully clear and well-organized chapters on themes including the creative economy, cultural policy, artists’ labour markets and copyright, and characterized throughout by insightful references to key theories, players and institutions, this book skillfully lays out and explains the fundamental and distinctive economic features of artistic and cultural industries. A valuable resource and timely contribution to the thinking of an emerging generation of researchers and scholars.’ -- Gillian Doyle, University of Glasgow, UK‘Ruth Towse presents a fabulous, broad ranging overview of cultural economics. The book explores the forefront of knowledge, is easy to read and reveals sound judgement. I highly recommend the book to anyone concerned about the relationship of culture to society – as everyone should!’ -- Bruno S. Frey, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Zeppelin University, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1. About Cultural Economics 2. Cultural Economics and Cultural Policy 3. Performing Arts 4. Museums and Built Heritage 5. Artists, the Art Market and Artists’ Labour Markets 6. The Creative Economy 7. Copyright 8. Broadcasting Music and Film Industries 9. Festivals, Cities of Culture, Creative Clusters and Economic Impact 10. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe economics of social institutions has been a well-established research field for over a century, one that continues to expand and to develop new areas of investigation. Here Professor Davis and Dr Christoforou bring together in one easily accessible volume the most significant contributions by leading figures in this area. The volume provides a comprehensive review of the origins and development of the economics of social institutions and addresses the main theoretical and policy concerns that have occupied scholars and researchers.With an insightful original introduction by the editors, this collection is a key resource which will make an invaluable contribution to advancing future thinking in this evolving area of study.Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction John B. Davis and Asimina Christoforou PART I EARLY CONTRIBUTIONS 1. Thorstein Veblen (1898), ‘Why is Economics Not an Evolutionary Science?’ 2. Walton H. Hamilton (1919), ‘The Institutional Approach to Economic Theory’ 3. John R. Commons (1931), ‘Institutional Economics’ 4. Karl Polanyi (1957), ‘The Economy As Instituted Process’ 5. Anne Mayhew (1987), ‘The Beginnings of Institutionalism’ PART II METHODOLOGICAL AND CONCEPTUAL ISSUES 6. Geoffrey M. Hodgson (2006), ‘What are Institutions?’ 7. John R. Searle (2005), ‘What is an Institution?’ 8. Mark Granovetter (1985), ‘Economic Action and Social Structure: The Problem of Embeddedness’ 9. Fikret Adaman and Yahya M. Madra (2002), ‘Theorizing the “Third Sphere”: A Critique of the Persistence of the “Economistic Fallacy”’ 10. Elinor Ostrom (2007), ‘Challenges and Growth: The Development of the Interdisciplinary Field of Institutional Analysis’ PART III OLD INSTITUTIONALISM 11. Warren J. Samuels (1995), ‘The Present State of Institutional Economics’ 12. Geoffrey M. Hodgson (1998), ‘The Approach of Institutional Economics’ 13. Malcolm Rutherford (2001), ‘Institutional Economics: Then and Now’ 14. Tony Lawson (2003), ‘Institutionalism: On the Need to Firm Up Notions of Social Structure and the Human Subject’ PART IV NEW INSTITUTIONALISM 15. Douglass C. North (1991), ‘Institutions’ 16. Mancur Olson (1993), ‘Dictatorship, Democracy, and Development’ 17. Oliver E. Williamson (2000), ‘The New Institutional Economics: Taking Stock, Looking Ahead’ 18. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson (2005), ‘Unbundling Institutions’ PART V SOCIAL COSTS 19. Ronald Coase (1960), ‘The Problem of Social Costs’ 20. K. William Kapp (1969), ‘On the Nature and Significance of Social Costs’ PART VI GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 21. R.C.O. Matthews (1986), ‘The Economics of Institutions and the Sources of Growth’ 22. Dani Rodrik, Arvind Subramanian and Francesco Trebbi (2004), ‘Institutions Rule: The Primacy of Institutions Over Geography and Integration in Economic Development’ 23. Richard G. Lipsey (2009), ‘Economic Growth Related to Mutually Interdependent Institutions and Technology’ 24. Ha-Joon Chang (2011), ‘Institutions and Economic Development: Theory, Policy and History’ PART VII INSTITUTIONS AND CHANGE 25. Viktor Vanberg and Wolfgang Kerber (1994), ‘Institutional Competition among Jurisdictions: An Evolutionary Approach’ 26. Samuel Bowles (1998), ‘Endogenous Preferences: The Cultural Consequences of Markets and Other Economic Institutions’ 27. Masahiko Aoki (2007), ‘Endogenizing Institutions and Institutional Changes’ 28. Avner Greif and David D. Laitin (2004), ‘A Theory of Endogenous Institutional Change’ 29. Paul A. David (1994), ‘Why are Institutions the “Carriers of History”? Path Dependence and the Evolution of Conventions, Organizations and Institutions’ PART VIII INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS 30. Paul J. DiMaggio and Walter W. Powell (1983), ‘The Iron Cage Revisited: Institutional Isomorphism and Collective Rationality in Organizational Fields’ 31. Claude Ménard (1995), ‘Markets as Institutions versus Organizations as Markets? Disentangling Some Fundamental Concepts’ 32. Richard A. Posner (2010), ‘From the New Institutional Economics to Organization Economics: With Applications to Corporate Governance, Government Agencies, and Legal Institutions’ PART IX COOPERATIVE INSTITUTIONS 33. Richard Steinberg (1997), ‘Overall Evaluation of Economic Theories’ 34. Frederic L. Pryor (1983), ‘The Economics of Production Cooperatives: A Reader’s Guide’ 35. Chris Mason, James Kirkbride and David Bryde (2007), ‘From Stakeholders to Institutions: The Changing Face of Social Enterprise Governance Theory’ 36. Giulia Galera and Carlo Borzaga (2009), ‘Social Enterprise: An International Overview of its Conceptual Evolution and Legal Implementation’

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly revised, extended and updated edition of a critically acclaimed textbook provides an accessible and cohesive introduction to the burgeoning discipline of institutional economics. Requiring only a basic understanding of economics, this lucid and well-written text will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students wanting to understand the problems of the real world - such as entrepreneurship, innovation, the cost of the welfare state, international financial crises, and economic development. As institutional economics is now revolutionizing policymaking, the book can also serve as a guide to the pressing problems facing policymakers in mature and emergent countries alike. Key features include: - A short 'Primer' at the beginning of each chapter to highlight the main issues and their relevance. - Key Concepts such as 'institutions', 'economic order', 'coordination costs', 'competition' and 'public policy' are highlighted and clearly defined. - International coverage is ensured as the three authors, experienced academic teachers, work in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific.Trade ReviewThe first edition of this book, published in 1999, has deeply influenced my thinking on some of the most complex economic questions of our time, and this revised and updated edition, released [in 2012], is already proving to be at least as intellectually engaging. Should economic thought continue its trajectory away from the excessively simplistic foundations of modern neoclassical economics, there will be little doubt that books such as Institutional Economics will be shown to have played a significant role in the revitalisation of economics. --Julie Novak, Institute of Public Affairs ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction: Why Institutions Matter Part I: Foundations 2. Definitions: Economics, Institutions, Order and Policy 3. Human Behaviour 4. Fundamental Values 5. Institutions: Individual Rules 6. Institutional Systems and Social Order Part II: Applications 7. The Institutional Foundations of Capitalism 8. The Dynamics of Competition 9. Economic Organizations 10. Collective Action: Public Policy 11. The International Dimension 12. The Evolution of Institutions 13. Socialism versus Capitalism – System Transformations 14. Economic Freedom and Development Epilogue: Institutional versus Neoclassical Economics Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis'In this book, Simon Bowmaker offers a remarkable collection of conversations with leading economists about research in economics. He has selected a broad sample of the great economists of our time, including people whose perspectives span most of the major subdivisions of economics research, from micro to macro, from theoretical to empirical, from rationalist to behavioral.'- From the foreword by Roger B. Myerson, University of Chicago and 2007 Nobel Laureate in Economics 'The Art and Practice of Economics Research is the book I wish I had when I was ''growing up'' as an economist. For anyone who is or wants to be an economic researcher, or anyone just interested in how economics ''works'', this is a terrific and inspirational resource.' - David K. Levine, Washington University in St. Louis 'It is hard to imagine an economist in the world who would not enjoy this book. It is fascinating, gripping, and full of the wisdom imparted by age and by scholarly life's ups and downs.'- Andrew J. Oswald, University of Warwick, UK 'Although each has followed his or her own road, these scholars share a passion for economics and a commitment to the research enterprise. The best economists lie sleepless, gripped by their questions.' - Joshua Angrist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'This is a wonderful book of interviews with some of the most respected economists in the world. It is full of insights into academic life, and clearly conveys the joy of doing economics research.'- Jon Levin, Stanford University'The relaxed frame of the interviews gives interested parties exciting insights into the thoughts and concerns of leading economists and might well inspire some of the best young minds to continue with economics in their later lives.' - Ernst Fehr, University of Zurich, Switzerland The Art and Practice of Economics Research provides an in-depth look into the research methods of leading economists from across the United States and Europe. This innovative volume contains 25 interviews with practicing economists, presenting insightful personal accounts into an often-misunderstood field. Contributors to this volume were asked to reflect on their own experience in economics research, including their methods of working, the process of scientific discovery and knowledge creation, and the challenges of successfully disseminating their work. The unique and compelling interview format showcases each contributor's personal connection to his or her work, presenting a view of current economics research that is technical, comprehensive, and refreshingly human. Both students and current scholars in economics will find much to admire in this book's window into the inner workings of some of the brightest and best-known minds in the field. This volume also makes a great companion to the author's 2010 book, The Heart of Teaching Economics, which showcases the personal experiences of teachers and professors of economics.Trade ReviewBowmaker has produced a fascinating book for a wide audience: graduate students will find insight on what is needed for a successful research career, established researchers can see how others respond to the challenges of research, and the masses of economists not focused on research will get a glimpse of life at the top. Highly recommended. --R.E. Schenk, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Roger B. Myerson Preface Daron Acemoğlu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Susan Athey (Harvard University) Robert J. Barro (Harvard University) Richard Blundell (University College, London) Colin F. Camerer (California Institute of Technology) David Card (University of California, Berkeley) Raj Chetty (Harvard University) Janet Currie (Princeton University) Partha Dasgupta (University of Cambridge) Jordi Galí (CREI, UPF and Barcelona GSE) Douglas A. Irwin (Dartmouth College) Steven D. Levitt (University of Chicago) Robert E. Lucas, Jr (University of Chicago) Charles F. Manski (Northwestern University) Eric S. Maskin (Harvard University) Ellen R. McGrattan (Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis) Paul Milgrom (Stanford University) Ariel Pakes (Harvard University) Monika Piazzesi (Stanford University) Carmen M. Reinhart (Peterson Institute for International Economics) Thomas J. Sargent (New York University) Joseph E. Stiglitz (Columbia University) E. Roy Weintraub (Duke University) Justin Wolfers (University of Pennsylvania) Randall Wright (University of Wisconsin – Madison) Index

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Book SynopsisThis highly original book analyses the results of a pioneering set of microdata on higher education institutions in 27 European countries in order to address key issues in higher education and research.For the first time, data on individual European higher education institutions (rather than data aggregated at the country level) is used in order to examine a wide range of issues that are both theoretically challenging and relevant from policy-making and societal perspectives. The contributors integrate statistics on universities and colleges with other sources of information such as patents, start-up firms and bibliometric data, and employ rigorous empirical methods to address a range of key questions, including: what is the role of non-university tertiary education such as vocational training? How important is the private sector? Are European universities internationalized? Are they efficient from the point of view of costs and educational output? Are there pure research universities in Europe? How do universities contribute to economic growth?By furthering the current debate on the future and competiveness of the European university model compared to that of the US and Asia, this book will prove an invaluable reference tool for academics and researchers in the fields of sociology of higher education and economics, particularly the economics of innovation, science and education. University decision-makers and administrators as well as policy-makers at local and European levels will also find this book to be a useful and enlightening read.Contributors: R. Biscaia, A. Bonaccorsi, T. Brandt, M.F. Cardoso, M. Colombo, Z. Daghbashyan, C. Daraio, D. De Filippo, E. Deiaco, M. Guerini, M. Horváth, B. Lepori, M. McKelvey, A. Niederl, V. Rocha, C. Rossi Lamastra, U. Schmoch, T. Schubert, M. Seeber, L. Simar, S. Slipersaeter, P. Teixeira, A. VargaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword PART I MAPPING DIVERSITY IN THE EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION LANDSCAPE 1. Mapping the European Higher Education Landscape. New Insights from the EUMIDA Project Andreas Niederl, Andrea Bonaccorsi, Benedetto Lepori, Tasso Brandt, Daniela De Filippo, Ulrich Schmoch, Torben Schubert and Stig Slipersaeter 2. Is There a European University Model? New Evidence on National Path Dependence and Structural Convergence Torben Schubert, Andrea Bonaccorsi, Tasso Brandt, Daniela De Filippo, Benedetto Lepori, Andreas Niederl, Ulrich Schmoch and Stig Slipersaeter 3. Public and Private Higher Education in Europe. Competition vs. Complementarity or Worlds Apart? Pedro Teixeira, Vera Rocha, Ricardo Biscaia and Margarida F. Cardoso PART II THE MISSIONS OF UNIVERSITIES: RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND THE THIRD MISSION 4. The Research Output of Universities. Conceptual and Methodological Problems Ulrich Schmoch 5. The Internationalization of European Higher Education Institutions Marco Seeber and Benedetto Lepori 6. Institutional and Regional Factors Behind University Patenting in Europe: An Exploratory Spatial Analysis Using EUMIDA Data Attila Varga and Márton Horváth 7. How Universities Contribute to the Creation of Knowledge Intensive Firms: Detailed Evidence on the Italian Case Andrea Bonaccorsi, Massimo G. Colombo, Massimiliano Guerini and Cristina Rossi Lamastra PART III EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION 8. Is the University Model an Organizational Necessity? Scale and Agglomeration Effects in Science Tasso Brandt and Torben Schubert 9. How and Why Does Cost Efficiency of Universities Differ Across European Countries? An Explorative Attempt Using New Micro Data Zara Daghbashyan, Enrico Deiaco and Maureen McKelvey 10. Scale and Research Specialization in European Universities. A Directional Distance Approach to Teaching Efficiency Andrea Bonaccorsi, Cinzia Daraio and Léopold Simar Index

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Book Synopsis'I read with great interest the current state of Islamic economics and finance as examined by Muhammad Akram Khan, who has given a fresh outlook for the readers to find out its limitations and to search for its solutions. Khan has read widely in the subject matter, and presented his views with reference to literature and thoughtful and logical arguments. While many may not agree with his arguments or will have a better explanation, I find his arguments at least worthy of examination to strengthen the arguments of those who might oppose him. Although Khan is critical of the subject matter, he is very sympathetic to the greater objectives of Islamic economics and provides his own prescriptions to achieve those objectives.'- M. Kabir Hassan, University of New Orleans, USWhat is Wrong with Islamic Economics? takes an objective look at the state of the art in Islamic economics and finance. It analyses reasons for perceived stagnation and also suggests a way forward.As well as probing various myths, the book presents several innovative ideas and a methodology for developing the subject on new foundations. It also highlights weaknesses in the conventional position on prohibition of interest, which has led Islamic banks devise a series of legal tricks. The author notes how the original aim of devising a new brand of banking has become less prominent whilst Islamic banks now position themselves more closely to conventional banks. The book also offers insights into how certain traditional thinking has seemingly ignored the egalitarian spirit of the law of zakah and created a scenario where zakah is not able to help the billions of poor people around the globe.This detailed book will appeal to students, professors, researchers, Islamic banks and finance houses, consulting companies, accounting firms, and regulatory bodies. Professional economists, libraries in research and training organizations, as well as anyone with a general interest in the topic will find much to interest them.Trade Review'This is a very thought provoking book coming at a crucial stage in the development of Islamic economics and finance. Although the reader may not agree with some of the conclusions reached, it is clearly a scholarly and extensively researched piece of work; it should be read by all serious students of the subject area. Amongst other things, it throws light on the reasons why the practical implementation of Islamic economics and finance, particularly in relation to the financial system and financial institutions, has not always conformed to the true theoretical foundations laid down by Islamic scholars.' --John Presley, Loughborough University, UK and recipient of Islamic Development Bank Prize in Islamic Finance, 2001-2002'Islamic economic system is a type of capitalism with a spiritual dimension' is a major conclusion of this book. I applaud this insight of Muhammad Akram Khan. The same can be perhaps said of Islamic finance, which, in its hurry to build viable and efficient financial institutions, has ignored the very same need to start with profits-and-risk-sharing principle and no-riba principles to build pricing models to anchor the new sub-discpline. The good news is that, in the course of time to come, Akram's advocacy may be realised since such serious works have already begun.' --Mohamed Ariff, University Putra Malaysia and Bond University, Australia'Although there are many books on Islamic economics, this critical, but sympathetic, account by Muhammad Akram Khan is worthy of attention. The author has clearly read widely on the subject and appreciates the limitations of much that he has read. Islamic economics is a work in progress and by focusing on its shortcomings, Khan challenges the assumptions of many working in the field. His discussion of methodology is insightful, and even the prohibition of riba, for many the defining characteristic of Islamic finance, is examined from a fresh perspective. While many will not agree with the analysis and the conclusions, even critics should be able to appreciate the strengths of the arguments made. In summary this is a worthwhile, and in many respects an innovative, survey of the state of Islamic economics and finance. It deserves to be widely read.' --Rodney Wilson, Durham University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Islamic Economics 1. Islamic Economics: State of the Art 2. The ‘Why’ of Islamic Economics 3. What is Islamic Economics? 4. Methodology of Islamic Economics 5. From Islamic Theology to Islamic Economics 6. Expanding the Frontiers of Economics 7. An Islamic Economic System or Spiritual Capitalism? Part II: Prohibition of Riba 8. Elimination of Interest: From Divine Prohibition to Human Interpretation 9. Prohibition of Riba in the Primary Sources of Islam 10. Theory of Riba: The Orthodox Interpretation 11. Assessment of the Orthodox Interpretation 12. Modernist Thinking on Riba 13. Prohibition of Riba: The Continuing Debate 14. Unresolved Issues in the Orthodox Interpretation of Riba 15. Practice of Interest-based Finance Among Muslims 16. Prohibition of Riba: The Way Forward Part III: Islamic Banking and Finance 17. Theoretical Basis of Islamic Banking 18. Problems of Profit–Loss Sharing 19. Practice of Islamic Banking and Finance 20. A Trajectory of Legal Tricks (Hiyal) 21. Islamic Insurance (Takaful) Part IV: Zakah in the Present Age 22. Contemporary Application of the Law of Zakah Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn the efficient delivery of local public services, size matters. Many countries around the world have vertical government structures that are perceived as inefficient because of their high levels of jurisdictional fragmentation. This timely volume examines the different strategies used to address local government fragmentation and their observed results and consequences.Expert contributors in economics and political science offer a comprehensive breakdown of the issue of local jurisdiction fragmentation and provide recommendations for successful policy reform. Topics discussed include economies of scale, the costs and benefits of voluntary and forced amalgamation programs, the correlation between government size and corruption, privatization, and inter-municipal cooperation. A combination of theory and empirical evidence provides depth and makes this book an invaluable addition to the literature.Economists, public administrators and political scientists will find much of interest in this innovative volume, as will professors, students and international institutions with an interest in local government structure and reform.Contributors: R. Andrews, G. Bel, N. Charron, B. Dafflon, L. de Mello, B. Dollery, J. Fernández-Albertos, N. Fiorino, E. Galli, J.L. Gómez-Reino, B. Grant, M. Kortt, S. Lago-Peñas, V. Lapuente, J. Martinez-Vazquez, M.A. Nelson, F. Padovano, M.E. WarnerTrade Review'This set of essays does a remarkably good job of revisiting the question of local government size. The editors (Lago-Penas and Martinez-Vazquez) have cast the net broadly with an interesting update on thinking about how the question of city size fits into the contemporary literature of fiscal federalism. . . This is a reference book that will have a place on the shelf of those who study fiscal federalism. . . This is a reference book that will have a place on the shelf of those who study fiscal federalism.' --Roy Bahl, Oxford JournalsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to the Volume Santiago Lago-Peñas and Jorge Martinez-Vazquez 2. An International Perspective on the Determinants of Local Government Fragmentation Juan Luis Gómez-Reino and Jorge Martinez-Vazquez 3. Small is Different: Size, Political Representation and Governance Nicholas Charron, José Fernández-Albertos and Victor Lapuente 4. Corruption and the Size of Local Governments: Are they Related? Michael A. Nelson 5. Do Fiscal Decentralization and Government Fragmentation Affect Corruption in Different Ways? Evidence from a Panel Data Analysis Nadia Fiorino, Emma Galli and Fabio Padovano 6. Local Government Size and Efficiency in Capital-Intensive Services: What Evidence is there of Economies of Scale, Density and Scope? Germà Bel 7. Local Government Size and Efficiency in Labor-Intensive Public Services: Evidence from Local Educational Authorities in England Rhys Andrews 8. Voluntary Amalgamation of Local Governments: The Swiss Debate in the European Context Bernard Dafflon 9. Local Government Cooperation for Joint Provision: The Experiences of Brazil and Spain with Inter-Municipal Consortia Luiz de Mello and Santiago Lago-Peñas 10. Options for Rationalizing Local Government Structure: A Policy Agenda Brian Dollery, Michael Kortt and Bligh Grant 11. Does Local Government Size Matter? Privatization and Hybrid Systems of Local Service Delivery Mildred E. Warner Index

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Book Synopsis'I read with great interest the current state of Islamic economics and finance as examined by Muhammad Akram Khan, who has given a fresh outlook for the readers to find out its limitations and to search for its solutions. Khan has read widely in the subject matter, and presented his views with reference to literature and thoughtful and logical arguments. While many may not agree with his arguments or will have a better explanation, I find his arguments at least worthy of examination to strengthen the arguments of those who might oppose him. Although Khan is critical of the subject matter, he is very sympathetic to the greater objectives of Islamic economics and provides his own prescriptions to achieve those objectives.'- M. Kabir Hassan, University of New Orleans, USWhat is Wrong with Islamic Economics? takes an objective look at the state of the art in Islamic economics and finance. It analyses reasons for perceived stagnation and also suggests a way forward.As well as probing various myths, the book presents several innovative ideas and a methodology for developing the subject on new foundations. It also highlights weaknesses in the conventional position on prohibition of interest, which has led Islamic banks devise a series of legal tricks. The author notes how the original aim of devising a new brand of banking has become less prominent whilst Islamic banks now position themselves more closely to conventional banks. The book also offers insights into how certain traditional thinking has seemingly ignored the egalitarian spirit of the law of zakah and created a scenario where zakah is not able to help the billions of poor people around the globe.This detailed book will appeal to students, professors, researchers, Islamic banks and finance houses, consulting companies, accounting firms, and regulatory bodies. Professional economists, libraries in research and training organizations, as well as anyone with a general interest in the topic will find much to interest them.Trade Review'This is a very thought provoking book coming at a crucial stage in the development of Islamic economics and finance. Although the reader may not agree with some of the conclusions reached, it is clearly a scholarly and extensively researched piece of work; it should be read by all serious students of the subject area. Amongst other things, it throws light on the reasons why the practical implementation of Islamic economics and finance, particularly in relation to the financial system and financial institutions, has not always conformed to the true theoretical foundations laid down by Islamic scholars.' --John Presley, Loughborough University, UK and recipient of Islamic Development Bank Prize in Islamic Finance, 2001-2002'Islamic economic system is a type of capitalism with a spiritual dimension' is a major conclusion of this book. I applaud this insight of Muhammad Akram Khan. The same can be perhaps said of Islamic finance, which, in its hurry to build viable and efficient financial institutions, has ignored the very same need to start with profits-and-risk-sharing principle and no-riba principles to build pricing models to anchor the new sub-discpline. The good news is that, in the course of time to come, Akram's advocacy may be realised since such serious works have already begun.' --Mohamed Ariff, University Putra Malaysia and Bond University, Australia'Although there are many books on Islamic economics, this critical, but sympathetic, account by Muhammad Akram Khan is worthy of attention. The author has clearly read widely on the subject and appreciates the limitations of much that he has read. Islamic economics is a work in progress and by focusing on its shortcomings, Khan challenges the assumptions of many working in the field. His discussion of methodology is insightful, and even the prohibition of riba, for many the defining characteristic of Islamic finance, is examined from a fresh perspective. While many will not agree with the analysis and the conclusions, even critics should be able to appreciate the strengths of the arguments made. In summary this is a worthwhile, and in many respects an innovative, survey of the state of Islamic economics and finance. It deserves to be widely read.' --Rodney Wilson, Durham University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Islamic Economics 1. Islamic Economics: State of the Art 2. The ‘Why’ of Islamic Economics 3. What is Islamic Economics? 4. Methodology of Islamic Economics 5. From Islamic Theology to Islamic Economics 6. Expanding the Frontiers of Economics 7. An Islamic Economic System or Spiritual Capitalism? Part II: Prohibition of Riba 8. Elimination of Interest: From Divine Prohibition to Human Interpretation 9. Prohibition of Riba in the Primary Sources of Islam 10. Theory of Riba: The Orthodox Interpretation 11. Assessment of the Orthodox Interpretation 12. Modernist Thinking on Riba 13. Prohibition of Riba: The Continuing Debate 14. Unresolved Issues in the Orthodox Interpretation of Riba 15. Practice of Interest-based Finance Among Muslims 16. Prohibition of Riba: The Way Forward Part III: Islamic Banking and Finance 17. Theoretical Basis of Islamic Banking 18. Problems of Profit–Loss Sharing 19. Practice of Islamic Banking and Finance 20. A Trajectory of Legal Tricks (Hiyal) 21. Islamic Insurance (Takaful) Part IV: Zakah in the Present Age 22. Contemporary Application of the Law of Zakah Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe recent era of economic turbulence has generated a growing enthusiasm for an increase in new and original economic insights based around the concepts of reciprocity and social enterprise. This stimulating and thought-provoking Handbook not only encourages and supports this growth, but also emphasises and expands upon new topics and issues within the economics discourse.Original contributions from key international experts acknowledge and illustrate that markets and firms can be civilizing forces when and if they are understood as expressions of cooperation and civil virtues. They provide an illuminating discourse on a wide range of topics including reciprocity, gifts and the civil economy, which are especially relevant in times of crisis for financial capitalism. The Handbook questions the current phase of the market economy that arises from a state of anthropological pessimism. Such anthropological cynicism is one of the foundations of the contemporary economic system that is challenged by the contributors.This highly original and interdisciplinary Handbook will provide a fascinating read for academics, researchers and students across a wide range of fields including economics, public sector economics, public policy and social policy.Contributors include: R. Abramovay, H. Alford, A. Andreoni, A. Argandoña, A. Barrera, L. Becchetti, N. Bellanca, E. Bortoluzzi Dubach, C. Borzaga, L. Bouckaert, S. Bowles, A. Brandolini, A. Caillè, J. Davis, J. Defourny, L. Faulk, B. Frey, H. Gintis, L. Gold, B. Gui, A. Habisch, S. Hargreaves-Heap, D. Jones, P. Kalmi, E. Khalil, S. Kolm, C. Loza Adaui, J. Mercier Ythier, S. Neckermann, V. Negri, A. Offer, A. Pabst, G.R. Pearce, V. Pelligra, P.L. Porta, P.L. Sacco, L. Sacconi, A. Smerilli, A.J. Uelmen, P. Vanin, B.M. Wilson, L. Zarri, D.J. ZizzoTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Luigino Bruni and Stefano Zamagni 1. Altruism Luca Zarri 2. Altruistic Reciprocity Herbert Gintis 3. Anti-utilitarianism and the Gift-Paradigm Alain Caillé 4. Business Ethics Russell G. Pearce and Brendan M. Wilson 5. Capitalism Nicolò Bellanca 6. Catholic Social Teaching Helen Alford 7. Catholic Social Thought Albino Barrera 8. Cooperative Enterprise Derek C. Jones and Panu Kalmi 9. Cooperative Entrepreneurship Stefano Zamagni 10. Do Dictator Games Measure Altruism? Daniel John Zizzo 11. Economy of Communion Lorna Gold 12. Egotism: Making Sense of Social Preferences Elias L. Khalil 13. Ethical Finance: An Introduction Leonardo Becchetti 14. Fair Trade Leonardo Becchetti 15. Fraternity Adrian Pabst 16. From Arts Patronage to Cultural Philanthropy: Collaborating with Granting Foundations Elisa Bortoluzzi Dubach and Pier Luigi Sacco 17. Gift and Gratuitousness Serge-Christophe Kolm 18. Humanistic Management Cristian R. Loza Adaui and André Habisch 19. Identity John B. Davis 20. Law and Religion Amelia J. Uelmen 21. Liberalism Adrian Pabst 22. Microfinance Antonio Andreoni 23. Mutualism Vera Negri Zamagni 24. Pecuniary Externalities and Fairness Albino Barrera 25. Philanthropy Beyond the Sectoral Approach Ricardo Abramovay 26. Poverty Andrea Brandolini 27. Prizes and Awards Bruno S. Frey and Susanne Neckermann 28. Rationality Shaun P. Hargreaves Heap 29. Regard Avner Offer 30. Relational Goods Benedetto Gui 31. Social and Civil Capital Paolo Vanin 32. Social Enterprise Carlo Borzaga 33. Social Preferences Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis 34. Spiritual Capital André Habisch 35. Spiritual Humanism and Corporate Economics Luk Bouckaert 36. Subsidiarity and New Welfare Pier Luigi Porta 37. The Common Good Antonio Argandoña 38. The Economics of Corporate Social Responsibility Lorenzo Sacconi 39. Third Sector Jacques Defourny 40. Trust Vittorio Pelligra 41. Values Based Organizations Alessandra Smerilli 42. Virtues, Ethics and Economics Jean Mercier Ythier 43. Voluntary Organizations Dennis R. Young, Lewis Faulk and Jasmine McGinnis Index

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Book SynopsisWhat are people buying when they give money away? Is pure altruism possible? Who benefits from grants to charities and subsidies to givers? Is religious giving different? Which fundraising approaches "work", and is more charity always better? Questions like these make philanthropy and fundraising among the most dynamic research areas in economics today. This research review guides students and scholars from the time when giving was seen as "irrational", to the present when economics has fully embraced the complex and fascinating challenges of understanding why self-interested people can be so unselfish.Table of ContentsContents: Volume I Acknowledgements Introduction James Andreoni PART I IS ALTRUISTIC GIVING A VALID TOPIC FOR ECONOMICS? 1. Kenneth E. Boulding (1962), ‘Notes on a Theory of Philanthropy’, in Frank G. Dickinson (ed.), Philanthropy and Public Policy, New York, NY: National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc., 57–71 2. Harold M. Hochman and James D. Rodgers (1969), ‘Pareto Optimal Redistribution’, American Economic Review, 59 (4), September, 542–57 3. Gary S. Becker (1974), ‘A Theory of Social Interactions’, Journal of Political Economy, 82 (6), November/December, 1063–93 4. Kenneth J. Arrow (1981), ‘Optimal and Voluntary Income Distribution’, in Steven Rosefielde (ed.), Economic Welfare and the Economics of Soviet Socialism: Essays in Honor of Abram Bergson, Chapter 10, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 267–88 PART II CROWDING-OUT AND NEUTRALITY 5. Peter G. Warr (1983), ‘The Private Provision of a Public Good is Independent of the Distribution of Income’, Economic Letters, 13 (2–3), 207–11 6. Russell D. Roberts (1984), ‘A Positive Model of Private Charity and Public Transfers’, Journal of Political Economy, 92 (1), February, 136–48 PART III NEUTRALITY AND ITS LIMITS 7. Theodore Bergstrom, Lawrence Blume and Hal Varian (1986), ‘On the Private Provision of Public Goods’, Journal of Public Economics, 29 (1), February, 25–49 8. James Andreoni (1988), ‘Privately Provided Public Goods in a Large Economy: The Limits of Altruism’, Journal of Public Economics, 35 (1), February, 57–73 9. B. Douglas Bernheim (1986), ‘On the Voluntary and Involuntary Provision of Public Goods’, American Economic Review, 76 (4), September, 789–93 10. James Andreoni and Ted Bergstrom (1996), ‘Do Government Subsidies Increase the Private Supply of Public Goods?’, Public Choice, 88 (3/4), September, 295–308 PART IV GENERALIZING ALTRUISM: WARM-GLOW GIVING 11. Robert Sugden (1984), ‘Reciprocity: The Supply of Public Goods Through Voluntary Contributions’, Economic Journal, 94 (376), December, 772–87 12. Richard Cornes and Todd Sandler (1984), ‘Easy Riders, Joint Production, and Public Goods’, Economic Journal, 94 (375), September, 580–98 13. James Andreoni (1989), ‘Giving with Impure Altruism: Applications to Charity and Ricardian Equivalence’, Journal of Political Economy, 97 (6), December, 1447–58 14. James Andreoni (1990), ‘Impure Altruism and Donations to Public Goods: A Theory of Warm-Glow Giving’, Economic Journal, 100 (401), June, 464–77 15. William T. Harbaugh (1998), ‘What Do Donations Buy?: A Model of Philanthropy Based on Prestige and Warm Glow’, Journal of Public Economics, 67 (2), February, 269–84 16. David C. Ribar and Mark O. Wilhelm (2002), ‘Altruistic and Joy-of-Giving Motivations in Charitable Behavior’, Journal of Political Economy, 110 (2), April, 425–57 PART V TESTING THEORIES OF PREFERENCES 17. James Andreoni (1993), ‘An Experimental Test of the Public-Goods Crowding-Out Hypothesis’, American Economic Review, 83 (5), December, 1317–27 18. Gary E. Bolton and Elena Katok (1998), ‘An Experimental Test of the Crowding Out Hypothesis: The Nature of Beneficent Behavior’, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 37 (3), November, 315–31 19. James Andreoni (1995), ‘Cooperation in Public-Goods Experiments: Kindness of Confusion?’, American Economic Review, 85 (4), September, 891–904 20. James Andreoni and John Miller (2002), ‘Giving According to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism’, Econometrica, 70 (2), March, 737–53 21. James Andreoni and Lise Vesterlund (2001), ‘Which is the Fair Sex? Gender Differences in Altruism’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 116 (1), February, 293–312 22. Ulrich Mayr, William T. Harbaugh and Dharol Tankersley (2008), ‘Neuroeconomics of Charitable Giving and Philanthropy’, in Paul W. Glimcher, Colin F. Camerer, Ernst Fehr and Russell A. Poldrack (eds), Neuroeconomics: Decision Making and the Brain, Chapter 20, Burlington, MA: Elsevier Inc., 303–20 23. Heidi Crumpler and Philip J. Grossman (2008), ‘An Experimental Test of Warm Glow Giving’, Journal of Public Economics, 92 (5–6), June, 1011–21 PART VI TWO VIEWS OF OPTIMAL SUBSIDIES FOR GIVING 24. Louis Kaplow (1995), ‘A Note on Subsidizing Gifts’, Journal of Public Economics, 58 (3), November, 469–77 25. Peter Diamond (2006), ‘Optimal Tax Treatment of Private Contributions for Public Goods With and Without Warm Glow Preferences’, Journal of Public Economics, 90 (4-5), May, 897–919 PART VII THE EFFECTS OF TAX INCENTIVES FOR GIVING 26. Charles T. Clotfelter (1980), ‘Tax Incentives and Charitable Giving: Evidence from a Panel of Taxpayers’, Journal of Public Economics, 13 (3), June, 319–40 27. William C. Randolph (1995), ‘Dynamic Income, Progressive Taxes, and the Timing of Charitable Contributions’, Journal of Political Economy, 103 (4), August, 709–38 28. Gerald E. Auten, Holger Sieg and Charles T. Clotfelter (2002), ‘Charitable Giving, Income, and Taxes: An Analysis of Panel Data’, American Economic Review, 92 (1), March, 371–82 29. Gerald E. Auten, Charles T. Clotfelter and Richard L. Schmalbeck (2000), ‘Taxes and Philanthropy Among the Wealthy’, in Joel B. Slemrod (ed.), Does Atlas Shrug? The Economic Consequences of Taxing The Rich, Chapter 12, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 392–424 30. James Andreoni, Eleanor Brown and Isaac Rischall (2003), ‘Charitable Giving by Married Couples: Who Decides and Why Does it Matter?’, Journal of Human Resources, XXXVIII (1), Winter, 111–33 31. Gabrielle Fack and Camille Landais (2010), ‘Are Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving Efficient? Evidence from France’, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2 (2), May, 117–41 PART VIIIMEASURES OF CROWDING OUT 32. Eric J. Brunner (1997), ‘An Empirical Test of Neutrality and the Crowding-Out Hypothesis’, Public Choice, 92 (3/4), September, 261–79 33. A. Abigail Payne (1998), ‘Does the Government Crowd-Out Private Donations? New Evidence from a Sample of Non-Profit Firms’, Journal of Public Economics, 69 (3), September, 323–45 Volume II Acknowledgements An introduction to both volumes by the editor appears in Volume I PART I RETHINKING CHARITY AS A STRATEGIC MARKETPLACE 1. James Andreoni (1998), ‘Toward a Theory of Charitable Fund-Raising’, Journal of Political Economy, 106 (6), December, 1186–213 2. John Morgan (2000), ‘Financing Public Goods by Means of Lotteries’, Review of Economic Studies, 67 (4), October, 761–84 3. Lise Vesterlund (2003), ‘The Informational Value of Sequential Fundraising’, Journal of Public Economics, 87 (3-4), March, 627–57 4. James Andreoni (2006), ‘Leadership Giving in Charitable Fund-Raising’, Journal of Public Economic Theory, 8 (1), January, 1–22 5. James Andreoni and A. Abigail Payne (2003), ‘Do Government Grants to Private Charities Crowd Out Giving or Fund-raising?’, American Economic Review, 93 (3), June, 792–812 6. Susan Rose-Ackerman (1982), ‘Charitable Giving and “Excessive” Fundraising’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 97 (2), May, 193–212 7. Alvaro J. Name-Correa and Huseyin Yildirim (2013), ‘A Theory of Charitable Fund-Raising with Costly Solicitations’, American Economic Review, 103 (2), April, 1091–107 PART II EXPERIMENTS ON FUNDRAISING: LAB AND FIELD 8. John A. List and David Lucking-Reiley (2002), ‘The Effects of Seed Money and Refunds on Charitable Giving: Experimental Evidence from a University Capital Campaign’, Journal of Political Economy, 110 (1), February, 215–33 9. James Andreoni and Ragan Petrie (2004), ‘Public Goods Experiments Without Confidentiality: A Glimpse into Fund-raising’, Journal of Public Economics, 88 (7–8), July, 1605–23 10. Adriaan R. Soetevent (2005), ‘Anonymity in Giving in a Natural Context – A Field Experiment in 30 Churches’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (11–12), December, 2301–23 11. Jan Potters, Martin Sefton and Lise Vesterlund (2005), ‘After You – Endogenous Sequencing in Voluntary Contribution Games’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (8), August, 1399–419 12. Catherine C. Eckel and Philip J. Grossman (2003), ‘Rebate Versus Matching: Does How We Subsidize Charitable Contributions Matter?’, Journal of Public Economics, 87 (3–4), March, 681–701 13. Stephan Meier (2003), ‘Do Subsidies Increase Charitable Giving in the Long Run? Matching Donations in a Field Experiment’, Journal of the European Economic Association, 5 (6), December, 1203–22 14. Dean Karlan and John A. List (2007), ‘Does Price Matter in Charitable Giving? Evidence from a Large-Scale Natural Field Experiment’, American Economic Review, 97 (5), December, 1774–93 15. Steffen Huck and Imran Rasul (2011), ‘Matched Fundraising: Evidence from a Natural Field Experiment’, Journal of Public Economics, 95 (5–6), June, 351–62 16. Jeffrey Carpenter, Jessica Holmes and Peter Hans Matthews (2008), ‘Charity Auctions: A Field Experiment’, Economic Journal, 118 (525), January, 92–113 PART III CROWDING OUT OR CROWDING IN? 17. Stephen Coate (1995), ‘Altruism, the Samaritan’s Dilemma, and Government Transfer Policy’, American Economic Review, 85 (1), March, 46–57 18. Amihai Glazer and Kai A. Konrad (1996), ‘A Signaling Explanation for Charity’, American Economic Review, 86 (4), September, 1019–28 19. James Andreoni and A. Abigail Payne (2011), ‘Is Crowding Out Due Entirely to Fundraising? Evidence from a Panel of Charities’, Journal of Public Economics, 95 (5-6), June, 334–43 20. David Card, Kevin F. Hallock and Enrico Moretti (2010), ‘The Geography of Giving: The Effect of Corporate Headquarters on Local Charities’, Journal of Public Economics, 94 (3-4), April, 222–34 21. Silvana Krasteva and Huseyin Yildirim (2013), ‘(Un)Informed Charitable Giving’, Journal of Public Economics, 106, October, 14–26 PART IV SOCIAL EFFECTS ON CHARITABLE GIVING 22. James Andreoni and John Karl Scholz (1998), ‘An Econometric Analysis of Charitable Giving with Interdependent Preferences’, Economic Inquiry, XXXVI (3), July, 410–28 23. Bruno S. Frey and Stephan Meier (2004), ‘Social Comparisons and Pro-social Behavior: Testing “Conditional Cooperation” in a Field Experiment’, American Economic Review, 94 (5), December, 1717–22 24. James Andreoni and B. Douglas Bernheim (2009), ‘Social Image and the 50-50 Norm: A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Audience Effects’, Econometrica, 77 (5), September, 1607–36 25. Dan Ariely, Anat Bracha and Stephan Meier (2009), ‘Doing Good or Doing Well? Image Motivation and Monetary Incentives in Behaving Prosocially’, American Economic Review, 99 (1), March, 544–55 26. Christina M. Fong and Erzo F.P. Luttmer (2009), ‘What Determines Giving to Hurricane Katrina Victims? Experimental Evidence on Racial Group Loyalty’, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 1 (2), April, 64–87 27. Jen Shang and Rachel Croson (2009), ‘A Field Experiment in Charitable Contribution: The Impact of Social Information on the Voluntary Provision of Public Goods’, Economic Journal, 119 (540), October, 1422–39 28. Jonathan Meer (2011), ‘Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Peer Pressure in Charitable Solicitation’, Journal of Public Economics, 95 (7), August, 926–41 29. Stefano DellaVigna, John A. List and Ulrike Malmendier (2012), ‘Testing for Altruism and Social Pressure in Charitable Giving’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 127 (1), February, 1–56 PART V HIDDEN CONSEQUENCES OF AID TO CHARITIES 30. Jonathan Gruber (2004), ‘Pay or Pray? The Impact of Charitable Subsidies on Religious Attendance’, Journal of Public Economics, 88 (12), December, 2635–55 31. Daniel M. Hungerman (2005), ‘Are Church and State Substitutes? Evidence from the 1996 Welfare Reform’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (11), December, 2245–67 32. Carl Mellström and Magnus Johannesson (2011), ‘Crowding Out in Blood Donation: Was Titmuss Right?’, Journal of the European Economic Association, 6 (4), June, 845–63 33. Daniel W. Elfenbein and Brian McManus (2010), ‘A Greater Price for a Greater Good? Evidence that Consumers Pay More for Charity-Linked Products’, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2 (2), May, 28–60 34. Ayelet Gneezy, Uri Gneezy, Gerhard Riener and Leif D. Nelson (2012), ‘Pay-What-You-Want, Identity, and Self-Signaling in Markets’, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109 (19), 7236–40 Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a comprehensive examination of public policy aspects of the economics of professional sports.The book offers a unique focus on public policy, covering regulation and competition in the sports industry and its labour markets, governance issues including unethical behavior (corruption, doping, etc.), and public spending on stadiums and mega-events. It also offers an original combination of economic analysis and well-known international examples, from Australia, the United States and Europe, which have provided alternative organizational models of professional team sports. Australia is an interesting case study not only because sport holds a particularly important place in the national psyche but also due to the range of popular professional sports played. The book also analyses the globalization of many sports, the role of international governing bodies, and the difficulties in pursuing effective public policies in this context.This book is a significant contribution to research in sports economics aimed at students and academics interested in both the economics of professional sports and public policy.Contents: 1. Introduction 2. The Industry Structure of Team Sports 3. Labour Markets 4. Stadium Funding 5. Economic Benefits of Mega-events 6. Mega-event Bidding 7. Unethical Behaviour in Sport 8. Governing Bodies 9. Conclusions IndexTrade Review‘ . . . an accessible read for both the undergraduate and even noneconomist (sport fan) alike. It has potential suitability as a supplementary text, or even as a prescribed text for a (more nontechnical) sports economics course. Public Policy and Professional Sports: International and Australian Experiences makes for a compelling read. A distinctive contribution to the existing literature.’ -- Liam Lenten, Journal of Sports EconomicsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The Industry Structure of Team Sports 3. Labour Markets 4. Stadium Funding 5. Economic Benefits of Mega-events 6. Mega-event Bidding 7. Unethical Behaviour in Sport 8. Governing Bodies 9. Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisThe fields of insurance law and insurance economics have long and distinguished scholarly histories, but participants in the two disciplines have not always communicated well across academic silos. This Handbook encourages more policy-relevant insurance economics scholarship and more economically sophisticated legal scholarship by bringing together original contributions from leading scholars in both fields.The benefits of this inter-disciplinary approach are introduced and illustrated in four comprehensive sections:- Why and how do individuals purchase insurance?- The role of the state in insurance markets- The regulation of insurance- Insurance law in the courts.Overall, this Handbook synthesizes the insights of insurance economics with the flourishing body of economically oriented research in insurance law.As well as providing a new approach for scholars, the Handbook will prove a useful reference for insurance lawyers and insurance regulators owing to its policy relevant, practical approach.Contributors: K.S. Abraham, D. Asmat, R. Avraham, T. Baker, E.F. Brown, P.-A. Chiappori, M.F. Grace, S.E. Harrington, D. Jaffee, R.W. Klein, H.C. Kunreuther, J. Kwak, K.D. Logue, J.A. Nyman, M.V. Pauly, D. Schwarcz, P. Siegelman, C. Silver, R. Squire, S. TennysonTrade Review'The Research Handbook is a tremendously useful resource for both experienced insurance and insurance law scholars as well as newcomers to either field. The articles cover the most pressing questions in both disciplines in a succinct, accessible manner, without over-simplifying the inquiry. Economics, cognitive science, regulatory theory, and legal analysis are all brought to bear to illuminate the field. The Handbook is particularly successful in its avowed mission of working to bridge the persistent gap between scholarship regarding insurance theory and operations and scholarship addressing legal issues surrounding insurance.' --(Jeffrey W. Stempel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, US)'Although insurance law is important and raises very interesting issues, it has received insufficient attention. This book, which puts together contributions by leading scholars, provides state-of-the-art but accessible analysis of the field's key issues. The chapters of the book combine tools in law and in economics to illuminate a range of significant issues. It is a welcome addition to the literature that will be an invaluable resource for both students and scholars.' --(Alma Cohen, Harvard Law School, US)'A dazzling collection of essays from leading experts in the field, this volume offers a superb overview of the economics of insurance and the implications for insurance law and regulation, covering a host of topical policy issues from health care reform and solvency regulation to the organization of insurance supervision and the optimal design of insurance contracts. For both students of insurance regulation and experienced practitioners, the Handbook provides an invaluable window into recent academic scholarship on insurance economics and its application to the legal challenges facing the insurance industry today and in the years ahead.' --(Howell E. Jackson, Harvard Law School, US)Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Daniel Schwarcz and Peter Siegelman PART I WHY AND HOW DO INDIVIDUALS PURCHASE INSURANCE? 1. Behavioral Economics and Insurance: Principles and Solutions Howard C. Kunreuther and Mark V. Pauly 2. Insurance Agents in the 21st Century: The Problem of Biased Advice Daniel Schwarcz and Peter Siegelman 3. Moral and Other Hazards of Economic Analysis of Health Insurance John A. Nyman 4. Does The Theory of Insurance Support Awarding Pain and Suffering Damages in Torts? Ronen Avraham PART II THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN INSURANCE MARKETS 5. “Social Insurance,” Risk Spreading, and Redistribution James Kwak 6. Catastrophe Insurance Dwight Jaffee 7. US Healthcare Reform Scott E. Harrington PART III INSURANCE REGULATION 8. Insurance Solvency Regulation: A New World Order? Elizabeth F. Brown and Robert W. Klein 9. Classification Risk and its Regulation Kenneth S. Abraham and Pierre-André Chiappori 10. Economics of State versus Federal Regulation Martin F. Grace PART IV COURTS AND INSURANCE 11. Mandatory Rules and Default Rules in Insurance Contracts Tom Baker and Kyle D. Logue 12. The Law and Economics of Insurance Bad Faith Liability Daniel Asmat and Sharon Tennyson 13. Basic Economics of the Defense of Covered Claims Charles Silver 14. The Artificial Collective-Action Problem in Lawsuits Against Insured Defendents Richard Squire 15. The Law and Economics of Liability Insurance: A Theoretical and Empirical Review Tom Baker and Peter Siegelman Index

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Book SynopsisThe fields of insurance law and insurance economics have long and distinguished scholarly histories, but participants in the two disciplines have not always communicated well across academic silos. This Handbook encourages more policy-relevant insurance economics scholarship and more economically sophisticated legal scholarship by bringing together original contributions from leading scholars in both fields.The benefits of this inter-disciplinary approach are introduced and illustrated in four comprehensive sections:- Why and how do individuals purchase insurance?- The role of the state in insurance markets- The regulation of insurance- Insurance law in the courts.Overall, this Handbook synthesizes the insights of insurance economics with the flourishing body of economically oriented research in insurance law.As well as providing a new approach for scholars, the Handbook will prove a useful reference for insurance lawyers and insurance regulators owing to its policy relevant, practical approach.Contributors: K.S. Abraham, D. Asmat, R. Avraham, T. Baker, E.F. Brown, P.-A. Chiappori, M.F. Grace, S.E. Harrington, D. Jaffee, R.W. Klein, H.C. Kunreuther, J. Kwak, K.D. Logue, J.A. Nyman, M.V. Pauly, D. Schwarcz, P. Siegelman, C. Silver, R. Squire, S. TennysonTrade Review'The Research Handbook is a tremendously useful resource for both experienced insurance and insurance law scholars as well as newcomers to either field. The articles cover the most pressing questions in both disciplines in a succinct, accessible manner, without over-simplifying the inquiry. Economics, cognitive science, regulatory theory, and legal analysis are all brought to bear to illuminate the field. The Handbook is particularly successful in its avowed mission of working to bridge the persistent gap between scholarship regarding insurance theory and operations and scholarship addressing legal issues surrounding insurance.' --(Jeffrey W. Stempel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, US)'Although insurance law is important and raises very interesting issues, it has received insufficient attention. This book, which puts together contributions by leading scholars, provides state-of-the-art but accessible analysis of the field's key issues. The chapters of the book combine tools in law and in economics to illuminate a range of significant issues. It is a welcome addition to the literature that will be an invaluable resource for both students and scholars.' --(Alma Cohen, Harvard Law School, US)'A dazzling collection of essays from leading experts in the field, this volume offers a superb overview of the economics of insurance and the implications for insurance law and regulation, covering a host of topical policy issues from health care reform and solvency regulation to the organization of insurance supervision and the optimal design of insurance contracts. For both students of insurance regulation and experienced practitioners, the Handbook provides an invaluable window into recent academic scholarship on insurance economics and its application to the legal challenges facing the insurance industry today and in the years ahead.' --(Howell E. Jackson, Harvard Law School, US)Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Daniel Schwarcz and Peter Siegelman PART I WHY AND HOW DO INDIVIDUALS PURCHASE INSURANCE? 1. Behavioral Economics and Insurance: Principles and Solutions Howard C. Kunreuther and Mark V. Pauly 2. Insurance Agents in the 21st Century: The Problem of Biased Advice Daniel Schwarcz and Peter Siegelman 3. Moral and Other Hazards of Economic Analysis of Health Insurance John A. Nyman 4. Does The Theory of Insurance Support Awarding Pain and Suffering Damages in Torts? Ronen Avraham PART II THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN INSURANCE MARKETS 5. “Social Insurance,” Risk Spreading, and Redistribution James Kwak 6. Catastrophe Insurance Dwight Jaffee 7. US Healthcare Reform Scott E. Harrington PART III INSURANCE REGULATION 8. Insurance Solvency Regulation: A New World Order? Elizabeth F. Brown and Robert W. Klein 9. Classification Risk and its Regulation Kenneth S. Abraham and Pierre-André Chiappori 10. Economics of State versus Federal Regulation Martin F. Grace PART IV COURTS AND INSURANCE 11. Mandatory Rules and Default Rules in Insurance Contracts Tom Baker and Kyle D. Logue 12. The Law and Economics of Insurance Bad Faith Liability Daniel Asmat and Sharon Tennyson 13. Basic Economics of the Defense of Covered Claims Charles Silver 14. The Artificial Collective-Action Problem in Lawsuits Against Insured Defendents Richard Squire 15. The Law and Economics of Liability Insurance: A Theoretical and Empirical Review Tom Baker and Peter Siegelman Index

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Book SynopsisCultural heritage is a complex and elusive concept, constantly evolving through time, and combining cultural, aesthetic, symbolic, spiritual, historical and economic values. The Handbook on the Economics of Cultural Heritage outlines the contribution of economics to the design and analysis of cultural heritage policies and to addressing issues related to the conservation, management and enhancement of heritage.The Handbook takes a multidisciplinary approach, using cultural economics as a theoretical framework to illustrate how crucial and stimulating cross-disciplinary dialogue actually is. Contributors scrutinize the co-existence of cultural and economic values as well as the new challenges that arise from changes brought about by technology, and relationships between the different actors engaged in the production, distribution and consumption of heritage services. The roles of public, private and non-profit organizations are also explored. Case studies underpin the discussion, demonstrating the clear and vital link between theory and practice.This highly unique Handbook will prove a fascinating and informative read for academics, researchers, students and policymakers with an interest in cultural economics.Contributors: M. Abdel-Kader, N. Agnew, G.J. Ashworth, V. Ateca Amestoy, H. Attala, F. Benhamou, L. Bonet, R.T. Carson, X. Castañer, F. Colbert, F. Cominelli, M.B. Conaway, L. Deloumeaux, M. Demas, V. Fernández-Blanco, M. Forte, B.S. Frey, V. Ginsburgh, K. Goto, X. Greffe, C. Guccio, L.C. Herrero, M.J. Holler, A. Klamer, F. Mairesse, I. Mazza, A. Mignosa, D. Mitroff Silvers, T. Navarrete, S. Navrud, D.S. Noonan, P. Paolini, A. Peacock, L. Petrova, J. Prieto-Rodríguez, N. Proctor, F. Revelli, I. Rizzo, E. Rojas, J.-M. Salaün, H. Samir, B.A. Seaman, J.D. Snowball, L. Steiner, J.H. Stubbs, D. ThrosbyTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: PUBLIC INTERVENTION AND POLICY ANALYSIS 1. Public Intervention for Cultural Heritage: Normative Issues and Tools Françoise Benhamou 2. Cultural Heritage: Public Decision-making and Implementation Manfred J. Holler and Isidoro Mazza 3. Cultural Heritage Policies: A Comparative Perspective Arjo Klamer, Anna Mignosa and Lyudmila Petrova PART II: PRIVATE ACTORS 4. Demand for Cultural Heritage Victoria Ateca Amestoy 5. The Role of the Private Sector in Cultural Heritage Bruce A. Seaman 6. Tax Incentives for Cultural Heritage Conservation Federico Revelli PART III: THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION 7. Issues in the International Market for Cultural Heritage Victor Ginsburgh and François Mairesse 8. World Heritage List Bruno S. Frey and Lasse Steiner 9. Current Challenges in Cultural Statistics: A Focus on Heritage Lydia Deloumeaux PART IV: MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIES AND TOOLS 10. Management Challenges of Cultural Heritage Organizations Xavier Castañer 11. The Marketing of Heritage Venues or Destinations François Colbert PART V: TECHNOLOGIES: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES 12. Digital Cultural Heritage Trilce Navarrete 13. Technologies for Cultural Heritage Paolo Paolini, Dana Mitroff Silvers and Nancy Proctor 14. The Immeasurable Economics of Libraries Jean-Michel Salaün PART VI: CONSERVATION OF BUILT HERITAGE 15. Choices in Architectural Conservation John H. Stubbs 16. Conservation and Sustainable Development of Archaeological Sites Martha Demas and Neville Agnew 17. Market Effects of Historic Preservation Douglas S. Noonan PART VII: CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE ECONOMY 18. Heritage and Local Development: A Reluctant Relationship Gregory J. Ashworth 19. Heritage Tourism Lluís Bonet 20. Why and How Intangible Cultural Heritage Should be Safeguarded Francesca Cominelli and Xavier Greffe PART VIII: VALUES AND EVALUATION 21. The Values of Cultural Heritage Arjo Klamer 22. The Economic, Social and Cultural Impact of Cultural Heritage: Methods and Examples Jen D. Snowball 23. Assessment of Value in Heritage Regulation David Throsby 24. Performance of Cultural Heritage Institutions Víctor Fernández-Blanco, Luis César Herrero and Juan Prieto-Rodríguez PART IX: CASE STUDIES 25. ‘Adam Smith has Returned to Live in Edinburgh’: A Case Study Alan Peacock 26. Virtual Worlds, Virtual Heritage and Immersive Reality: The Case of the Daming Palace at Xi’an (China) Maurizio Forte 27. Public Spending for Conservation in Italy Calogero Guccio and Ilde Rizzo 28. The Public Sector in the Preservation of Urban Heritage Sites: Lessons from Four Cities in Latin America Eduardo Rojas 29. The Aga Khan Multidisciplinary Experience in Cairo, Egypt: A Different View Hany Attalla, Mohamed Abdel-Kader and Haitham Samir 30. Policy for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan: How it Relates to Creativity Kazuko Goto 31. Preliminary Valuation of a Cultural Heritage Site of Global Significance: A Delphi Contingent Valuation Study Richard T. Carson, Michael B. Conaway and Ståle Navrud Index

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Book SynopsisThe excellent list of themes and chapters in this volume reflects the maturity reached by feminist economics in its different dimensions. Based on the notion of social provisioning for all as the basic objective of economics, they represent a challenge to conventional economic thought and they show the importance of understanding theory, institutions, empirical work, and policy from a gender perspective. The global perspective provided through themes and authors is a very useful contribution to the literature.'- Lourdes Benería, Cornell University, US'Standard economics has a narrow and distorted vision of what 'the economy' is, and how it works. Gender scholars are on the forefront of developing better, more encompassing models of human provisioning for well-being. This volume presents a wonderful sampling of these new theoretical and empirical developments.'- Paula England, New York University, US'This is an impressive collection that delves deeply and broadly into the myriad ways that gender shapes and alters economic lives and illuminates complex facets of the economic and social provisioning process across the globe. The chapters, by an exciting variety of researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners from numerous fields, present a consistent and persuasive vision of economic well-being as critical to the flourishing of all people.'- Myra H. Strober, Stanford University, USIn the aftermath of global economic downturn, it has never been more important to understand how gender relates to economic life and well-being. This interdisciplinary collection of original research details key areas of intersection, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and proposes avenues for further investigation.The Handbook illuminates complex facets of the economic and social provisioning process across the globe. The contributors - academics, policy analysts and practitioners from wide-ranging areas of expertise - discuss the methodological approaches to, and analytical tools for, conducting research on the gender dimension of economic life. They also provide analyses of major issues facing both developed and developing countries. Topics explored include civil society, discrimination, informal work, working time, central bank policy, health, education, food security, poverty, migration, environmental activism and the financial crisis.Economists, sociologists and political scientists will find this book to be an invaluable research tool, as will academics, researchers and students with an interest in economics - particularly feminist economics - gender studies and global studies.Contributors: R. Albelda, N. Banks, D.K. Barker, S. Bergeron, H. Boushey, E. Braunstein, S. Charusheela, Z. Emami, D.M. Figart, A. Gaye, J. Ham, C. Harders, A. Hegewisch, E. Hirsh, H. Hollingdale, B.E. Hopkins, M. Kim, E.M. King, J. Klugman, M. Kovacevic, K. Krupp, D. Lallement, H. Liepmann, P. Madhivanan, N. Mansour, E. McCrate, L. McIntyre, N. Menon, J.A. Nelson, V.T. Nguyen, A. North, P.E. Perkins, V.S. Peterson, A. Philipose, J. Plantenga, M. Power, C. Remery, K. Rondeau, M. Saffar, S. Seguino, N. Stecy-Hildebrandt, E. Unterhalter, Y. van der Meulen Rodgers, I. van Staveren, T.L. Warnecke, R. Watterson, D. Weichselbaumer, B. Young, E. ZambranoTrade ReviewThis volume brings together various theoretical and empirical contributions of well-known feminist economists covering a wide range of time-appropriate topics across countries. They include formal and informal labor market participation, the care economy, employment policies that affect women, and education, health and welfare. A must read for faculty, students, and practitioners of economics, feminist economics, sociology, and public and health policy... Highly recommended. --S. Chaudhuri, ChoiceThe Handbook of Research on Gender and Economic Life edited by Debrorah Figart and Tonia Warnecke is an insightful compilation of 33 articles describing the research on the interactions between gender and economic life. It seeks to show how gender permeates every facet of economic life (the ''process of provisioning for well-being'') even though it is routinely disregarded by mainstream neoclassical models. The Handbook of Research on Gender and Economic Life is a grand success. Each chapter evaluates an area where gender is missing in economic models, where policy need to be addressed, and/or where stylized facts exemplify the central role gender plays. The strength of the Handbook of Research on Gender and Economic Life lies in its breadth of coverage. The easy-to-read, well-written, and non-technical chapters would be ideal for a class on gender economics, globalization, or women's studies. The Handbook of Research on Gender and Economic Life provides a comprehensive evaluation of gender economics. It would be difficult to find a student who could not find a topic appealing to his or her particular interests. --Erin George, Eastern Economic JournalTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Diane Elson Introduction Deborah M. Figart and Tonia L. Warnecke PART I: ANALYTICAL TOOLS 1. A Social Provisioning Approach to Gender and Economic Life Marilyn Power 2. Feminist Economics as a Theory and Method Drucilla K. Barker 3. Intersectionality S. Charusheela 4. Gender, Well-being and Civil Society Nisrine Mansour 5. Gender and Caring Julie A. Nelson 6. Teaching and Learning for Economic Life Zohreh Emami PART II: INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXTS FOR PROVISIONING 7. Gender and Provisioning under Different Capitalisms Barbara E. Hopkins 8. International Development Institutions, Gender and Economic Life Suzanne Bergeron 9. Infrastructure and Gender Equity Dominique Lallement 10. How Gendered Institutions Constrain Women’s Empowerment Irene van Staveren PART III: INFORMAL AND FORMAL WORK 11. Informal Work V. Spike Peterson 12. Gender Inequality in the Workplace Elizabeth Hirsh, Hazel Hollingdale and Natasha Stecy-Hildebrandt 13. Occupational Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap in the US Ariane Hegewisch and Hannah Liepmann 14. Race and Ethnicity in the Workplace Marlene Kim 15. Discrimination in Gay and Lesbian Lives Doris Weichselbaumer PART IV: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES 16. Low-wage Mothers on the Edge in the US Randy Albelda 17. Employer-oriented Schedule Flexibility, Gender and Family Care Elaine McCrate 18. Work–Family Reconciliation Policies in Europe Janneke Plantenga and Chantal Remery 19. The Role of the Government in Work–Family Conflict in the US Heather Boushey PART V: MACROECONOMIC POLICIES, FINANCE AND CREDIT 20. From Micro-level Gender Relations to the Macro Economy and Back Again Stephanie Seguino 21. Central Bank Policy and Gender Elissa Braunstein 22. Credit and Self-employment Nidhiya Menon and Yana van der Meulen Rodgers 23. Gender, Debt and the Housing/Financial Crisis Brigitte Young PART VI: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND HEALTH 24. Measuring Gender Disparities in Human Development Amie Gaye, Jeni Klugman, Milorad Kovacevic, Sarah Twigg and Eduardo Zambrano 25. Girls’ Schooling and the Global Education and Development Agenda Elaine Unterhalter and Amy North 26. Intersecting Sources of Education Inequality Elizabeth M. King and Vy T. Nguyen 27. The Health of the World’s Women Purnima Madhivanan and Karl Krupp 28. A Case of Gendered Hazards and Health Effects for Ultra-poor Women Rita Watterson, Lynn McIntyre and Krista Rondeau 29. Gender and Food Security Anandita Philipose and Mishka Saffar PART VII: CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES 30. Family Migration in the US Nina Banks 31. Environmental Activism and Gender Patricia E. Perkins 32. Engendering Peace, Conflict and Violence Cilja Harders 33. Trafficking and Gender Julie Ham Index

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Book SynopsisThe question of how we can best regulate the all-important markets for legal services is rarely investigated with the benefit of good empirical evidence about what's wrong and what works. The challenge of doing empirical work in this area is steep, given a lack of data and the complexity of comparing across very different jurisdictions and legal environments. In this much-needed contribution, Frank Stephen usefully brings together a set of empirical studies and an overview of the recent regulatory reforms that have been pursued in the UK and other European jurisdictions in the past two decades. The result will help policymakers make further progress in the increasingly urgent effort to establish efficient and accessible markets for legal services worldwide.'- Gillian K. Hadfield, USC Gould School of Law, US'Frank Stephen draws on thirty years' experience of working on the regulation of the legal professions, and on several empirical studies, to provide a fascinating account of the evolving attempts to introduce competition into the supply of legal services and how such attempts have sometimes been thwarted. It also makes a major contribution to the theoretical debate on the justifications, modes and likely impacts of regulation.'- Anthony Ogus, University of Manchester, UK and University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands'Professor Stephen's book provides a wonderfully concise, accessible and insightful review of both the theory and the empirical evidence (much of it his) on regulatory restrictions on the provision of legal services and challenges traditional arguments for the self-regulation of the legal profession. His economic/consumer welfare perspective provides a stimulating reference point in ongoing debates on the appropriate regulation of the market for legal services and the case for self-regulation, which (unlike the UK) is still very strongly espoused in North America, but under increasing scrutiny. Professor Stephen s book will intensify this scrutiny.'- Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto, CanadaFrank H. Stephen's evaluation of public policy on the legal profession in UK and European jurisdictions explores how regulation and self-regulation have been liberalized over the past 30 years.The book surveys where the most recent and radical liberalization involving the ownership of law firms by non-lawyers is likely to lead, and appraises the economic literature on the costs and benefits of regulating markets for professional services. It challenges socio-legal views on professional legislation and highlights the limitations of regulatory competition, as well as the importance of dominant business models. The author reviews the empirical work underpinning these theories and policies. He also evaluates the effectiveness of regulatory competition as a response to regulatory capture.Lawyers, Markets and Regulation will be of interest to academics focusing on professional regulation in the fields of economics and law. Lawyers, legal policymakers, competition authorities and regulators will also find the book to be an enlightening read.Contents: Preface 1. Introduction Part I: Why Do We Regulate Lawyers? 2. Why Regulate Lawyers? 3. How Lawyers are Regulated 4. Lawyers and Incentives Part II: Deregulation of Legal Markets in the UK and Europe 5. Liberalization of Legal Markets in UK and EU Jurisdictions 6. Evidence on Effects of Deregulation Part III: The Future of 'Lawyering' 7. Legal Services Act 2007 and the Promotion of Regulatory Competition 8. A Technological Revolution in 'Lawyering'? 9. Summary and Conclusions References IndexTrade Review‘The question of how we can best regulate the all-important markets for legal services is rarely investigated with the benefit of good empirical evidence about what’s wrong and what works. The challenge of doing empirical work in this area is steep, given a lack of data and the complexity of comparing across very different jurisdictions and legal environments. In this much-needed contribution, Frank Stephen usefully brings together a set of empirical studies and an overview of the recent regulatory reforms that have been pursued in the UK and other European jurisdictions in the past two decades. The result will help policymakers make further progress in the increasingly urgent effort to establish efficient and accessible markets for legal services worldwide.’ -- Gillian K. Hadfield, USC Gould School of Law, US‘Frank Stephen draws on thirty years’ experience of working on the regulation of the legal professions, and on several empirical studies, to provide a fascinating account of the evolving attempts to introduce competition into the supply of legal services and how such attempts have sometimes been thwarted. It also makes a major contribution to the theoretical debate on the justifications, modes and likely impacts of regulation.’ -- Anthony Ogus, Professor Emeritus, University of Manchester, UK and Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands‘Professor Stephen’s book provides a wonderfully concise, accessible and insightful review of both the theory and the empirical evidence (much of it his) on regulatory restrictions on the provision of legal services and challenges traditional arguments for the self-regulation of the legal profession. His economic/consumer welfare perspective provides a stimulating reference point in ongoing debates on the appropriate regulation of the market for legal services and the case for self-regulation, which (unlike the UK) is still very strongly espoused in North America, but under increasing scrutiny. Professor Stephen’s book will intensify this scrutiny.’ -- Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Part I: Why Do We Regulate Lawyers? 2. Why Regulate Lawyers? 3. How Lawyers are Regulated 4. Lawyers and Incentives Part II: Deregulation of Legal Markets in the UK and Europe 5. Liberalization of Legal Markets in UK and EU Jurisdictions 6. Evidence on Effects of Deregulation Part III: The Future of ‘Lawyering’ 7. Legal Services Act 2007 and the Promotion of Regulatory Competition 8. A Technological Revolution in ‘Lawyering’? 9. Summary and Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, increasing numbers of articles and studies have emerged across the disciplines of economics, accounting, finance and management to examine the importance of considering both the private and social economic benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As stakeholders and their concerns have multiplied, and empirical evidence has accumulated, CSR has become a critical area of interest.This authoritative collection examines the five related and most significant elements of this subject - theoretical perspectives, firm financial performance, socially responsible investing, environmental performance and strategic CSR - to provide a comprehensive exploration of the literature on Corporate Social Responsibility and its economic consequences.Trade Review‘The academic debate over CSR and its implications to the economy and society has been vast over the past decades. The current collection composes an innovative, thorough and holistic review of the literature regarding the economics of CSR. The contributions are categorized under the prism of their subject rather than their discipline. Therefore, the reader is being offered a unique, outstanding guidance throughout this imperative branch of the economics literature.’ -- Evangelos Mitrokostas, University of Portsmouth, UKTable of Contents41 Articles, dating from 1973 - 2013 Contributors include: J. Maxwell, T. Lyon, G. Heal, D. Kahneman, M. Kitzmueller, J. L. Knetsch, T. Lundgren, J. Shimshack, D. Siegel, R. Thaler,

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Book SynopsisGenerations of law and economics scholars have been fascinated by history, seeing in its institutions and laws a vast database for illustrating their theories. Equally, historians have seen economic analysis as a helpful tool with which to analyse legal institutions. As a result a vibrant field has emerged in which people trained in law, economics, history and political science have all made significant contributions. This research review identifies the most important works examining legal history from an economic perspective.Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Daniel Klerman PART I LAW AS DEPENDENT VARIABLE: EFFICIENCY AND BEYOND 1. Harold Demsetz (1967), ‘Toward a Theory of Property Rights’, American Economic Review, 57 (2), May, 347–59 2. Zeynep K. Hansen and Gary D. Libecap (2004), ‘The Allocation of Property Rights to Land: US Land Policy and Farm Failure in the Northern Great Plains’, Explorations in Economic History, 41 (2), April, 103–29 3. Paul G. Mahoney (2001), ‘The Political Economy of the Securities Act of 1933’, Journal of Legal Studies, XXX (1), January, 1–31 4. Daniel Klerman (2007), ‘Jurisdictional Competition and the Evolution of the Common Law’, University of Chicago Law Review, 74 (4), Fall, 1179–226 PART II LAW AS INDEPENDENT VARIABLE: WOMEN’S AND MINORITY RIGHTS 5. James J. Heckman and Brook S. Payner (1989), ‘Determining the Impact of Federal Antidiscrimination Policy on the Economic Status of Blacks: A Study of South Carolina’, American Economic Review, 79 (1), March, 138–77 6. John R. Lott, Jr. and Lawrence W. Kenny (1999), ‘Did Women’s Suffrage Change the Size and Scope of Government?’, Journal of Political Economy, 107 (6, part 1), December, 1163–98 7. Grant Miller (2008), ‘Women’s Suffrage, Political Responsiveness, and Child Survival in American History’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 123 (3), August, 1287–327 PART III LAW AS INDEPENDENT VARIABLE: THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION 8. Douglass C. North and Barry R. Weingast (1989), ‘Constitutions and Commitment: The Evolution of Institutions Governing Public Choice in Seventeenth-Century England’, Journal of Economic History, XLIX (4), December, 803–32 9. Nathan Sussman and Yishay Yafeh (2006), ‘Institutional Reforms, Financial Development and Sovereign Debt: Britain 1690–1790’, Journal of Economic History, 66 (4), December, 906–35 10. Daniel M. Klerman and Paul G. Mahoney (2005), ‘The Value of Judicial Independence: Evidence from Eighteenth Century England’, American Law and Economics Review, 7 (1), Spring, 1–27 11. Dan Bogart (2011), ‘Did the Glorious Revolution Contribute to the Transport Revolution? Evidence from Investment in Roads and Rivers’, Economic History Review, 64 (4), November, 1073–112 PART IV BIDIRECTIONAL HISTORIES: THE RECIPROCAL INTERACTIONS OF LAW AND SOCIETY 12. Avner Greif and David D. Laitin (2004), ‘A Theory of Endogenous Institutional Change’, American Political Science Review, 98 (4), November, 633–52 13. Avner Greif (2006), ‘History Lessons: The Birth of Impersonal Exchange: The Community Responsibility System and Impartial Justice’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 20 (2), Spring, 221–36 14. Claire Priest (2006), ‘Creating an American Property Law: Alienability and its Limits in American History’, Harvard Law Review, 120 (2), December, 385–458 PART V PRIVATE ORDERING 15. Robert. C. Ellickson (1989), ‘A Hypothesis of Wealth-Maximizing Norms: Evidence from the Whaling Industry’, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, 5 (1), Spring, 83–97 16. Karen Clay and Gavin Wright (2005), ‘Order Without Law? Property Rights During the California Gold Rush’, Explorations in Economic History, 42 (2), April, 155–83 17. Avner Greif (1989), ‘Reputations and Coalitions in Medieval Trade: Evidence on the Maghribi Traders’, Journal of Economic History, 49 (4), December, 857–82 PART VI LITIGATION AND CONTRACTING 18. Claire Priest (2001), ‘Currency Policies and Legal Development in Colonial New England’, Yale Law Journal, 110 (8), June, 1303–405 19. Daniel Klerman (2012), ‘The Selection of 13th-Century Disputes for Litigation’, Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, 9 (2), June, 320–46 20. J. Mark Ramseyer (1995), ‘The Market for Children: Evidence from Early Modern Japan’, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, 11 (1), April, 127–49 PART VII CRITIQUE OF THE ECONOMIC APPROACH TO LEGAL HISTORY 21. Robert W. Gordon (1984), ‘Critical Legal Histories’, Stanford Law Review, 36 (1-2), January, 57–125 Index

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Book SynopsisThe economic approach to law relies on the use of economic models, mostly mathematical, for understanding the nature and function of law. The articles in this collection reflect state-of-the-art modeling techniques and explore how to use these to both formulate important questions and resolve particular legal issues. Following an original introduction by the editors, the volume spans the many sub-areas of law and economics (with papers in torts, contracts, property, crime, and legal procedure) and includes a wide range of papers, incorporating classics and some less well-known papers.Economic Models of Law will be an invaluable resource for active scholars as well as an inspiration for the next generation of modelers.Trade Review‘The extent of the research and co-ordination required to produce a scholarly compilation like this is astounding. There is little doubt that this book will make life just a touch easier for students and academics in economics and law, as well as, yes, modellers.’ -- The Barrister MagazineTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Thomas J. Miceli and Matthew J. Baker PART I GENERAL 1. Robert Cooter (1985), ‘Unity in Tort, Contract, and Property: The Model of Precaution’ 2. Donald Wittman (1981), ‘Optimal Pricing of Sequential Inputs: Last Clear Chance, Mitigation of Damages, and Related Doctrines in the Law’ PART II TORTS 3. A. Mitchell Polinsky and William P. Rogerson (1983), ‘Products Liability, Consumer Misperceptions, and Market Power’ 4. Steven Shavell (1984), ‘A Model of the Optimal Use of Liability and Safety Regulation’ 5. Keith N. Hylton (1990), ‘The Influence of Litigation Costs on Deterrence Under Strict Liability and Under Negligence’ 6. Kathryn E. Spier (2011), ‘Product Safety, Buybacks, and the Post-Sale Duty to Warn’ PART III CONTRACTS 7. Russell Cooper and Thomas W. Ross (1985), ‘Product Warranties and Double Moral Hazard’ 8. Steven Shavell (1994), ‘Acquisition and Disclosure of Information Prior to Sale’ 9. Yeon-Koo Che and Tai-Yeong Chung (1999), ‘Contract Damages and Cooperative Investments’ PART IV PROPERTY 10. Dean Lueck (1995), ‘The Rule of First Possession and the Design of the Law’ 11. Mathew J. Baker (2003), ‘An Equilibrium Conflict Model of Land Tenure in Hunter-Gatherer Societies’ 12. Matthew Baker and Thomas J. Miceli (2005), ‘Land Inheritance Rules: Theory and Cross-Cultural Analysis’ 13. Lawrence Blume, Daniel L. Rubinfeld and Perry Shapiro (1984), ‘The Taking of Land: When Should Compensation Be Paid?’ 14. Thomas J. Miceli and Kathleen Segerson (1994), ‘Regulatory Takings: When Should Compensation Be Paid?’ 15. William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner (1989), ‘An Economic Analysis of Copyright Law’ 16. Paul Klemperer (1990), ‘How Broad Should the Scope of Patent Protection Be?’ PART V CRIME 17. Gary Becker (1968), ‘Crime and Punishment: An Economic Approach’ 18. A. Mitchell Polinsky and Steven Shavell (2000), ‘The Economic Theory of Public Enforcement of Law’ 19. William J. Furlong (1987), ‘A General Equilibrium Model of Crime Commission and Prevention’ PART VI LEGAL PROCESS 20. Jennifer F. Reinganum (1988), ‘Plea Bargaining and Prosecutorial Discretion’ 21. Barry Nalebluff (1987), ‘Credible Pretrial Negotiation’ 22. Avery Katz (1990), ‘The Effect of Frivolous Litigation on the Settlement of Legal Disputes’

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an accessible and sometimes controversial economic exploration of numerous issues surrounding sex, marriage and family. It analyses the role of 'vanity', defined as social status and self-esteem, in social and economic behaviors.In Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption, vanity is associated with the consumption of luxuries such as expensive handbags and cars. In this book, C. Simon Fan provocatively argues that vanity is obtained by having a spouse and children with perceived 'high-quality' values, for example, a beautiful wife, a tall husband or intelligent offspring. He demonstrates from various perspectives that vanity plays a crucial role in male-female relationships and intergenerational relationships. In doing so, he challenges the conventional frontier of economics and contributes to other social sciences.This unique book will appeal to the educated general reader and interested academic alike.Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Vanity Economics: A Survey and an Extension 3. Vanity and the Consumption of Material Goods/Services 4. Marriage Markets 5. Vanity in Romance and Marriage 6. Vanity and Virginity 7. Sexual Liberation 8. Prostitution and Commercial Sex 9. Extramarital Affairs 10. Homosexuality 11. Classical Population Theory 12. Gary Becker, Vanity Economics and Modern Population Theory 13. The Cost of Children in Population Theory 14. Child Labour, 'Working Daughters' and Population Theory 15. Old-Age Support, Family Protection and Population Theory 16. Gender Bias, Gender Gaps and Population Theory 19. A 'Population Problem': Theory and Policy 20. Vanity and Divorce 21. Development and Divorce 22. Family Background and Children's Education 23. Parental Behaviours and the Quality of Children 24. Intergenerational Transfers of Wealth 25. Family, Vanity and Consumption Puzzles 26. Vanity and Social Interactions 27. Vanity, Family and Migration 28. Epilogue IndexTrade Review'Vanity Economics is a very ambitious book. Its aim is to revisit the state of the art economic research on interpersonal relationships, both within the family and at the social level, through the lenses of a new, unifying concept: "vanity." The content is based on rigorous academic research that is made accessible to a wider audience. The book is in fact very entertaining and makes interesting reading even for nonspecialists, since it covers almost any conceivable topic touching the realms of sex marriage - including of course pre- and extramarital extensions - and social relationships from a provocative perspective. . . . the book can contribute to cultural economics by providing what, to my knowledge, is the first economic investigation of the influence of face on social interactions.'--Graziella Bertocchi, Journal of Economic LiteratureTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Vanity Economics: A Survey and an Extension 3. Vanity and the Consumption of Material Goods/Services 4. Marriage Markets 5. Vanity in Romance and Marriage 6. Vanity and Virginity 7. Sexual Liberation 8. Prostitution and Commercial Sex 9. Extramarital Affairs 10. Homosexuality 11. Classical Population Theory 12. Gary Becker, Vanity Economics and Modern Population Theory 13. The Cost of Children in Population Theory 14. Child Labour, ‘Working Daughters’ and Population Theory 15. Old-Age Support, Family Protection and Population Theory 16. Gender Bias, Gender Gaps and Population Theory 19. A ‘Population Problem’: Theory and Policy 20. Vanity and Divorce 21. Development and Divorce 22. Family Background and Children’s Education 23. Parental Behaviours and the Quality of Children 24. Intergenerational Transfers of Wealth 25. Family, Vanity and Consumption Puzzles 26. Vanity and Social Interactions 27. Vanity, Family and Migration 28. Epilogue Index

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume offers a critique of recent institutional and cultural turns in heterodox economics and political economy. Using seven case studies as examples, the authors explore how research on sense- and meaning-making can deepen critical studies in political economy, illuminating its role in critiquing the specific categories, contradictions and crisis-tendencies of capitalism.Parts I and II provide a foundation in institutionalism, international political economy and historical semantics, before introducing an original account of sense- and meaning-making and its role in remaking social relations. This account connects the evolution of both economic and extra-economic concepts to dispositives (problem-oriented social fixes), institutions, and capitalist restructuring. In Parts III and IV, specific case studies demonstrate how this new research program can be applied to issues such as competitiveness, the knowledge-based economy, governmental technologies, institutional and spatio-temporal fixes and crisis management.Scholars and students of heterodox, cultural, political and institutional economics will find this book a comprehensive and illuminating addition to their libraries.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Part I: The Logos, Logics and Limits of Institutional and Cultural Turns: Challenges and Responses 1. Institutional Turns and Beyond in Political Economy 2. Cultural Turns and Beyond in Political Economy 3. Semiotics for Cultural Political Economy Part II: Towards a Post-Disciplinary Cultural Political Economy 4. Between Scylla and Charybdis: Locating Cultural Political Economy 5. Elaborating the Cultural Political Economy Research Agenda: Selectivities, Dispositives and the Production of (Counter-)Hegemonies Part III: Reimagining and Institutionalizing Competitive Governance: Narratives, Strategies and Struggles 6. A Cultural Political Economy of Variegated Capitalism 7. A Cultural Political Economy of Competitiveness and the Knowledge-based Economy 8. The Production of a Hegemonic Knowledge Brand: Competitiveness Discourses and Neoliberal Developmentalism 9. Competitiveness Clusters, Wal-Martization and the (Re)making of Corporate Social Responsibilities 10. Competitiveness Knowledge Brands and Service Governance: The Making of Hong Kong’s Competitiveness–Integration (Dis)order Part IV: Financialization, Financial Crisis and Reimaginations 11. Crisis Construals and Crisis Recovery in the North Atlantic Financial Crisis 12. The North Atlantic Financial Crisis and Crisis Recovery: (Trans-)national Imaginaries of ‘BRIC’ and Subaltern Groups in China Part V: Consolidating Cultural Political Economy: From Pre-theoretical Intuition to Post-Disciplinary Practice 13. Implications for Future Research in and on Cultural Political Economy References Index

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Book SynopsisTrue to their title, Rodríguez, Késenne, and Koning assemble a top-notch cast to delve broadly and deeply into The Economics of Competitive Sports. There is something here for everybody, from the organization of competition (tournaments; federations; rival leagues), to its results (competitive balance; career durations; medals), to its challenges (club survival; fan misbehavior). Anyone interested in solid and insightful economic analysis of sports competition should have this one on their shelf.'- Rodney Fort, University of Michigan, US'This volume makes an important contribution to the growing academic literature on the economics of sports, focusing especially on the organization of sporting contests, and the interplay between incentives, efforts and rewards in sports competition. The book will be an essential resource for any academics, students, practitioners or policy makers who are engaged with the economic analysis of sport.'- John Goddard, Bangor University, UKCompetition is the very essence of professional sports, yet how do we measure it? Has the level of competition changed over time? Can organizers influence the degree of competition, for example, by changing rewards? How does the audience appreciate competition? The Economics of Competitive Sports examines and addresses these questions.This volume presents a state-of-the-art overview of the economics of competitive sport with contributions from leading experts in the field. The initial chapters present a discussion of the organization of sports and competition, exploring how leagues form, operate and compete. The second part of the book deals with the competition, rewards and outcomes of actual organized leagues and contests. Competitive balance and responses to incentives are covered extensively.Academics, policymakers and students seeking an in-depth and practical understanding of the economics of competition in sport will find this volume indispensable.Contributors include: J. Achterhof, M. Andreff, W. Andreff, X.G. Che, J. del Corral, D. Forrest, B. Frick, P. Garcia-del-Barrio, C. Green, B.R. Humphreys, S. Késenne, R. Koning, I.G. McHale, J. Prieto-Rodríguez, F. Pujol, P. Rodríguez, I. Sanz, F. Scheel, R. Simmons, S. Szymanski, J.D. Tena, F. Tenreiro, C. Varela-QuintanaTrade Review‘In the 21st century, Edward Elgar has been, in this reviewer's opinion, the go-to publishing house when it comes to virtually any aspect of the economics or business of sports. The total is now larger by one with the addition of Economics of Competitive Sports.' -- Choice‘True to their title, Rodríguez, Késenne, and Koning assemble a top-notch cast to delve broadly and deeply into the economics of competitive sports. There is something here for everybody, from the organization of competition (tournaments; federations; rival leagues), to its results (competitive balance; career durations; medals), to its challenges (club survival; fan misbehavior). Anyone interested in solid and insightful economic analysis of sports competition should have this one on their shelf.’ -- Rodney Fort, University of Michigan, US‘This volume makes an important contribution to the growing academic literature on the economics of sports, focusing especially on the organization of sporting contests, and the interplay between incentives, efforts and rewards in sports competition. The book will be an essential resource for any academics, students, practitioners or policy makers who are engaged with the economic analysis of sport.’ -- John Goddard, Bangor University, UKTable of ContentsContents: PART I ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS AND COMPETITION 1. Rival Sports League Formation and Competition Xiao Gang Che and Brad R. Humphreys 2. The Pyramid Market of the European Sports Model: The Economics of Federations Fernando Tenreiro 3. The English Disease: Has Football Hooliganism been Eliminated or just Displaced? Colin Green and Robert Simmons 4. Where to Play First (Away or Home) in a Best-of-two Tournament? An Analysis from UEFA Competitions Carlos Varela-Quintana, Julio del Corral and Juan Prieto-Rodríguez 5. Long Term and Short Term Causes of Insolvency and English football Stefan Szymanski PART II COMPETITION: COMPETITIVE BALANCE, REWARDS, AND OUTCOME 6. The Optimal Competitive Balance in a Sports League? Stefan Késenne 7. Live Football Demand Ruud Koning and Jeroen Achterhof 8. Sport Talent, Media Value and Equal Prize Policies in Tennis Pedro Garcia-del-Barrio and Francesc Pujol 9. Career Duration in Capital-Intensive Individualistic Sports: Evidence from Ski Jumping, Golf and Auto Racing Bernd Frick, Brad R. Humphreys and Friedrich Scheel 10. Determinants of National Medals Totals at the Summer Olympic Games: An Analysis Disaggregated by Sport David Forrest, Ian G. McHale, Ismael Sanz and J.D. Tena 11. Economic Prediction of Sport Performances from the Beijing Olympics to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa: The Notion of Surprising Sporting Outcome Wladimir Andreff and Madeleine Andreff Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides an overview and assessment of the state-of-the-art research methods, approaches and applications central to economic geography.Understanding spatial economic outcomes and the forces and mechanisms that influence the geography of economic growth is of utmost importance and demands substantial theoretical and empirical research in economic geography, spatial economics and regional science. Such research is critically dependent upon good and reliable empirical data, and it is here that this Handbook contributes, providing a broad overview of up-to-date research methods and approaches. The chapters are written by distinguished researchers from a variety of scholarly traditions and with a background in different academic disciplines including economics, economic human and cultural geography, and economic history.Researchers and academics in economics and economic geography will find this a fundamental reference point and will benefit from the comprehensive assessment of research methods and approaches in the field. Practitioners and policy-makers will also find the practical applications to be of utmost value.Contributors: M. Andersson, G. Arbia, B. Asheim, R. Basile, M. Birkin, R. Boschma, S. Brakman, J. Bröcker, L. Broersma, H-H. Chang, G. Clarke, M. Clarke, L. Coenen, J. Corcoran, S. Dall'erba, G. Espa, A.M. Esteves, A. Faggian, M.M. Fischer, K. Frenken, M. Fritsch, D. Giuliani, K.E. Haynes, G.J.D. Hewings, M. Horváth, G. Ivanova, N. Kapitsinis, C. Karlsson, H. Khawaldah, M. Kilkenny, J. Klaesson, S. Koster, J.P. Larsson, J. Lesage, Y. Li, I. Llamosas-Rosas, P.A. Longley, T. Mitze, J. Moodysson, I. Noback, T. Norman, J. Oosterhaven, J. Parajuli, M. Partridge, D. Psaltopoulos, M. Schramm, D. Skuras, A. Stephan, P. Thulin, S. Usai, J. van Dijk, C. van Marrewijk, F. van Oort, F. Vanclay, A. Varga, H. WestlundTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I: GENERAL METHODS IN ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL SCIENCE 1. Spatial Econometrics James Lesage 2. Spatial Computable General Equilibrium Analysis Johannes Bröcker 3. Factor Prices and Geographical Economics Steven Brakman and Charles van Marrewijk 4. Shift-Share and Its New Extension Kingsley E. Haynes and Jitendra Parajuli 5. Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems Paul A. Longley 6. Analysis of Spatial Concentration and Dispersion Giuseppe Arbia, Giuseppe Espa and Diego Giuliani 7. Simultaneous-equations Analysis in Regional Science and Economic Geography Timo Mitze and Andreas Stephan 8. Neural Networks: A Class of Flexible Non-linear Models for Regression and Classification Manfred M. Fischer 9. Social Accounting Analysis Demetrios Psaltopoulos and Dimitris Skuras PART II: METHODS AND APPROACHES OF REGIONAL ANALYSIS 10. Local Multiplier and Economic Base Analysis Per Thulin 11. Analysis of Regional Endogenous Growth Roberto Basile and Stefano Usai 12. Unity in Variety? Agglomeration Economics Beyond the Specialisation-Diversity Controversy Frank van Oort 13. Methods and Applications of Regional Innovation Systems Analysis Bjørn Asheim, Lars Coenen and Jerker Moodysson 14. Geographic Clustering in Evolutionary Economic Geography Koen Frenken and Ron Boschma 15. Methods of Analyzing the Relationship Between New Business Formation and Regional Development Michael Fritsch 16. Analysis of Local Social Capital Hans Westlund and Yuheng Li 17. Regional Social Network Analysis Maureen Kilkenny PART III: METHODS AND APPROACHES OF INTERREGIONAL ANALYSIS 18. Interregional Input-output Modeling: Spillover Effects, Feedback Loops and Intra-industry Trade Geoffrey J.D. Hewings and Jan Oosterhaven 19. Empirical Studies in Geographical Economics Han-Hsin Chang, Charles Van Marrewijk and Marc Schramm 20. Accessibility and Market Potential Analysis Johan Klaesson, Johan P. Larsson and Therese Norman 21. The Impact of Private, Public and Human Capital on the US States Economies: Theory, Extensions and Evidence Sandy Dall'erba and Irving Llamosas-Rosas 22. Interregional Migration Analysis Alessandra Faggian, Jonathan Corcoran and Mark Partridge 23. Applied Spatial Interaction Modelling in Economic Geography: An Example of the Use of Models for Public Sector Planning Mark Birkin, Hamzah Khawaldah, Martin Clarke and Graham Clarke PART IV: SPECIFIC ISSUES IN ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL SCIENCE 24. Regional Knowledge Production Function Analysis Attila Varga and Márton Horváth 25. Qualitative Methods in Regional Program Evaluation – an examination of the story-based approach Frank Vanclay 26. Using Social and Economic Impact Assessment to Guide Local Supplier Development Initiatives Ana Maria Esteves and Galina Ivanova 27. Analysing the Geography of High-impact Entrepreneurship Sierdjan Koster and Nikos Kapitsinis 28. Gender-specific Dynamics in Hours Worked: Exploring the Potential for Increasing Hours Worked in an Ageing Society Inge Noback, Lourens Broersma and Jouke van Dijk Index

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Book SynopsisShoshana Grossbard, a leading scholar in this field, has selected the most influential classic and recent articles which highlight the economic importance of marriage and related institutions. The volume first considers marriage and related outcomes, including cohabitation, matching, brideprice and dowry, and law and economic questions relating to divorce. It then investigates the consequences of marriage and marriage markets for labour supply, household production, wages, consumption, household finance, education and fertility. A clear original introduction by the editor provides an illuminating guide to the selected articles and to their place within the economic and demographic literature.36 articles, dating from 1971 to 2015Contributors include: G.A. Akerlof, G.S. Becker, B.R. Bergmann, P.-A. Chiappori, W. Darity, S. Lundberg, M.B. McElroy, B. Stevenson, J. Wolfers, J.L. YellenTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Shoshana A. Grossbard PART I EXPLAINING MARRIAGE AND RELATED OUTCOMES A . Marriage and Cohabitation 1. Gary S. Becker (1973), ‘A Theory of Marriage: Part I’, Journal of Political Economy, 81 (4), July–August, 813–46 2. Gary S. Becker (1974), ‘A Theory of Marriage: Part II’, Journal of Political Economy, 82 (2, Part 2), March–April, S11–S26 3. Michael C. Keeley (1977), ‘The Economics of Family Formation’, Economic Inquiry, XV (2), April, 238–50 4. Darrick Hamilton, Arthur H. Goldsmith and William Darity Jr. (2009), ‘Shedding “Light” on Marriage: The Influence of Skin Shade on Marriage for Black Females’, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 72 (1), October, 30–50 5. Kerwin Kofi Charles and Ming Ching Luoh (2010), ‘Male Incarceration, the Marriage Market, and Female Outcomes’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 92 (3), August, 614–27 6. M.V. Lee Badgett, Gary J. Gates and Natalya C. Maisel (2008), ‘Registered Domestic Partnerships among Gay Men and Lesbians: The Role of Economic Factors’, Review of Economics of the Household, 6 (4), December, 327–46 [ B. Matching Patterns 7. Amyra Grossbard (1976), ‘An Economic Analysis of Polygyny: The Case of Maiduguri’, Current Anthropology, 17 (4), December, 701–7 8. Eugene Choo and Aloysius Siow (2006), ‘Who Marries Whom and Why’, Journal of Political Economy, 114 (1), February, 175–201 9. Günter J. Hitsch, Ali Hortaçsu and Dan Ariely (2010), ‘Matching and Sorting in Online Dating’, American Economic Review, 100 (1), March, 130–63 10. Pierre-André Chiappori, Sonia Oreffice and Climent Quintana-Domeque (2012), ‘Fatter Attraction: Anthropometric and Socioeconomic Matching on the Marriage Market’, Journal of Political Economy, 120 (4), August, 659–95 C. Brideprice and Dowry 11. Martin Bronfenbrenner (1971), ‘A Note on the Economics of the Marriage Market’, Journal of Political Economy, 79 (6), November–December, 1424–25 12. Siwan Anderson (2007), ‘The Economics of Dowry and Brideprice’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 21 (4), Fall, 151–74 D. Divorce and Divorce-Related Laws 13. Anne Laferrère (2001), ‘Marriage Settlements’, Scandinavian Journal of Economics, 103 (3), September, 485–504 14. Evelyn L. Lehrer (2003), ‘The Economics of Divorce’, in Shoshana A. Grossbard-Shechtman (ed.), Marriage and the Economy: Theory and Evidence from Advanced Industrial Societies, Chapter 3, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 55–74 15. Justin Wolfers (2006), ‘Did Unilateral Divorce Laws Raise Divorce Rates? A Reconciliation and New Results’, American Economic Review, 96 (5), December, 1802–820 E. Who Benefits from Polygamy? 16. Barbara R. Bergmann (1995), ‘Becker’s Theory of the Family: Preposterous Conclusions’, Feminist Economics, 1 (1), 141–50 17. Eric D. Gould, Omer Moav and Avi Simhon (2008), ‘The Mystery of Monogamy’, American Economic Review, 98 (1), March, 333–57 PART II CONSEQUENCES OF MARRIAGE AND MARRIAGE MARKET CONDITIONS A. Marriage and Labor Supply 18. Shoshana A. Grossbard-Shechtman and Shoshana Neuman (1988), ‘Women’s Labor Supply and Marital Choice’, Journal of Political Economy, 96 (6), December, 1294–302 19. P.F. Apps and R. Rees (1996), ‘Labour Supply, Household Production and Intra-family Welfare Distribution’, Journal of Public Economics, 60 (2), May, 199–219 20. Pierre-André Chiappori, Bernard Fortin and Guy Lacroix (2002), ‘Marriage Market, Divorce Legislation, and Household Labor Supply’, Journal of Political Economy, 110 (1), February, 37–72 21. Shoshana Grossbard and Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes (2007), ‘Cohort-level Sex Ratio Effects on Women’s Labor Force Participation’, Review of Economics of the Household, 5 (3), September, 249–78 B. Marriage and Household Production 22. Shoshana Amyra Grossbard, J. Ignacio Gimenez Nadal and José Alberto Molina (2014), ‘Racial Intermarriage and Household Production’, Review of Behavioral Economics, 1 (4), 295–347 23. Luise Görges (2015), ‘The Power of Love: A Subtle Driving-Force for Unegalitarian Labor Division?’, Review of Economics of the Household, 13 (1), March, 163–92 C. Marriage and Wages 24. Sanders Korenman and David Neumark (1991), ‘Does Marriage Really Make Men More Productive?’, Journal of Human Resources, 26 (2), Spring, 282–307 25. Avner Ahituv and Robert I. Lerman (2011), ‘Job Turnover, Wage Rates, and Marital Stability: How Are They Related?’, Review of Economics of the Household, 9 (2), June, 221–49 D. Marriage, Consumption and Wellbeing 26. Marjorie B. McElroy (1990), ‘The Empirical Content of Nash-Bargained Household Behavior’, Journal of Human Resources, XXV (4), Autumn, 559–83 27. Duncan Thomas (1990), ‘Intra-Household Resource Allocation: An Inferential Approach’, Journal of Human Resources, XXV (4), Autumn, 635–64 28. Shelly J. Lundberg, Robert A. Pollak and Terence J. Wales (1997), ‘Do Husbands and Wives Pool Their Resources? Evidence from the United Kingdom Child Benefit’, Journal of Human Resources, XXXII (3), 463–80 29. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers (2006), ‘Bargaining in the Shadow of the Law: Divorce Laws and Family Distress’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121 (1), February, 267–88 30. Masanori Kuroki (2014), ‘The Effect of Sex Ratios on Suicide’, Health Economics, 23 (12), December, 1502–10 E. Marriage, Household Finances and Savings 31. Frances Woolley (2003), ‘Control over Money in Marriage’, in Shoshana A. Grossbard-Shechtman (ed.), Marriage and the Economy: Theory and Evidence from Advanced Industrial Societies, Chapter 5, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 105–28 32. Michèle Tertilt (2005), ‘Polygyny, Fertility, and Savings’, Journal of Political Economy, 113 (6), December, 1341–71 33. Wataru Kureishi and Midori Wakabayashi (2013), ‘What Motivates Single Women to Save? The Case of Japan’, Review of Economics of the Household, 11 (4), December, 681–704 34. Julie M. Zissimopoulos, Benjamin R. Karney and Amy J. Rauer (2015), ‘Marriage and Economic Well-being at Older Ages’, Review of Economics of the Household, 13 (1), March, 1–35 F. Marriage and Education 35. Jeanne Lafortune (2013), ‘Making Yourself Attractive: Pre-Marital Investments and the Returns to Education in the Marriage Market’, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 5 (2), April, 151–78 G. Marriage and Fertility 36. George A. Akerlof, Janet L. Yellen and Michael L. Katz (1996), ‘An Analysis of Out-of-Wedlock Childbearing in the United States’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, CXI (2), May, 277–317 Index

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Book SynopsisCovering the period of the financial crisis, this Research Handbook discusses the degree of importance of different driving forces on employee turnover. The discussions contribute to policy agendas on productivity, firm performance and economic growth. The contributors provide a selection of theoretical and empirical research papers that deal with aspects of employee turnover, as well as its effects on workers and firms within the current socio-economic environment. It draws on theories and evidence from economics, management, social sciences and other related disciplines.With its interdisciplinary approach, this book will appeal to a variety of students and academics in related fields. It will also be of interest to policy makers, HR experts, firm managers and other stakeholders. Contributors: I. Beltrán Martín, S. Bevan, M. Bossler, C. Carrillo-Tudela, W.-J.A. Chang, M. Coles, C.L. Cooper, H. Dale-Olsen, M. Daskalaki, T. Eriksson, P. Ferreira, R.W. Griffeth, K.E. Hall, L. Holbeche, J.-T. Kao, Y. Lai, C.S. Long, A.-M. Mohammed, K. Morrell, E. Parry, J. Purl, G. Saridakis, S. Taylor, R. Upward, P. Urwin, W.K. Wan Ismail, M. Wong El LeenTrade Review'Like a divorce, turnover is important for both partners: here, workers and firms. Some turnover in a firm is probably good, but how much should there be and how much is there? What are its drivers and consequences? And what, if anything, should we do about it? The current volume provides an extremely useful snapshot of this interdisciplinary literature, from which readers will come away with many ideas for future research.' --Andrew Clark, Paris School of Economics, France'This Handbook picks up a mature research area - employee turnover - and places it in the latest context. Turnover is looked at through a series of new lenses from the fields of organizational psychology, human capital management and analytics, mobility, and intergenerational research. The international contributors bring a global and contemporary perspective to the topic, and capture the latest evidence on the most important predictors, consequences and management options for turnover. An excellent resource for researchers and reflective practitioners alike.' --Paul Sparrow, Centre for Performance-led HR, Lancaster University Management School, UK'I warmly welcome this timely volume put together by George Saridakis and Cary Cooper. They have assembled an authoritative collection of papers and then provided an excellent editorial overview of issues relating to job turnover. I particularly liked the examination of job turnover from the very different perspectives of workers, businesses and the economy as a whole.' --David Storey, University of Sussex, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: The State of Employee Turnover George Saridakis and Cary L. Cooper 2. Employee Turnover Harald Dale-Olsen 3. Understanding and Measuring Employee Turnover Kevin Morrell 4. Two Decades of Employee Retention, Tenure and Turnover Peter Urwin and Emma Parry 5. Analysing, Monitoring and Costing Labour Turnover Stephen Bevan 6. Employee Turnover as a Cost Factor of Organisations Anne-Marie Mohammed, Yanqing Lai, Maria Daskalaki and George Saridakis 7. Inter- and Intra-firm Mobility of Workers Tor Eriksson 8. Perception of Training and Turnover Intention Choi Sang Long, Mikkay Wong Ei Leen and Wan Khairruzzaman Wan Ismail 9. Compensation Policy and Employee Turnover Stephen Taylor 10. Turnover amongst Generation Y Linda Holbeche 11. A Role Perspective on Turnover Intentions: Examining Behavioral Predictors Jui-Tang Kao and Wan-Jing April Chang 12. A Diagnostic Methodology for Discovering the Reasons for Employee Turnover using Shocks and Events Justin Purl, Kathleen E. Hall and Rodger W. Griffeth 13. Quit Turnover and the Business Cycle: A Survey Carlos Carrillo-Tudela and Melvyn Coles 14. Employment, Turnover and Career Progress Priscila Ferreira 15. Employee Turnover and the Expansion and Contraction of Employers Mario Bossler and Richard Upward 16. High Performance Human Resource Practices and Voluntary Employee Turnover Inmaculada Beltrán Martín Index

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Book SynopsisHuman resource management as a field of research is a broad church, with a wide variety of research methods in use. This Handbook focuses on qualitative research methods and explores the opportunities and challenges of new technologies for innovating data collection and data analysis. The editors have brought together 18 chapters, written by some of the world's leading researchers in their field. They begin with the importance of good project design and then move on to reflect on innovations and developments in data sources, such as netnographical methods, legal research methods, the use of news media, and historical research. They go on to outline innovations in data collection methods with particular pertinence to key HRM topics. Finally, the contributors explore innovative data analysis, looking at the importance of computer-supported qualitative research, causal cognitive mapping and deriving behavioural role descriptions from the perspectives of job-holders.This Handbook is an invaluable tool for students, researchers and academics in the field of human resource management.Contributors: P. Ackers, S. Branch, R. Cameron, C. Cassell, G. Clarkson, J. Cogin, J. Ewart, M.T. Hardin, M. Humphreys, R. Johnstone, M. Learmonth, D. Lewin, R. Loudoun, F. Malik, A. McDowall, J.L. Ng, W. Nienhüeser, L.S. Radcliffe, S. Ramsay, J. Richards, C. Rojon, S. Sambrook, M.N.K. Saunders, K. Townsend, K.L. Unsworth, R. WinterTrade Review'The editors of this compelling volume insist that contemporary HRM scholarship can be as profound and enduring as the classics in the study of work. A revamped vision of qualitative research, aiming to be ''innovative and timeless'', should drive this agenda. The book urges researchers to draw on older disciplines - history, philosophy, psychology, law, ethnography - in new ways and points to the promise of novel methods, from photo-elicitation to cognitive mapping, which could drive HRM research. This is a call to do new things now and old things differently.' --Bradon Ellem, University of Sydney, Australia'Townsend, Loudoun and Lewin have compiled a solid and insightful resource that engages in some very interesting qualitative research methodologies. The contributors assembled in this volume remind us that there is so much more to business and management research than the narrow positivist approaches favoured in many prescriptive business schools. Studies of the world of work and HRM will be much better from consulting this volume.' --Tony Dundon, University of Manchester, UK'This Handbook provides a much-needed fresh perspective on qualitative research methods. The editors and contributors to the book present convincing evidence that qualitative research can be both innovative and timeless when it is well designed and executed. The Handbook reminds us that recent technological developments, from mobile phones to transcription software, facilitate a much wider range of data collection than previously existed. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods can be a powerful source of progress in the social sciences. This Handbook is an essential reference for anyone undertaking qualitative research in HRM and will be an inspiration for current and future researchers.' --Russell Lansbury, The University of Sydney Business School, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Qualitative Research in HRM: Innovation Over Stagnation Keith Townsend, Rebecca Loudoun and David Lewin SECTION I DESIGNING QUALITATIVE PROJECTS 2. The Role of Qualitative Methods in Mixed Methods Designs Roslyn Cameron 3. Anchoring Qualitative Methods for Longitudinal Studies Rebecca Loudoun and Keith Townsend 4. Autoethnography: A Novel Way to Study HRM Sally Sambrook SECTION II INNOVATIONS IN DATA SOURCES 5. Using Legal Research Methods in Human Resource Management Research Richard Johnstone 6. The Use of News Media as a Data Source in HRM Research: Exploring Society’s Perceptions Sheryl Ramsay, Sara Branch and Jacqueline Ewart 7. Netnographical Methods and the Challenge of Researching Hidden and Secretive Employee Social Media Practices James Richards 8. Doing Historical Research in Human Resource Management: With Some Reflections on an Academic Career Peter Ackers 9. Thinking About Philosophical Methods in Human Resources Kerrie L. Unsworth and Matthew T. Hardin SECTION III INNOVATIONS IN DATA COLLECTION METHODS 10. An Experiment With ‘The Miracle Question’: An Innovative Data Collection Technique in HR Research Keith Townsend 11. Using Photo-Elicitation to Understand Experiences of Work-Life Balance Catherine Cassell, Fatima Malik and Laura Radcliffe 12. Using Qualitative Repertory Grid Interviews to Gather Shared Perspectives in a Sequential Mixed Methods Research Design Céline Rojon, Mark N.K. Saunders and Almuth Mcdowall 13. Free Verbal Associations – Measuring What People Think About Employee Participation Werner Nienhueser 14. Using Qualitative Diaries to Uncover the Complexities of Daily Experiences Laura S. Radcliffe 15. Autoethnographic Vignettes in HRM Mark Learmonth and Michael Humphreys SECTION IV INNOVATIVE DATA ANALYSIS 16. Computer Supported Qualitative Research Julie Cogin and Ju Li Ng 17. Cross-Cultural HRM Research: The Potential of Causal Cognitive Mapping Gail Clarkson 18. Deriving Behavioural Role Descriptions from the Perspectives of Job- Holders: An Illustrative Example Richard Winter Index

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Book SynopsisThe last several decades have seen major advances in the ways in which public economists investigate behavioural responses to taxation. Recent research has utilized new data sets and has applied new empirical methods, including laboratory experiments and natural and controlled field experiments. The application of behavioural economics has contributed insights from other disciplines, especially psychology. Here James Alm and Sebastian Leguizamon discuss the lessons from all this work. Covering such topics as labour supply, charitable giving, savings, capital gains realisations, mobility, bequests, family structure, reported income and tax evasion, they highlight the current state of knowledge in this area. They present new thinking about the relevant issues and an analysis of useful policy options.Table of ContentsContents: PART I LABOUR SUPPLY 1. Richard Blundell, Alan Duncan and Costas Meghir (1998), ‘Estimating Labor Supply Responses using Tax Reforms’, Econometrica, 66 (4), July, 827–61 2. Sören Blomquist and Whitney Newey (2002), ‘Nonparametric Estimation with Nonlinear Budget Sets’, Econometrica, 70 (6), November, 2455–80 3. Anil Kumar (2008), ‘Labor Supply, Deadweight Loss and Tax Reform PART II TAXABLE INCOME 4. Austan Goolsbee (2000), ‘What Happens When You Tax the Rich? Evidence from Executive Compensation’, Journal of Political Economy, 108 (2), April, 352–78 5. Emmanuel Saez (2010), ‘Do Taxpayers Bunch at Kink Points?’, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2 (3), August, 180–212 6. Wojciech Kopczuk (2005), ‘Tax Bases, Tax Rates and the Elasticity of Reported Income’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (11–12), December, 2093–119 PART III TRANSFERS AND INCOME TAX CREDITS 7. Raj Chetty, John N. Friedman and Emmanuel Saez (2013), ‘Using Differences in Knowledge Across Neighborhoods to Uncover the Impacts of the EITC on Earnings’, American Economic Review, 103 (7), December, 2683–721 8. Jeffrey Grogger (2003), ‘The Effects of Time Limits, the EITC, and Other Policy Changes on Welfare Use, Work, and Income among Female-Headed Families’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 85 (2), May, 394–408 9. Bruce D. Meyer and Dan T. Rosenbaum (2001), ‘Welfare, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the Labor Supply of Single Mothers’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 116 (3), August, 1063–114 PART IV MOBILITY 10. Henrik Jacobsen Kleven, Camille Landais and Emmanuel Saez (2013), ‘Taxation and International Migration of Superstars: Evidence from the European Football Market’, American Economic Review, 103 (5), August, 1892–924 11. Charles L. Ballard and Jaimin Lee (2007), ‘Internet Purchases, Cross-Border Shopping, and Sales Taxes’, National Tax Journal, LX (4), December, 711–25 12. Austan Goolsbee (2000), ‘In a World without Borders: The Impact of Taxes on Internet Commerce’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 115 (2), May, 561–76 PART V CAPITAL GAINS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES 13. Zoran Ivković, James Poterba and Scott Weisbenner (2005), ‘Tax-Motivated Trading by Individual Investors’, American Economic Review, 95 (5), December, 1605–630 14. Julie Berry Cullen and Roger H. Gordon (2007), ‘Taxes and Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking: Theory and Evidence for the U.S.’, Journal of Public Economics, 91 (7–8), August, 1479–505 15. Åsa Hansson (2012), ‘Tax Policy and Entrepreneurship: Empirical Evidence from Sweden’, Small Business Economics, 38 (4), May, 495–513 PART VI SAVING 16. Esther Duflo, William Gale, Jeffrey Liebman, Peter Orszag and Emmanuel Saez (2006), ‘Saving Incentives for Low- and Middle- Income Families: Evidence from a Field Experiment with H&R Block’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121 (4), November, 1311–46 17. Alexander M. Gelber (2011), ‘How Do 401(k)s Affect Saving? Evidence from Changes in 401(k) Eligibility’, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 3 (4), November, 103–22 18. James Alm and Asmaa El-Ganainy (2013), ‘Value-Added Taxation and Consumption’, International Tax and Public Finance, 20 (1), February, 105–28 PART VII BEQUESTS 19. David Joulfaian (2000), ‘Estate Taxes and Charitable Bequests by the Wealthy’, National Tax Journal, LIII (3, Part 2), September, 743–63 20. Wojciech Kopczuk and Joel Slemrod (2003), ‘Dying to Save Taxes: Evidence from Estate-Tax Returns on the Death Elasticity’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 85 (2), May, 256–65 21. B. Douglas Bernheim, Robert J. Lemke and John Karl Scholz (2004), ‘Do Estate and Gift Taxes Affect the Timing of Private Transfers?’, Journal of Public Economics, 88 (12), December, 2617–34 PART VIII FAMILY STRUCTURE 22. James Alm and Leslie A. Whittington (1997), ‘Income Taxes and the Timing of Marital Decisions’, Journal of Public Economics, 64 (2), May, 219–40 23. Jeff Grogger and Stephen G. Bronars (2001), ‘The Effect of Welfare Payments on the Marriage and Fertility Behavior of Unwed Mothers: Results from a Twins Experiment’, Journal of Political Economy, 109 (3), June, 529–45 24. Reagan Baughman and Stacy Dickert-Conlin (2009), ‘The Earned Income Tax Credit and Fertility’, Journal of Population Economics, 22 (3), July, 537–63 PART IX TAX EVASION 25. James Alm, Betty R. Jackson and Michael McKee (2009), ‘Getting the Word Out: Enforcement Information Dissemination and Compliance Behavior’, Journal of Public Economics, 93 (3–4), April, 392–402 26. Henrik Jacobsen Kleven, Martin B. Knudsen, Claus Thustrup Kreiner, Søren Pedersen and Emmanuel Saez (2011), ‘Unwilling or Unable to Cheat? Evidence from a Tax Audit Experiment in Denmark’, Econometrica, 79 (3), May, 651–92 27. Yuriy Gorodnichenko, Jorge Martinez-Vazquez and Klara Sabirianova Peter (2009), ‘Myth and Reality of Flat Tax Reform: Micro Estimates of Tax Evasion Response and Welfare Effects in Russia’, Journal of Political Economy, 117 (3), June, 504–54 PART X CHARITABLE GIVING 28. Dean Karlan and John A. List (2007), ‘Does Price Matter in Charitable Giving? Evidence from a Large-Scale Natural Field Experiment’, American Economic Review, 97 (5), December, 1774–93 29. Arthur C. Brooks (2007), ‘Income Tax Policy and Charitable Giving’, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 26 (3), Summer, 599‒612 30. Gerald E. Auten, Holger Sieg and Charles T. Clotfelter (2002), ‘Charitable Giving, Income, and Taxes: An Analysis of Panel Data’, American Economic Review, 92 (1), March, 371–82 PART XI SALIENCE, SELF-CONTROL, AND BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS 31. Raj Chetty, Adam Looney and Kory Kroft (2009), ‘Salience and Taxation: Theory and Evidence’, American Economic Review, 99 (4), September, 1145–77 32. Amy Finkelstein (2009), ‘E-ZTax: Tax Salience and Tax Rates’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 124 (3), August, 969–1010 33. Raj Chetty, John N. Friedman, Søren Leth-Petersen, Torben Heien Nielsen and Tore Olsen (2014), ‘Active vs. Passive Decisions and Crowd-Out in Retirement Savings Accounts: Evidence from Denmark’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 129 (3), August, 1141–219 Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a rigorous attempt to address the problem of corruption by using various methodologies and perspectives. Among other innovative mechanisms, Søreide proposes to extend responsibility to those who benefit indirectly from corruption. She also suggests extending the duties of private actors to help the government in addressing corruption. She discusses the nature of sanctions and she proposes empowering courts to debar suppliers for public contracts. Søreide's analysis is careful, attentive to the evidence, and provides practical solutions to some of the most difficult challenges facing contemporary societies. This book should be read and influence theorists, economists, lawyers, government officials and policymakers.'- Alon Harel, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelCriminal law efficiency is a concept often referred to but seldom defined. Clarity, the author argues, is necessary for finding practical solutions to fundamental challenges in this area of law, especially with the criminal justice system itself at risk.Tina Søreide offers views in contrast to mainstream ideas on optimal criminal law responses to corruption, with emphasis on the fundamental role of the criminal justice system in the fight against corruption, and the effect this can have on other mechanisms in society. Her analysis explains the concept of criminal law efficiency through economic approaches and why many criminal law responses to corruption are at risk of becoming 'façade strategies' that may, in fact facilitate corruption.Corruption and Criminal Justice offers insights into the obstacles that policymakers and government advisors cannot ignore. It serves as an invaluable resource for advanced students and academics interested in law, economics, and large corporations.Trade Review‘This book is a rigorous attempt to address the problem of corruption by using various methodologies and perspectives. Among other innovative mechanisms, Søreide proposes to extend responsibility to those who benefit indirectly from corruption. She also suggests extending the duties of private actors to help the government in addressing corruption. She discusses the nature of sanctions and she proposes empowering courts to debar suppliers for public contracts. Søreide's analysis is careful, attentive to the evidence, and provides practical solutions to some of the most difficult challenges facing contemporary societies. This book should be read and influence theorists, economists, lawyers, government officials and policymakers.’ -- Alon Harel, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelTable of ContentsContents: PART 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS CONSEQUENCES 1. Introduction 2. The Causes and Consequences of Corruption 3. Practical Obstacles to Efficient Criminal Law Enforcement PART 2 FUNDAMENTAL CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD 4. Economic Reasoning on Corruption 5. Principles Versus Pragmatism in Law Enforcement Systems 6. The Law Enforcement Environment at the National and International Level Index

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Book SynopsisSince the beginning of the twenty-first century, there has been an unprecedented move towards 'rethinking economics' due to the damages generated by the global financial crisis that burst in 2007-2008. Almost a decade after this crisis, policy is still unable to provide all citizens greater wellbeing or at least an encouraging economic future. This book addresses the urgent need to rethink economics by providing readers at all levels with thoughtful chapters on a range of relevant economic topics. Editors Louis-Philippe Rochon and Sergio Rossi provide a first-class compilation of contemporary economic problems as well as a criticism of mainstream economics and economic policy, thereby offering a thorough investigation of these issues and policy solutions along alternative lines of thought. The book includes chapters on rethinking fiscal and monetary policies, international trade, the role of the State, money, banks, economic growth, the environment, development policies, energy, healthcare, and more. Special attention is paid to the importance of institutions and power relationships within the economic system. Written by top experts in their respective fields, this book will be useful to students and faculty who want to not only rethink economics, but also to offer an alternative and coherent economic analysis to the orthodoxy. Economists and policy-makers will also find this book to be of much interest.Contributors include: A. Asensio, J.-L. Bailly, H. Bougrine, L. Chester, C. Gnos, S. Greppi, O.F. Hamouda, M. Llorca, R. McMaster, V. Monvoisin, R. O'Donnell, S. Parsons, E. Pérez Caldentey, J.-F. Ponsot, S. Pressman, L.-P. Rochon, S. Rossi, R.H. Scott, F. Ülgen, G. Vallet, R. von ArnimTrade Review'The recent international student revolt against the unrealistic and apologetic nature of the economic theory that they are being taught has produced a call to ''rethink economics''. In this impressive volume, 21 authors from seven countries on four continents do just that. They set out a convincing case for rethinking the fundamental conclusions and methodological basis of economic theory, the entire range of policy interventions by the State, and the nature of the global economic system and its (non-)regulation. No-one who is interested in the questions of economic growth and development, income distribution and social security, monetary and fiscal policy, the economics of energy and the environment, or the conduct of international trade and finance, can afford to overlook this important book.' --John King, La Trobe University, Australia'A great guide to why the economic analysis which dominates textbooks has to be completely rethought to be able to understand the workings of the economy. It shows how that rethinking can be done across a wide range of issues. And provides ways to reformulate economic policies which work in the interests of the general populace.' --Malcolm Sawyer, University of Leeds, UK'As the author of Rethinking the Theory of Money, Credit, and Macroeconomics, needless to say I am very much in sympathy with the aims and objectives of this project. The editors have a stellar track record, and once again have recruited a distinguished group of contributors, 21 in all, to comment on each individual topic. Each individual chapter heading contains the word ''rethinking''. Thus we have ''Rethinking Money'' (as with my book), ''Rethinking Income Distribution'', ''Rethinking International Trade'', and so on. The intent is not to present a settled body of doctrine but to promote change on every front.' --John Smithin, York University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Louis-Philippe Rochon and Sergio Rossi PART I CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES 1. Rethinking the foundations of macroeconomics Claude Gnos 2. Rethinking the economic role of the State Hassan Bougrine 3. Rethinking economics for a pluralist approach Guillaume Vallet 4. Rethinking uncertainty Rod O’Donnell 5. Rethinking exchange and prices Jean-Luc Bailly 6. Rethinking money Jean-François Ponsot 7. Rethinking economic growth Angel Asensio PART II ECONOMIC POLICY ISSUES 8. Rethinking income distribution Omar F. Hamouda 9. Rethinking fiscal policy Matthieu Llorca 10. Rethinking the role of banks Virginie Monvoisin 11. Rethinking monetary policy Louis-Philippe Rochon 12. Rethinking monetary and financial stability Faruk Ülgen 13. Rethinking development Esteban Pérez Caldentey 14. Rethinking health economics Robert McMaster PART III GLOBAL ISSUES 15. Rethinking international trade Rudiger von Arnim 16. Rethinking the international monetary and financial architecture Sergio Rossi 17. Rethinking the environment Robert H. Scott 18. Rethinking energy Lynne Chester 19. Rethinking politics Stephen Parsons 20. Rethinking social security Spartaco Greppi 21. Rethinking antipoverty policy Steven Pressman Index

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Book SynopsisSince the beginning of the twenty-first century, there has been an unprecedented move towards 'rethinking economics' due to the damages generated by the global financial crisis that burst in 2007-2008. Almost a decade after this crisis, policy is still unable to provide all citizens greater wellbeing or at least an encouraging economic future. This book addresses the urgent need to rethink economics by providing readers at all levels with thoughtful chapters on a range of relevant economic topics. Editors Louis-Philippe Rochon and Sergio Rossi provide a first-class compilation of contemporary economic problems as well as a criticism of mainstream economics and economic policy, thereby offering a thorough investigation of these issues and policy solutions along alternative lines of thought. The book includes chapters on rethinking fiscal and monetary policies, international trade, the role of the State, money, banks, economic growth, the environment, development policies, energy, healthcare, and more. Special attention is paid to the importance of institutions and power relationships within the economic system. Written by top experts in their respective fields, this book will be useful to students and faculty who want to not only rethink economics, but also to offer an alternative and coherent economic analysis to the orthodoxy. Economists and policy-makers will also find this book to be of much interest.Contributors include: A. Asensio, J.-L. Bailly, H. Bougrine, L. Chester, C. Gnos, S. Greppi, O.F. Hamouda, M. Llorca, R. McMaster, V. Monvoisin, R. O'Donnell, S. Parsons, E. Pérez Caldentey, J.-F. Ponsot, S. Pressman, L.-P. Rochon, S. Rossi, R.H. Scott, F. Ülgen, G. Vallet, R. von ArnimTrade Review'The recent international student revolt against the unrealistic and apologetic nature of the economic theory that they are being taught has produced a call to ''rethink economics''. In this impressive volume, 21 authors from seven countries on four continents do just that. They set out a convincing case for rethinking the fundamental conclusions and methodological basis of economic theory, the entire range of policy interventions by the State, and the nature of the global economic system and its (non-)regulation. No-one who is interested in the questions of economic growth and development, income distribution and social security, monetary and fiscal policy, the economics of energy and the environment, or the conduct of international trade and finance, can afford to overlook this important book.' --John King, La Trobe University, Australia'A great guide to why the economic analysis which dominates textbooks has to be completely rethought to be able to understand the workings of the economy. It shows how that rethinking can be done across a wide range of issues. And provides ways to reformulate economic policies which work in the interests of the general populace.' --Malcolm Sawyer, University of Leeds, UK'As the author of Rethinking the Theory of Money, Credit, and Macroeconomics, needless to say I am very much in sympathy with the aims and objectives of this project. The editors have a stellar track record, and once again have recruited a distinguished group of contributors, 21 in all, to comment on each individual topic. Each individual chapter heading contains the word ''rethinking''. Thus we have ''Rethinking Money'' (as with my book), ''Rethinking Income Distribution'', ''Rethinking International Trade'', and so on. The intent is not to present a settled body of doctrine but to promote change on every front.' --John Smithin, York University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Louis-Philippe Rochon and Sergio Rossi PART I CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES 1. Rethinking the foundations of macroeconomics Claude Gnos 2. Rethinking the economic role of the State Hassan Bougrine 3. Rethinking economics for a pluralist approach Guillaume Vallet 4. Rethinking uncertainty Rod O’Donnell 5. Rethinking exchange and prices Jean-Luc Bailly 6. Rethinking money Jean-François Ponsot 7. Rethinking economic growth Angel Asensio PART II ECONOMIC POLICY ISSUES 8. Rethinking income distribution Omar F. Hamouda 9. Rethinking fiscal policy Matthieu Llorca 10. Rethinking the role of banks Virginie Monvoisin 11. Rethinking monetary policy Louis-Philippe Rochon 12. Rethinking monetary and financial stability Faruk Ülgen 13. Rethinking development Esteban Pérez Caldentey 14. Rethinking health economics Robert McMaster PART III GLOBAL ISSUES 15. Rethinking international trade Rudiger von Arnim 16. Rethinking the international monetary and financial architecture Sergio Rossi 17. Rethinking the environment Robert H. Scott 18. Rethinking energy Lynne Chester 19. Rethinking politics Stephen Parsons 20. Rethinking social security Spartaco Greppi 21. Rethinking antipoverty policy Steven Pressman Index

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Book Synopsis'The Editors have produced a tour de force on Middle Eastern human resource management (HRM). They brought together a vast array of regional and global experts to capture all that is worth knowing. The book has an innovative contextual-country-thematic structure. It sets the scene by laying out the cultural and societal issues that shape HRM in the Middle East. There is detailed and comparative coverage of eight of the major economies, followed by a superb set of discussions of thematic issues that range from localisation to expatriation, from public sector management to privatisation, and from employee relations to talent management.'- Paul Sparrow, Lancaster University Management School, UKThe Handbook of Human Resource Management in the Middle-East provides evidence-based information regarding the dynamics of HRM in this important region. The book is organized into three parts: contextual and functional issues such as societal and cultural perspectives, performance management and talent management; country specific HRM covering the GCC, Levant and North African nations; and emerging themes such as HR issues related to domestic workers, labour localisation, expatriate management, corporate social responsibility, wasta, foreign and public sector firms.This systematic analysis highlights the main forces determining HRM systems in the region. Its 23 chapters move from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to a research-based presentation and discussion on the current status, role and strategic importance of the HR function in a wide-range of settings, before highlighting emerging themes in HRM models and discussing future challenges for research, policy and practice. The Handbook of Human Resource Management is invaluable reading for academics and students alike, especially those interested in international and comparative human resource management. Practitioners with interest in the Middle East will appreciate its up-to-date analysis and contextualisation of HRM issues.Contributors include: F. Afiouni, K. Al-Ajmi, R. Al Amri, F.B. AL-Husan, M. Al-Jahwari, R.E. Bateman, P.S. Budhwar, N. Cornelius, B. Covarrubias Venegas, A. El Dirani, G. El-Kot, A. Elamin, A. Giangreco, A.J. Glaister, C. Guermat, E.C. Harrison, W. Harry, A. Haslberger, A. Hassi, M. Hirekhan, D. Jamali, R. Mahmoudi, K. Mellahi, D.R. Murtada, S. Nakhle, P. Namazie, Y.A. Nasief, A.M. Pahlavnejad, E. Pezet, S. Raheem, B. Ramdani, S. Sayce, S. Singh, D.P. Spicer, M. Ta Amnha, H.A. Tlaiss, O. Tregaskis, J. Vakkayil, M.F. WaxinTrade Review'Pawan Budhwar and Kamel Mellahi are to be congratulated for this book, which is an incredibly valuable addition to the nascent collection of management books in the Middle East. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of topics under human resource management that are of key importance for researchers and consultants, such as localisation of labor, management of expatriates, the impact of privatisation, and investments of foreign firms in the Middle East. The authors contributing to the book are local experts in academia and business organisations. This book is a must-read for every serious scholar and consultant interested in the region.' --Zeynep Aycan, Koç University, Turkey'Professors Budhwar and Mellahi are two outstanding scholars who have provided us with an important book that enhances our understanding of and appreciation for a wide variety of human resource management topics and issues within and across countries in the Middle East. They have assembled an excellent set of Middle-East-wise chapter contributors and have worked closely with them to ensure a superb uniformity in approach and coverage to their chapters. This book is a must-read for every one of us who wants to have the latest information about one of the most important regions in the world today.' --Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick'This book is a very welcome addition to the literature on international human resource management (IHRM) in an important but under-researched region of the world. By dividing the book into three parts - contextual and functional issues; country and regional perspectives; and emerging themes and future of human resource management in the Middle East - Budhwar and Mellahi have made a significant contribution to the IHRM literature.' --Peter J. Dowling, La Trobe University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Part 1 Contextual and Functional Issues 1. The Middle East Context: An Introduction Pawan S. Budhwar and Kamel Mellahi 2. Cultural Perspectives in HRM in Middle East and North Africa Pari Namazie and Barbara Covarrubias Venegas 3. Society Level Factors Impacting HRM in the Middle East Wes Harry 4. Performance Appraisal Systems in the Middle East Antonio Giangreco and Jacob Vakkayil 5. Talent Management in the Middle East Salma Raheem Part II Country and Regional Perspectives: Section A: HRM in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 6. Human Resource Management in Oman Misida Al-Jahwari and Pawan S. Budhwar 7. Human Resource Management in the United Arab Emirates Marie F. Waxin and Rob E. Bateman 8. Human Resource Management in Saudi Arabia Hayfaa A. Tlaiss and Abdallah Elamin Section B:HRM in Levant Countries 9. Human Resource Management in Iran Pari Namazie and Amir Mohammad Pahlavnejad 10. Human Resource Management in Lebanon Fida Afiouni and Sinine Nakhle Section C: HRM in North Africa 11. Human Resource Management in Egypt Ghada El-Kot 12. Human Resource Management in Algeria Boumediene Ramdani, Kamel Mellahi and Cherif Guermat 13. Human Resource Management in Morocco Abderrahman Hassi Part 3 Emerging Themes and Future of HRM in the Middle East 14. Employment Relations of Domestic Workers in Kuwait: The Employer’s Perspective Khaled Essa Al-Ajmi, Manjusha Hirekhan, Pawan S. Budhwar, Sara Essa Al-Ajmi and Sneha Singh 15. Labour Localisation and HRM Practices in the Gulf Countries Marie F. Waxin and Rob E. Bateman 16. Expatriate Management across the Middle East and North Africa region Edelweiss C. Harrison and Arno Haslberger 17. Talent Management Practice in Oman – The Institutional Perspective Rayya Al Amri, Alison J. Glaister and David P. Spicer 18. Privatisation, Investments and HR in Foreign Firms Operating in the Middle East Faten Baddar AL-Husan and Fawaz Baddar ALHussan 19. A Blueprint for the Role of HRM in CSR in the Middle East Dima Jamali and Ali El Dirani 20. HRM in the Public Sector in the Middle East Nelarine Cornelius, Eric Pezet, Ramin Mahmoudi, and Dima Ramez Murtada 21. Wasta in the Jordanian Context Mohammad Ta’Amnha, Susan Sayce, and Olga Tregaskis 22. Towards a Framework for the Analysis of Labour Localisation Practices in Saudi Arabia and the GCC Countries Yassir Abdulaziz Nasief 23. HRM in the Middle East: State of the Field and Directions for Future Research Kamel Mellahi and Pawan S. Budhwar Index

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Book SynopsisScholarly analysis of corporate law in the United States has come to be dominated by an economic approach. Professor Hill and Professor McDonnell here draw together seminal articles which represent major milestones along the road that economics has traveled in coming to play this central role in corporate law scholarship. The focus is on the analysis of corporate law, drawing mainly upon legal scholarship and particularly on US scholarship, which is the originator of the application of modern economic analysis to corporate law and has had much influence in other countries.Beginning with several of the key works on the economics of the firm which have most heavily influenced legal scholarship, the title explores the central legal role of the board of directors and state competition for corporate charters. It further considers the role of hostile takeovers and board defenses against them and the effectiveness of shareholder suits and other agency mechanisms.31 articles, dating from 1931 to 2006Contributors include: L.A. Bebchuk, A.A. Berle, Jr., B.S. Black, H. Hansmann, R. Kraakman, H. Manne, M.J. Roe, R. Romano, O. WilliamsonTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Claire A. Hill and Brett McDonnell PART I ECONOMICS OF THE FIRM 1. Ronald Coase (1937), ‘The Nature of the Firm’, Economica, 4, 386–405 2. Michael C. Jensen and William H. Meckling (1976), ‘Theory of the Firm: Managerial Behavior, Agency Costs and Ownership Structure’, Journal of Financial Economics, 3 (4), October, 305–60 3. Oliver Williamson (1984), ‘Corporate Governance’, Yale Law Journal, 93 (7), June, 1197–230 PART II THE BOARD AND PURPOSE 4. A.A. Berle, Jr. (1931), ‘Corporate Powers as Powers in Trust’, Harvard Law Review, XLIV (7), May, 1049–74 5. E. Merrick Dodd, Jr. (1932), ‘For Whom are Corporate Managers Trustees?’, Harvard Law Review, XLV (7), May, 1145–63 6. Stephen M. Bainbridge (2003), ‘Director Primacy: The Means and Ends of Corporate Governance’, Northwestern University Law Review, 97 (2), 547–606 7. Margaret M. Blair and Lynn A. Stout (1999), ‘A Team Production Theory of Corporate Law’, Virginia Law Review, 85 (2), March, 247–328 8. Sanjai Bhagat and Bernard Black (1999), ‘The Uncertain Relationship Between Board Composition and Firm Performance’, Business Lawyer, 54 (3), May, 921–63 9. Donald C. Langevoort (2001), ‘The Human Nature of Corporate Boards: Law, Norms, and the Unintended Consequences of Independence and Accountability’, Georgetown Law Journal, 89, 797–832 PART III STATE COMPETITION 10. William L. Cary (1974), ‘Federalism and Corporate Law: Reflections Upon Delaware’, Yale Law Journal, 83 (4), March, 663–705 11. Ralph K. Winter, Jr. (1977), ‘State Law, Shareholder Protection, and the Theory of the Corporation’, Journal of Legal Studies, 6 (2), June, 251–92 12. Roberta Romano (1985), ‘Law as a Product: Some Pieces of the Incorporation Puzzle’, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, 1 (2), Fall, 225–83 13. Bernard S. Black (1990), ‘Is Corporate Law Trivial?: A Political and Economic Analysis’, Northwestern University Law Review, 84 (2), 542–97 14. Robert Daines (2001), ‘Does Delaware Law Improve Firm Value?’, Journal of Financial Economics, 62 (3), December, 525–58 15. Ehud Kamar (1998), ‘A Regulatory Competition Theory of Indeterminacy in Corporate Law’, Columbia Law Review, 98 (8), December, 1908–59 16. Mark J. Roe (2003), ‘Delaware’s Competition’, Harvard Law Review, 117 (2), December, 588–646 Volume II An introduction to both volumes by the editors appears in Volume I PART 1 TAKEOVERS AND TAKEOVER DEFENCES 1. Henry G. Manne (1965), ‘Mergers and the Market for Corporate Control’, Journal of Political Economy, 73 (2), April, 110–20 2. Frank H. Easterbrook and Daniel R. Fischel (1981), ‘The Proper Role of a Target’s Management in Responding to a Tender Offer’, Harvard Law Review, 94 (6), April, 1161–204 3. Ronald J. Gilson and Reinier Kraakman (1989), ‘Delaware’s Intermediate Standard for Defensive Tactics: Is There Substance to Proportionality Review?’, Business Lawyer, 44 (2), February, 247–74 4. Jeffrey N. Gordon (1997), ‘”Just Say Never?” Poison Pills, Deadhand Pills, and Shareholder-Adopted Bylaws: An Essay for Warren Buffett’, Cardozo Law Review, 19 (1–2), September–November, 511–52 5. Lucian Arye Bebchuk, John C. Coates IV and Guhan Subramanian (2002), ‘The Powerful Antitakeover Force of Staggered Boards: Theory, Evidence, and Policy’, Stanford Law Review, 54 (5), May, 887–951 PART II SHAREHOLDER SUITS AND OTHER AGENCY MECHANISMS 6. Janet Cooper Alexander (1991), ‘Do the Merits Matter? A Study of Settlements in Securities Class Actions’, Stanford Law Review, 43 (3), February, 497–598 7. Melvin Aron Eisenberg (1993), ‘The Divergence of Standards of Conduct and Standards of Review in Corporate Law’, Fordham Law Review, 62 (3), 437–68 8. Edward B. Rock (1997), ‘Saints and Sinners: How Does Delaware Corporate Law Work?’, UCLA Law Review, 44, 1009–107 9. Bernard Black, Brian Cheffins and Michael Klausner (2006), ‘Outside Director Liability’, Stanford Law Review, 58 (4), February, 1055–159 10. Lucian Arye Bebchuk, Jesse M. Fried and David I. Walker (2002), ‘Managerial Power and Rent Extraction in the Design of Executive Compensation’, University of Chicago Law Review, 69, 751–846 11. John C. Coffee, Jr. (2002), ‘Understanding Enron: “It’s About the Gatekeepers, Stupid”’, Business Lawyer, 57 (4), August, 1403–420 12. Tom Baker and Sean J. Griffith (2006), ‘The Missing Monitor in Corporate Governance: The Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurer’, Georgetown Law Journal, 95, 1795–842 PART III OTHER PERSPECTIVES 13. Mark J. Roe (1991), ‘A Political Theory of American Corporate Finance’, Columbia Law Review, 91, 10–67 14. Henry Hansmann and Reinier Kraakman (2001), ‘The End of History for Corporate Law’, Georgetown Law Journal, 89 (2), June, 439–68 15. Henry Hansmann and Reinier Kraakman (2000), ‘The Essential Role of Organizational Law’, Yale Law Journal, 110 (3), December, 387–440 Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely research review explores the emerging concept of the economics of creative industries. Professor Potts analyses key papers authored by leading scholars in the field which cover the evolution and development of this new area of study. Topics addressed in this review include economic theory foundations, creative economic agents, contracts and organizations, creative industries dynamics and innovation, creative cities and clusters and digital new media and intellectual property. Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Jason Potts PART I ECONOMIC THEORY FOUNDATIONS A Choices 1. Alan Kirman (1993), ‘Ants, Rationality, and Recruitment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 108 (1), February, 137–56 2. Sherwin Rosen (1981), ‘The Economics of Superstars’, American Economic Review, 71 (5), December, 845¬–58 3. Israel M. Kirzner (1997), ‘Entrepreneurial Discovery and the Competitive Market Process: An Austrian Approach’, Journal of Economic Literature, 35 (1), March, 60–85 4. Ulrich Witt (2001), ‘Learning to Consume – A Theory of Wants and the Growth of Demand’, Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 11 (1), January, 23–36 B Markets 5. A.T. Peacock (1994), ‘Welfare Economics and Public Subsidies to the Arts’, Journal of Cultural Economics, 18 (2), June, 151–61 6. Tyler Cowen (1996), ‘Why I Do Not Believe in the Cost–Disease: Comment on Baumol’, Journal of Cultural Economics, 20 (3), 207–14 7. Tyler Cowen and Alexander Tabarrok (2000), ‘An Economic Theory of Avant–Garde and Popular Art, or High and Low Culture’, Southern Economic Journal, 67 (2), October, 232–53 [22] 8. Bryan Caplan and Tyler Cowen (2004), ‘Do We Underestimate the Benefits of Cultural Competition?’, American Economic Review, 94 (2), May, 402–7 9. Richard Swedberg (2006), ‘The Cultural Entrepreneur and the Creative Industries: Beginning in Vienna’, Journal of Cultural Economics, 30 (4), December, 243–61 C Value 10. Elizabeth Currid (2007), ‘The Economics of a Good Party: Social Mechanics and the Legitimization of Art/Culture’, Journal of Economics and Finance, 31 (3), Fall, 386–94 11. Michael Hutter (2011), ‘Infinite Surprises: On the Stabilization of Value in the Creative Industries’, in Jens Beckert and Patrik Aspers (eds), The Worth of Goods: Valuation and Pricing in the Economy, Chapter 9, Oxford, UK and New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 201–20 PART II CREATIVE ECONOMIC AGENTS A Learning Agents 12. Gary B. Magee (2005), ‘Rethinking Invention: Cognition and the Economics of Technological Creativity’, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 57 (1), May, 29–48 13. R. Alexander Bentley (2009) ‘Fashion versus Reason in the Creative Industries’, in Michael J. O’Brien and Stephen J. Shennan (eds), Innovation in Cultural Systems: Contributions from Evolutionary Anthropology, Chapter 8, Cambridge, MA and London, UK: MIT Press, 121–26 B Socially Embedded Agents 14. John Hartley and Lucy Montgomery (2009), ‘Fashion as Consumer Entrepreneurship: Emergent Risk Culture, Social Network Markets, and the Launch of Vogue in China’, Chinese Journal of Communication, 2 (1), March, 61–76 15. John Banks and Jason Potts (2010), ‘Co¬–creating Games: A Co–evolutionary Analysis’, New Media and Society, 12 (2), March, 253–70 16. Jason Potts, John Hartley, John Banks, Jean Burgess, Rachel Cobcroft, Stuart Cunningham and Lucy Montgomery (2008), ‘Consumer Co-creation and Situated Creativity’, Industry and Innovation, 15 (5), October, 459–74 PART III CONTRACTS AND ORGANIZATIONS 17. Richard E. Caves (2003), ‘Contracts between Art and Commerce’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 17 (2), Spring, 73–84 18. John Quiggin (2013), ‘The Economics of New Media’, in John Hartley, Jean Burgess and Axel Bruns (eds), A Companion to New Media Dynamics, Chapter 5, Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 90–103 19. Arthur De Vany and W. David Walls (1996), ‘Bose-Einstein Dynamics and Adaptive Contracting in the Motion Picture Industry’, Economic Journal, 106 (439), November, 1493–514 20. Arthur S. De Vany and W. David Walls (2004), ‘Motion Picture Profit, the Stable Paretian Hypothesis, and the Curse of the Superstar’, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, 28 (6), March, 1035–57 PART IV CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MARKETS 21. Jason Potts, Simon Cunningham, John Hartley and Paul Ormerod (2008), ‘Social Network Markets: A New Definition of the Creative Industries’, Journal of Cultural Economics, 32 (3), September, 167–85 22. Jason Potts (2012), ‘Novelty–Bundling Markets’, Advances in Austrian Economics, 16, 291–312 23. Pierre–Michel Menger (1999), ‘Artistic Labor Markets and Careers’, Annual Review of Sociology, 25, 541–74 PART V CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DYNAMICS AND INNOVATION A Evolutionary Dynamics 24. Martin Kretschmer, George Michael Klimis and Chong Ju Choi (1999), ‘Increasing Returns and Social Contagion in Cultural Industries’, British Journal of Management, 10 (1), September, S61–S72 25. Peter E. Earl and Jason Potts (2013), ‘The Creative Instability Hypothesis’, Journal of Cultural Economics, 37 (2), May, 153–73 26. Christian Handke (2006), ‘Plain Destruction or Creative Destruction? Copyright Erosion and the Evolution of the Record Industry’, Review of Economic Research on Copyright Issues, 3 (2), 29–51 B Co-Evolutionary Dynamics 27. Stuart Cunningham (2012), ‘Emergent Innovation through Coevolution of Informal and Formal Media Economies’, Television and New Media, 13 (5), September, 415–30 28. Hasan Bakhshi and Eric McVittie (2009), ‘Creative Supply-Chain Linkages and Innovation: Do the Creative Industries Stimulate Business Innovation in the Wider Economy?’, Innovation: Management, Policy and Practice, 11 (2), August, 169–89 29. Kathrin Müller, Christian Rammer and Johannes Trüby (2009), ‘The Role of Creative Industries in Industrial Innovation’, Innovation: Management, Policy and Practice, 11 (2), August, 148–68 PART VI CREATIVE CITIES AND CLUSTERS 30. Ron Martin and Peter Sunley (2003), ‘Deconstructing Clusters: Chaotic Concept or Policy Panacea?’, Journal of Economic Geography, 3 (1), January, 5–35 31. Richard Florida (2002), ‘Bohemia and Economic Geography’, Journal of Economic Geography, 2 (1), January, 55–71 32. Allen J. Scott (2006), ‘Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Industrial Development: Geography and the Creative Field Revisited,’ Small Business Economics, 26 (1), February, 1–24 33. Luciana Lazzeretti, Rafael Boix and Francesco Capone (2008), ‘Do Creative Industries Cluster? Mapping Creative Local Production Systems in Italy and Spain’, Industry and Innovation, 15 (5), October, 549–67 PART VII DIGITAL NEW MEDIA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY A Intellectual Property and Its Discontents 34. Michele Boldrin and David Levine (2002), ‘The Case Against Intellectual Property’, American Economic Review, Papers and Proceedings, 92 (2), May, 209–12 35. Benjamin Klein, Andres V. Lerner and Kevin M. Murphy (2002), ‘The Economics of Copyright “Fair Use” in a Networked World’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 92 (2), May, 205–8 36. Hal R. Varian (2005), ‘Copying and Copyright’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19 (2), Spring, 121–38 37. Ruth Towse (2010), ‘Creativity, Copyright and the Creative Industries Paradigm’, Kyklos, 63 (3), August, 461–78 38. Christian Handke (2012), ‘Digital Copying and the Supply of Sound Recordings’, Information Economics and Policy, 24 (1), March, 15–29 B Digital Features 39. Mikko Mustonen (2003), ‘Copyleft – the Economics of Linux and Other Open Source Software’, Information Economics and Policy, 15 (1), March, 99–121 40. Josh Lerner and Jean Tirole (2002) ‘Some Simple Economics of Open Source’ Journal of Industrial Economics, 50 (2), June, 197–234 41. Erik Brynjolfsson, Ju (Jeffrey) Yu and Michael D. Smith (2002), ‘Consumer Surplus in the Digital Economy: Estimating the Value of Increased Product Variety at Online Booksellers’, Management Science, 49 (11), November, 1580–96 42. Peter Tschmuck (2003), 'How Creative are the Creative Industries? A Case of the Music Industry', Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society, 33 (2), Summer, 127–41 43. John Quiggin (2006), ‘Blogs, Wikis and Creative Innovation’, International Journal of Cultural Studies, 9 (4), December, 481–96 PART VIII CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND THE WIDER ECONOMY 44. Stuart Cunningham (2002), ‘From Cultural to Creative Industries: Theory, Industry and Policy Implications’, Media Information Australia, 102, February, 54–65 45. Ann Markusen, Gregory H. Wassall, Douglas DeNatale and Randy Cohen (2008), ‘Defining the Creative Economy: Industry and Occupational Approaches’, Economic Development Quarterly, 22 (1), February, 24–45 46. Peter Higgs and Stuart Cunningham (2008), ‘Creative Industries Mapping: Where Have We Come From and Where Are We Going?’, Creative Industries Journal, 1 (1), 7–30 47. Kate Oakley (2004), 'Not So Cool Britannia: The Role of Creative Industries in Economic Development', International Journal of Cultural Studies, 7 (1), March, 67–77 48. Jason Potts (2009), ‘Why Creative Industries Matter to Economic Evolution’, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 18 (7), October, 663–73 49. Jason Potts and Stuart Cunningham (2008), ‘Four Models of the Creative Industries’, International Journal of Cultural Policy, 14 (3), August, 233–47 50. Francisco Marco-Serrano, Pau Rausell-Koster and Raul Abeledo–Sanchis (2014), ‘Economic Development and the Creative Industries: A Tale of Causality’, Creative Industries Journal, 7 (2), 81–91 51. Jason Potts (2009), ‘Creative Industries & Innovation Policy’, Innovation: Management, Policy and Practice, 11 (2), August, 138–47 52. Phil Cooke and Lisa De Propris (2011), ‘A Policy Agenda for EU Smart Growth: The Role of Creative and Cultural Industries’, Policy Studies, 32 (4), July, 365–75 Index

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Book SynopsisThis research collection compiles key articles on the economics of reputation, starting from the origins of the ideas of asymmetric quality information and reputation, and going through to current articles, including the economics of collective reputation with implications for international trade. This is an ideal research resource for a graduate course in industrial organization or for the economist with interest in reputation issues. It is a useful reference for any economist's collection.36 articles, dating from 1970 to 2015Contributors include: G.A. Akerlof, F. Allen, B. Klein, D.M. Kreps, K.B. Leffler, H.E. Leland, P. Nelson, W.P. Rogerson, C. Shapiro, S. Tadelis, J.A. Tirole, R. WilsonTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Jill J. McCluskey and Jason Winfree 1. George A. Akerlof (1970), ‘The Market for “Lemons”: Quality Uncertainty and the Market Mechanism’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 84 (3), August, 488–500 2. Franklin Allen (1984), ‘Reputation and Product Quality’, RAND Journal of Economics, 15 (3), Autumn, 311–27 3. Heski Bar-Isaac (2007), ‘Something to Prove: Reputation in Teams’, RAND Journal of Economics, 38 (2), Summer, 495–511 4. Simon Board and Moritz Meyer-ter-Vehn (2013), ‘Reputation for Quality’, Econometrica, 81 (6), November, 2381–462 5. Iris Bohnet and Steffen Huck (2004), ‘Repetition and Reputation: Implications for Trust and Trustworthiness When Institutions Change’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 94 (2), May, 362–66 6. Gary E. Bolton, Elena Katok and Axel Ockenfels (2005), ‘Cooperation among Strangers with Limited Information about Reputation’, Journal of Public Economics, 89 (8), August, 1457–68 7. Luís M.B. Cabral (2000), ‘Stretching Firm and Brand Reputation’, RAND Journal of Economics, 31 (4), Winter, 658–73 8. Stefano Castriota and Marco Delmastro (2015), ‘The Economics of Collective Reputation: Evidence from the Wine Industry’, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 97 (2), March, 469–89 9. Shih-Chen Chiang and Robert T. Masson (1988), ‘Domestic Industrial Structure and Export Quality’, International Economic Review, 29 (2), May, 261–70 10. Marco Costanigro, Craig A. Bond and Jill J. McCluskey (2012), ‘Reputation Leaders, Quality Laggards: Incentive Structure in Markets with Both Private and Collective Reputations’, Journal of Agricultural Economics, 63 (2), June, 245–64 11. Marco Costanigro, Jill J. McCluskey and Christopher Goemans (2010), ‘The Economics of Nested Names: Name Specificity, Reputations, and Price Premia’, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 92 (5), October, 1339–50 12. James D. Dana, Jr. and Yuk-Fai Fong (2011), ‘Product Quality, Reputation, and Market Structure’, International Economic Review, 52 (4), November, 1059–76 13. Shabtai Donnenfeld and Wolfgang Mayer (1987), ‘The Quality of Export Products and Optimal Trade Policy’, International Economic Review, 28 (1), February, 159–74 14. Dirk Engelmann and Urs Fischbacher (2009), ‘Indirect Reciprocity and Strategic Reputation Building in an Experimental Helping Game’, Games and Economic Behavior, 67 (2), November, 399–407 15. Rodney E. Falvey (1989), ‘Trade, Quality Reputations and Commercial Policy’, International Economic Review, 30 (3), August, 607–22 16. Drew Fudenberg and David K. Levine (1989), ‘Reputation and Equilibrium Selection in Games with a Patient Player’, Econometrica, 57 (4), July, 759–78 17. Daniel Houser and John Wooders (2006), ‘Reputation in Auctions: Theory, and Evidence from eBay’, Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, 15 (2), Summer, 353–69 18. Benjamin Klein and Keith B. Leffler (1981), ‘The Role of Market Forces in Assuring Contractual Performance’, Journal of Political Economy, 89 (4), August, 615–41 19. David M. Kreps and Robert Wilson (1982), ‘Reputation and Imperfect Information’, Journal of Economic Theory, 27 (2), August, 253–79 20. Stuart Landon and Constance E. Smith (1998), ‘Quality Expectations, Reputation, and Price’, Southern Economic Journal, 64 (3), January, 628–47 21. Hayne E. Leland (1979), ‘Quacks, Lemons, and Licensing: A Theory of Minimum Quality Standards’, Journal of Political Economy, 87 (6), December, 1328–46 22. Jeffrey A. Livingston (2005), ‘How Valuable Is a Good Reputation? A Sample Selection Model of Internet Auctions’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 87 (3), August, 453–65 23. W. Bentley MacLeod (2007), ‘Reputations, Relationships, and Contract Enforcement’, Journal of Economic Literature, XLV (3), September, 595–628 24. Timothy McQuade, Stephen Salant and Jason Winfree (2012), ‘Regulating an Experience Good Produced in the Formal Sector of a Developing Country when Consumers Cannot Identify Producers’, Review of Development Economics, Special Issue: Informality, Illegality and Enforcement, 16 (4), November, 512–26 25. George J. Mailath and Larry Samuelson (2001), ‘Who Wants a Good Reputation?’, Review of Economic Studies, 68 (2), April, 415–41 26. Mikhail I. Melnik and James Alm (2002), ‘Does a Seller’s eCommerce Reputation Matter? Evidence from eBay Auctions’, Journal of Industrial Economics, L (3), September, 337–49 27. Paul Milgrom and John Roberts (1982), ‘Predation, Reputation, and Entry Deterrence’, Journal of Economic Theory, 27 (2), August, 280–312 28. Phillip Nelson (1970), ‘Information and Consumer Behavior’, Journal of Political Economy, 78 (2), March–April, 311–29 29. Paul Resnick, Richard Zeckhauser, John Swanson and Kate Lockwood (2006), ‘The Value of Reputation on eBay: A Controlled Experiment’, Experimental Economics, 9 (2), June, 79–101 30. William P. Rogerson (1983), ‘Reputation and Product Quality’, Bell Journal of Economics, 14 (2), Autumn, 508–16 31. Alexander E. Saak (2012), ‘Collective Reputation, Social Norms, and Participation’, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 94 (3), April, 763–85 32. Carl Shapiro (1982), ‘Consumer Information, Product Quality, and Seller Reputation’, Bell Journal of Economics, 13 (1), Spring, 20–35 33. Carl Shapiro (1983), ‘Premiums for High Quality Products as Returns to Reputations’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 98 (4), November, 659–79 34. Steven Tadelis (1999), ‘What’s in a Name? Reputation as a Tradeable Asset’, American Economic Review, 89 (3), June, 548–63 35. Jean Tirole (1996), ‘A Theory of Collective Reputations (with Applications to the Persistence of Corruption and to Firm Quality)’, Review of Economic Studies, 63 (1), January, 1–22 36. Jason A. Winfree and Jill J. McCluskey (2005), ‘Collective Reputation and Quality’, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 87 (1), February, 206–13 Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook is aimed at both academic researchers and practitioners in the field of complexity science. The book?s 26 chapters, specially written by leading experts, provide in-depth coverage of research methods based on the sciences of complexity. The research methods presented are illustratively applied to practical cases and are readily accessible to researchers and decision-makers alike.The Handbook'?s wide range of research methods are clearly illustrated with case studies that demonstrate their practical application. They range from the regeneration of communities to musical performance; from complex governance networks to psychotherapy; from gender dynamics to agent-based modelling; and the appropriate response to pandemics. Some unusual research methods ? based on art, psychology and multi-level networks ? are also included. Furthermore, the book incorporates discussions on the philosophical aspect of research methods and explores important theoretical concepts, such as exaptation, emergence, self-organisation and co-evolution.This is an ideal resource for academics and researchers in the field seeking and exploring new research methods. For decision-makers and researchers trying to address complex challenges it will be an essential source of inspiration that will arm them with effective state-of-the-art research methods for the future.Contributors include: P. Allen, P. Andriani, S. Banerjee, Y. Bar-Yam, P. Beautement, C.R. Booth, J. Bromley, H.L. Brown, J. Burton, G. Carignani, B. Castellani, G.C. Crawford, C. Day, C.J. Dister, R. Durie, E.G. Eason, K.M. English, J. Fortune, M. Gabbay, J. Goldstein, J.K. Hazy, K. Hopkinson, N. Hupert, E.S. Ihara, H.J. Jensen, J. Johnson, D.G. Kelty-Stephen, W.G. Kennedy, L. Kuhn, B. Lichtenstein, C. Lundy, B. McKelvey, E. Mitleton-Kelly, S. Mockett, G. Morçöl, S. Mukherjee, S.K. Palit, A. Paraskevas, B. Pourbohloul, R. Rajaram, F.A. Razak, K.A. Richardson, J. Rowan Scott, Y. Shapiro, S. Kim, J. Stead, H. Stuteley, A. Tait, C.J. Tompkins, L. Varga, X. Wan, P.R. Wolenski, M.E. Wolf-Branigin, K. WyattTrade Review'The Handbook of Research Methods in Complexity Science is an innovative addition to the literature on complexity theory in social science and policy studies. Many of us appreciate the benefits of a new way of thinking about, for example, complex policy making systems. This book takes the discussion forward by showing how we can research those systems, and use new empirical data to help us improve the way they work. This is an exciting prospects for researchers and practitioners.' --Paul Cairney, University of Stirling, UKTable of ContentsContents: Editors’ introduction by Eve Mitleton-Kelly, Alexandros Paraskevas and Christopher Day PART I COMPLEXITY SCIENCE RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY Introduction to Part I by Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen 1. Introduction to the Strategy and Methods of Complex Systems Yaneer Bar-Yam 2. Complex Evolving Social Systems: Unending, Imperfect Learning Peter Allen 3. Information theoretic measures of causality: Music performance as a case study Fatimah Abdul Razak, Xiaogeng Wan and Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen PART II CASE-BASED QUALITATIVE TECHNIQUES Introduction to Part II by Peter Allen 4. Addressing Global Challenges: the EMK Complexity Methodology Eve Mitleton-Kelly 5. Complexity informed social research: from complexity concepts to creative applications Lesley Kuhn 6. From Isolation to Transformation with C2 Hazel Stuteley and Jonathan Stead 7. Using complexity principles to understand the nature of relations for creating a culture of publically engaged research within Higher Education Institutes Robin Durie, Craig Lundy and Katrina Wyatt PART III VISUAL METHODOLOGIES Introduction to Part III by Alexandros Paraskevas 8. The Art of Complexity: Using visual artefacts and dialogue to bridge the gap between strategic plans and local actions in organisations Julian Burton and Sam Mockett 9. Inner Complexity: Using Landscape of the Mind to catalyse change in organisations Kate Hopkinson 10. On the Visualization of Dynamic Structure: Understanding the distinction between static and dynamic network topology Kurt A. Richardson and Andrew Tait 11. Network Text Analysis and Social Network Analysis in Investigating Complex Governance Networks: Applications of AutoMap and ORA Göktuğ Morçöl and Sohee Kim PART IV MODELLING & STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF EMPIRICAL DATA Introduction to Part IV by Bill McKelvey 12. Using maximum likelihood estimation methods and complexity science concepts to research power law-distributed phenomena G. Christopher Crawford and Bill McKelvey 13. Multifractal signatures of intersectionality: Nonlinear dynamics permits quantitative modeling of hierarchical patterns in gender dynamics at the cultural level Hannah L. Brown, Chase R. Booth, Elizabeth G. Eason and Damian G. Kelty-Stephen 14. Modeling Social Complexity in Infrastructures: A Case-based Approach to Improving Reliability and Resiliency Carl J. Dister, Brian Castellani and Rajeev Rajaram 15. Phase Transitions and Social Contagion As Enabling Mechanisms for Coordinated Action in Populations: A Mathematical Framework James K. Hazy and Peter R. Wolenski 16. Applying Complex Adaptive Systems to Agent-Based Models for Social Programme Evaluation Michael E. Wolf-Branigin, William G. Kennedy, Emily S. Ihara and Catherine J. Tompkins 17. Complexity, the Bridging Science of Emerging Respiratory Outbreak Response Babak Pourbohloul, Krista M. English and Nathaniel Hupert PART V MULTI-LEVEL NETWORKS Introduction to Part V by Patrick Beautement 18. Multilevel Systems and Policy Jeffrey Johnson , Joyce Fortune and Jane Bromley 19. Complex Scenarios in Socio-Economic Data: A Comprehensive Analytical study Sanjay Kumar Palit, Santo Banerjee and Sayan Mukherjee 20. Employment of Tools and Models Appropriate to Complex, Real-world Situations Patrick Beautement 21. Leadership Network Structure and Influence Dynamics Michael Gabbay PART VI MIXED METHODS & COMPLEX ANALOGIES Introduction to Part VI by Benyamin Lichtenstein 22. Complex analogy and modular exaptation: some critical clarifications Pierpaolo Andriani and Giuseppe Carignani 23. Emergence and Radical Novelty: From Theory to Methods Jeffrey A. Goldstein 24. Applying the 15 Complexity Sciences: Methods for Studying Emergence in Organizations Benyamin Lichtenstein 25. Mixed methods research: A method for complex systems Liz Varga 26. Dynamical Systems Therapy (DST): Complex adaptive systems in psychiatry and psychotherapy Yakov Shapiro and J. Rowan Scott Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the economic theories with regards to the entrepreneur of yesterday and those of more recent years, on which issue research has been developing exponentially since the last third of the 20th Century. Much of this book will be devoted to contemporary theories. This presentation of economic theories of the entrepreneur leads us to wonder about the structural development of the free enterprise system in the short and the long term. The proliferation of entrepreneurial initiatives leads in effect to a profound transformation of modes of production and work, for example under the current phenomenon of uberization economy.Table of ContentsForeword ix Introduction xiii Chapter 1. From Term to Concept: the Entrepreneur and his Economic Function 1 1.1. Etymological and conceptual bases of the entrepreneur 1 1.2. The gradual recognition of the role of entrepreneurship 8 1.3. From a society of salary-earners to one of entrepreneurs? 9 1.4. Current definitions of entrepreneurship, or the institutional recognition of the entrepreneur 17 1.5. The plural entrepreneur 19 Chapter 2. Quantifying Entrepreneurship, Understanding the Entrepreneurial Role 21 2.1. Basic principles: the OECD’s model 21 2.2. The main entrepreneurship indicators 24 2.2.1. Eurostat indicators 24 2.2.2. OECD and Eurostat indicators 24 2.2.3. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor indicators 25 2.2.4. World Bank indicators and the business climate 28 2.2.5. The official quantification of business creation in France: the Business Creation Observatory 29 2.3. The European Union’s inclusive policy to promote entrepreneurship 30 2.4. Supporting entrepreneurship in developing countries: the ambitions of the United Nations (UN) and the United States 31 Chapter 3. Classical Economics of the Entrepreneur 35 3.1. Richard Cantillon: an economic agent with uncertain income 35 3.2. Anne Robert Jacques Turgot: the “progress” of the capitalist entrepreneur 36 3.3. François Quesnay, the manufacturing and commercial entrepreneur belongs to the sterile class 38 3.4. Pietro Verri and Cesare Beccaria, the inspiration for Jean-Baptiste Say? 38 3.5. Adam Smith: sympathy for initiative, but distrust of project creators 40 3.6. Jean-Baptiste Say: intermediary between scholar and laborer 42 3.7. Karl Marx, entrepreneur or officer of capital 46 3.8. Jean-Gustave Courcelle Seneuil, economistentrepreneur or entrepreneur-economist? 47 3.9. The marginalists’ faux pas or Léon Walras’s ghost entrepreneur 51 3.10. Alfred Marshall, division of industry into entrepreneurial and managerial businesses 56 3.11. Werner Sombart and Max Weber, the entrepreneur or the spirit of capitalism 58 3.12. Joseph A. Schumpeter: the entrepreneur’s “new combinations of production factors” 60 3.13. John Maynard Keynes: the animal spirit of the entrepreneur 65 3.14. From uncertainty to ignorance: Ludwig von Mises, Franck Knight and Friedrich Hayek 67 3.15. Creating or detecting opportunities? 69 Chapter 4. Contemporary Theories of the Entrepreneur 73 4.1. From entrepreneur to industrial economy 73 4.2. Ronald Coase, or the entrepreneur on the frontier of industrial economics 75 4.3. William Baumol, the entrepreneur and the Prince of Denmark 77 4.4. Mark Casson: entrepreneurship – an alternative to employment? 79 4.5. Scott Shane or the genetic theory of the entrepreneur 83 4.6. Entrepreneur, innovation, territory and social networks 85 4.7. Mark Granovetter – from social integration to weighted networks 88 4.8. Towards an evolutionist theory of the entrepreneur, or the heterogeneity of entrepreneurship 90 Chapter 5. Towards a Socioeconomics of the Entrepreneur: An Overview 93 5.1. The 13 keywords of the economics of the entrepreneur 93 5.2. On the entrepreneur’s personality: the player and the system 95 5.3. Resource potential and the social integration of the entrepreneur 100 5.4. Overall picture of the theory of the entrepreneur 103 Conclusion 109 Bibliography 111 Index 123

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Book SynopsisThe search for alternatives to capitalism and the problem of comparative assessment of the performance of socialist and capitalist systems have inspired one of the richest and most remarkable episodes in the history of economic thought. By the mid 20th century an entire field had emerged, conceptualizing, theorizing, monitoring, and analyzing the largest and most consequential social and economic natural experiment in human history: Real-life Socialism. This research review focuses on the fundamental literature associated with the comparative study of socialist and capitalist systems. It features both a well-rounded inquiry of the modern history of economic thought, as well as a vibrant and critical disentanglement of the role of the economic system from the role of environment and policy decisions, as determinants of economic performance. This review will be an interesting and invaluable research resource for academics and students alike.Trade Review‘This exquisite anthology covers sixty years of conceptual and empirical scholarship on comparative economic systems, zeroing in on central plan economies. Paul Dragos Aligica and Peter J. Boettke have assembled both indispensable classic papers and innovative recent contributions. The volume encompasses several types of central plan economies, including the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, Mao’s China, and Yugoslavia. Five distinct sections organize thirty-six articles into a logical sequence, enabling the volume to achieve simultaneously two objectives: provide a multifaceted, in-depth analysis of the subject and present a history of economic ideas and debates. An exhaustive introduction by the editors summarizes this history in a lively fashion.’Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Paul Dragos Aligica and Peter J. Boettke PART I COMPARATIVE FRAMEWORKS AND APPROACHES 1. David Conn (1978), ‘Economic Theory and Comparative Economic Systems: A Partial Literature Survey’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 2 (4), December, 355–81 2. Avner Ben-Ner, John Michael Montias and Egon Neuberger (1993), ’Basic Issues in Organizations: A Comparative Perspective’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 17 (2), June, 207–42 3. William Duffy and Egon Neuberger (1972), ‘Toward a Decision-Theoretic Approach to the Study of Economic Systems’, Jahrbuch der Wirtschaft Osteuropas – Yearbook of East-European Economics, 3 (1), 67–85 4. Leonid Hurwicz (1979), ‘Socialism and Incentives: Developing a Framework’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 3 (3), September, 207–16 5. Raaj Kumar Sah and Joseph E. Stiglitz (1986), ‘The Architecture of Economic Systems: Hierarchies and Polyarchies’, American Economic Review, 76 (4), September, 716–27 6. Benjamin Ward (1988), ‘LEP: An Alternative Criterion for Socio-Economic Valuation’, Journal of Economic Issues, XXII (3), September, 763–80 PART II PROBLEMS OF MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT 7. Robert W. Campbell (1959), ‘Problems of United States-Soviet Economic Comparisons’, in Comparisons of the United States and Soviet Economies: Papers Submitted by Panelists Appearing Before the Subcommittee on Economic Statistics: Part I, 86th Congress: 1st Session, Washington, DC, USA: United States Government Printing Office, 13–30 8. G. Warren Nutter (1958), ‘Industrial Growth in the Soviet Union’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 48 (2), May, 398–411 9. Evsey D. Domar (1967), ‘An Index-Number Tournament’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, LXXXI (2), May, 169–88 10. Simon Kuznets (1962), ‘Inventive Activity: Problems of Definition and Measurement’, in Universities-National Bureau Committee for Economic Research and Committee on Economic Growth of the Social Science Research Council (eds), The Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity: Economic and Social Factors, Part I, Chapter 1, Princeton, NJ, USA: Princeton University Press, 19–51 11. Abram Bergson (1987), ‘Comparative Productivity: The USSR, Eastern Europe, and the West’, American Economic Review, 77 (3), June, 342–57 12. Abram Bergson (1992), ‘Communist Economic Efficiency Revisited’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 82 (2), May, 27–30 13. Steven Rosefielde (2003), ‘The Riddle of Post-war Russian Economic Growth: Statistics Lied and Were Misconstrued’, Europe-Asia Studies, 55 (3), May, 469–81 PART III CASES, SYSTEMS, AND INTERPRETATIONS 14. Gregory Grossman (1963), ‘Notes for a Theory of the Command Economy’, Soviet Studies, XV (2), October, 101–23 15. Eugenia Belova and Paul Gregory (2002), ‘Dictator, Loyal, and Opportunistic Agents: The Soviet Archives on Creating the Soviet Economic System’, Public Choice, 113 (3–4), December, 265–86 16. Walter Eucken (1948), ‘On the Theory of the Centrally Administered Economy: An Analysis of the German Experiment: Part I’, trans. by T. W. Hutchison, Economica, 15 (58), May, 79–100 17. Walter Eucken (1948), ‘On the Theory of the Centrally Administered Economy: An Analysis of the German Experiment: Part II’, trans. by T. W. Hutchison, Economica, 15 (59), August, 173–93 18. Frederic L. Pryor (1988), ‘Corporatism as an Economic System: A Review Essay’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 12 (3), September, 317–44 19. Audrey Donnithorne (1972), ‘China’s Cellular Economy: Some Economic Trends Since the Cultural Revolution’, China Quarterly, 52, October, 605–19 20. Steven Rosefielde and Henry Latané (1980), ‘Decentralized Economic Control in the Soviet Union and Maoist China: One-Man Rule versus Collective Self-Management’, in Steven Rosefielde (ed.), World Communism at the Crossroads: Military Ascendancy, Political Economy, and Human Welfare, Chapter 12, Boston, MA, USA: Martinus Nijhoff Publishing, 273–304 21. Benjamin Ward (1958), ‘The Firm in Illyria: Market Syndicalism’, American Economic Review, 48 (4), September, 566–89 22. Jaroslav Vanek (1969), ‘Decentralization Under Workers’ Management: A Theoretical Appraisal’, American Economic Review, 59 (5), December, 1006–14 PART IV FACETS, DYNAMICS, AND STRUCTURAL CHANGE 23. János Kornai (1986), ‘The Soft Budget Constraint’, Kyklos, 39 (1), February, 3–30 24. Gregory Grossman (1981), ‘The “Second Economy” of the USSR’, in Morris Bornstein (ed.), The Soviet Economy: Continuity and Change, Chapter 4, Boulder, CO, USA: Westview Press, 71–93 25. Morris Bornstein (1978), ‘The Administration of the Soviet Price System’, Soviet Studies, XXX (4), October, 466–90 26. Joseph S. Berliner (1978), ‘Innovation and Central Economic Planning’, Il Politico, 43 (1), March, 47–61 27. Nicolas Spulber (1959), ‘The Soviet-Bloc Foreign Trade System’, Law and Contemporary Problems, State Trading: Part II, 24 (3), Summer, 420–34 28. Jan Tinbergen (1961), ‘Do Communist and Free Economies Show a Converging Pattern?’, Soviet Studies, XII (4), April, 333–41 29. Robert C. Stuart and Paul R. Gregory (1971), ‘The Convergence of Economic Systems: An Analysis of Structural and Institutional Characteristics’, Jahrbuch der Wirtschaft Osteuropas – Yearbook of East-European Economics, 2, 425–41 30. Frederic L. Pryor (1970), ‘Barriers to Market Socialism in Eastern Europe in the Mid 1960s’, Studies in Comparative Communism, 3 (2), April, 31–64 31. Peter Murrell and Mancur Olson (1991), ‘The Devolution of Centrally Planned Economies’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 15 (2), June, 239–65 PART V COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS AND THE NEW COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS 32. Simeon Djankov, Edward Glaeser, Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes and Andrei Shleifer (2003), ‘The New Comparative Economics’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 31 (4), December, 595–619 33. Peter J. Boettke, Christopher J. Coyne, Peter T. Leeson and Frederic Sautet (2005), ‘The New Comparative Political Economy’, Review of Austrian Economics, 18 (3–4), December, 281–304 34. Josef C. Brada (2009), ‘The New Comparative Economics versus the Old: Less Is More but Is It Enough?’, European Journal of Comparative Economics, 6 (1), 3–15 35. Bruno Dallago (2004), ‘Comparative Economic Systems and the New Comparative Economics’, European Journal of Comparative Economics, 1 (1), 59–86 36. J. Barkley Rosser Jr. and Marina V. Rosser (2008), ‘A Critique of the New Comparative Economics’, Review of Austrian Economics, 21 (1), March, 81–97 Index

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Book SynopsisDedicated to the late Henry G. Manne, this authoritative research review surveys the development of law and economics both as a scholarly field and as an educational program. Starting as a niche area, centered primarily at the University of Chicago, law and economics has grown to be the dominant field in US legal scholarship. The influential articles discussed in this review trace that development from the mid-20th century through to today, focusing on both the personalities who laid the groundwork for the field's success and the intellectual debates that fueled its growth. Written by two experts in the field, this review is a valuable research tool for academics and students interested in the history of law and economics.Trade Review‘Butler and Klick have done a wonderful job by selecting important articles that an economist or a legal scholar interested in the history of the field should read.’Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Henry N. Butler and Jonathan Klick PART I THE RISE OF LAW AND ECONOMICS 1. George L. Priest (2005), ‘The Rise of Law and Economics: A Memoir of the Early Years’, in Francesco Parisi and Charles K. Rowley (eds), The Origins of Law and Economics: Essays by the Founding Fathers, Chapter 14, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 350–82 2. Edmund W. Kitch (1983), ‘The Fire of Truth: A Remembrance of Law and Economics at Chicago, 1932–1970’, Journal of Law and Economics, XXVI (1), April, 163–234 3. Louis De Alessi (1999), ‘The John M. Olin Fellowship Program in Law and Economics’, Case Western Reserve Law Review, 50 (2), Winter, 341–6 4. Henry N. Butler (1999), ‘The Manne Programs in Economics for Federal Judges’, Case Western Reserve Law Review, 50 (2), Winter, 351–71, 376–87 5. Henry G. Manne (2005), ‘How Law and Economics was Marketed in a Hostile World: A Very Personal History’, in Francesco Parisi and Charles K. Rowley (eds), The Origins of Law and Economics: Essays by the Founding Fathers, Chapter 12, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 309–27 6. Steven G. Medema (2015), ‘From Dismal to Dominance? Law and Economics and the Values of Imperial Science, Historically Contemplated’, in Aristides N. Hatzis and Nicholas Mercuro (eds), Law and Economics: Philosophical Issues and Fundamental Questions, Chapter 5, Abingdon, UK and New York, NY, USA: Routledge, 69–88 PART II PIONEERS AND FOUNDING FATHERS 7. Sam Peltzman (2009), ‘Aaron Director’s Influence on Antitrust Policy’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 3, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 35–49 8. Steven G. Medema (2016), ‘Ronald Coase and the Legal–Economic Nexus’, in Claude Ménard and Elodie Bertrand (eds), The Elgar Companion to Ronald H. Coase, Part V, Chapter 21, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 291–304 9. Harold Demsetz (2009), ‘George J. Stigler and his Contributions to Law and Economics’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 4, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 50–59 10. Richard A. Posner (1993), ‘Gary Becker’s Contributions to Law and Economics’, Journal of Legal Studies, XXII (2), June, 211–5 11. Larry E. Ribstein (2009), ‘Henry Manne: Intellectual Entrepreneur’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 9, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 125–44 12. Robert D. Tollison (2009), ‘Buchanan and Tullock on Law and Economics’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 8, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 115–24 13. Keith N. Hylton (2009), ‘Calabresi’s Influence on Law and Economics’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 13, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 224–45 14. Thomas S. Ulen (2009), ‘Pioneers of Law and Economics: William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 11, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 175–202 15. Nuno Garoupa and Fernando Gómez-Pomar (2009), ‘The Path Breaking Contributions of A. Mitchell Polinsky and Steven Shavell to Law and Economics’, in Lloyd R. Cohen and Joshua D. Wright (eds), Pioneers of Law and Economics, Chapter 15, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 267–94 PART III AN ASSESSMENT – FROM WITHIN 16. James M. Buchanan (1974), ‘Good Economics – Bad Law’, Virginia Law Review, 60 (3), March, 483–92 17. Ronald H. Coase (1978), ‘Economics and Contiguous Disciplines’, Journal of Legal Studies, 7 (2), June, 201–11 18. Guido Calabresi (1980), ‘An Exchange – About Law and Economics: A Letter to Ronald Dworkin’, Hofstra Law Review, 8 (3), Spring, 553–62 19. Gary S. Becker (1993), ‘Nobel Lecture: The Economic Way of Looking at Behavior’, Journal of Political Economy, 101 (3), June, 385–409 20. Richard A. Posner (1987), ‘The Law and Economics Movement’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 77 (2), May, 1–13 21. Francesco Parisi and Jonathan Klick (2004), ‘Functional Law and Economics: The Search for Value-Neutral Principles of Lawmaking’, Chicago-Kent Law Review, Symposium: Law and Economics and Legal Scholarship, 79 (2), June, 431–50 22. Robert D. Cooter (2005), ‘The Confluence of Justice and Efficiency in the Economic Analysis of Law’, in Francesco Parisi and Charles K. Rowley (eds), The Origins of Law and Economics: Essays by the Founding Fathers, Chapter 8, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 222–40 23. William M. Landes (2003), ‘The Empirical Side of Law and Economics’, University of Chicago Law Review: Centennial Tribute Essays, 70 (1), Winter, 167–80 PART IV THE CURRENT BATTLE 24. Colin Camerer, Samuel Issacharoff, George Loewenstein, Ted O’Donoghue and Matthew Rabin (2003), ‘Regulation for Conservatives: Behavioral Economics and the Case for “Asymmetric Paternalism”’, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 151 (3), January, 1211–54 25. Christine Jolls and Cass R. Sunstein (2006), ‘Debiasing through Law’, Journal of Legal Studies, 35 (1), January, 199–241 26. Jonathan Klick and Gregory Mitchell (2006), ‘Government Regulation of Irrationality: Moral and Cognitive Hazards’, Minnesota Law Review, 90 (6), 1620–63 27. Edward L. Glaeser (2006), ‘Paternalism and Psychology’, University of Chicago Law Review, Symposium: Homo Economicus, Homo Myopicus, and the Law and Economics of Consumer Choice, 73 (1), Winter, 133–56 28. Jonathan Klick (2005), ‘The Microfoundations of Standard Form Contracts: Price Discrimination vs. Behavioral Bias’, Florida State University Law Review, 32 (2), Winter, 555–69 29. Russell Korobkin (2005), ‘Possibility and Plausibility in Law and Economics’, Florida State University Law Review, 32 (2), Winter, 781–95 30. Joshua D. Wright (2007), ‘Behavioral Law and Economics, Paternalism, and Consumer Contracts: An Empirical Perspective’, NYU Journal of Law and Liberty, 2 (3), 470–511 31. Alan Schwartz (2008), ‘How Much Irrationality Does the Market Permit?’, Journal of Legal Studies, 37 (1), January, 131–59 PART V LOOKING FORWARD 32. Douglas G. Baird (1997), ‘The Future of Law and Economics: Looking Forward’, University of Chicago Law Review, 64 (4), Fall, 1129–65 33. Richard A. Posner (1997), ‘The Future of the Law and Economics Movement in Europe’, International Review of Law and Economics: Annual EALE Conference, Bern, 6-9 September 1995, 17 (1), March, 3–14 34. Henry G. Manne and Joshua D. Wright (2008), ‘The Future of Law and Economics: A Discussion’, George Mason University Law and Economics Research Paper No. 08-35, June, 1–27 35. Jonathan Klick (2011), ‘The Empirical Revolution in Law and Economics: Inaugural Lecture for Erasmus Chair in Empirical Legal Studies’, Erasmus Law Lectures 25, The Hague, the Netherlands: Eleven International Publishing, 7–9, 11–29, 31–34 36. Joni Hersch and W. Kip Viscusi (2012), ’Law and Economics as a Pillar of Legal Education’, Review of Law and Economics, Session Paper: The Past, Present, and Future of Interdisciplinary Legal Education, 2011 Annual Meeting, American Association of Law Schools, 8 (2), October, 487–510 Index

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Book Synopsis'In Economics as Anatomy Peter Swann has produced a wonderful sequel to his earlier 2006 classic, Putting Econometrics into Its Place. In this powerful new book, Peter Swann shows how key ideas from the economics of innovation can reconstruct economics as an empirical science. The challenge for mainstream economists is to embrace diversity and help rebuild the subject of economics so that it is no less innovative and dynamic than the economy itself. Economists need to go back to their roots and build something different.'- Kevin Dowd, Durham University, UK'This is an important, thought-provoking, well-argued and provocative work which questions the methodological basis of, and the status accorded to, econometric analyses. . . This book will prove useful to all economic researchers, whatever the stage of their career - from undergraduates to longstanding professors. This book should stimulate a lively debate and should result in all researching economists to reflect critically on their current approaches and become more open to methods other than the strictly econometric.'- Adrian Darnell, Durham University, UKThere are two fundamentally different approaches to innovation: incremental and radical. In Economics as Anatomy, G.M. Peter Swann argues that economics as a discipline needs both perspectives in order to create the maximum beneficial effect for the economy.Chapters explore how and why mainstream economics is very good at incremental innovation but seems uncomfortable with radical innovation. Swann argues that economics should follow the example of many other disciplines, transitioning from one field to a range of semi-autonomous sub-disciplines. In this book, he compares the missing link in empirical economics to being the economic equivalent of anatomy, the basis of medical discourse.Working as a sequel to Swann's Putting Econometrics in its Place, this book will be a vital resource to those who are discontent with the state of mainstream economics, especially those actively seeking to promote change in the discipline. Students wishing to see progress in the teaching of economics will also benefit from this timely book.Trade ReviewEconomics as Anatomy is a superb sequel to Peter Swann's earlier book, Putting Econometrics in its Place. It is filled with educated common sense. It critiques the profession without condemnation, and provides some excellent and well-reasoned suggestions for how the profession can (and should) do better. --David Colander, Middlebury College, US'Peter Swann's call for economics to embrace a federation of approaches to economics, akin to the diversity one finds in medicine, is a thoughtful insider's response to the calls for pluralism in economics by internal and external critics after the financial crisis of 2008. His demonstration that the signal to noise ratio in the vast majority of econometric studies is far too low to rely on econometrics alone as a way to evaluate economic theories should be read and appreciated by all econometricians. Humility may be the first necessary step in the reform of economics.' --Steve Keen, Kingston University London, UK'Swann applies ideas from the economics of innovation and standards plus entertaining analogies from medicine and Sherlock Holmes to make a persuasive case for improving empirical economics. He shows how this can be done by adopting a wider variety of methods and embracing free trade and a division of labour with other disciplines.' --Ron Smith, Birkbeck, University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I RE-APPRAISAL 1. Introduction 2. How Good are Econometric Results? 3. Assumptions in Empirical Economics 4. Three Types of Rigour 5. Misinterpreting Kelvin’s Maxim 6. Myths about Case Studies 7. Discontent in the Academy 8. Wider Discontent PART II INNOVATION 9. Economics of Innovation 10. Incremental Innovation in Economics 11. Radical Innovation in Economics PART III THE FEDERATION 12. Why Emulate Medicine? 13. Economic Anatomy 14. Economic Physiology 15. Economic Pathology 16. Pathology in the Economics Discipline 17. Multidisciplinary Hybrids 18. Practitioner Hybrids 19. And Many Others … 209 20. Will the Federation Survive? References Index

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Book SynopsisMorality and Power offers a compelling critique of orthodox economic analysis and its impacts on public policy. Mike Berry argues that the theoretical underpinning of evaluative tools like cost-benefit analysis rests on an incoherent concept of 'efficiency' derived from Paretian welfare economics. Beginning by reviewing the historical progression of economic thought, Berry argues there has been a lack of crucial development in economic thinking in public policy since the economic crisis of 2008. The ethically unacceptable outcomes of the current public policy approach are exposed: most notably the support for policies that accentuate inequality and social polarization; the outbreak of crises in the financial sector, and the treatment of refugees and migrants. Finally, threats to liberal democracies in an age of rampant populism and rising nationalism are examined, offering noteworthy suggestions for an alternative democratic future. Both students and practitioners of heterodox economics and public policy will find this book a compelling insight into the ethical concerns of neoliberal policies shaped by politicians and policymakers today.Trade Review'Critical of the dominant neoliberal application of economics to public policy, Berry makes a convincing case for the renewal of ethical principles in search of wealth and the ''good life''. Erudite and accessible, this book is an intellectual tour de force that covers the major historical and normative aspects of capitalist economies in its quest for more sustainable alternatives.' --Manfred B. Steger, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, US and RMIT University, Australia'This is a wonderful book full of insight and argument about the biggest issues facing humanity. Mike Berry writes with verve and imagination, translating the history of ethics and economics into a manifesto for 21st century public policy. Its scope is something to behold.' --Gordon Clark, University of Oxford, UK'This outstanding book shows why mainstream economics, purporting to be the premier social science, is really neither social nor scientific. Economists' standard conception of individual rationality ignores the social context, values and power structures that shape actual economic outcomes. Berry's book takes us through the evolution of key economic ideas about markets, efficiency and welfare, explaining how economists lost their way. It shows how an explicitly ethical alternative can help us to deal with current challenges like financial instability, economic inequality and environmental crisis. It is warmly recommended to readers seeking a more sensible and humane approach to public policy.' --Frank Stilwell, the University of Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I Foundations 1. Introduction 2. David Hume’s “Judicious Spectator” 3. Bentham’s Legacy 4. J.S. Mill’s Apostasy 5. The Retreat to the Margin Part II Analysis 6. The Concept of Economic Welfare 7. Cambridge versus Lausanne 8. What Is Efficiency? 9. Social Justice and Economic Policy 10. Is Democracy Possible? 11. Building a Consequentialist Framework Part III Outcomes 12. Privatization 13. Inequality 14. Financial Crisis 15. Environmental Crisis 16. Population Crisis 17. The Hollowing of Democracy Epilogue 18. Recapturing the High Ground Index

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Book SynopsisBridging the Prosperity Gap in the EU addresses the great social challenge currently facing the European Union. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the authors invaluably pinpoint both overarching problems and possibilities associated with the social dimension of European integration.Prominent researchers of economics, law and political science tackle this complex issue, providing new solutions within their respective fields of expertise. The chapters cover crucial policy challenges and analyse fundamental mechanisms that limit, or otherwise affect, the evolution of a European social dimension. These insights clarify the far-reaching measures that will be needed to gradually restore the balance between market integration and social protection across the European Union. Illustrating the importance of cohesion, this book is vital for those interested in comparative European studies, from backgrounds in public and social policy, law and economics.Contributors include: U. Bernitz, N. Charron, A.-C. Jungar, A.-S. Lind, M. Ljunge, L. Magnusson, M. Martensson, S. Murhem, P. Nyman, L. Oxelheim, J. Paju, T. Persson, B. Rothstein, J. Ruist, J.J. VotiniusTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Analysing the Prosperity Gap: The Economic, Legal, and Political Challenges Facing the EU Ulf Bernitz, Moa Mårtensson, Lars Oxelheim and Thomas Persson 2. Social Rights and EU Citizenship Anna-Sara Lind 3. Repercussions of Right-Wing Populism for European Integration Ann-Cathrine Jungar 4. The Prosperity Gap and the Free Movement of Workers Joakim Ruist 5. The Political Challenge of Austerity Politics Pär Nyman 6.The Social Dialogue in Europe 1985 -2014: Has it Been Played Out? Lars Magnusson and Sofia Murhem 7. Youth, Labour Law, and European Economic Crisis Jenny Julén Votinius 8. The Future of National Systems of Social Security in the EU Jaan Paju 9. The Role of Trust in Explaining Health and Wealth Gaps in the EU Martin Ljunge 10. Regions of Trust and Distrust: How Good Institutions Can Foster Social Cohesion Nicholas Charron and Bo Rothstein Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful research review provides analysis of the most important contemporary work by experts in the economic analysis of legal reasoning and interpretation. It explores a wide range of topics in the field, from constitutional to statutory interpretation, precedent and the interpretation of contracts. The articles discussed raise key questions concerning the optimal construction of institutions, the best approach to judicial decision-making, and the best strategies for statutory and contract drafting. This fascinating review will be valuable to academics interested in legal reasoning, economic analysis and legal philosophy.Trade Review‘Bix compiles a classic collection of the best writing in the area, with an eye towards pieces that are both sophisticated and accessible to a general audience. The section on contract interpretation provides a perfect selection of articles to introduce the subject and enables the reader to understand the more specialized and nuanced work in the area’ -- Lisa Bernstein, University of Chicago Law School, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Brian H. Bix PART I CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION 1. A. C. Pritchard and Todd J. Zywicki (1999), ‘Finding the Constitution: An Economic Analysis of Tradition’s Role in Constitutional Interpretation’, North Carolina Law Review, 77 (2), January, 409–521 2. John O. McGinnis (2014), ‘Public Choice Originalism: Bork, Buchanan and the Escape from the Progressive Paradigm’, Journal of Law, Economics and Policy, 10 (3), Fall, 669–88 PART II STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 3. Jonathan R. Macey (1986), ‘Promoting Public-Regarding Legislation through Statutory Interpretation: An Interest Group Model’, Columbia Law Review, 86 (2), March, 223–68 4. John A. Ferejohn and Barry R. Weingast (1992), ‘A Positive Theory of Statutory Interpretation’, International Review of Law and Economics, 12 (2), June, 263–79 5. Robert D. Cooter and Tom Ginsburg (1996), ‘Comparative Judicial Discretion: An Empirical Test of Economic Models’, International Review of Law and Economics, 16 (3), September, 295–313 6. Arthur Lupia and Mathew D. McCubbins (2005), ‘Lost in Translation: Social Choice Theory is Misapplied Against Legislative Intent’, Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues, 14 (2), February, 585–617 PART III PRECEDENT 7. William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner (1976), ‘Legal Precedent: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis’, Journal of Law and Economics, 19 (2), August, 249–307 8. Erin O’Hara (1993), ‘Social Constraint or Implicit Collusion?: Toward a Game Theoretic Analysis of Stare Decisis’, Seton Hall Law Review, 24 (2), June, 736–78 9. Vincy Fon and Francesco Parisi (2006), ‘Judicial Precedents in Civil Law Systems: A Dynamic Analysis’, International Review of Law and Economics, 26 (4), December, 519–35 10. Nicola Gennaioli and Andrei Shleifer (2007), ‘Overruling and the Instability of Law’, Journal of Comparative Economics, 35 (2), June, 309–28 PART IV INTERPRETING CONTRACTS 11. Ian Ayres and Robert Gertner (1989), ‘Filling Gaps in Incomplete Contracts: An Economic Theory of Default Rules’, Yale Law Journal, 99 (1), October, 87–130 12. Alan Schwartz (1992), ‘Relational Contracts in the Courts: An Analysis of Incomplete Agreements and Judicial Strategies’, Journal of Legal Studies, 21 (2), June, 271–318 13. Gillian K. Hadfield (1994), ‘Judicial Competence and the Interpretation of Incomplete Contracts’, Journal of Legal Studies, 23 (1), January, 159–84 14. Alan Schwartz and Robert E. Scott (2003), ‘Contract Theory and the Limits of Contract Law’, Yale Law Journal, 113 (3), December, 541–619 15. Avery Wiener Katz (2004), ‘The Economics of Form and Substance in Contract Interpretation’, Columbia Law Review, 104 (2), March, 496–538 16. Richard A. Posner (2005), ‘The Law and Economics of Contract Interpretation’, Texas Law Review, 83 (6), May, 1581–614 17. Alan Schwartz and Robert E. Scott (2010), ‘Contract Interpretation Redux’, Yale Law Journal, 119 (5), March, 926–64 18. Steven J. Burton (2013), ’A Lesson on Some Limits of Economic Analysis: Schwartz and Scott on Contract Interpretation’, Indiana Law Journal, 88 (1), Winter, 339–60 Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative literature review discusses a collection of classic and contemporary research articles examining the common ground that all academic economists share: the college classroom. The study analyses readings by leading authors covering all aspects of modern economic education research - from building theoretical models of student learning, to evaluating the long-run impact of economic knowledge on individual behavior. Specific attention is given to the growing literature that evaluates the effectiveness of modern technology and alternative pedagogies on student learning of economics. Written by an expert in the field, this review serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers who are interested in conducting classroom research.Trade Review‘Bringing to bear years of experience and expertise as editor, scholar, teacher, and champion of economic education, Grimes skillfully distills the literature to assemble a guidebook for the thoughtful instructor who wants to teach with technique informed by evidence. This collection contains the jewels in the crown of economic education research and also serves as a primer for young scholars looking for a comprehensive overview of past work and a launch point for their own scholarly pursuits in the field.’ -- Gail Hoyt, University of Kentucky, USTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgments Introduction Paul W. Grimes PART I THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF ECONOMIC EDUCATION RESEARCH A. Teaching Economics: Why?, How? 1. George J. Stigler (1970), ‘The Case, if Any, for Economic Literacy’, Journal of Economic Education, 1 (2), Spring, 77–84 2. Michael K. Salemi and John J. Siegfried (1999), ‘The State of Economic Education’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 89 (2), May, 355–61 3. David Colander (2004), ‘The Art of Teaching Economics’, International Review of Economics Education, 3 (1), 63–76 B. Overview of the Economic Education Research Literature 4. John J. Siegfried and Rendigs Fels (1979), ‘Research on Teaching College Economics: A Survey’, Journal of Economic Literature, XVII (3), September, 923–69 5. William E. Becker (1997), ‘Teaching Economics to Undergraduates’, Journal of Economic Literature, XXXV (3), September, 1347–73 6. Sam Allgood, William B. Walstad and John J. Siegfried (2015), ‘Research on Teaching Economics to Undergraduates’, Journal of Economic Literature, 53 (2), June, 285–325 PART II THE ECONOMIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARADIGM A. Cognitive and Attitudinal Instruments 7. William B. Walstad (1987), ‘Measurement Instruments’, in William E. Becker and William B. Walstad (eds), Econometric Modeling in Economic Education Research, Chapter 5, Boston, MA, USA: Kluwer-Nijhoff Publishing, 73–98 8. William B. Walstad and Ken Rebeck (2008), ‘The Test of Understanding of College Economics’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 98 (2), May, 547–51 9. William B. Walstad and Jamie Wagner (2016), ‘The Disaggregation of Value-Added Test Scores to Assess Learning Outcomes in Economics Courses’, Journal of Economic Education, 47 (2), 121–31 10. John C. Soper and William B. Walstad (1983), ‘On Measuring Economic Attitudes’, Journal of Economic Education, 14 (4), Fall, 4–17 B. Modeling Economics Instruction 11. Dale Van Metre (1976), ‘A Learning Theory for Economics Instructional Development’, Journal of Economic Education, 7 (2), Spring, 95–103 12. William E. Becker, Jr. (1983), ‘Economic Education Research: Part I, Issues and Questions’, Journal of Economic Education, 14 (1), Winter, 10–17 13. William E. Becker, Jr. (1983), ‘Economic Education Research: Part II, New Directions in Theoretical Model Building’, Journal of Economic Education, 14 (2), Spring, 4–10 C. Issues in Empirical Analysis 14. William E. Becker, Jr. (1983), ‘Economic Education Research: Part III, Statistical Estimation Methods’, Journal of Economic Education, 14 (3), Summer, 4–15 15. William E. Becker, Jr. (1982), ‘The Educational Process and Student Achievement Given Uncertainty in Measurement’, American Economic Review, 72 (1), March, 229–36 16. William E. Becker and William B. Walstad (1987), ‘Statistical Methods in Economic Education Research’, in Econometric Modeling in Economic Education Research, Chapter 1, Boston, MA, USA: Kluwer-Nijhoff Publishing, 1–17 17. William E. Becker and William B. Walstad (1990), ‘Data Loss from Pretest to Posttest as a Sample Selection Problem’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 72 (1), February 184–88 18. Nan L. Maxwell and Jane S. Lopus (1994), ‘The Lake Wobegon Effect in Student Self-Reported Data’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 84 (2), May, 201–5 PART III PEDAGOGY: TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS A. Traditional Lectures 19. Phillip Saunders and Arthur L. Welsh (1998), ‘Lectures as an Instructional Method’, in William B. Walstad and Phillip Saunders (eds), Teaching Undergraduate Economics: A Handbook for Instructors, Chapter 12, New York, NY, USA: Irwin McGraw Hill, 167–83 20. Alan Green (2014), ‘The Case for the Traditional Classroom’, International Review of Economics Education, 16 (B), May, 87–99 B. Classroom Techniques 21. Scott Simkins and Mark Maier (2009), ‘Using Pedagogical Change to Improve Student Learning in the Economics Major’, in David Colander and KimMarie McGoldrick (eds), Educating Economists: The Teagle Discussion on Re-evaluating the Undergraduate Economics Major, Part 3, Chapter 8, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 83–91 22. Mark H. Maier, KimMarie McGoldrick and Scott P. Simkins (2012), ‘Starting Point: Pedagogic Resources for Teaching and Learning Economics’, Journal of Economic Education, 43 (2), 215–20 23. William E. Becker and Michael Watts (1996), ‘Chalk and Talk: A National Survey on Teaching Undergraduate Economics’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 86 (2), May, 448–53 24. William B. Walstad (2010), ‘Findings from a Teaching Innovation Program for Economics Faculty’, in Michael K. Salemi and William B. Walstad (eds), Teaching Innovations in Economics: Strategies and Applications for Interactive Instruction, Chapter 11, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 243–61 PART IV EVALUATING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE CLASSROOM A. Classroom Experiments and Games 25. Yvonne Durham, Thomas McKinnon and Craig Schulman (2007), ‘Classroom Experiments: Not Just Fun and Games’, Economic Inquiry, 45 (1), January, 162–78 26. Tisha L. N. Emerson and Linda K. English (2016), ‘Classroom Experiments: Teaching Specific Topics or Promoting the Economic Way of Thinking?’, Journal of Economic Education, 47 (4), 288–99 B. Flipped Classrooms 27. Rita A. Balaban, Donna B. Gilleskie and Uyen Tran (2016), ‘A Quantitative Evaluation of the Flipped Classroom in a Large Lecture Principles of Economics Course’, Journal of Economic Education, 47 (4), 269–87 28. Neal H. Olitsky and Sarah B. Cosgrove (2016), ‘The Better Blend? Flipping the Principles of Microeconomics Classroom’, International Review of Economics Education, 21, January, 1–11 C. Cooperative and Team-Based Learning 29. Tisha L. N. Emerson, Linda K. English and KimMarie McGoldrick (2015), ‘Evaluating the Cooperative Component in Cooperative Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study’, Journal of Economic Education, 46 (1), 1–13 30. Paul L. Hettler (2015), ‘Student Demographics and the Impact of Team-Based Learning’, International Advances in Economic Research, 21 (4), November, 413–22 D. Student Assessment Strategies 31. KimMarie McGoldrick and Peter W. Schuhmann (2016), ‘The Impact of Challenge Quizzes on Student Knowledge’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 106 (5), May, 373–77 32. William Lee, Richard H. Courtney and Steven J. Balassi (2010), ‘Do Online Homework Tools Improve Student Results in Principles of Microeconomics Courses?’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 100 (2), May, 283–86 33. Trien Nguyen and Angela Trimarchi (2010), ‘Active Learning in Introductory Economics: Do MyEconLab and Aplia Make Any Difference?’, International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 4 (1), 1–18 E. Alternative Approaches to Course Structures and Course Content 34. Elisabeth Allison (1975), ‘Self-Paced Instruction: A Review’, Journal of Economic Education, 7 (1), Fall, 5–12 35. Kim P. Huynh, David T. Jacho-Chávez and James K. Self (2010), ‘The Efficacy of Collaborative Learning Recitation Sessions on Student Outcomes’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 100 (2), May, 287–91 36. Vincent G. Munley, Eoghan Garvey and Michael J. McConnell (2010), ‘The Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring on Student Achievement at the University Level’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 100 (2), May, 277–82 37. Paul W. Grimes and Paul S. Nelson (1998), ‘The Social Issues Pedagogy vs. the Traditional Principles of Economics: An Empirical Examination’, American Economist, 42 (1), Spring, 56–64 38. Donna B. Gilleskie and Michael K. Salemi (2012), ‘The Cost of Economic Literacy: How Well Does a Literacy-Targeted Principles of Economics Course Prepare Students for Intermediate Theory Courses?’, Journal of Economic Education, 43 (2), 111–32 F. Blended Classrooms 39. Aaron Swoboda and Lauren Feiler (2016), ‘Measuring the Effect of Blended Learning: Evidence from a Selective Liberal Arts College’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 106 (5), May, 368–72 40. Carlos J. Asarta and James R. Schmidt (2017), ‘Comparing Student Performance in Blended and Traditional Courses: Does Prior Academic Achievement Matter?’, The Internet and Higher Education, 32, January, 29–38 PART V THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY A. Television and Video 41. Campbell R. McConnell (1968), ‘An Experiment with Television in the Elementary Course’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 58 (2), May, 469–82 42. Elisabeth K. Allison (1976), ‘The Use of Video in Economic Education’, Journal of Economic Education, 8 (1), Fall, 27–36 43. Paul W. Grimes, Timothy L. Krehbiel, Joyce E. Nielsen and James F. Niss, (1989), ‘The Effectiveness of Economics U$A on Learning and Attitudes’, Journal of Economic Education, 20 (2), Spring, 139–52 44. Caroline Elliott and David Neal (2016), ‘Evaluating the Use of Lecture Capture Using a Revealed Preference Approach’, Active Learning in Higher Education, 17 (2), July, 153–67 B. Computer Assisted and Computer Managed Instruction 45. Donald W. Paden, Bruce R. Dalgaard and Michael D. Barr (1977), ‘A Decade of Computer-Assisted Instruction’, Journal of Economic Education, 9 (1), Fall, 14–20 46. James W. Marlin, Jr. and James F. Niss (1982), ‘The Advanced Learning System, a Computer-managed, Self-paced System of Instruction: An Application in Principles of Economics’, Journal of Economic Education, 13 (2), Summer, 26–39 47. Paul W. Grimes and Margaret A. Ray (1993), ‘Economics: Microcomputers in the College Classroom – A Review of the Academic Literature’, Social Science Computer Review, 11 (4), Winter, 452–63 C. The Internet and Online Instruction 48. Peter Navarro (2015), ‘How Economics Faculty Can Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) in a Brave New Online World’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 29 (4), Fall, 155–75 49. Byron W. Brown and Carl E. Liedholm (2002), ‘Can Web Courses Replace the Classroom in Principles of Microeconomics?’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 92 (2), May, 444–48 50. Dennis Coates, Brad R. Humphreys, John Kane and Michelle A. Vachris (2004), ‘”No Significant Distance” between Face-to-Face and Online Instruction: Evidence from Principles of Economics’, Economics of Education Review, 23 (5), October, 533–46 51. Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo (2014), ‘(Dis)Organization and Success in an Economics MOOC’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 104 (5), May, 514–18 D. Podcasts and Social Media 52. Rebecca Moryl (2013), ‘T-Shirts, Moonshine, and Autopsies: Using Podcasts to Engage Undergraduate Microeconomics Students’, International Review of Economics Education, 13, May, 67–74 53. Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Darshak Patel and Brandon Sheridan (2015), ‘Engaging Students Using Social Media: The Students’ Perspective’, International Review of Economics Education, 19, May, 36–50 PART VI STUDENTS A. Aptitudes and Behavior 54. Peter W. Schuhmann, KimMarie McGoldrick and Robert T. Burrus (2005), ‘Student Quantitative Literacy: Importance, Measurement, and Correlation with Economic Literacy’, American Economist, 49 (1), Spring, 49–65 55. William Bosshardt (2004), ‘Student Drops and Failure in Principles Courses’, Journal of Economic Education, 35 (2), Spring, 111–28 56. Carlos Dobkin, Ricard Gil and Justin Marion (2010), ‘Skipping Class in College and Exam Performance: Evidence from a Regression Discontinuity Classroom Experiment’, Economics of Education Review, 29 (4), August, 566–75 57. Joe Kerkvliet (1994), ‘Cheating by Economics Students: A Comparison of Survey Results’, Journal of Economic Education, 25 (2), Spring, 121–33 58. Wayne A. Grove and Tim Wasserman (2006), ‘Incentives and Student Learning: A Natural Experiment with Economics Problem Sets’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 96 (2), May, 447–52 B. Gender and Race 59. William B. Walstad and Denise Robson (1997), ‘Differential Item Functioning and Male-Female Differences on Multiple-Choice Tests in Economics’, Journal of Economic Education, 28 (2), Spring, 155–71 60. Elizabeth J. Jensen and Ann L. Owen (2000), ‘Why Are Women Such Reluctant Economists? Evidence from Liberal Arts Colleges’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 90 (2), May, 466–70 61. Sue K. Stockly (2009), ‘Is Race a Determinant of Student Performance in Economics?’, Review of Black Political Economy, 36 (3–4), December–January, 181–95 C. Psychological Considerations 62. Andrea L. Ziegert (2000), ‘The Role of Personality Temperament and Student Learning in Principles of Economics: Further Evidence’, Journal of Economic Education, 31 (4), Fall, 307–22 63. Paul W. Grimes (2002), ‘The Overconfident Principles of Economics Student: An Examination of a Metacognitive Skill’, Journal of Economic Education, 33 (1), Winter, 15–30 64. Lester Hadsell (2010), ‘Achievement Goals, Locus of Control, and Academic Success in Economics’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 100 (2), May, 272–76 65. Mary Ellen Benedict and John Hoag (2002), ‘Who’s Afraid of Their Economics Classes? Why Are Students Apprehensive about Introductory Economics Courses? An Empirical Investigation’, American Economist, 46 (2), Fall, 31–44 66. Paul W. Grimes, Meghan J. Millea and Thomas W. Woodruff (2004), ‘Grades – Who’s to Blame? Student Evaluation of Teaching and Locus of Control’, Journal of Economic Education, 35 (2), Spring, 129–47 PART VII INSTRUCTORS 67. Florian Hoffmann and Philip Oreopoulos (2009), ‘Professor Qualities and Student Achievement’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 91 (1), February, 83–92 68. Eric P. Bettinger and Bridget Terry Long (2005), ‘Do Faculty Serve as Role Models? The Impact of Instructor Gender on Female Students’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 95 (2), May, 152–57 69. William B. Walstad and William E. Becker (2010), ‘Preparing Graduate Students in Economics for Teaching: Survey Findings and Recommendations’, Journal of Economic Education, 41 (2), 202–10 70. Georg Schaur, Michael Watts and William E. Becker (2008), ‘Assessment Practices and Trends in Undergraduate Economics Courses’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 98 (2), May, 552–56 71. Sam Allgood and William B. Walstad (2013), ‘How Economists Allocate Time to Teaching and Research’, American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, 103 (3), May, 654–58 PART VIII LONG-RUN EFFECTS OF ECONOMICS INSTRUCTION 72. William B. Walstad and Ken Rebeck (2002), ‘Assessing the Economic Knowledge and Economic Opinions of Adults’, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, 42 (5), 921–35 73. Sam Allgood, William Bosshardt, Wilbert van der Klaauw and Michael Watts (2011), ‘Economics Coursework and Long-Term Behavior and Experiences of College Graduates in Labor Markets and Personal Finance’, Economic Inquiry, 49 (3), July, 771–94 Index

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Book SynopsisContemporary law and economics has greatly expanded its scope of inquiry as well as its sphere of influence. By focussing specifically on a comparative approach, this Handbook offers new insights for developing current law and economics research. It also provides stimuli for further research, exploring the idea that the comparative method offers a valuable way to enrich law and economics scholarship.With contributions from leading scholars from around the world, the Handbook sets the context by examining the past, present and future of comparative law and economics before addressing this approach to specific issues within the fields of intellectual property, competition, contracts, torts, judicial behaviour, tax, property law, energy markets, regulation and environmental agreements.This topical Handbook will be of great interest and value to scholars and postgraduate students of law and economics, looking for new directions in their research. It will also be a useful reference to policymakers and those working at an institutional level.Contributors: G. Bellantuono, Y.-c. Chang, R.K. Christensen, E. Colombatto, T.F. Cotter, A. Foddis, N. Garoupa, D.J. Gerber, W.J. Gordon, V.P. Hans, K.A. Houghton, K.-C. Huang, R. Ippoliti, A. Jolivet, A. Kreis, E. Marelli, N. Mercuro, T.J. Miceli, H.T. Naughton, I.P.L. Png, G.B. Ramello, F. Revelli, M. Signorelli, H.E. Smith, J. Szmer, T.S. Ulen, Q.-h. Wang, P.K. YuTrade Review'To date, economic analysis has not realized its enormous potential for illuminating issues of comparative law. The Research Handbook in Comparative Law and Economics fills that gap. Edited by eminent scholars in the field, this book demonstrates the power of economic methodology to illuminate theoretical and policy-oriented issues across many legal systems. It should be essential reading for anyone interested in cutting edge research in the fields of economic analysis and comparative law.' --Geoffrey Miller, New York University, Law School, US'This remarkable volume shows off the eclectic potential of the comparative law and economics brand. It is comparative not only in assembling scholars from around the world and in zipping from Taiwanese civil disputes to international high courts to drug regulators for case studies, but most importantly in highlighting an empirical methodology that welcomes a range of complementary approaches that broadens the core economic analysis of law. It's a fascinating tour across boundaries.' --Stewart J. Schwab, Cornell Law SchoolTable of ContentsContents: PART I THEORETICAL ISSUES 1. The Past, Present and Future of Comparative Law and Economics Giovanni B. Ramello 2. Markets, Contracts, and Firms: A Unified Model of Organizational Choice Thomas J. Miceli 3. Law, Social Norms, and Standards: Their Nexus with Government and their Impact on the Economic Performance of Nation States Nicholas Mercuro 4. The Market for Legal Innovation: Law and Economics in Europe and the United States, Nuno Garoupa and Thomas S. Ulen 5. Principles, Tolerance and Institutional Torpor Enrico Colombatto PART II SELECTED CASES 6. Structure and Style in Comparative Property Law Yun-chien Chang and Henry E. Smith 7. A Comparative View of Local Tax and Expenditure Limitations and their Consequences Federico Revelli 8. Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove? Judicial Behavior in Mixed Courts Valerie P. Hans and Anne Jolivet 9. Global Competition Law Convergence: Potential Roles for Economics David J. Gerber 10. The Comparative Law and Economics of Energy Markets Giuseppe Bellantuono 11. A Comparative Law and Economics Analysis of Damages for Patent Infringement Thomas F. Cotter 12. The Comparative Economics of International Intellectual Property Agreements Peter K. Yu 13. Copyright and Tort as Mirror Models: On Not Mistaking for the Right Hand What the Left Hand is Doing Wendy J. Gordon 14. The Eurozone Crisis, the Defective Policy Response and the Need for Institutional Innovation Enrico Marelli and Marcello Signorelli PART III EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATIONS 15. The Effect of Stakes on Settlement: An Empirical Lesson from Taiwan Kuo-Chang Huang 16. Comparative Judicial Efficiency: Examining Case Disposition in Five Countries' Courts of Last Resort Anthony Kreis, John Szmer and Robert K. Christensen 17. Copyright Law and the Supply of Creative Work: Evidence from the Movies Ivan Paak Liang Png and Qiu-hong Wang 18. International Environmental Agreement Effectiveness: A Review of Empirical Studies Kendall A. Houghton and Helen T. Naughton 19. The American and the European Market of Human Experimentation, A Comparative Study on Regulation and Competitiveness Antonella Foddis and Roberto Ippoliti Index

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Book SynopsisThrough original and incisive contributions from leading scholars, this book applies economics and other rational choice methods to understanding public international law, providing a birds-eye view on some of its most fundamental elements from the perspective of economics.The chapters cover a range of topics, beginning with the building blocks of the nation state, and continuing with the sources and the enforcement of international law and its various applications and extensions. The application of economic analysis to public international law is still in its formative stages, and Economic Analysis of International Law provides a useful overview, as well as setting directions for new research.This volume provides a path through recent literature while identifying new areas and issues for research, making it an invaluable resource for scholars of public international law.Contributors include: A. Bell, T. Broude, B.L. Coggins, T. Ginsburg, A. Guzman, I. Kala, E. Kontorovich, J.D. Morrow, F. Parisi, D. Pi, E. Spolaore, P.B. Stephan, A. van AakenTrade ReviewInternational law grows more and more important as a way for countries to cooperate to solve pressing global problems. The innovative essays in this volume, by some of the leading experts in the field, illuminate the dynamics and uses of international law, showing the way forward for government officials, scholars, and students.' --Joel P. Trachtman, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University'International law is a latecomer to law and economics, but if this volume is any indication, it has quickly caught up with the competition. The authors provide state-of-the-art overviews of numerous aspects of international law. Their insights will help lay the foundations for work in years to come.' --Eric Posner, University of Chicago Law SchoolTable of ContentsContents: PART I THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF INTERNATIONAL ORDER The Economics of International Law: An Introduction Eugene Kontorovich and Francesco Parisi 1. The Economics of Political Borders Enrico Spolaore 2. The Economics of State Emergence and Collapse Bridget L. Coggins with Ishita Kala 3. Economic Analysis of Territorial Sovereignty Abraham Bell PART II SOURCES OF LAW 4. The Economic Analysis of International Treaty Law Francesco Parisi and Daniel Pi 5. Soft Law Andrew T. Guzman and Timothy Meyer 6. The Emergence and Evolution of Customary International Law Francesco Parisi and Daniel Pi PART III ENFORCEMENT 7. Treaty Enforcement Paul B. Stephan 8. The Interaction Between Domestic and International Law Tom Ginsburg PART IV APPLICATIONS AND EXTENSIONS 9. Atrocity, Policy, and the Laws of War: What does Political Science have to say to Law? James D. Morrow 10. Behavioral Economic Analysis of International Law Anne van Aaken and Tomer Broude Index

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