The paper proposes an agent-based evolutionary ecological-economic model that captures the link between the economy and the ecosystem in a more inclusive way than standard economic optimization models do. We argue that an evolutionary approach is required to understand the integrated dynamics of...

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have caused intense discussions during recent years among market participants according to new options (such as payment or financing alternatives) and new risks (such as price volatility) involved. Despite being considered by various actors of private...

This paper analyses the steady-state industry configuration of an oligopoly composed of profit-seeking (PS) and environmentally socially responsible (ECSR) firms in an evolutionary setting. In the industry, an emission tax is levied and firms may invest in emission abatement technology to reduce...

In this conceptual paper, we discuss the evolutionary root causes of institutional complexity, defined as inherently incompatible prescriptions when different sources of institutions intersect at the same space and time. We suggest that societies are not delineated by clear-cut boundaries, but...

To unravel the roots of the relationship between the Individualism-Collectivism dimension of culture (IC) and market-supporting institutions, we develop a micro-founded model in which the two interact and coevolve. IC and institutions are related indirectly, via social organization: Individuals...

Under general demands and costs, this paper investigates the evolutions of Cournot and Bertrand firms in imitation and replicator dynamics. All-Cournot firms, all-Bertrand firms and both-type’s co-existence can be globally asymptotically stable limits of replicator dynamics, while only the...

This paper explores how and why Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) governance was disrupted by changes in an organisation's internal and external environment. A detailed single case study of a large NGO operating in Sri Lanka is conducted. Data collection consists of semi-structured interviews,...

Increasing the sustainability and carbon stock of soil in world economies requires a number of conditions that must be considered especially in the field of agricultural systems. Thus, the sustainability of agriculture leads to a new approach in the use of fertilizers, which, however useful they...