The problem of identification of efficient economic conditions, arising from the «horizontal» agents’ relationship, is considered. It’s shown that the application of classical concept of market failure is insufficient. The alternative concept of disbalances are examined. The greater...

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"Why are some countries rich and others poor? This leading text introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical evidence relates to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides students with a complete...

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Higher schooling attainment is associated with better cognitive function at older ages, but it remains unclear whether the relationship is causal. We estimate causal effects of schooling on performances on the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) word-recall...