This paper presents a micro-level econometric analysis of rural households' migration decisions in industrialised countries. The role of heterogeneity, amenities, transaction costs and social networks is analysed within a latent class approach using Polish household data. The results suggest...

The paper outlines elements of ecological macroeconomics and implications for labour markets. It discusses reasons for growth restrictions and options for measuring the biophysical basis of economic production. The paper then goes on to explore implications for labour markets and implications...

Traditionally, economics has regarded institutions, notably norms and regulations, as fixed or exogenous. Surprisingly few insights on institutional evolution from natural and social sciences have made their way into economics. This article gives an overview of evolutionary theories of...