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Economic growth, material flows and the environment : new applications of structural decomposition analysis and physical input-output tables

Hoekstra, Rutger - 2005

Rutger Hoekstra examines the complex relationship between the monetary economy and the materials flows that are extracted and emitted by economic activities. These physical flows are responsible for many important environmental problems such as unsustainable resource depletion, waste production...

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Challenging time series : limits to knowledge, inertia, and caprice

Stanley, Tom D. - 2000

This unorthodox book derives and tests a simple theory of economic time series using several well-known empirical … economic puzzles, from stock market bubbles to the failure of conventional economic theory, to explain low levels of inflation …

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Handbook of research methods and applications in macroeconomic forecasting

Clements, Michael P. (ed.); Galvão, Ana Beatriz C. (ed.) - 2024 - First edition

"Bringing together the recent advances and innovative methods in macroeconomic forecasting, this erudite Handbook outlines how to forecast, including following world events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis. With contributions from global experts, chapters explore the...

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The new economics of outdoor recreation

Hanley, Nick (contributor); Wright, Robert (contributor); … - 2003

This innovative book presents a series of up-to-date analyses of the economics of outdoor recreation. The distinguished group of authors covers real-world recreation management issues and applies economic understanding to these problems. An extensive introduction by the editors details the...

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Innovation and the growth of cities

Acs, Zoltán J. - 2002

the growth of cities by the use of endogenous growth theory …

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Tax compliance and tax morale : a theoretical and empirical analysis

Torgler, Benno - 2007

The question of why citizens pay their taxes has attracted increased attention in the tax compliance literature of late. In this book, Benno Torgler considers the evidence that suggests that enforcement efforts cannot fully explain the high degree of tax compliance within society. To attempt to...

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Knowledge, technological catch-up and economic growth

Rogers, Mark - 2003

Knowledge, Technological Catch-up and Economic Growth investigates the relationship between knowledge diffusion and economic growth. Using a broad definition of knowledge - encompassing technology, production skills, know-how and firm capabilities - the central argument of the book is that the...

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The economics of technology and employment : theory and empirical evidence

Vivarelli, Marco - 1995

appraisal of how far current economic analysis and theory can deal with this key policy issue. The Economics of Technology and …

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Acid rain and environmental degradation : the economics of emission trading

Klaassen, Ger - 1996

instruments in general, Dr Klaassen presents a state-of-the-art survey of both the theory and actual applications of tradable … permits. This survey also analyses international theory and experience. Later chapters examine the European acid rain issue … scale. Because of its unique blend of theory and practice, this volume not only sets the tone for future discussions in …

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Environmental taxes and economic welfare : reducing carbon dioxide emissions

Cornwell, Antonia; Creedy, John - 1997

This important book examines the economic policies required to reduce carbon dioxide emissions - a major source of pollution throughout the world. It explores the likely impact of environmental taxes on income distribution and economic welfare. The authors consider a tax on domestic fuel and...

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