Tag: Economics

Handbook of Labor Economics (Volume 5) (Handbooks in Economics)


Free Download Handbook of Labor Economics (Volume 5) (Handbooks in Economics) by Christian Dustmann, Thomas Lemieux (Editor)
English | December 15th, 2024 | ISBN: 0443297649 | 860 pages | True EPUB | 28.57 MB
Volumes 5 and 6 of the Handbook of Labor Economics will systematically review the research topics, empirical findings, and methods that constitute frontier research in the field. The focus will be on the most important research advances that have taken place since the publication of the previous Handbook Volume 4 almost 15 years ago.

(more…)

Beyond Profit The Humanisation of Economics Through the Theory of Equitable Optimality (Contributions to Economics)


Free Download Beyond Profit: The Humanisation of Economics Through the Theory of Equitable Optimality (Contributions to Economics) by Samir Alamad
English | April 13, 2024 | ISBN: 3031497473 | 402 pages | MOBI | 1.73 Mb
This book advocates for a transformative shift in economics, emphasising the need to manage finite resources equitably while safeguarding universal well-being. It introduces the Equitable Optimality economic theory, departing from materialistic views and championing a theory deeply rooted in moral economy, values, and ethics. By integrating spirituality, social justice, and ethics into economic analysis, this model contends that economics can serve the welfare of all, offering a unique lens for economic theory and policy. It challenges prevailing materialistic economic paradigms by proposing an interest-balanced/free financial economy.

(more…)

Transforming Economics Perspectives on the Critical Realist Project


Free Download Paul Lewis, "Transforming Economics: Perspectives on the Critical Realist Project (Economics as Social Theory)"
English | 2004 | pages: 326 | ISBN: 0415369665 | PDF | 1,6 mb
Economics has become polarised. On the one hand there is a body of economists who concern themselves with progressing their discipline via an increasing use of mathematical modelling. On the other hand, there are economists who believe passionately that in order for economics to be useful it needs to take account of its history, its impact on society and its real world applications.

(more…)

Hubris The Troubling Science, Economics, and Politics of Climate Change


Free Download Michael Hart, "Hubris: The Troubling Science, Economics, and Politics of Climate Change"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 0994903804 | EPUB | pages: 614 | 3.8 mb
This book explores problems and issues that have emerged in national and international discussion of policies to address climate change. It concludes that every solution put forward by the UN and activists poses more problems than might ever emerge from the marginal human impact on natural climate change. Rather than mitigation, governments should focus on adaptation. As is, climate change discussions have become captive of a utopian agenda that is using climate change as a stalking horse to drive alarm in the hope that it will convince governments to act.

(more…)

From Classical Economics to the Theory of the Firm Essays in Honour of D.P. O’Brien


Free Download Roger E. Backhouse, "From Classical Economics to the Theory of the Firm: Essays in Honour of D.P. O’Brien"
English | ISBN: 1840641460 | | 320 pages | PDF | 16 MB
Denis O’Brien has made an outstanding contribution to economics, and the history of economic thought in particular. This selection of original essays, by a distinguished group of contributors, pays tribute to his work in the areas of the history of economic analysis and methodology.

(more…)

Wind Power Technology, Economics and Policies


Free Download Cedrick N. Osphey, "Wind Power: Technology, Economics and Policies "
English | ISBN: 1606923234 | 2009 | 406 pages | PDF | 27 MB
Rising energy prices and concern over greenhouse gas emissions have focused congressional attention on energy alternatives, including wind power. Although wind power currently provides only a small fraction of U.S. energy needs, it is growing more rapidly than any other electricity source. Wind energy already plays a significant role in several European nations, and countries like China and India are rapidly expanding their capacity both to manufacture wind turbines and to integrate wind power into their electricity grids. This book describes utility-scale wind power issues in the United States as well as background on wind energy, wind resources and technology, industry composition and trends, wind power economics and policy issues. Other policy questions, such as federal funding for wind research and development, and siting and permitting requirements, are also outlined.

(more…)

The Routledge Handbook of Cooperative Economics and Management


Free Download Jerome Nikolai Warren, "The Routledge Handbook of Cooperative Economics and Management "
English | ISBN: 1032583851 | 2024 | 530 pages | PDF | 11 MB
Cooperatives have spread across virtually all continents. Today, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) recognises over 3 million cooperatives with 1 billion cooperative members or about 12% of the human population and serving many more members of the public, collectively owning trillions in assets. This handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject and the current state of affairs with regard to the study of cooperation in the economy generally and of the cooperative and related sectors particularly.

(more…)