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Variations on the Theme of Conning in Mathematical Economics
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
The mathematization of economics is almost exclusively in terms of the mathematics of real analysis which, in turn, is founded on set theory (and the axiom of choice) and orthodox mathematical logic. In this paper I try ...
Decomposition Methods in Analyzing Intra-regional and Inter-regional Income Distribution
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
In this paper we propose to study the world income distribution in the framework of Richard Stone-Richard Goodwin decomposition method [Goodwin, EJ 1949 and JPKE 1980, Stone¿s foreword to Pyatt-Roe, 1977]. The objective ...
The Market for Financial Services in Rural Mongolia. Rural Finance and Sustainable Livelihoods
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
Production of Commodities by Means of Commodities in a Mathematical Mode
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
The claim in this paper is that Sraffa employed a rigorous logic of mathematical reasoning in his book, Production of Commodities by Means of Commodities (PCC), in such a mode that all existence proofs were constructive. ...
Minimum Wages and Employment: a critical appraisal of two theoretical frameworks
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
This paper addresses the theoretical fallout from empirical studies published in the 1990s that showed no negative relationship between the introduction of minimum wages and employment. The theoretical developments have ...
Governing Recreational Activities in Ireland: a partnership approach to sustainable tourism
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
In Ireland increased public access for recreation presents challenges to policy makers concerned with tourism and rural development. Recreation activities such as mountaineering, walking and cycling can contribute to the ...
Common Property Resource Management and REPS Uptake in Ireland: the case of Irish Commonage
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)
This paper looks at the factors determining REPS participation among commonage farmers in the West of Ireland and on the impact REPS has had on participating farmers¿ income and on their environmental practices and attitudes. ...