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The Seventh International Conference on Eurasian Economies (AVEKON 2016)
No full textAbstract. These are conference notes of the Seventh International Conference on Eurasian Economies (AVEKON 2016- Kaposvar). Information on the topics, impressions about the sessions and general remarks about the conference are included in this note. It was a successful academic event with broad international participation. The variety of the studies and the dynamic discussion periods were quite beneficial during the conference. In addition to, the conference was a good occasion to get in touch with colleagues from other countries and to be reminded of several issues of economics. Needless to say, it was a well-organized and satisfactory academic event.Keywords. Regional Economies, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics.JEL. F0, R10, A10, D00, E40, E00
New Economics Journals
No full textThis list is consisted of the journals that entered to EconBib Index created by KSP. The list is updated with the each volume of JEB and incorporated the new added journals to EconBib. Please visit the official EconBib website www.econbib.org to see the contents of each journal. The journals, which may want to enter to the list and be indexed by EconBib, may find the conditions in EconBib website. “The register form” in the website should be submitted to the stated e-mail address. All journals within EconBib are updated automotically when new volumes of JEB are published. Detailed information about EconBib can be found in its website www.econbib.org
After the Financial Crisis: Reforms and Reform Options for Finance, Regulation and Institutional Structure
No full textAbstract. The finance dominated type of capitalism that has developed from the late 1970s and early 1980s on finds its nucleus in the deregulation of the national and international financial system and the switch to a shareholder oriented corporate governance system. Other aspects such as labour market deregulations (including policies to weaken trade unions), the aim of completely free trade around the globe, increasing freedom and power of multinational companies, and privatisation of formerly state functions also belong to the new regime. This finance dominated economic regime seems to be exhausted. The reforms implemented after the subprime crisis and the Great Recession are not sufficient to overcome the deeply rooted problems of the existing system. Reforms to the financial system did not substantially affect the functioning of the shadow banking system and the basic structures of the financial system were not changed. Both, the international financial system as well as the shareholder oriented corporate governance system werelargely spared from reforms. Further labour market deregulations are still on the agenda of governments and international institutions. Policies to change income and wealth distribution are not on the political agenda. What is needed is a comprehensive reform agenda which searches for a new relationship between institutions, government policies, and markets.Keywords. Financialisation, Financial market regulation, Demand management, Income distribution.JEL. E12, E44, F33, G28, P10
Unions and Wage Determination: Can Monopsonist Unions Reduce Unemployment?
No full textAbstract. This paper extends the standard closed shop union model of wage determination by introducing endogeneity of union membership. The labor market outcome with endogenous membership may differ when unions behave monopsonisticaly relative to the case where they are "membership-takers", resulting in higher or lower wages (more or less favorable contract curve in efficient bargaining) according to the form union´s utility function and/or implicit decision process value union size. Some notes are added highlighting the role of membership fees in the membership function determination of a union that works as a nonprofit organization.Keywords. Unions, Wage Determination Models, Union Membership, Union Bargaining, Corporatism, Monopsonist Union, (Collective Choice).JEL. J51, J42, E24, D71, P42
On Behavioral Macroeconomics, Globalization, and Economic Growth
No full textAbstract. We assess theoretically the effect of forming a free trade union on the total production of a nation, where such effects are caused by the absorption of technologies through different channels. A popular metaphor describes the people as crabs in a bucket because when one crab tries to scape, the others pull it down avoiding a possible way out for all of them. Given this knowledge, posteriorly and independently of the income inequality levels, we extend our analyses to consider the effect of envy in a macroeconomic level on the total production, and draw the implications which this phenomenon has on the formation of free trade unions. We make strategic policy recommendations to allow the achievement of a globalization that benefits each member nation, where we show that the great trade union might have to start in certain order, with gradual and charitable subregional agreements, seasoned with education promotion and possibly a non restricted ideas employment.Keywords. Trade agreements, Behavioral Macroeconomics, Economic Growth, Policy Design.JEL. F13, F15, F62, O24
Impact of Corporate Governance on Diversification in Finance Companies: Evidence from Malaysia
No full textAbstract. The board of directors performs a very important role in formulating and monitoring the strategy of a company. Recent development in technology and the change in business environment as well as change in the nature of demand by customers has necessitated the change in the products and services offered by finance companies. Based on data from finance companies listed on Bursa Malaysia over the period 2007 to 2011 this paper examined the impact of board attributes and ownership structure on the corporate strategy of finance companies in Malaysia. The result indicates that expertise of directors and past performance is significant and negatively related with diversification. The study contributes to the literature on corporate governance of finance companies in relation to their diversification strategy and has highlighted the corporate governance mechanisms and regulatory measures appropriate for the sector in order to enhance monitoring so as to achieve sustainable economic development.Keywords. Board attributes, ownership structure, diversification strategy, finance companies.JEL. E62, H54, O40
Martin Qaim, Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development
No full textAbstract. Qaim is a leading academic researcher on the global impacts of genetically modified crops and his diligence and thoroughness abound in his newest book, Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development. Qaim’s objective is to inform the reader about the contribution that GM crops have, and can, make to improving economic circumstances and contribute to increased food security, particularly in developing countries. He accomplishes this objective through an artful blending of storytelling and scientific fact, allowing the reader to come away with a new appreciation for the technology and its impacts. The book provides an in depth review of the commercialization of GM cotton in India, informing readers about the extent and degree of benefits that have resulted over the past decade. This book should be required reading for those involved with organizations that actively campaign and protest against GM crops. Perhaps if those opposed gained the insights presented by Qaim, the European acceptance of a beneficial agricultural technology would begin to improve.Keywords. Biotechnology, Cotton, Economic benefits, India, Innovation.JEL. J43, Q00, Q01, Q13
Chiara Mussida & Francesco Pastore (Eds.), Geographical Labor Market Imbalances: Recent Explanations and Cures (AIEL Series in Labour Economics)
No full textAbstract. The collection of articles by 31 authors, “Geographical Labor Market Imbalances” (edited by Chiara Mussida and Francesco Pastore) belongs to the AIEL Series in Labor Economics published by Springer Verlag and impresses the readers with the broad spectrum of problems examined therein. The book consists of introduction and four parts. The structure of the book is well thought of, the material of each part is smoothly connected to the previous parts. The chapters’ distribution inside each part is well balanced. Attractive features of the book are extended number of applied econometric methods and a variety of empirical data used for the analysis.Keywords. Political economy, Institutions, Democracy, Elections.JEL. F50, D72