329 research outputs found
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from Julius H. Cohn to I. H. Kempner praising progress made with the AJC Bequest and Endowment Program. He mentions receiving 35 Letters of Intent from leaders pledging support through their wills. However, Kempner has not yet sent his Letter of Intent, and he encourages him to do so to aid the AJC's future efforts
Julius Regis' tidiga Marsberättelser i Kamraten
No full textThe essay presents two newly discovered Martian epics by the Swedish author of adventure and crime stories, Julius Regis (1889–1925), “En bröllopsresa i blå etern” (1906–1907; “A Honeymoon in Space”) and “Dokumentet från Mars” (1910; “The Document from Mars”). These stories about Swedes travelling in space are clearly influenced by Jules Verne’s novels. Comparison is made with contemporary authors of Martian stories, e.g. H. G. Wells, George Griffith, Edwin Lester Arnold, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Regis emerges as an original and independent author of the space opera genre
Optimum currency area theory: A selective review
Get PDFThe first part of this paper is a review of significant papers in the vast literature on optimum currency area (OCA) theory. The author focuses on the main classical contributions, then considers modern treatment of OCA theory. The second part considers empirical literature on the types of geographical areas that might constitute optimum currency areas, particularly with respect to asymmetry and symmetry of shocks.
Julius Regis' tidiga Marsberättelser i <em>Kamraten</em> [Elektronisk resurs]
No full textThe essay presents two newly discovered Martian epics by the Swedish author of adventure and crime stories, Julius Regis (1889–1925), “En bröllopsresa i blå etern” (1906–1907; “A Honeymoon in Space”) and “Dokumentet från Mars” (1910; “The Document from Mars”). These stories about Swedes travelling in space are clearly influenced by Jules Verne’s novels. Comparison is made with contemporary authors of Martian stories, e.g. H. G. Wells, George Griffith, Edwin Lester Arnold, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Regis emerges as an original and independent author of the space opera genre.</p
Optimum currency area theory: A selective review
Get PDFThe first part of this paper is a review of significant papers in the vast literature on optimum currency area (OCA) theory. The author focuses on the main classical contributions, then considers modern treatment of OCA theory. The second part considers empirical literature on the types of geographical areas that might constitute optimum currency areas, particularly with respect to asymmetry and symmetry of shocks.
Guesses at truth,
No full textIncludes first and second series."Memoir" (p. [xvii]-liv) signed: E. H. P. [i.e. Edward Hayes Plumptre]Dedication signed: Julius Charles Hare.Title vignette (portrait)Mode of access: Internet
Beyond black and white : affirmative action in America
No full textModerator, Charles J. Ogletree ; panelists, Ward Connerly, Angela Walker, Ruth J. Simmons, Ann Coulter, Frank D. Riggs, Ann F. Lewis, Antonia Hernandez, Suzan Shown Harjo, Diane Chin, Robert L. Woodson, Sr., Christopher Edley, Jr., Judge Jon O. Newman, John R. Strangfeld, Tamar Jacoby, Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton, Jr. Editor, Jonathan Fein.All sides of the affirmative action issue have targeted the same goal: ending racism of all types. But do opportunities for some have to come at the expense of others? In this Fred Friendly Seminar moderated by Harvard Law School's Charles Ogletree, a what-if scenario revolves around a university's efforts to enroll a diverse student body of qualified candidates. Panelists include Ward Connerly, proponent of California's Proposition 209; Christopher Edley, Jr., author of Not All Black & White: Affirmative Action, Race, and American Values; Julius Becton, Jr., former head of Washington, D.C.'s public schools; Ruth Simmons, president of Smith College; and policy activists from the African-American, Asian, Native American, and Latino communities
The Political Economy of Textbook Writing: Paul Samuelson and the making of the first ten Editions of Economics (1945-1976)
Get PDFOver the past two decades, numerous contributions to the history of economics have tried to assess Paul Samuelson’s political positioning by tracing it in the subsequent editions of his famous textbook Economics. This literature, however, has provided no consensus about the location of Samuelson’s political ideas. While some authors believe that Samuelson has always had inclinations toward interventionism, others conclude that he more often acted as a pro-business advocate. The purpose of this paper is not to argue for one of these two interpretations but to depict the making of Economics itself as a political process. By ‘political’ it is not meant the conduct of party politics but the many political elements that a textbook author has to take into account if he wants to be published and favorably received. I argue that the “middle of the road” stance that Samuelson adopted in the book was consciously constructed by the MIT economist, with the help of his home institution and his publishing company, McGraw-Hill, to ensure both academic freedom and the success of the book. The reason for which the stance developed is related to pre-McCarthyist right-wing criticisms of the textbook and how Samuelson and the MIT department had to endure the pressures from members of the Corporation (MIT’s Board of Trustees), who tried to prevent the publication of the textbook and threatened Samuelson’s tenure at MIT as soon as 1947 – when early manuscripts were circulated. As a result, it was decided in accordance with both the Corporation and McGraw-Hill that the Readings volume would be published to balance conflicting ideas about state intervention. Following these early criticisms, the making of the subsequent editions relied on a network of instructors and referees all over the US in order to make it as successful and consensual as possible. This seemed to work quite well in the 1950s and for a good portion of the 1960s, until Economics became victim of its own success and was seen, in an ironical twist of fate, as a right wing text by younger, radical economists. From now on, Samuelson will try to have his book sent as often as possible to the radicals for referring process, with mixed results. Eventually, the book became criticized from both its left and its right.Paul Samuelson, Economics, Textbook, Politics, Economic Education
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem influence through the Start-up life cycle: a comparative study between Delft and Vilnius
No full textAn entrepreneurial ecosystem has become a paradigm between policy makers, regional developers as well as profit seeking organizations to spur start-up establishment and growth rates. Numerous studies have focused on conceptualization of an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the potential benefits that may be accrued regionally by effectively developing a bedrock for start-ups. This study is one of the first to compare two technically oriented regions, to find insights into intricate relationship between entrepreneurial supportive ecosystem and start-up growth from firm-level point of view. The data for this study was collected in Delft, The Netherlands, and Vilnius, Lithuania, to see the effect of these entrepreneurial supportive ecosystems when contextual factors are taken into consideration.A literature review was conducted to understand the macro-level perspective of an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the firm-level critical junctures during the development process of these high-tech start-ups. An entrepreneurial ecosystem model highlighting the most important support factors, and a simplified start-up life cycle model are presented. A conjoint model including contextual regional differences is designed as the foundation for the study - to understand to what extent an entrepreneurial ecosystem supports firm-level business activities.The data for this study was collected through a digitally distributed survey, desk research and several expert interviews. The qualitative information was used to highlight main business activities at each start-up life cycle stage. The quantitative information, regarding start-up perceptions at these stages, was analysed using an independent samples T-test, correlation matrix and mean ranking.It was found that start-ups in Vilnius mostly occupy IT Service, Fintech and Hardware industries, while Delft start-ups operate in deep-tech/high-tech, hardware and Med-Tech industries. These differences in combination with contextual interpretations explain some of the differences occurring in entrepreneurial ecosystem support evaluations. The results show that the entrepreneurial ecosystem is most supportive in the early stages of start-up growth with diminishing effects on later stages. Raising financing capital has been found to be highly supported by entrepreneurial ecosystems in both regions, even though start-ups did not perceive this activity as very important in neither of growth stages. Research and Development support in both regions was perceived as average from founders in both regions. Considering that Delft bolsters a high-quality university which should induce R&D activities, the support is cancelled out by the differences in occupied industries and their respective competitiveness. This means that more R&D support is needed for start-ups in Delft. Moreover, legal support has been found to be higher in Delft and attributed to a more robust regulatory system in The Netherlands. Lastly, it was found that considering important business activities at growth stages, start-ups mostly rely on internal capabilities to grow in later stages. This thesis report contributes to paving way for the conjunction of entrepreneurial ecosystem and start-up life cycle academic research field using a firm-level and holistic approaches. The study and its results should provide insights for entrepreneurial ecosystem facilitators, such as incubators or accelerators, and start-up founders alike. Entrepreneurial ecosystem support strength changes from early to latter stages shows facilitators the need to closely study start-up requirements to navigate stage-contingent critical junctures in order to provide effective support. Management of Technology (MoT
Reducing the physical burden when handling containers at KLMs apron service
No full textThe aim of this project was to design a solution for the apron services of KLM that will relieve the ground crew from their physical burden and makes the handling of containers safer. Both with the goal to reduce the chance of getting injured while handling containers. Next to the reduction of injuries, the goal is to improve the efficiency of the handling of containers on the platform. The processes the platform where analysed and pushind and rotating container came out as the mayor causes of injuries among the personnel. The problem was solved by a powered rotation and a automatic push bar. The report concludes with a concept of the powered rotation and a fully defined and testen model of the push bar.Integrated Product Desig
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