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The Use of Coercion in Society: Insecure Property Rights, Conflict and Economic Backwardness

by Francisco M. Gonzalez

This article offers an equilibrium analysis of the influence of insecure property rights on macroeconomic outcomes. The purpose of the analysis is to show how prin- ciples of economics without the ideal of the rule of law can deepen our understanding of economic backwardness and development.
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Sleep and Recessions... at least in Canada

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 16:45.
Sleep and Recessions... at least in Canada
The abstract from a working paper a friend of mine forwarded me:
-By rob on 2010-03-20

Is a preference for equality hardwired?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 16:37.
Is a preference for equality hardwired?
In my classes (particularly Economics 349) I've talked about inequality and, to a small extent, concerns over fairness. Now, there is new neuroeconomics research out showing that individuals may have an innate preference for equality:


Caltech scientists find first physiological evidence of brain's response to inequality: Brain images during money-transfer experiments show "rich" participants prefer to see others get financial windfall

-By rob on 2010-02-25

Joseph Stiglitz on CBC's The Current

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 10:03.
Joseph Stiglitz on CBC's The Current
As part of the promotions for his new book, Joseph Stiglitz appeared on CBC's The Current.
-By rob on 2010-02-24

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