... for the analysis. The decline in the number of research works in mathematical economics and economic theory is not unique to Islamic economics; it is a general trend that is also seen in the conventional economics. Most researches of today are focused on empirics using highly sophisticated econometrics...

.... It is argued that these problems are systemic; they are inevitably generated by the structures built into the current economic theory and practice and cannot be remedied without fundamental system replacement. A radically alternative economy is sketched, in which institutions and practices enable and reward...

... to outcomes that arise, i.e. this does not necessarily imply a shift in values, but simply that these values are acted upon. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Economic theory Sustainable development Society Complexity Population ecology Perpetual growth is impossible in a world...

...M. Junaid Khawaja © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 --> Economic growth Economic models Economic theory Fiscal policy Taxes Article Type: 2011 Awards for Excellence From: Humanomics, Volume 28, Issue 1 The following article was selected for this year’s...

... economic theories (linked with some compatible doctrines of philosophy of science) and using some statistical analysis indicates the basic theoretical and subject scope of the paper. Findings One finding of this paper is that a considerable number of Islamic economic works do not consider their own...

... suggests that there may actually be a utilitarian case for virtue ethics. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Ethics Utilitarianism Consumer behaviour Economic theory Economics can be thought of as applied ethics. Ethics deals with normative judgment on right and wrong choices...

...Ted Trainer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the implications of the global ecological predicament for economic theory and practice. Design/methodology/approach Many current analyses of ecological, resource, economic, greenhouse, energy, etc. problems acknowledge the urgent need...

...Franklin G. Mixon, Jr; Len J. Treviño Purpose The purpose of this paper is to suggest that the modern economic theory of bureaucracy developed by economists Breton and Wintrobe is a heretofore unrecognized precursor to the new public management (NPM) construct. Design/methodology/approach...

... theory and exogenous growth theory which reduces the set of tests that can be used to distinguish these competing theories. Empirical support for this observational equivalence can be found in Zhu and Oxley (2001) . Economic growth Economic theory Economic models Taxes Fiscal policy ©...

... commitment at the lowest possible cost. He evaluates and ranks the opportunity costs of alternative choices related to hostage giving. Balbir S. Sihag can be contacted at: balbir_sihag@uml.edu Opportunity costs Economic theory Supply and demand Merchants who were authorized to sell Crown...

... other inconsistencies regarding aspects of the wages fund. John Levendis can be contacted at: jlevendi@loyno.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Economic theory Economic doctrines Capital Pay Division of labour An extensive literature examines the development...