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The Maltese entrepreneurial networks from the seventeenth century onwards : a review of the work done so far
Migration has been a feature of human existence since the very dawn of history. It has taken various forms and its intensity has varied over time. This century promises to be one of considerable population movements as a consequence of demographic changes presently underway. As populations in the âdevelopedâ world plummet it is calculated that countries like Germany, for example, will have to import a million migrants of working age per year by the year 2020, as their own populations become older (The Economist 1 November 2001 Survey: The Next Society). But the clamour for workers from the business sector is often drowned by the opposition to migrants from other sections of society.peer-reviewe
History of economic thought
International audienceThe chapter provides an overview of the main areas of research in history of economic thought, that correspond to a classic division of phases of development of the economics discipline from its origins to its present state. Following the Journal of Economic Literature classification, the evolution of economics is subdivided into two phasesânamely, history of economic thought through 1925 and since 1925; a shorter third part on recent developments is added to this basic scheme. Focus is on what each period contributed to the study of three foundational issues in economics, namely, the theory of individual economic behavior, the market mechanism as a coordinating device, and the respective roles of markets and governments in the regulation of economic systems. Reflection on these issues has progressively formed economistsâ understanding of society and has then been extended to a broad range of social phenomena, from monetary and financial matters to health and the environment. These very issues have been the object of major controversies that have divided economists into different schools and have ultimately shaped the history of the discipline. In outlining these developments, similarities and differences between past and present theories are emphasized
Economic History Matters
This paper considers the future of economic history in the context of its relationship with economics. It is argued that there are strong synergies between the two disciplines and that awareness of the economic past is an important resource for todayâs economists. Examples are given that illustrate these points. It is clear that the past has useful economics but the potential value of economic history to economics will only be realized if economic historians are fluent in economics and organize the presentation of their research findings with a view to addressing questions that matter from a policy perspective.analytic narratives; economic growth; institutions; technological change
Economic history : Intranational trade
How a century of legal precedent has shaped the government's power to regulate commerce between states.Trade
Vietnam's Economic History: The Feudalism System
We need a few words on the economic system and structure of the country before the sea change brought about by French colonialists could be fully appreciated in terms of economic performance and social context. Generally speaking, until early Xth century, Vietnamâwith many name variants adopted by various feudalist kingsâhad been most of the time under the Chinese domination, approximately 1053 years
Economic history : Rice to riches
Agriculture ; Federal Reserve District, 5th ; Economics
Economic history : Going to market
Federal Reserve District, 5th ; Manufacturing industries
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