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on Heterodox Microeconomics |
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Issue of 2017‒04‒30
ten papers chosen by Carlo D’Ippoliti Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” |
| By: | Hélène Couprie; Elisabeth Cudeville; Catherine Sofer (Université de Cergy-Pontoise, THEMA) |
| Keywords: | Stereotypes, gender roles, household models, gender inequalities. |
| JEL: | D13 J16 C92 |
| Date: | 2017 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ema:worpap:2017-10&r=hme |
| By: | Antonelli, Crisiano (University of Turin) |
| Abstract: | The limits of both evolutionary approaches, based upon biological metaphors, and the new growth theory based on the early economics of knowledge, are becoming apparent. Considerable progress can be made by implementing an evolutionary complexity approach that builds upon the legacy of Schumpeter (1947) with the notions of: i)reactive decision making; ii) multiple feedback; iii) innovation as the outcome of an emergent system process rather than individual action; iv);organized complexity and knowledge connectivity; iv) endogenous variety; vi) non ergodic path dependent dynamics. Building upon these bases, the paper articulates an endogenous theory of innovation centered upon the analysis of the systemic conditions that make the creative reaction and hence the introduction of innovations possible. |
| Date: | 2017–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:uto:labeco:201704&r=hme |
| By: | Tchipev, Plamen D |
| Abstract: | Abstract: Within the framework of the mainstream neoclassical model, the existence of the firm creates serious theoretical difficulties. Major attempt to overcome them, leads to application of the Transaction cost economics developed by Coase, Williamson, etc. On its own turn, it creates new contradictions, part of which are treated by the present paper from the point of evolutionary political economy. |
| Keywords: | Economic theory, Transaction cost economics, Theory of the Firm, Coase, Williamson. |
| JEL: | B25 B31 B52 L20 |
| Date: | 2016–09 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:78437&r=hme |
| By: | William D. Nordhaus |
| Abstract: | Many areas of the natural and social sciences involve complex systems that link together multiple sectors. Integrated assessment models (IAMs) are approaches that integrate knowledge from two or more domains into a single framework, and these are particularly important for climate change. One of the earliest IAMs for climate change was the DICE/RICE family of models, first published in Nordhaus (1992), with the latest version in Nordhaus (2017, 2017a). A difficulty in assessing IAMs is the inability to use standard statistical tests because of the lack of a probabilistic structure. In the absence of statistical tests, the present study examines the extent of revisions of the DICE model over its quarter-century history. The study finds that the major revisions have come primarily from the economic aspects of the model, whereas the environmental changes have been much smaller. Particularly sharp revisions have occurred for global output, damages, and the social cost of carbon. These results indicate that the economic projections are the least precise parts of IAMs and deserve much greater study than has been the case up to now, especially careful studies of long-run economic growth (to 2100 and beyond). |
| JEL: | C6 Q5 Q54 |
| Date: | 2017–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:23319&r=hme |
| By: | Ebru Kongar; Mark Price |
| Abstract: | Using data from the 2003-14 American Time Use Survey (ATUS), this paper examines the relationship between the state unemployment rate and the time that opposite-sex couples with children spend on childcare activities, and how this varies by the socioeconomic status (SES), race, and ethnicity of the mothers and fathers. The time that mothers and fathers spend providing primary and secondary child caregiving, solo time with children, and any time spent as a family are considered. To explore the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the amount of time parents spend with children, the time-use data are combined with the state unemployment rate data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The analysis finds that the time parents spend on child-caregiving activities or with their children varies with the unemployment rate in low-SES households, African-American households, and Hispanic households. Given that job losses were disproportionately high for workers with no college degree, African-Americans, and Hispanics during the Great Recession, the results suggest that the burden of household adjustment during the crisis fell disproportionately on the households most affected by the recession. |
| Keywords: | Economics of Gender; Time Use; Economic Crises; Unpaid Labor |
| JEL: | D13 J16 J64 |
| Date: | 2017–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:lev:wrkpap:wp_888&r=hme |
| By: | Isabelle Kustosz (IDP LARIME - Institut du Développement et de la Prospective - Laboratoire d'Analyses et de Recherches Interdisciplinaires en Management des Entreprises - Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambresis - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Valenciennes); Sylvie Delbart (D2DPE REGION NPDC) |
| Abstract: | L’eau porte en elle des problématiques d’une grande complexité. Les représentations de l’eau se sont empilées au fil du temps entre conception utilitaire et conception patrimoniale, entre risque et ressource, entre consommation et préservation, entre expertises et savoirs locaux. Elle est à la fois ressource, service, menace ; tantôt considérée comme un bien commun et un droit fondamental , tantôt réduite à un bien économique et un consommable. On constate de nombreux conflits d’usage tant sur la question de sa qualité que de sa quantité. On est alors frappé par la forte dimension technique et institutionnelle de la gestion de l’eau qui est pourtant un élément des plus naturels qui soit. Mais il semblerait que ses diverses tensions soient aussi porteuses de nouvelles formes de régulation. On remarque ainsi qu’une multitude d’acteurs intervient dans la gestion de l’eau. Bien qu’il soit difficile de leur faire partager un diagnostic comme de leur faire adopter une stratégie commune, les compromis et les ajustements restent heureusement possibles : parfois même ils mènent à des solutions innovantes et à des expérimentations audacieuses. Ainsi les lois et directives en vigueur favorisent des objectifs de gestion intégrée et de gestion participative de l’eau. C’est sur cette base que la problématique de l’eau a été saisie par la Fabrique 1 du Collège régional de prospective dans le cadre de nos réflexions sur la société de la connaissance. Le cas de la gestion de l’eau nous a semblé un terrain propice pour donner à voir l’entrelacs des acteurs et parties prenantes en jeu, pour souligner l’enrichissement mutuel des savoirs experts et profanes, scientifiques ou d’expériences, et pour concilier interrogations de portée universelle et interrogations localement encastrées. Nous avons souhaité nous demander, dans le cadre d’une réflexion globale sur l’action publique et d’une responsabilité sociale accrue |
| Keywords: | Eau, Gouvernance, Politiques Publiques, Territoire |
| Date: | 2016 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:wpaper:halshs-01463879&r=hme |
| By: | Luis Enrique Pedauga; Aray, Henry; Velazquez, Agustín |
| Abstract: | This article goes beyond the traditional methodology of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) at building a Financial Social Accounting Matrix for Spain (FSAM). It has had to overcome the difficulties that arise at consolidating the data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) and the Bank of Spain (BE). A RAS methodology is proposed to estimate the property income distribution when no official data are available. Financial Social Accounting Matrix This is the first FSAM for the Spanish economy which could provides new tools to deepen the analysis of the financial sector and the determinants of financial stability associated with the interaction with other sectors of the economy. |
| Keywords: | Spain, General equilibrium modeling, Finance |
| Date: | 2016–07–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ekd:009007:9490&r=hme |
| By: | Polterovich, Victor |
| Abstract: | It is given an overview of recent studies that use equations of mathematical physics, their analogs and modifications for describing endogenous evolution of technologies. A master equation is proposed that includes, as special cases, a number of known models of Schumpeterian dynamics. A scheme for constructing multifactorial models of endogenous growth is also proposed, based on a combination of different imitation rules for different performance indicators. Directions for further research are outlined. |
| Keywords: | Schumpeterian dynamics, imitation, innovation, Burgers equation, Boltzmann equation, Kolmogorov-Petrovsky-Piskunov equation |
| JEL: | A12 C02 O33 O41 |
| Date: | 2017–04–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:78622&r=hme |
| By: | Héloïse Berkowitz (i3-CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion i3 - Polytechnique - X - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Hervé Dumez (i3-CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion i3 - Polytechnique - X - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we investigate how firms collectively organize their environment. Past literature mostly focused on networks and institutions and has overlooked the role of meta-organizations in this process. Based on the case study of the oil and gas industry, we develop an abductive grounded theory model of meta-organizations as collective partial organizations. Our study shows that firms – complete organizations – organize their environment through the setting up of many meta-organizations – partial and thin organizations, which leads to a growing organizational complexity. This complexity results from the organizational creativity of firms when they are confronted to three decision situations. Finally, we highlight the importance of membership in MOs, analyze the various implications of its completeness or incompleteness for legitimacy, and discuss the emergent concept of outreach strategies which we argue to be central for thin organizations. |
| Abstract: | Cet article étudie la façon dont les firmes organisent collectivement leur environnement. La littérature a tendance à étudier cette question sous l’angle des réseaux et des institutions et s’est relativement peu intéressée au rôle des méta-organisations dans ce processus. A partir d’une étude de cas du secteur pétrolier et gazier, nous développement un modèle de méta-organisations comme organisations partielles support de l’action collective entre organisations. Notre article montre que les firmes—des organisations complètes—organisent collectivement leur environnement en mettant en place de nombreuses méta-organisations—des organisations partielles et légères—ce qui produit de la complexité organisationnelle. Cette complexité résulte de la créativité organisationnelle dont les firmes font preuve en étant confrontées à trois situations de décision. Enfin, nous éclairons l’importance des stratégies d’appartenance dans les méta-organisations, leurs implications en terme de légitimité, et l’émergence du concept de stratégie de sensibilisation. |
| Keywords: | Partial organization,meta-organization,collective strategy,oil and gas,abductive,outreach,Organisation partielle, méta-organisation, stratégie collective, industrie pétrolière |
| Date: | 2015–10 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:wpaper:hal-01483012&r=hme |
| By: | Anne Busch-Heizmann; Elke Holst |
| Abstract: | Changing employment conditions lead to new chances, but also new risks for employees. In the literature, increasing permeability between occupational and private life is discussed as one special outcome of this development that employees must face, especially those in highly qualified positions. Drawing on existing research, we investigate in how far women and men in those positions differ in their perceived work-to-family conflicts (WFC), considering the mediating role of gender specific job opportunities. Referring conflicting theoretical arguments, we hypothesize that in Germany - as a conservative welfare state - women, especially those with family responsibilities, will perceive higher WFC than men in those positions. Our analysis is based on data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP). Using the Siegrist instrument on effort-reward imbalance we find that women in highly qualified positions perceive higher WFC than men. This association is explained by women’s lower willingness to take risks, and also party explained by lower job rewards women receive. It gets visible even more strongly if women’s lower time-based burdens in the job are controlled for. Mixed results are observed concerning associations between family responsibilities and WFC, which is in line with ambivalent results in the literature. |
| Keywords: | Work-to-family conflict, highly qualified positions, managers, gender, SOEP |
| JEL: | I3 B54 M1 |
| Date: | 2017 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:diw:diwsop:diw_sp904&r=hme |