By Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar The Economics in Context Initiative (ECI) has developed a series of teaching modules on various environmental and social issues in economics with the goal of advancing the teaching of economics to make it more relevant to understand real-world issues. These modules are grounded in reliable analysis of the world and the […]
by Julie A. Nelson University of Chicago Press, 2018 Order the book via The University of Chicago Press
By Julie A. Nelson The belief that men and women have fundamentally distinct natures, resulting in divergent preferences and behaviours, is widespread. Recently, economists have also engaged in the search for gender differences, with a number claiming to find fundamental gender differences regarding risk-taking, altruism, and competition. In particular, the idea that “women are more risk-averse […]
by Carina Millstone, Visiting Research Fellow Routledge, July 2017 Order via Routledge This book, by Visiting Research Fellow Carina Millstone, contests the notion that companies can rise to the great challenges of our time by adopting so-called ‘sustainable business’ practices. Instead, the acute ecological crisis requires an all-round rethink of what business does, and how it […]
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By Jonathan M. Harris and Neva R. Goodwin, Editors Edward Elgar Publishing, 2009; Hardcover and Paperback, 332 Pages; Order from Edward Elgar Publishing The authors and editors of this volume challenge traditional assumptions about economic growth, and develop the elements of a reoriented macroeconomics that takes account both of environmental impacts and of social equity. […]
By Mark H. Maier and Julie A. Nelson Cloth, $68.95 Paper, $24.95 M.E. Sharpe, 2007 “Introducing Economics is a pedagogical gadfly prodding our economics thinking by its critical stance while serving as the teacher’s best friend through its clear writing, smart teaching ideas, and robust suggested resources. It should be on the shelf of all […]
By Julie A. Nelson Cloth, $16.00 The University of Chicago Press, 2006 “Can be read for pleasure and enlightenment by economists and non-economists alike.”— The Times Literary Supplement Order from University of Chicago Press Summary: Is it asking too much to demand that businesses be socially and environmentally responsible? When child care and elder care are […]
By Frank Ackerman and Alejandro Nadal Routledge, June 2004; Hardcover, 199 Pages; $100 For order information, click here fundamental flaws in the standard theories of general equilibrium does economic theory rest on solid logical foundations? The influence and prestige afforded to orthodox economics – both as a theory and a source of policy advice – suggests the […]
By Jonathan M. Harris and Neva R. Goodwin, Editors Edward Elgar Publishing, January 2004; Hardcover and Paperback, 296 Pages; Now Available in Paperback Order from Edward Elgar Publishing Presenting new and innovative perspectives on macroeconomics at the national and international levels, the editors bring together contributions on a wide range of topics including: social, institutional, […]