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ECONOMIC THEORY  

The government plays a huge role in the economy. There are four main theories concerning the role of the government in the economy, including: Laissez-Faire Economics, Keynesian Economics, Supply-Side Economics, and Monetarism.

Mr. Stolyarov compares and contrasts the views taken on the role of theory and history in economic analysis by Wilhelm Roscher's older German Historical School, Gustav Schmoller's younger German Historical School, and Carl Menger's early Austrian School.

International Political Economy holds promise of a better understanding of the international system. Traditional theories in politics and economics have limitations; IPE attempts to resolve these weaknesses.

Mr. Stolyarov discusses the great Austrian economist Carl Menger (1840-1921) and the way in which he resolved severe inconsistencies in the Classical economists' theory of value.

Many things have been said about the debunked, but still clinged to, "trickle down" economic model. I equate it to a multi-story outhouse.

The question of the wealth of nations has been the center of economics for more than two centuries (Lesson et al., 2004: 235). The evolutionary process of the economy and society has not been a linear one. No one single model of economic growth has dominated society.

An analysis of the history of liberation theology and how it compares to Marxist economics.

Once you drop the inculcated fears of Marxian theory, you can't help but see the world in a whole new light.

Mr. Stolyarov discusses the role of two illustrious twentieth-century economists, Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek, in defending the free market and proving the futility of government economic regulation.

List of examples that constitute 'information' as the perfect economic good.

The Lewis model encouraged Western nations to support less-developed countries with foreign aid in the middle of the 20th century. Yet this theory has been shown to be fatally flawed and has been largely discredited in the face of overwhelming empirical evidence.

Declining sexual frequency in marriage is a phenomenon that has intrigued researchers and has intimidated fiances and long-term boyfriends around the world. This paper will explore how the field of economics provides one potential key for understanding this trend.

a lengthy essay on how regulation and agencies in the government are responwsible for control and realignment of economic as well as political changes

It is both possible and necessary to not only interpret literary works, but also to examine how social/economic/philosophical theories may be applied for a novel understanding of a work of literature.

Towards a Theory of Art, or if you're not big on the whole brevity thing…A Neuropsychohistoricosocio-cultural and Philosopical look at the relevance of spirituality and art in efficient human cognition and it's relation to neurochemical variability

Mr. Stolyarov presents eight refutations of the labor theory of value, which states that the economic value of all goods and services is derived from the cost of their production and ultimately from the labor expended on their creation.

This paper reviews Critical Race Theory and how it relates to American public schools.

Major topics in A Theory of Justice are the veil of ignorance and the implications of the original position, the difference principle and distribution in society and the concept of liberty and the role of individuals' rights in society.

Reliance on people to control their own lives is a sure way to a great society, and if we educate ourselves in the matters of economics think what a great society we would have.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Negotiation Theory and the faulty thinking and assumptions made by negotiators during their negotiations.

Traditional theory of states have been used for millenia. But are such theories still applicable in today's world?

The causes of the Great Crash are still being determined, but most agree that it was altogether predictable and poorly handled by President Hoover. Its consequences permeated the American economy until Roosevelt's leadership transformed America.

What is the foundation and progress of feminist theory in a time when only slowly are women regarded as the equals of men in business and in politics.

A brief paper on the likely effects for Army officers of Dr. Thomas Barnett's theory on the future employment of U.S. armed forces.

This is a graduate level paper written on Robert Merton's anomie theory and it's relation to addiction in today's society. It's approximately nine pages in length.

Marx doesn't specifically address literary theory, yet Marxist thought does affect capitalist production of literature.

So much of our world spins around the national and international economy that it is no surprise how many jobs there are for grads with a degree in economics. But not all the jobs are dull and boring, economics can lead to some fun places.

G. Stolyarov II provides in-depth, targeted commentary on Robert Murphy's recent book, Chaos Theory: Two Essays on Market Anarchy, and poses responses to Dr. Murphy's ideas on the lack of the need for government to provide the essential services of law and defense.

The newly formed Irish Free State is examined as a close economic partner to the UK in the 1920's.

This paper explores theories of the causes of crime. Topics discussed are social learning theory, lack of socialization, heredity, rational choice, economic factors, and opportunity theories. These theses theories can be interrelated to explain crime.

Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory can influence people to stay in unhappy marriages. People may ignore their real feelings and convince themselves that the marriage is successful to avoid divorce for whatever reason.

Exploring the welfare system and how it fails to provide basic economic rights to our citizens

An analysis of the Progressive era from cultural and economic perspectives.

Excerpted from "Bonanza: How to Profit During a Global Economic Depression", by Alex S. Gabor, this hard hitting view of the global economy and its cancerous cells upon human consciousness is sure to stir up demands for improvement in the way we manage our global resources.

a look at the history, rise, and feminist theory growth into the 21st Century

Friedrich Hayek's view of the market as a process shows how the price system is essential to transmitting knowledge to economic actors; it also illustrates the role of free market competition as the only way to determine optimal prices, costs, and production methods.

Economist Israel Kirzner of the Austrian school has developed a theory about the role of the entrepreneur in the market economy. The entrepreneurial function cannot be taught or centrally managed but is indispensable in correcting the mistakes of other economic actors.

Charles Beard, noted economist and historian, put forth a largely economic interpretation of the causes of the American Civil War. What did the North have to gain, and why did the South choose to secede? An academic critique of his theory.

The art of co-opting pleasant sounding phraseology to mask reality.

G. Stolyarov II defends Ludwig von Mises's famous insight that economic calculation is impossible under socialism from allegations by Bryan Caplan that this idea is incompatible with Mises's understanding of the purely qualitative nature of economic law.

Population growth, Smith proposed in the traditional manner of the time, was endogenous: it depends on the sustenance available to accommodate the increasing workforce.

The final part of A Beginner's Guide to the Industrial Revolution will focus on how the Industrial Revolution affected people living in the period from the late 1700s until the early 1900s.

Slavery was a practice in many countries in the 17th and 18th centuries, but its effects in human history was unique to the United States.

A look at how microeconomics is a part of the global business world and how monopolies tend to skew some results, including a look at Microsoft and its marketing strengths versus competition

The theory of Weber provides some important insights into management who stresses the importance of hierarchy and accountability within the organizational structure.

Trade protection law was designed to protect the financial interests of all nations; however, this protection may come at the expense of others.

This paper explores the fact that trade protection may help the economy of some nations and hurt others. Special emphasis is placed on the Canadian economy.

Mr. Mom can be broken down into many economic theories.

I have attempted, in this paper, to explain three of Parsons' important contributions to the field of sociology, and more precisely to the theory of functionalism. Parsons had a career that spanned from anthropology to medicine, economics, and sociology.

Mr. Stolyarov discusses the Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises's view on the consumer-driven nature of the market process and the role of the entrepreneur in it.

When housing prices in various markets across the United States are dropping at rates between 25 and 50% it is factual evidence that a real estate depression is underway.

Sometimes referred to as The Grand Old Party (or GOP), the Republican party is the younger of the United States' two major political parties.

From the water cooler at work to the talk radio airwaves, motorists have vented their strong feelings to one another but nothing seems to be slowing the rise in fuel prices. However punishing the oil companies is not the answer.

A country exports more than it imports with mercantilism. In order to do this certain things must happen within the country's infrastructure.

On the current practices designed to ward off the coming recession and their flaws.

Social liberalism is an inevitable result of classical liberalism in an age of mass or representative politics. What is more, it represents the highest stage of the liberal project.

Are Marxist theories more at home in the contingent or universalist point of view?

Understand why trying to break into Hollywood is next to impossible without a connection. Examples of filmmakers who succeeded without Hollywood. Strategies for filmmakers to create their own careers making movies and more importanly earning a living.

Mr. Stolyarov explains how praxeology, the foundation of Austrian economics, bridges reason and observation and allows man to obtain certain, accurate knowledge about the nature of existence.

Mr. Stolyarov refutes several fallacious objections to the scenario of tax cut recipients investing the money they gain. He addresses three of these objections using the principles of economics and rational self-interest to display the virtues of such an outcome.

Marxist theory asks us to use the knowledge of the economics of the societal area and the productive development that enhances it, and to evaluate the viewpoint of the people who made the development happen, the working classes.

An example of the evolution of social theory through the three biggest contributors to socio-economic theory.

Color theory is essential when designing any graphic, whether logo or website design, understanding basic color theory is an essential asset to your designer tool belt.

I'm often asked when is the best time to start a freelance business. Most surmise when the economy is strong. However, starting when the economy is weak offers several advantages.

Other than permanent tax cuts, the best thing the feds can do about the economy is what they do best, nothing.

Consumers have seen the effects of high gas prices and a moribund economy gradually chipping away at luxuries for months. Now they are threatening a staple of summertime festivities: the Fourth of July.

The first-ever "Global Spa Economy Report 2007" released at the Global Spa Summit reveals a growing and truly global/worldwide spa economy.

Over the last 10 years, most countries in Asia have experienced phenomenal growth. The United States on the other hand is stagnating. How long will it be before China and the rest of Asia takes over the world economy?

An analysis and overview of the German economy. Contains facts and information regarding unemployment rates and German energy policy.

Evolution is freely taught today as fact. However it is still one persons theory. Evolution has always been called Darwin's theory of Evolution. So why do so many treat it as fact?

The booming Turkish economy still faces some hurdles both internally and externally, but by preserving its EU and IMF anchors and by sustaining committed stance on inflation, Turkey will stand stronger against the global turbulences.

The Estonian Economy intially was devasted when the Baltic State gained independence from Russia in 1991. The transition from a communist state to a free market economy was difficult! Learn more!

The basic tenet of True Cost Economics is that human well-being trumps economic growth. As most environmentalists know, economic growth is often a cover for increased consumption, destroying our future for growth today.

I have provided examples and information about the Social Bond Theory related to Criminal Justice System.

This paper deals with the five categories of the value orientation theory and its relationship the American culture.

A concept of a universal theory for everything in physics has been pondered since Einstein.

This paper explains Glasser's choice theory, and explores its application to classroom teachers. This paper also touches on Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory.

Evolution may be the only recognized scientific theory that explains human life, but it's still being taught incorrectly in schools - and teaching intelligent design is not the answer.

Mr. Stolyarov presents 5 practice problems pertaining to Robert Deacon's model of forest economics and the benefits and costs of harvesting a forest. Solutions are provided. This section is recommended for students of mathematical economics.

After the economic success of Japan in the 1950s and 1960s, four economies, namely, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, developed from backward conditions to newly industrialized economies, or NIEs, in the 1970s and 1980s.

Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has kept teachers and students engaged through tapping into their already existing strengths and interests. It is important to allow students to shine in their strong areas and Gardner's theory helps.

Mr. Stolyarov presents mathematical problems and solutions regarding the economics of fisheries -- including problems pertaining to the logistic population growth model, the Schaefer model, and the Gordon model.

The Economic Policy Institute has just been allowed to publish its The State of Working America 2006/2007. This is a comprehensive analysis of the real status of working Americans and the impact of tax cuts and wage compression.

Mr. Stolyarov presents 8 additional practice problems involving the Schaefer and Gordon models of fisheries. Solutions are provided. This section is highly recommended for students of mathematical economics.

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the best stealth action game ever made hands down.

This review highlights the importance of A Tribe Called Quest's album, The Low End Theory. It not only focuses on the music, but points out a few of its social aspects as well.

"Today, the theory of evolution is an accepted fact for everyone but a fundamentalist minority, whose objections are based not on reasoning but on doctrinaire adherence to religious principles." As stated by James D. Watson in his quote, evolution is...

Discusses simple ways to improve a vehicle's fuel economy and efficiency, and considers the impact carbon dioxide, and greenhouse gases have on the environment.

How to increase fuel economy.

The main theme of Geoffrey's[1] essay on dialectic preconceptual theory is the absurdity of semanticist class.

The theory of Evolution is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Common arguments against evolution are all seriously flawed.

Elliot Wave Theory is one of many technical tools used to determine the future trends of a stock. This tutorial describes the theory and applies it to a recent stock. Learn how to do it yourself!

This article contrast the Distributional Theory of Social Class, based soley on income, versus the Relational Theory of Social Class, based on ownership of the prevailing prductive apparatus or non-ownership.

The economy is crumbling, and things aren't supposed to get any better in the next year. While some argue the internet should be one of the first expenses to go when wallets thin, online resources can relieve financial stress.

Have you heard? The economy sucks. Maybe you have read about it in the newspaper, on various internet sites or even heard about it on the evening news or the radio. That is, if you can even afford to pay for newspapers ...

How Video on Demand (VOD), the economy and word of mouth is changing the world of online pornography and Internet marketing as a whole.

Subsemanticist textual theory implies that sexual identity has significance. However, the subject is interpolated into a capitalist narrative that includes consciousness as a reality.

We are in the midst of a recession. The best advice to optimize sales is to stay in touch with your clients and strengthen relationships with new contacts. The economy will pick up and you will be in the best position when your clients are ready to buy.

71% of Americans think that the Iraq War is hurting the U.S. economy. The idea that the war could be contributing to our struggling economy has been skirted by the government and, instead, blame has fallen solely on the sub-prime fallout. Can we trust this assessment?

Game Theory is a tool used by businesses to estimate the outcome of their decisions.