International Journal of Social Economics articles from December 1993

International Journal of Social Economics archives from December 1993

Adam Smith and the ethics of contemporary democratic capitalism in New Zealand.
December 1, 1993... Introduction Adam Smith is a historical figure of monumental importance. This statement is not widely disputed, even by those ideologically opposed to Smith's work. Importantly, though, Smith is not only a figure of historical significance;...

On need, wants, resources and limits. (economic theory)
December 1, 1993... The icy roofs below me now Shelter all the souls within But, oh, what's gonna shelter me From the thought of what could have been Why does laughter remembered Always lead me to tears I've got the life I want, but I don't have what I need....

The economics of church decline in Scotland.
December 1, 1993... Introduction Studies of the economics of the church are scarce. Despite a seminal contribution from Adam Smith (see Anderson, 1988) economists have paid only cursory attention to this topic, doubtless partly because it requires the extension...

Sir Richard Arkwright: premier crook in the Industrial Revolution. (acquisition of wealth by plutocrats)
December 1, 1993... The history of invention may date back to the dawn of ages. Who, for example, discovered the wheel? As plausible as any hypothesis, is that Mesolithic man invented it. If he were a single individual, he must be ranked as one of the greatest...

Remodelling the moral order in the Netherlands.
December 1, 1993... Introduction The moral order is an old-fashioned term to describe some aspects of social cohesion. It refers to commitments, whether mutual or not, for support, help an solidarity. This dimension of society is always there but, bypassing a...