International Journal of Social Economics: Volume 36 Issue 1/2

The post‐conservative orphan: why the USA needs an effective government economic policy

The purpose of this paper is to address the root causes of rising imbalances in the US economy. There is the view that the dominance of the liberal economic philosophy among the…

Global food crisis: magnitude, causes and policy measures

The purpose of this paper is to study the magnitude and various causes of the global food crisis. Further, the paper aims to suggest policy measures towards the solution of global…

A relationship between current globalisation, unemployment, inequality and poverty

This paper contends that there is a positive relationship between current globalisation, unemployment, inequality and poverty, which paves a vista for further academic discourse.

Can Curaçao become a Creative Economy? A case study

The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of the creative class of Curaçao, which is a small Caribbean island coping with globalisation. The paper will contribute to…

Is the hand of God involved in human cooperation?

The purpose of this paper is to examine the supernatural punishment theory. The theory postulates that religion increases cooperation because religious people fear the…

Managerial nonpecuniary preferences in the market failure theories of nonprofit organisation

Managerial nonpecuniary preferences have been emphasised by the behavioural theories of nonprofit organisation but only weakly related to this organisation's market failure…

Human development, public expenditure and economic growth: a system dynamics approach

It is now widely recognized that human development (HD) and economic growth (EG) are intertwined in two‐way feedback processes either leading to an upward spiral of development or…

Analyses of FDI determinants in developing countries

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the best determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries.

Nepal and Bhutan: economic growth in two Shangri‐Las

The purpose of this paper is to examine the economic development strategies of Nepal and Bhutan to understand the economic factors that have contributed to economic growth.

Bangladesh's economy: surrounded by deadly threats

This paper aims to examine Bangladesh's overall economy with special focus on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, choosing right foreign direct…

Tracing out the U‐shape relationship between female labor force participation rate and economic development for Pakistan

Several studies have provided empirical evidence that female labor force participation rate exhibits a U‐shape during the process of economic development. The purpose of this…

Appraisal of a rural co‐operative with the thrust on rural development: an empirical study

The purpose of this paper is to study the progress of rural development through the performance of a rural co‐operative.

Post‐Keynesian Principles of Economic Policy

China Modernizes: Threat to the West or Model for the Rest?