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Full-Text Articles in Economics
Sourwood: An Apiforestation Story, Tammy Horn
Buffalo Hunt International Trade And The Virtual Extinction Of The North American Bison, M. Scott Taylor
Buffalo Hunt International Trade And The Virtual Extinction Of The North American Bison, M. Scott Taylor
M. Scott Taylor
In the 16th century, North America contained 25-30 million buffalo; by the late 19th century less than 100 remained. While removing the buffalo east of the Mississippi took settlers two centuries, the remaining 10 to 15 million buffalo on the Great Plains were killed in a punctuated slaughter in a little over 10 years. I employ theory, data from international trade statistics, and first person accounts to argue that the slaughter on the plains was initiated by a foreign-made innovation and fueled by a foreign demand for industrial leather. Ironically, the ultimate cause of this sad chapter in American environmental …
The Physical Basis Of Voluntary Trade, Karl Widerquist
The Physical Basis Of Voluntary Trade, Karl Widerquist
Karl Widerquist
The article discusses the conditions under which can we say that people enter the economic system voluntarily. “The Need for an Exit Option” briefly explains the philosophical argument that voluntary interaction requires an exit option—a reasonable alternative to participation in the projects of others. “The Treatment of Effective Forced Labor in Economic and Political Theory” considers the treatment of effectively forced interaction in economic and political theory. “Human Need” discusses theories of human need to determine the capabilities a person requires to have an acceptable exit option. “Capability in Cash, Kind, or Raw Resources” considers what form access to that …
Honey Bees: A History, Tammy Horn
Honey Bees: A History, Tammy Horn
Tammy Horn
Long known as the angels of agriculture, honey bees have received global attention due to losses attributed to a combination of factors: Colony Collapse Disorder, mites, deforestation and industrial agriculture. Honey bees provide pollination for crops, orchards and flowers; honey and wax for cosmetics, food and medicinal-religious objects; and inspiration to artists, architects and scientists.
When Beef Was King. Or Why Do Colombians Eat So Little Pork?, Shawn Van Ausdal
When Beef Was King. Or Why Do Colombians Eat So Little Pork?, Shawn Van Ausdal
Shawn Van Ausdal
This article seeks to understand why Colombians, compared to many other Latin Americans, have traditionally eaten so much more beef than pork. The article first points to the development of a culinary tradition that favored beef. The bulk of the argument, though, centers on the fact that, historically, beef has been substantially cheaper than pork. This price difference, in turn, is rooted in the low productivity of Colombian agriculture, which made corn, often used to fatten hogs, expensive. Additional factors that favored beef include a receding agrarian frontier, a small hog population, the various advantages of cattle, a conflict–ridden history …
Being Consumed: Economics And Christian Desire, William Cavanaugh
Being Consumed: Economics And Christian Desire, William Cavanaugh
William T. Cavanaugh
Are Christians for or against the free market? Should we not think of ourselves as consumers? Are we for or against globalization? How to we live in a world of scare resources? William Cavanaugh brings us a theological view and practice of everyday economic life with the use of Christian resources. He argues that we should not take the free market, consumer culture, globalization, and scarcity as givens, but change the terms of debate in each case. His consideration of the free market is not a question of for or against, but when exactly a market is truly free. He …
Coal Country Beeworks: An Experiment In Apiforestation, Tammy Horn
Coal Country Beeworks: An Experiment In Apiforestation, Tammy Horn
Tammy Horn
The Coal Country Beeworks promotes a fundamental principle: diverse economies depend on diverse landscapes. In order for the colonial status of Appalachia to change, the unique mesophytic forests that existed prior to mining need to be reestablished so local people can be beekeepers, honey producers, queen rearers,scientists, etc. In this way,the two-tier economy that has defined Appalachia for the past hundred years can be diversified.
Securing America's Future: A Bold Plan To Preserve And Expand Social Security, Max Skidmore
Securing America's Future: A Bold Plan To Preserve And Expand Social Security, Max Skidmore
Max J. Skidmore
Analysis of the American system of Social Security, with proposals for expansion and for universal health care.
Quarterly Data On The Categories And Causes Of Bank Distress During The Great Depression, Gary Richardson
Quarterly Data On The Categories And Causes Of Bank Distress During The Great Depression, Gary Richardson
Gary Richardson
No abstract provided.
Ferrying Across The Flood: The Ethics Of The Dhamma-Vinyana As The Basis Of Buddhist Development Theory And Practice, Sam Grey
Sam Grey
Buddhist development theory and practice establishes that it is possible to deliberately ground theoretical and actual socio-economic change in clear normative principles, joining the inwardly-oriented realm of personal morality and the outwardly-oriented realm of ethical social engagement. Further, it reveals the sought-after link between theory and practice, the element that gives rise to consistency, to be ethics, which “translate thought into action, world views into movements” (Merchant, 1992, p.62). In Buddhist development theory and practice, as in Buddhist ethics, intention is carried forward to consequence in a clear, ‘mappable’ fashion, so that that the fruits of any goal, strategy, or …
Historical Roots, Contemporary Relevance: Explaining The Persistence Of Polygyny In Sub-Saharan Africa, Sam Grey
Sam Grey
Despite the pervasive belief that monogamous marriage and the nuclear family are natural or inevitable features of modernity, many other nuptial and household forms exist. Polygyny – simultaneous marriage to multiple wives – is one such form. Today, widespread polygyny is virtually a sub-Saharan African phenomenon, and it perseveres here in the face of rapid, ostensibly antipathetic, socio-economic change. Predictions that development and modernization would obliterate traditional kinship systems in sub-Saharan Africa remain unrealized because they fail to appreciate that polygyny is not merely a historical relic or cultural idiosyncrasy, but a rational, internally consistent strategy that enables both individuals …
Major League Baseball As Enron: The True Meaning Of The Mitchell Report, Mitchell J. Nathanson
Major League Baseball As Enron: The True Meaning Of The Mitchell Report, Mitchell J. Nathanson
Mitchell J Nathanson
Although the December 13, 2007 release of the Mitchell Report received attention for the names of the players included within, what was overlooked by many was the true import of the report: namely, the indictment of Major League Baseball itself as a corrupt entity. As such, the players identified as steroid abusers within the report were merely reflections of the larger, systemic problem that existed for decades within MLB rather than the problem in and of themselves. This article examines this revelation in detail.
Audacity: Seeing Is Believing, Robert A. Eckhart
Audacity: Seeing Is Believing, Robert A. Eckhart
Robert A. Eckhart
Audacity is a powerful--and free--software which is very useful for teaching pronunciation, because it allows student to actually see their speech. Instead of using their ears to recognize distinctions in speech patterns, they use their eyes.
An Introduction To Citizens Capital Accounts, Karl Widerquist
An Introduction To Citizens Capital Accounts, Karl Widerquist
Karl Widerquist
No abstract provided.
Facebook: What The Heck Is It And Why Should I Care?, Robert A. Eckhart
Facebook: What The Heck Is It And Why Should I Care?, Robert A. Eckhart
Robert A. Eckhart
A simple explanation of the educational purposes of Facebook, especially as compared to using blogs from other providers/websites in class.
Analytical Thomism: Traditions In Dialogue, Mario Šilar
Analytical Thomism: Traditions In Dialogue, Mario Šilar
Mario Šilar
No abstract provided.