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Financing Of Public Good By Taxation In A General Equilibrium Economy: Theory And Experimental Evidence, Shyam Sunder Jul 2011

Financing Of Public Good By Taxation In A General Equilibrium Economy: Theory And Experimental Evidence, Shyam Sunder

Shyam Sunder

No abstract provided.


Financing Of Public Good By Taxation In A General Equilibrium Economy: Theory And Experimental Evidence, Shyam Sunder Jul 2011

Financing Of Public Good By Taxation In A General Equilibrium Economy: Theory And Experimental Evidence, Shyam Sunder

Shyam Sunder

No abstract provided.


Southern African Economic Integration: Evidence From An Augmented Gravity Model, Kirsten Wandschneider, Thierry Warren, Phanindra Wunnava, Optat Tengia Jun 2011

Southern African Economic Integration: Evidence From An Augmented Gravity Model, Kirsten Wandschneider, Thierry Warren, Phanindra Wunnava, Optat Tengia

Kirsten Wandschneider

This paper investigates the feasibility of creating a common-currency union consisting of 16 countries in Southern Africa. We estimate an augmented-gravity model that includes public deficit, public debt, public expenditure, inflation, and the foreign reserves position. We also integrate Africa-specific variables such as existing economic blocs in the region, colonial heritage, and the convergence of living standards. Our analysis shows that the prospect for further integration in Southern Africa is promising, but many challenges still persist. The existing economic blocs can provide a first stepping stone to a larger currency union, but countries continuously have to cultivate good governance and …


Eco-Labeling And Market Equilibria With Noisy Certification Tests, Charles F. Mason Mar 2011

Eco-Labeling And Market Equilibria With Noisy Certification Tests, Charles F. Mason

Charles F Mason

No abstract provided.