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Neutral Theory, Stochasticity, and the Efficiency of Social Institutions
Kyklos, Volume 78, Issue 4, Page 1530-1538, November 2025.ABSTRACT This paper draws on the concept of neutral theory from molecular biology to describe how rational choice foundations may be given to cultural practices or social institutions such that the specifics of the practice or institution are inherently arbitrary, that is, stochastic. Neutral theory describes the process by which genes at the molecular
Ryan H. Murphy
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Social origin and the intention to enrol in higher education: personality traits as a mechanism of reproduction or mobility? [PDF]
Front SociolNika D, Grüttner M, Buchholz S.
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Internationalising Intermediate Microeconomics: Collaborative Case Studies and Web-Based Learning
, 2007 Elsa Galarza Contreras, Marianne Johnson
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The Contribution of the Social and Solidarity Economy to Economic Growth
Metroeconomica, Volume 76, Issue 4, Page 513-526, November 2025.ABSTRACT This work extends the basic analytical framework of macroeconomic growth to encompass the notion of social inclusion and to reduce the inconsistencies between growth and development. Specifically, we introduce the social and solidarity economy (SSE) into the macroeconomic debate on economic growth to acknowledge and making visible its ...
Andrea Salustri +4 more
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Water Shortage and Mitigation Solutions: A Focus on New Physical and Financial Hedging Tools
Journal of Futures Markets, Volume 45, Issue 10, Page 1491-1511, October 2025.ABSTRACT Climate change, water mismanagement, and overconsumption are intensifying droughts and water shortages worldwide. Beyond health risks, water scarcity threatens food security, disrupts agriculture, and can fuel conflicts—underscoring the need for sustainable water management.
Nicola Bartolini +2 more
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Income and Health Care Consumption: Evidence From Mortgage Payment Shocks
Health Economics, Volume 34, Issue 10, Page 1853-1868, October 2025.ABSTRACT During the Great Recession, monetary stimulus had asymmetric impacts on mortgages with different interest rate structures, leading to a significant and unexpected reduction in mortgage payments for adjustable‐rate mortgage (ARM) borrowers, which in turn increased their disposable income.
Hong Lee, Deokrye Baek, Joseph R. Mason
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Should we promote grassland ? A microeconomic analysis
, 2002 Philippe Le Goffe +1 more
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Digitalization of Access to Primary Care: Is There an Equity‐Efficiency Trade‐Off?
Health Economics, Volume 34, Issue 10, Page 1943-1962, October 2025.ABSTRACT In the English National Health Service, most patients can use an online platform to send a written request to the practice, in addition to calling or visiting the practice in person. However, there are concerns that the availability of an online access route to primary care can adversely impact healthcare provision for older or lower ...
Daniela Rodrigues +4 more
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Insider apology for microeconomic theorising? [PDF]
J Econ MethodolJanssen M, Knuuttila T, Morgan MS.
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