The standard version of the Heckscher-Ohlin model of international trade treats the factors of production - land, labor, and capital - as essentially analytically similar and symmetrical. In these six essays Ronald Findlay explores modifications to the factor proportions model, looking in particular at what happens when human capital and land use are allowed to vary endogenously.
A succinct, expert guide to how we got to BrexitAfter all the debates, manoeuvrings, recriminations and exaltations, Brexit is upon us. But, as Kevin O'Rourke writes, Brexit did not emerge out of nowhere: it is the culmination of events that have been under way for decades and have historical roots stretching back well beyond that. Brexit has a history.O'Rourke, one of the leading economic historians of his generation, explains not only how British attitudes to Europe have evolved, but also how the EU's history explains why it operates as it does today - and how that history has shaped the ways in which it has responded to Brexit. Why are the economics, the politics and the history so tightly woven together? Crucially, he also explains why the question of the Irish border is not just one of customs and trade, but for the EU goes to the heart of what it is about. The way in which British, Irish and European histories continue to interact with each other will shape the future of Brexit - and of the continent.Calm and lucid, A Short History of Brexit rises above the usual fray of discussions to provide fresh perspectives and understanding of the most momentous political and economic change in Britain and the EU for decades.
International trade has shaped the modern world. This book examines the successive waves of globalization and 'deglobalization' that have occurred during the past thousand years, looking at the technological and political causes behind these long-term trends.
Stuart Brodie, a Scottish deer stalker haunted by his past, finds himself ensnared in a web of drug dealers and psychopaths. As danger escalates, he teams up with Detective Ryan Jones, forming an unlikely alliance to confront a formidable enemy. This gripping crime thriller unfolds across diverse locations, from Asia to London to Scotland, delivering a fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final reveal.
Focusing on the economics of frontier establishment, the book examines both conquest and peaceful settlement, detailing the associated costs and optimal territorial expansion. It begins with a review of relevant literature and introduces a fundamental theoretical model for frontier extension. Historical case studies, including the Byzantine Empire's territorial divisions, the Mongol Empire's expansion, and the European exploration of the New World, illustrate the application of this model, alongside discussions on the Black Death and trade dynamics from 1870-1914.
Set against the haunting backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this sequel follows Ryan Jones as he is pulled from retirement to assist D.I. Ian Brady in solving a decades-old murder case. Alongside Stuart Brodie, Ryan uncovers dark secrets that attract dangerous individuals with no morals, leading to escalating tension and tragic consequences. As they delve deeper, friendships are strained, and the investigation reveals gruesome truths that keep readers captivated until the final page.