Chaos and evolution in law and economics
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Consideration of chaos theory, path dependence and model evolutionary theory provides a more robust model than does classical economic evolutionary models applied in law and economics, particularly for broader economic and legal institutions and problematic areas such as bankruptcy. Classical evolution has been used to support the assumption that present institutions and systems are presumptively the most efficient because they have survived. The path that evolution has taken, random occurrences and efficiencies based on past environments compromise assertions that present equilibria are the most efficient.
Publication Name: Harvard Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0017-811X
Year: 1996
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The 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial: "commercialization" and Reaganism
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Advertisements during the 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial highlighted renovation and restoration, and encouraged Americans to give donations to save the statue and the concept of the American dream. The advertising campaign was closely connected to President Ronald Reagan's re-election campaign. Advertisements insinuated Reagan's ability to create a dream world by stressing darkness, death and corrosion as reminders of the Carter-Mondale government. Reagan constantly spoke of renovation, restoration and renewal during the Centennial celebrations.
Publication Name: Journal of Popular Culture
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0022-3840
Year: 1995
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Not sinking but drowning
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Rising sea levels and other ecological problems affect Maldives, though economic development has also brought benefits to Maldives. The islands' attempts to tackle the problem are examned in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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