Intriguing pendula: founding metaphors in the analysis of economic fluctuations

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An analysis of the debate between R. Frisch and J. Schumpeter about defining a model for innovations, equilibrium and change in economics is presented. Particular attention is given to issues concerning the metaphor of the pendulum to describe business cycles.

Models, Criticism and interpretation, Business cycles, Frisch, R., Schumpeter, J.

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Working-time reduction and employment: experiences in Europe and economic policy recommendations

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Research into the effects of the reduction of working time in Europe is presented, with focus on employment levels. It is emphasized that reduction of working time has increased training needs for skilled staff and has led to wage increases.

Europe, Economic aspects, Work hours, Human resource management

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Economic geography: the great half-century

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Developments in economic geography in the five decades to 2000 are examined in detail and assessed in relation to the sociology of knowledge.

History, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Economic geography, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge

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