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2014
Authors:
Conrad
Allison, Erlend Fleisje, Will Glevey, Wouter Leenders, Johannes Prochazka
(leader) and Garima Singhal.
Abstract:
This paper analyses key past and
future trends of income inequality on a global, national and city level as well
as key drivers of within-country income inequality based on existing
literature. While income inequality between countries has risen in most OECD
and developing countries over the last few decades, global income inequality
seems to have decreased for the first time in centuries.
Authors:
Wen Jian (leader), Jacqueline
Warren, Kunal Singhal, Trang Cao, and Shaun Ng.
Abstract:
This paper provides a general framework for both
globalization and cultural factors determining changes in consumption.
Authors:
Stefano Piano (leader), Gino
Engle, Doris Chen, Charlotte Leahy, Liu Jiaxi and Yu Chen Xing.
Abstract:
This project explores trends in
the razor market through econometrics and case studies.
Authors:
Lindsey
Anderson (leader), Katie Burns, John Finlay and Jason Lu.
Abstract:
Analysis of the key themes and
trends in the literature on alcohol abuse in Russia through its historical context
to the present day.
Authors:
Helen
Mussell , Eric Kroshus (leader), Lizette Chua, Jeffrey Xiao and Wupya.
Abstract:
What is an ‘ethical’ investment?
Is there a difference in the returns between ethical and non-ethical products?
Are ethical products accessible to ordinary consumers?
2013
Authors
: Thomas
Bumberger (leader), Christian Wolf, Jielei Mao, Mayukh Mukhopadhyay and
Jonathon Hazell
Abstract:
This group analyzed the short-run effect of the 2010 and 2011 UK Value Added Tax (VAT) increases by looking at three distinct vatable product groups over the time period 2008 to 2012: new cars, hairdressing & personal grooming and liquid fuels used for transportation.
This group analyzed the short-run effect of the 2010 and 2011 UK Value Added Tax (VAT) increases by looking at three distinct vatable product groups over the time period 2008 to 2012: new cars, hairdressing & personal grooming and liquid fuels used for transportation.
Authors : Thea How Choon (leader), Xiaozhou Chen, Akshay
Koli, Eui Jung Lee
Abstract:
This group analyzed, and recommended solutions to, the constraints faced by the maize agribusinesses in the Moshi and Arusha regions in Tanzania.
This group analyzed, and recommended solutions to, the constraints faced by the maize agribusinesses in the Moshi and Arusha regions in Tanzania.
Authors : Vreeti Reetoo (leader), Jenna Julius and Dung Thuy
Nguyen
Abstract:
This group focused on seven case studies of green and fair economies with scopes varying from local to national communities.
This group focused on seven case studies of green and fair economies with scopes varying from local to national communities.
They also prepared a presentation.
2012
Publication team : Dita Eckardt, Inna Grinis, Jay Lee, Ryohei
Nakamura, and Victoria Peihang Lu
Abstract:
This set of reports on cluster analysis was commissioned by the New Economics Foundation (http://www.neweconomics.org/). The reports and reviews below were used by the NEF as an aide in preparing their Meeting briefings and Discussion Papers for developing an Industrial Strategy for the UK, and particularly improving the competitive advantage of the North East clusters.
This set of reports on cluster analysis was commissioned by the New Economics Foundation (http://www.neweconomics.org/). The reports and reviews below were used by the NEF as an aide in preparing their Meeting briefings and Discussion Papers for developing an Industrial Strategy for the UK, and particularly improving the competitive advantage of the North East clusters.
Cluster theory:
International Clusters :
Article Reviews:
- "Porter’s Cluster Strategy versus Industrial Targeting",
Douglas Woodward (2005) (Ryohei Nakamura)
- "Whether or not industrial cluster: conclusions or
confusions?", R. vom Hofe, K. Chen, (2006) (Victoria Peihang Lu)
Authors : Christopher Belfield, Ksenija Osmjana, Joyce Ong Pei Wen and Christian Wolf.
Authors : Christopher Belfield, Ksenija Osmjana, Joyce Ong Pei Wen and Christian Wolf.
Abstract:
This paper looks at the Chancellor's proposition to regionalise public sector pay. Using private sector as a benchmark for regionalisation, we carried out quantitative and qualitative analysis of this policy. Using 1.5 multiplier, annual savings to the government were calculated as 0.22%, while annual fall in national GDP 0.33%. Some regions (Wales, Scotland and North West) are likely to face considerably large falls in annual GDP due to the policy implementation. If correctly implemented, pay regionalisation may solve problems of labour shortages and poor public service provision, as well as promote entrepreneurship. We propose that pay regionalisation is introduced, but a new payment system should be developed since zonal system would be ineffective due to the pay variation within regions. Additionally, savings form the policy introduction should be used for infrastructure investment in order to prevent negative effects on the aggregate demand. Finally, effects of the pay regionalisation are likely to be greater in the short-run and fade away over time.
They also prepared a presentation.
This paper looks at the Chancellor's proposition to regionalise public sector pay. Using private sector as a benchmark for regionalisation, we carried out quantitative and qualitative analysis of this policy. Using 1.5 multiplier, annual savings to the government were calculated as 0.22%, while annual fall in national GDP 0.33%. Some regions (Wales, Scotland and North West) are likely to face considerably large falls in annual GDP due to the policy implementation. If correctly implemented, pay regionalisation may solve problems of labour shortages and poor public service provision, as well as promote entrepreneurship. We propose that pay regionalisation is introduced, but a new payment system should be developed since zonal system would be ineffective due to the pay variation within regions. Additionally, savings form the policy introduction should be used for infrastructure investment in order to prevent negative effects on the aggregate demand. Finally, effects of the pay regionalisation are likely to be greater in the short-run and fade away over time.
They also prepared a presentation.
2011
Author : Maria Balgova
Abstract:
What do we know about Charitable Giving? Do gender differences in donations exist? What is the role of Religion? And why do people give out money after all?
What do we know about Charitable Giving? Do gender differences in donations exist? What is the role of Religion? And why do people give out money after all?
2010
Publication team : Arun Jacob, Soumaya Keynes, Promit S. Anwar,
George F. Barton, Philipp Heller, Mahima Khanna, Piotr J. Krupa, James Wan,
Jasmine Xiao, Michelle Wenchao Jin, Xiling Zhou
Abstract:
The Cambridge Perspectives on the Financial Crisis presents a useful opportunity to reflect upon both quantitative methods of modelling and the preaching of different schools of economic thought. This collection articles and interviews by members of the Economics Faculty draws together some of the most important and widely-discussed issues related to the recent economic turmoil. It is remarkable for the scope of the topics researched and the range of approaches used, as it includes macroeconomic, microeconomic, political, and historical perspectives.
The Cambridge Perspectives on the Financial Crisis presents a useful opportunity to reflect upon both quantitative methods of modelling and the preaching of different schools of economic thought. This collection articles and interviews by members of the Economics Faculty draws together some of the most important and widely-discussed issues related to the recent economic turmoil. It is remarkable for the scope of the topics researched and the range of approaches used, as it includes macroeconomic, microeconomic, political, and historical perspectives.
Authors: Girija Bahety, Yvonne Giesing, Emel Kayihan,
Frederico Lima, Thomas Oechsle, Qianfu Xue
Abstract:
The study of the relationship between growth and inequality, and of the causal links between the two has always been of great interest not only to the economists but to the whole of the social science field. The work done by Nicholas Kaldor and Simon Kuznetz in the 1950s and 1960s (see Kuznetz,1955 and Kaldor,1960 ), established a broad consensus within the economics profession that there was an inverse relationship between equality and growth, and that countries must face a trade-off between reducing inequality and promoting growth. However, this view has been challenged by the empirics of the last few decades. Many East-Asian countries started, from relatively low levels of inequality, to experience tremendous economic growth, while many Latin and South American countries, where inequality levels have traditionally been much higher, have performed rather poorly in comparison. This has rekindled interest in the topic and prompted economists to re-examine the relation between growth and inequality once again.
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