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Tim P Moran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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world Economic Trends in the distribution of income 1965 1992
American Journal of Sociology, 1997Co-Authors: Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz, Tim P MoranAbstract:This article assesses Trends in world income inequality between 1965 and 1992. The study first decomposes Theil's T to show that between-country inequality is the most significant component of overall world income inequality, which facilitates fruther research, as between-country longitudinal data are more easily available than national income distribution data. Next, the study uses a larger set of nations and finds a signigicant increase in world income inequality as measured by both Gini and Theil coefficients, particularly during the 1980s. The findings are robust even after controlling for differential rates of population growth or using alternative sources of data. By indentifying these Trends, the article is able to explain past discrepancies and recent shifts in the relevant empirical and theoretical literature.
John D. Edwards - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Downtown Traffic and Parking Needs Related to Downtown Economic Trends
Transportation Research Record, 1996Co-Authors: John D. EdwardsAbstract:Since the 1950s the Economic Trends for America's small downtowns (populations less than 50,000) have been characterized by reduced retail sales, vacant stores and buildings, reduced residential occupancy, reduced employment, and reduced assessed valuation. Most downtowns experiencing these conditions have reduced traffic as well. Downtown Economic Trends are inextricably reflected in traffic and parking needs. The research method used is a comparison of case study floor space, employment, assessed valuation, and traffic data for 1960 to 1970 with data collected from 1990 to 1995. The basic premise to be verified is that decreases in occupied floor space, employment, and residential units in the downtown area will be reflected in reduced traffic on Main Street and that reduced traffic and a comparable reduction in parking demand will allow the design of a more pedestrian-friendly downtown area, which in turn will encourage downtown revitalization. The research discusses Trends in population growth and com...
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Downtown Traffic and Parking Needs Related to Downtown Economic Trends
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 1996Co-Authors: John D. EdwardsAbstract:Since the 1950s the Economic Trends for America's small downtowns (populations less than 50,000) have been characterized by reduced retail sales, vacant stores and buildings, reduced residential occupancy, reduced employment, and reduced assessed valuation. Most downtowns experiencing these conditions have reduced traffic as well. Downtown Economic Trends are inextricably reflected in traffic and parking needs. The research method used is a comparison of case study floor space, employment, assessed valuation, and traffic data for 1960 to 1970 with data collected from 1990 to 1995. The basic premise to be verified is that decreases in occupied floor space, employment, and residential units in the downtown area will be reflected in reduced traffic on Main Street and that reduced traffic and a comparable reduction in parking demand will allow the design of a more pedestrian-friendly downtown area, which in turn will encourage downtown revitalization. The research discusses Trends in population growth and commuting downtown. Also covered are related comparisons of traffic volume Trends on Main Street as well as changes in parking demand characteristics. Conclusions drawn from the research indicate that strategies for parking should be changed; that in most small downtowns (populations less than 50,000) congestion is not a significant problem; and that traffic-calming techniques should be practiced.
Rossitsa Rangelova - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bio-demographic change and socio-Economic Trends in Bulgaria.
Economics and human biology, 2003Co-Authors: Rossitsa RangelovaAbstract:Abstract Recent bio-demographic change in Bulgaria is analysed in conjunction with socio-Economic Trends. The exceptionally serious problem of the “ageing population” is outlined, and its main socio-Economic consequences are discussed. The main reason for the population aging is the low fertility rate and the large number of emigrants, especially during the last decade. For the population in Bulgaria to grow at all, policies need to be adopted to increase the fertility rate, lower the emigration rate, and provide incentives for those who have already left the country to return. Furthermore, social policies are needed to support the family, in order to encourage fertility and improve the social and health status of population. The socio-Economic crisis that began in the 1990s must be overcome before the standard of living can increase.
Juan Carlos Cuestas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Inflationary shocks and common Economic Trends: Implications for West African monetary union membership
Journal of Policy Modeling, 2012Co-Authors: Paul Alagidede, Simeon Coleman, Juan Carlos CuestasAbstract:Abstract This paper examines the inflation dynamics and common Trends in the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the candidate countries of the embryonic West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ). Using fractional integration and cointegration methods, we establish that significant heterogeneity in behavior exists among the countries. Shocks to inflation in Sierra Leone are not mean-reverting; results for the Gambia and Ghana suggest some inflation persistence, despite being mean-reverting. Further, the cointegration results indicate the presence of only one common trend. With much attention currently being placed on convergence criteria and preparedness of the aspiring member states, less attention has been given to the extent to which the dynamics of inflation and Economic Trends in the individual countries are (dis)similar. We discuss some policy implications and highlight political implications.
Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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world Economic Trends in the distribution of income 1965 1992
American Journal of Sociology, 1997Co-Authors: Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz, Tim P MoranAbstract:This article assesses Trends in world income inequality between 1965 and 1992. The study first decomposes Theil's T to show that between-country inequality is the most significant component of overall world income inequality, which facilitates fruther research, as between-country longitudinal data are more easily available than national income distribution data. Next, the study uses a larger set of nations and finds a signigicant increase in world income inequality as measured by both Gini and Theil coefficients, particularly during the 1980s. The findings are robust even after controlling for differential rates of population growth or using alternative sources of data. By indentifying these Trends, the article is able to explain past discrepancies and recent shifts in the relevant empirical and theoretical literature.
