Trust and delegation: Theory and evidence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jce.2016.02.002
Abstract: Social trust is associated with good economic performance, but little is known about the transmission mechanisms connecting trust and performance. We explore the effect of trust on delegation decisions. In a theoretical framework, we note… read more here.
Keywords: trust delegation; theory evidence; delegation theory; trust ... See more keywords
The political economy of (de)regulation: theory and evidence from the US electricity industry
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DOI: 10.1017/s1744137419000535
Abstract: Abstract The choice of whether to regulate firms or to allow them to compete is key. If demand is sufficiently inelastic, competition entails narrower allocative inefficiencies, but also smaller expected profits, and thus weaker incentives… read more here.
Keywords: political economy; deregulation; theory evidence; economy regulation ... See more keywords
Faster‐X evolution: Theory and evidence from Drosophila
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.14534
Abstract: A faster rate of adaptive evolution of X‐linked genes compared with autosomal genes can be caused by the fixation of recessive or partially recessive advantageous mutations, due to the full expression of X‐linked mutations in… read more here.
Keywords: faster evolution; evolution; theory evidence; evolution theory ... See more keywords
Katie Erikson's caring theories. Part 2. The theory of caritative caring ethics and the theory of evidence
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DOI: 10.1111/scs.13098
Abstract: Abstract In this article, Katie Eriksson's theory of caritative caring ethics and the theory of evidence, are described. Both theories are anchored in caritas, that is love, mercy and compassion. The theory of caritative caring… read more here.
Keywords: theory evidence; theory caritative; caritative caring; caring ... See more keywords
Relational Contracts in Agriculture: Theory and Evidence
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DOI: 10.1146/annurev-resource-101719-034514
Abstract: We appraise the current status of relational contract theory, along with associated empirical studies, with the goal of providing an orientation to the field to economists who may not have expertis... read more here.
Keywords: agriculture theory; contracts agriculture; theory evidence; relational contracts ... See more keywords
The Dynamics of Discrimination: Theory and Evidence
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DOI: 10.1257/aer.20171829
Abstract: We model the dynamics of discrimination and show how its evolution can identify the underlying source. We test these theoretical predictions in a field experiment on a large online platform where users post content that… read more here.
Keywords: dynamics discrimination; discrimination theory; theory evidence; discrimination ... See more keywords