Neoclassical theory and subjectivism: epistemological perspectives on decision-making in economics and location theory

The thesis has a dual focus. It criticises the theory of decision-making inherent in orthodox neo-classical economics, and defines and develops a subjectivist approach to decision-making. Problems of industrial location are used to exemplify the shortcomings of neoclassical economics. A subjectivist approach to industrial location decisions overturns the traditional explanation of a firm's location by showing that economic considerations may relatively unimportant when people formulate investment plans. [Abbreviated Abstract. Open document to view full version

The institutional and financial arrangements for industrial decentralisation

In a sense this paper provides a 'how to' of industrial decentralisation (ID)- the in­stitutions which should be approached by companies interested in ID, and the interrelationships among these institu­tions. The goal of this paper, however, is broader. It is to chronicle the institutional and financial changes which have been brought about by the reformulation of ID policy, and especially by the form­ation of the Development Bank of South­ern Africa (DBSA). Our object is to con­sider the implications of these changes. We are concerned both with the impact of the challeges on the private sector, and also with the extent to which they will contribute to the attainment of the objec­tives of Goverment policy. The paper consists of four sections. The first section contains a brief introduction to the political-economic framework of the ID policy. In the second we provide an overview of the institutional and finan­cial arrangements circa 1981. The over­view provides a basis both for tracing the changes which have occurred, and for suggesting why they were thought neces­sary. The final section contains our prognostications for the future of ID policy, especially as it affects the private sector.&nbsp

Response inhibition, motivation, and anxiety in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Thesis (M.A.)--Michigan State University. Department of Psychology, 2000Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-59