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Intermediate microeconomics : A modern approach
01 Jan 2006-
TL;DR: The Varian approach as mentioned in this paper gives students tools they can use on exams, in the rest of their classes, and in their careers after graduation, and is still the most modern presentation of the subject.
Abstract: This best-selling text is still the most modern presentation of the subject. The Varian approach gives students tools they can use on exams, in the rest of their classes, and in their careers after graduation.
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TL;DR: This paper examined the role of culture in households' saving decisions and found that low and middle-income households located in the German-speaking part of Switzerland are more likely to save than similar households in the French speaking part.
Abstract: This paper examines the role of culture in households’ saving decisions. Exploiting the historical language borders within Switzerland, I isolate the effect of households’ exposure to certain cultural groups from economic, institutional, demographic and geographic factors for a homogeneous and representative sample of households. The analysis uses the Swiss Household Panel which I complement with geographic and socio-economic data. I show that low- and middle-income households located in the German-speaking part are more than 12 percentage points more likely to save than similar households in the French-speaking part. I show that these differences across language regions are consistent both with different distributions of time preferences, and norms of obtaining formal and informal consumer credit during times of financial distress.
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TL;DR: There are strong ethical grounds to provide for the protection of the environment and that, all other things being equal, there is no reason to treat ionising radiation differently to other environmental stressors.
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TL;DR: In this article, the use of didactic material in mathematics classes is discussed, focusing on the mathematical activities of students and the didactical activities of teachers, and the critical relationship between didactic materials for mathematics instruction and the ways in which it is used in the classroom on new and fertile grounds.
Abstract: This paper reflects on the use of didactic material in mathematics classes. It focuses on the mathematical activities of students and the didactical activities of teachers. Its point of departure is a critique of technical-managerial approaches to teaching, learning, and innovation. Based on this critique, fundamental tensions between the development of new didactic material and the cognitive style and daily routines of practising teachers are identified. In the last part of the paper, the concept of mathematical literacy is introduced in order to set the crucial relationship between didactic material for mathematics instruction and the ways in which it is used in the classroom on new and fertile grounds.
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01 May 2019TL;DR: In this article, CretA¬ and Fontini explain why electricity markets exist, outlining the economic principles behind the exchange and supply of power to consumers and firms, and furthermore suggest how markets should be optimally designed to produce and deliver electricity effectively and efficiently.
Abstract: This comprehensive and up-to-date book explains the economic rationale behind the production, delivery and exchange of electricity. CretA¬ and Fontini explain why electricity markets exist, outlining the economic principles behind the exchange and supply of power to consumers and firms. They identify the specificities of electricity, as compared to other goods, and furthermore suggest how markets should be optimally designed to produce and deliver electricity effectively and efficiently. The authors also address key issues, including how electricity can be decarbonized. Written in a technical yet accessible style, this book will appeal to readers studying power system economics and the economics of electricity, as well as those more generally interested in energy economics, including engineering and management students looking to gain an understanding of electricity market analysis.
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