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Mark R. Rosenzweig Papers
The Mark R. Rosenzweig papers include the correspondence, writings, teaching materials, research, and professional files of Mark R. Rosenzweig, prioneer and expert in the area of brain plasticity research, who served as a Professor in the Dept. of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.
The Economics of the Family
A fascinating look at the role that households—and the dynamics of families, in particular—play in creating economic growth and social stability in modern economies and markets. This timely compilation of essays examines the paradigm of family in the 21st century, delving into cohabitation, marriage, and divorce; the effects of modern family units on work and consumption; and the ramifications of life choices on economic growth and stability. The text ponders highly personal yet societal topics, such as who lives with whom and why; the reasons for low birth rates among highly educated, high-income women; and strategies busy parents use to balance career, parenthood, and personal life. Vo...
Public Economics in the United States
This comprehensive explanation of the U.S. government's role in economics will be an eye-opener for anyone who wants to understand exactly what the government does—and doesn't do—in this most critical area. Most people, including many economists, are not aware of the great variety of crucial tasks and invaluable analyses undertaken by government economists. This three-volume set will fill that gap with an all-encompassing overview of the major economics-related work the government performs across all of its agencies and offices. With 45 chapters written by 61 leading experts, the work covers every major topic in government economics, including such diverse areas as monetary policy, defen...
The Analysis of Household Surveys (Reissue Edition with a New Preface)
Two decades after its original publication, The Analysis of Household Surveys is reissued with a new preface by its author, Sir Angus Deaton, recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. This classic work remains relevant to anyone with a serious interest in using household survey data to shed light on policy issues.The book reviews the analysis of household survey data, including the construction of household surveys, the econometric tools useful for such analysis, and a range of problems in development policy for which this survey analysis can be applied.Chapter 1 describes the features of survey design that need to be understood in order to undertake appropriate analysis. Chapt...
Readings in Development Microeconomics
Volume II of this two-volume set focuses on empirical work.
The Future of Psychology
This book brings together interviews with some of the most distinguished psychologists at the beginning of the 21st century on a world-wide level. It is a reflection about the future of psychology that presents the concepts, ideas, reflections, doubts, dreams and desires of the leaders of psychology at the dawn of the third millennium. Participants are 48 renown psychologists – including former presidents of the American Psychological Association (APA) and former and current presidents of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPSyS) – from 24 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Colombia, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United States and Venezuela. The Future of Psychology: Some of the Most Distinguished Psychologists of the World Reflect About the Future of their Discipline will be of interest to both researchers and practitioners from all subfields of psychology who are interested in learning what are the most important challenges and opportunities to psychological research and practice in the 21st century.
A History of Modern Psychology
"Ludden’s text is a breath of fresh air, enabling students of all backgrounds to see themselves reflected in well-researched and humanized portrayals of the pioneers of the field, working within the context from which psychological science has emerged." —Cynthia A. Edwards, Meredith College A History of Modern Psychology: The Quest for a Science of the Mind presents a history of psychology up to the turn of the 21st century. Author David C. Ludden, Jr. uses a topical approach to discuss key thinkers and breakthroughs within the context of various schools of thought, allowing students to see how philosophers, researchers, and academics influenced one another to create the rich and diverse landscape of modern psychology. Through detailed timelines and Looking Back and Looking Ahead sections, the book provides connections between movements and gives students a deeper appreciation for the transference of knowledge that has shaped the field. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
Children and Youth in Crisis
The successful development of children and young people requires that we protect and nurture a set of interrelated physiological, cognitive, and socio-emotional systems. What happens to these systems in early life can have long-term consequences and can even carry over to the next generation. The impact of economic crises on human development is similarly complex and heterogeneous. Some families and some young people display astonishing resilience – either by being comparatively unscathed by crises or by their ability to recover quickly and healthily. Other families and individuals may be unable to prevent exposure, unable to protect themselves, or may not have the same capacity to adapt p...
Investment in Women's Human Capital
How are human capital investments allocated between women and men? What are the returns to investments in women's nutrition, health care, education, mobility, and training? In thirteen wide-ranging and innovative empirical analyses, Investment in Women's Human Capital explores the nature of human capital distributions to women and their effect on outcomes within the family. Section I considers the experiences of high-income countries, examining the limitations of industrialization for the advancement of women; returns to secondary education for women; and state control of women's education and labor market productivity through the design of tax systems and the public subsidy of children. The...
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