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Pemikiran Ekonomi dan Kewangan Islam Profesor Dr. Joni Tamkin Bin Borhan Islamic Economic and Financial Thought of Professor Dr. Joni Tamkin Bin Borhan

Professor Dr Joni Tamkin bin Borhan was a Shariah scholar who has made a great contribution to Islamic economics and finance in Malaysia. He was a Professor in Islamic economics at the Department of Shariah and Economics, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. Since the establishment of the first Islamic bank in Malaysia in 1983, the role of Shariah scholars has become increasingly significant, especially in designing the Islamic financial system in Malaysia. This study aims to analyze his ideas and thoughts in Islamic economics and finance. The data was collected from his own UM-Expert database before he passed away. This database is used to share with others of his academic activities and also used as evaluation for his achievements by University of Malaya. In addition, interviews with his wife were also conducted for additional information and confirmation of some relevant facts. As a professor in this field, his views and thoughts regarding the Islamic economic and financial system are something very valuable and need to be highlighted to the highest level.

Pemikiran Ekonomi dan Kewangan Islam Profesor Dr. Joni Tamkin Bin Borhan Islamic Economic and Financial Thought of Professor Dr. Joni Tamkin Bin Borhan

Professor Dr Joni Tamkin bin Borhan was a Shariah scholar who has made a great contribution to Islamic economics and finance in Malaysia. He was a Professor in Islamic economics at the Department of Shariah and Economics, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. Since the establishment of the first Islamic bank in Malaysia in 1983, the role of Shariah scholars has become increasingly significant, especially in designing the Islamic financial system in Malaysia. This study aims to analyze his ideas and thoughts in Islamic economics and finance. The data was collected from his own UM-Expert database before he passed away. This database is used to share with others of his academic activities and also used as evaluation for his achievements by University of Malaya. In addition, interviews with his wife were also conducted for additional information and confirmation of some relevant facts. As a professor in this field, his views and thoughts regarding the Islamic economic and financial system are something very valuable and need to be highlighted to the highest level.

Introduction to symposium: Dimensions of US economic freedom at the sub‐national level

The American Journal of Economics and SociologyEarly View INTRODUCTION Introduction to symposium: Dimensions of US economic freedom at the sub-national level James E. Payne, Corresponding Author James E. Payne [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9405 Woody L. Hunt College of Business, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Correspondence James E. Payne, Woody L. Hunt College of Business, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJames W. Saunoris, James W. Saunoris orcid.org/0000-0002-6304-3070 Department of Economics, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USASearch for more papers by this author James E. Payne, Corresponding Author James E. Payne [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9405 Woody L. Hunt College of Business, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Correspondence James E. Payne, Woody L. Hunt College of Business, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJames W. Saunoris, James W. Saunoris orcid.org/0000-0002-6304-3070 Department of Economics, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 19 June 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajes.12526Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue RelatedInformation

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Financialisation, sustainable finance and innovative financing for development mechanisms: the greek case study for crowdfunding and green bonds

In this study we look at the potential of these novel financial instruments namely the Innovative Financing for Development Mechanisms (IFDMs). Bearing in mind the adverse financial conditions in many emerging and advanced economies, the high risk associated to innovative activities and intangible assets, the growing levels of private and public debt and the need to address sustainability on top of economic growth, these instruments are of pivotal importance. We consider the Greek economy as a case study and elaborating on the structure and functioning of crowdfunding and green bonds, we identify the potential given the current financial adversities, but also highlight the need for a comprehensive global governance and legislation built around those tools, concluding that these innovative forms of finance although currently at a premature level compared to regional averages, could play a considerable part in the rejuvenation of the domestic financial system in this time of need
 
 EL Classifications: G20, G21, G23, O10, O16.
 Key words: Financialization, Sustainable Development, Crowdfunding, Green Bonds
 
 This work was financially supported by the Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Innovative behavior of consumers

Journal of Consumer BehaviourEarly View EDITORIAL Innovative behavior of consumers Alba Yela Aránega, Corresponding Author Alba Yela Aránega [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-3539-5615 Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain Correspondence Alba Yela Aránega, Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Plaza San Diego, S/N, Alcalá de Henares 28801, Spain. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDomingo Ribeiro Soriano, Domingo Ribeiro Soriano orcid.org/0000-0003-3222-9101 Department of Business Management, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorMaria Teresa Del Val Núñez, Maria Teresa Del Val Núñez orcid.org/0000-0001-6008-7935 Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJosé Santiago Fernández Vázquez, José Santiago Fernández Vázquez orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-1937 Department of Modern Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, SpainSearch for more papers by this author Alba Yela Aránega, Corresponding Author Alba Yela Aránega [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0003-3539-5615 Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain Correspondence Alba Yela Aránega, Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Plaza San Diego, S/N, Alcalá de Henares 28801, Spain. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDomingo Ribeiro Soriano, Domingo Ribeiro Soriano orcid.org/0000-0003-3222-9101 Department of Business Management, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorMaria Teresa Del Val Núñez, Maria Teresa Del Val Núñez orcid.org/0000-0001-6008-7935 Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJosé Santiago Fernández Vázquez, José Santiago Fernández Vázquez orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-1937 Department of Modern Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, SpainSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 June 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.2187Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL REFERENCES Al Mansoori, M. S., & Ahmad, S. Z. (2021). Adapting to the “new normal” post-pandemic consumer behavior: The case of Rafeeg's strategy of service marketing. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 11(3), 1– 17. Borawska, A., Oleksy, T., & Maison, D. (2020). Do negative emotions in social advertising really work? Confrontation of classic vs. EEG reaction toward advertising that promotes safe driving. PLoS ONE, 15(5), 1– 20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233036 Brehm, S. S., & Brehm, J. W. (1981). Psychological Reactance: A Theory of Freedom and Control. Academic. https://www.amazon.es/Psychological-Reactance-Theory-Freedom-Control-ebook/dp/B01DUEBEQQ Joseph, E., & Dhanabhakyam, M. M. (2022). Role of digitalization post-pandemic for development of SMEs. In Research anthology on business continuity and navigating times of crisis (pp. 727– 747). IGI Global. Laato, S., Islam, A. K. M. N., Farooq, A., & Dhir, A. (2020). 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THE ROLE OF BUSINESS HUB IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBROVNIK

Entrepreneurship HUB is a physical space that combines all the activities necessary for the development of entrepreneurship and encourages entrepreneurs to develop their own ideas and create innovations. Collaboration, networking, co-creation of knowledge and innovation are important elements of an entrepreneurial HUB. They are just the right tool to develop ideas for budding entrepreneurs. Through entrepreneurial HUBs, students are empowered for the process of entrepreneurship. This paper analyses the entrepreneurial intentions of tourism and hotel management students at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, University of Dubrovnik. The purpose of this research for the purposes of the paper is to find out how interested the students are in entering the entrepreneurial world and what role entrepreneurial HUBs play in generating their ideas, which are primarily due to a lack of finances and ultimately general knowledge about how to start an entrepreneurial business. Entrepreneurial HUBs play an important role, especially for aspiring entrepreneurs, as they provide various types of mentoring in the form of workshops, seminars, coworking spaces, etc. The research was conducted on a sample of 51 students of Tourism and Hospitality Management in November 2022 before the lectures, so the response rate was 100%. For the research, the survey method was used by means of a questionnaire and secondary source analysis, while descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The aim of this paper is to investigate the role of entrepreneurial HUB in students' intentions to start an entrepreneurial business. The results show that there are some changes in risk taking among females, as 77% of them between the ages of 21 and 23 are thinking about starting their own business. Of the 38 students who were thinking about starting their own business, 32 stated that they would use the services of entrepreneur HUB. The majority of female students stated that they would use the services of entrepreneurship HUB, 65.62%. For both genders, risk is still the biggest obstacle in starting a business, as uncertainty of income and loss of invested capital are the most frequently mentioned obstacles. The services offered by HUB are very important, especially for young entrepreneurs, because according to the results for both genders, all the services listed are considered necessary or extremely necessary. The analysis of the data obtained in the research of students of tourism and hotel management shows the importance of setting up an entrepreneurial HUB, as it would help their ideas to find their way to the final consumer. It is also helpful for them given the lack of financial and technological resources to facilitate the entrepreneurial process. The results obtained show the importance and role of entrepreneurial HUB in the development of future employees and as a tool for the development of entrepreneurship in the local community.

Climate Future: Averting and Adapting to Climate Change

Robert Mendelsohn of Yale School of the Environment, Department of Economics, and Yale School of Management reviews “Climate Future: Averting and Adapting to Climate Change” by Robert S. Pindyck. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Explores the extent and nature of the uncertainty of climate change's impact on the economy and society, promoting the argument that climate policy should focus on adaptation in preparation for the unlikelihood of sufficiently reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

A Monetary and Fiscal History of the United States, 1961–2021

Eric M. Leeper of Department of Economics, University of Virginia reviews “A Monetary and Fiscal History of the United States, 1961-2021” by Alan S. Blinder. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Examines monetary and fiscal policy in the United States since the 1960s, chronicling how stabilization policy struggled to fight recessions, unemployment, and inflation.”

Forward to the Past: Short-Term Effects of the Rent Freeze in Berlin

In 2020, Berlin introduced a rigorous rent-control policy responding to soaring prices by capping rents: the Mietendeckel (rent freeze). The German Constitutional Court revoked the policy only one year later. Although successful in lowering rents during its duration, the consequences for Berlin’s rental market and close-by markets are per se not clear. This article evaluates the short-term causal supply-side effects in terms of prices, quantities, and landlords’ strategic behavior. We develop a theoretical framework capturing the key features of first-generation rent control policies and Berlin-specific aspects. Using a rich pool of detailed rent advertisements, predictions are tested, and further empirical causal inference techniques are applied for comparing price trajectories of dwellings inside and outside the policy’s scope. Mechanically, advertised rents drop significantly upon the policy’s enactment. A substantial rent gap along Berlin’s administrative border emerges, and rapidly growing rents in Berlin’s (unregulated) adjacent municipalities are observed. Landlords started adopting a hedging strategy insuring themselves against the risk of contractually long-term fixed low rents following a potentially unconstitutional law. Whereas this hedge was beneficial for landlords, the risk was completely borne by tenants. Moreover, the number of available properties for rent dropped significantly, a share of which appears to be permanently lost for the rental sector. This hampers a successful housing search for first-time renters and people moving within the city. Overall, negative consequences for renters appear to outweigh positive ones. This paper was accepted by Victoria Ivashina, finance. Funding: This research benefits from funding by the FNR Luxembourg National Research Fund [CORE Grant 3886] (ASSESS) and the OeNB Anniversary Fund [Grant 18767] (LocHouse). M. Fongoni further thanks the Department of Economics at the University of Strathclyde for support and acknowledges funding from the French government under the “France 2030” investment plan managed by the French National Research Agency [Reference ANR-17-EURE-0020] and from the Excellence Initiative of Aix-Marseille University - A*MIDEX. Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4775 .

Livestock Development Polices During the Five Year Plans in India

Livestock plays a vital role in rural life and economy even today. In fact, animal husbandry and agriculture are twin occupations, which are practiced by the rural households since ancient times. Livestock rearing being ‘a way of life’ in rural areas and with more than 70 per cent of the people relying on the above activities, it forms the backbone of the rural economy. In fact, combination of livestock rearing and crop production enables fuller utilization of farm by-products, conserves soil fertility and increase the household income. It provides employment especially self- employment and the most valuable supplementary income to the vast majority of rural households, majority of who are small marginal farmers and landless laborers. Key Words: Livestock, rearing, backbone, fertility, marginal farmers *Academic Consultant Department of Economics & Applied Economics, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. Mobile No: Mobile No: 7989919154, Email Id: akuletiramamohana@gmail.com. **Academic Consultant Department of Economics & Applied Economics, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. Mobile No: 9381008210, Email Id: sinuptp123@gmail.com ***Professor, Head of the Department of Economics & Applied Economics, Sri Krishna Devarya University, Anahtapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, Mobile No: 9490801113, Email Id: gvnsku1962@gmail.com.

Thathwir Kitab al-Lughah al-‘Arabiyyah ‘Ala Asas al-Aghradh al-Iqtishadiyyah bi al-Madkhal al-Siyaqiy

This research aimed to develop an Arabic language book for students of the Islamic Economics Department at the State Islamic Institute of Curup, based on economic purposes with a contextual approach. The model for teaching the Arabic language that had been used by the lecturer was found to be ineffective, as it did not integrate language and economic subject matters. Based on research on contextualized language learning, the researcher investigated the effectiveness of a contextual approach in teaching Arabic language to students in Islamic economics. This study aimed to answer the following research questions: how to develop an Arabic language book based on economic purposes with a contextual approach for students of the Islamic Economics Department at the State Islamic Institute of Curup? What is the impact of the Arabic language textbook on students' Arabic language competencies based on economic purposes with a contextual approach for the students of the Islamic Economics Department at the State Islamic Institute of Curup, Bengkulu? The research hypotheses suggested that the Arabic language book based on economic purposes with a contextual approach would effectively promote students' competencies in the Arabic language. This study sought to develop the aforesaid book with an experimental design to measure its impact. The results showed that the use of the Arabic language book significantly improved students' Arabic language skills and that the use of lesson materials accompanied by a dictionary was effective. This study provides insights into the importance of a contextual approach in teaching Arabic language to students in specific fields, such as Islamic economics.

Features of the functioning of express delivery market in Ukraine during the war

The express delivery market is one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy, without which the effective functioning of business, e-commerce, retail, etc., is impossible. Under the influence of external factors, such as the military invasion of the territory of Ukraine by the Russian Federation in 2022, the parameters of the activity of express delivery market operators have changed, which actualises the issues of analysing the performance indicators of the express delivery market and studying changes in consumer behaviour in the field of express delivery services. The purpose of the study is to present the results of a comprehensive investigation of the features of transformation of the Ukrainian express delivery market in conditions of instability. To achieve the research goal, a set of scientific methods was used: system, statistical analysis, and index method. To identify changes in the structure of needs of consumers of express delivery services in the context of disturbances, a marketing study and an express survey of end users were conducted. The dynamics of the development of the Ukrainian express delivery market during a full-scale war is studied in terms of identifying the competitive positions of enterprises in the segment and distributing "market power" among the participants of the market under study. The enterprises that form the "core" of the market and their role in shaping the intensity of competition in the express delivery market in Ukraine are identified. The results of a marketing study on changes in consumer purchasing behaviour during the war in Ukraine are presented and the profile of the target audience of services before and during the war is established. The high adaptive capacity of enterprises providing express delivery services to conditions of instability in terms of restoring operational activities and adjusting the parameters of logistics activities in accordance with changes in the needs of consumers was noted. Consumer needs, business digitalisation, and life safety remain the determining factors for the development of the sector under study in the context of disturbances. The results can be applied in practice by the heads of the marketing and logistics department, the planning and economic department of enterprises in the express cargo transportation sector, and interested groups of stakeholders in the express cargo delivery market

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Previous article FreeErratumOriginal articleContributorsPDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreThe Contributors list in volume 67, number 1, contained incomplete biographical information for Guirong Li, Delei Liu, Xinwu Zhang, Yue Ma, Cody Abbey, and Robert Fairlie. The journal office regrets the error. The corrected passages are below.Cody Abbey ([email protected]) is a Project Manager at the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions. He manages and evaluates projects related to education technology and mental health. He was part of the inaugural class of the Yenching Academy at Peking University and completed his bachelor’s degree in public policy at Princeton University. While at Princeton he spent his summers serving as a volunteer teacher in rural China.Robert Fairlie ([email protected]) is Professor and Chair of Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He researches entrepreneurship, education, information technology, inequality, labor economics, and immigration. He has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters, two academic books, and numerous government and foundation reports. He received his PhD and MA from Northwestern University and BA with honors from Stanford University.Guirong Li ([email protected]) is a professor at the School of Education and the International Center for Action Research on Education at Henan University in Kaifeng, China. She focuses her research on the evaluation of the development quality of rural education in China, especially on secondary vocational education. She has also conducted large-scale data surveys and assessments on educational policies that can improve the quality of rural student development and promote balanced urban and rural education.Delei Liu ([email protected]) is a PhD Candidate at the School of Education at Henan University in Kaifeng, China, and has been studying education policy and teacher education in rural China for 4 years. He has extensive experience doing field work management. His research focuses on rural education and rural teachers’ career persistence in China.Yue Ma ([email protected]) is a Research Scholar at the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions and has been researching the economics in education and human capital in rural China for over 10 years. He has extensive experience doing field work management. While earning his master’s and PhD degrees in Northwest University and Shaanxi Normal University, his research has focused on rural education in China.Xinwu Zhang ([email protected]) is a PhD Candidate at Northwest University in Xi’an, China and has been researching the economics in education and human capital in rural China for 4 years. He has extensive experience doing field work management. His research has focused on rural education and health care in China. Previous article DetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Comparative Education Review Volume 67, Number 2May 2023 Sponsored by the Comparative and International Education Society Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/725409 HistoryReceived April 04, 2023Accepted April 04, 2023 © 2023 Comparative and International Education Society. All rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.Related articlesContributors1 Feb 2023Comparative Education Review

An Explorative Analysis of the Labour Market structure in the Peri-Urban area of Hyderabad Metropolitan Region

The study was undertaken during June–August, 2020 in the peri-urban areas of Hyderabad Metropolitan Region of Telangana under the department of Agricultural Economics, Professor Jayashanker Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telengana state, India. The objective was to explore the nature of gender gap in the labour market since peri-urban spaces capture changes better. Based on the Census survey data, descriptive analysis was employed in the study. The study revealed that urban sprawl did not guarantee working environment to men and women equally and women were either pushed out of workforce or rendered with marginal works. A gendered society in developing world was clearly pictured and occupational segregation was also observed in the study locations. The results also revealed the existence of distress employment with a rise in the female marginal workers compared to their male counterparts. Women workers were more into agricultural labour than male workers in the peri-urban study locations confirming feminisation of agriculture whereas other worker category which needs specialized skills were dominated by male workers. A decline in female work participation rate was indeed observed but a detailed look identified it as a rural phenomenon. In a nut shell, the results reflected that the rapid developments in the peri-urban region did not provide a similar working environment to both genders and further, the benefits of urbanization is yet to reach the rural continuum.

An Analysis of Civic Education Students’ Perception toward Their Needs in Learning English for Specific Purpose in University Of Mataram

In Indonesia, English is now a compulsory subject in undergraduate programs, regardless of whether students are enrolled in Non-English or English Departments. Non-English departments, including those in tourism, law, economics, pharmacy, and other fields, require English as well. The way English is taught in the civic department, for example, varies from how it is taught in the economics department. The language items and sub-skills necessary for the civic department differ from those required in the economics department. This study, aim to examine civic students’ necessities, lacks, and wants in learning English & Analyze civic students’ perception toward the ESP program in fulfilling their lacks and wants in learning English. This research descriptive qualitative researcher. The population of this study was 160 of civic education students ‘who were studying in University Of Mataram academic year 2021-2022. The number of samples used was 30 students who were taken using purposive sampling techniques. In gathering the data, this study used a questionnaire and an interview. The questionnaire consists of questions related to demographic information, necessities, wants, lacks, and perceptions toward the English program in fulfilling the students' wants. Meanwhile, a semi-structured interview was used to strengthen the data from the questionnaire. The research data show that civic education students needed English to pass the TOFL exam, which 43.3% did, followed by learning it for future careers, which accounted for 40% of their responses. Furthermore, most of the students wanted to be able to master vocabulary in English related to citizenship studies, listen to speeches and other spoken resources in English, write civic documents in English, and be able to read English civic documents at the end of the English course. Furthermore, it was discovered that the majority of them lacked speaking and listening skills. In terms of student perception, it was discovered that civic education students perceived the English program as fulfilling their wants because they were provided with learning techniques to satisfy their wants and lacks.

Management Approaches and Strategies by the Farmers to Cope Up with the Risk of Covid-19 Pandemic

This study was conducted under the department of Agricultural Economics, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Coochbehar, West Bengal, India during October, 2021 to January, 2022. The objective was aimed to evaluate the management approaches in relation to management principles for sustaining their farming during Covid-19 pandemic with a unique set of primary data (before, during and after of pandemic) collected in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. Tabular, multiple regression and Garrett ranking analysis were followed to obtain the results for interpretation. Impact of the management approaches was reflected in positive net income (return-cost ratio around 1.09) in spite of variation in yield and price for two crops viz. paddy and wheat. Mobile phone was largely used for transaction. Multiple regression analysis predicted some independent variables responsible for low yield. The study, thus, showed the farmers’ managerial strategies during pandemic helped them to maintain livelihoods. Restriction in consumption, saving, entertainment, investment and other expenditures had been evident. Low risk enterprises like livestock and vegetables were followed to reduce risk. Like a visionary manager, majority of the farmers (76%) prioritised (Garrett ranking) on more Govt. initiatives. Extent and variation of management principles (functions) viz. planning, organizing, leading and controlling, as followed by the farmers was also examined and found to be relevant. The study, thus, showed the managerial strategies and efficiency of farmer-manager during pandemic which helped the farmers’ to sustain livelihoods during pandemic.

The “Tragedy of Cambridge Economics” and Other Stories

Review Article| April 12 2023 The “Tragedy of Cambridge Economics” and Other Stories Nahid Aslanbeigui; Nahid Aslanbeigui Department of Economics, Finance, and Real Estate, Monmouth University (naslanbe@monmouth.edu). Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Guy Oakes Guy Oakes Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google History of Political Economy 10620983. https://doi.org/10.1215/00182702-10620983 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Nahid Aslanbeigui, Guy Oakes; The “Tragedy of Cambridge Economics” and Other Stories. History of Political Economy 2023; 10620983. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/00182702-10620983 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search Books & JournalsAll JournalsHistory of Political Economy Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. Copyright 2023 by Duke University Press2023 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.

Development of IoT Cloud-based Platform for Smart Farming in the Sub-saharan Africa with Implementation of Smart-irrigation as Test-Case

UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs predicted that the world population will increase by 2 billion in 2050 with over 50% from the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Considering the level of poverty and food insecurity in the region, there is an urgent need for a sustainable increase in agricultural produce. However, farming approach in the region is primarily traditional. Traditional farming is characterized by high labor costs, low production, and under/oversupply of farm inputs. All these factors make farming unappealing to many. The use of digital technologies such as broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud computing, and Big Data Analytics promise improved returns on agricultural investments and could make farming appealing even to the youth. However, initial cost of smart farming could be high. Therefore, development of a dedicated IoT cloud-based platform is imperative. Then farmers could subscribe and have their farms managed on the platform. It should be noted that majority of farmers in SSA are smallholders who are poor, uneducated, and live in rural areas but produce about 80% of the food. They majorly use 2G phones, which are not internet enabled. These peculiarities must be factored into the design of any functional IoT platform that would serve this group. This paper presents the development of such a platform, which was tested with smart irrigation of maize crops in a testbed. Besides the convenience provided by the smart system, it recorded irrigation water saving of over 36% compared to the control method which demonstrates how irrigation is done traditionally.

Analysis of Major Abilities Based on Admission Screening of University: Focusing on A-University Department of Economics

본 연구는 전공능력기반 교육과정 체계 구축을 위한 방안으로, A대학교 경제학과 재학생들의 전공능력을 측정하고 입학전형에 따른 전공능력의 차이를 살펴보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 A대학교 경제학과 재학생을 모집단으로 설정한 후, 2020년 도출한 전공역량을 2022년 전공능력으로 개선하여 진단도구를 개발하였고 2022년 12월 전공능력 진단을 실시하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 학년 간 차이는 나타나지 않았으나 성별에 따른 차이가 나타난 전공능력(B. 경제구조와 시장이해, C. 경제정책 이해, E. 경제학적 문제해결 능력)에서 남학생 집단이 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 둘째, 내재설계를 사용하여 성별 내 입학모집시기(수시/정시)에 따른 재학생들의 전공능력 간 차이분석 결과, 남학생과 여학생 집단에서 입학모집시기 간 전공능력 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 셋째, 입학할 당시, 남학생 집단에서 학생부종합(입학사정관제)전형 여부 간 전공능력 차이는 A. 미시경제원리 이해에서만 나타났고, 여학생 집단에서는 그 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이를 통해 대학에서는 신입생이 고교에서 이수한 교과목 종류와 성취도를 면밀히 살피고 특히 집단별 전공이론의 습득 양상을 가늠하여 적합한 교육지원 방향을 제시할 수 있는 근거가 되기를 기대하는 바이다.This study aims is to measure the major competency of students enrolled in the Department of Economics at A-University and examine the difference in major competency according to the admission process. To this end, after setting students enrolled in the Department of Economics at A-University as the population, the major competency derived in 2020 was improved to the major competency in 2022, a diagnostic tool was developed, and the major competency diagnosis was conducted in December 2022. This results are as follows. First, there was no difference between grades, but the male student group showed significantly higher major abilities (B.Understanding of economic structure and market, C.Understanding of economic policy, E.Ability to solve economic problems) where there were differences according to gender. Second, as a result of examining the differences between major abilities of enrolled students according to the admission recruitment period within gender using internal design, there was no difference in major ability between the admission recruitment periods in the male student group, and the female group. Third, at the time of admission, the difference in major ability between the student department comprehensive selection in the male student group appeared only in A. Understanding of Microeconomic Principles, and no such difference appeared in the female group. Through this, it is hoped that the university will serve as a basis for presenting an appropriate direction for educational support by closely examining the types of subjects and achievements that freshmen have completed in high school, and in particular, estimating the acquisition pattern of the major theory by group.