Income Distribution and the Occupational Choices of Entrepreneurs

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-80
Author(s):  
Julia M. Schwenkenberg
Keyword(s):  
Income Distribution ◽  
Search Costs ◽  
Rent Seeking ◽  
Tipping Point ◽  
The Other ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Occupational Choices ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Rent Seeker ◽  
Production Value

Abstract This article presents a model that analyzes the effects of redistribution on the occupational choices of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs can either engage in costly search for projects and produce or become rent-seekers who collect rents for reversing redistribution. The model illustrates that redistribution of aggregate output is possible until a tipping point is reached. Higher levels of redistribution decrease entrepreneurship, employment, and aggregate income. Which level of redistribution is too much depends on the degree of inequality inherent in the firm quality distribution and on the power of rent-seekers to alter redistributive outcomes. An exogenous increase in the ratio of average realized output to output produced at the lowest-productivity firm reduces the gains from entrepreneurship relative to rent-seeking. This happens because entrepreneurs expend search costs to find those high-quality projects that drive up the average production value, but only a few entrepreneurs can realize these big hits. Wages and rent-seeker pay-offs, on the other hand, depend on average realized production. An increase in the power of rent-seekers further reduces the government’s options. The model implies that the government’s ability to redistribute might be declining when inequality rises.

scholarly journals Rent Seeking into the Income Distribution

Kyklos ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Shughart II ◽  
Robert D. Tollison ◽  
Zhipeng Yan
Keyword(s):  
Income Distribution ◽  
Rent Seeking

scholarly journals Influence of cutting type and size on rooting of Lavandula dentata L

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Bona ◽  
I.R. Biasetto ◽  
M. Masetto ◽  
C. Deschamps ◽  
L.A. Biasi
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Vegetative Propagation ◽  
Plant Material ◽  
The Other ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Root Number ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cutting Propagation ◽  
Superior Clones

Even though the Lavandula species may be propagated by seeds, it should not be the preferred propagation method because it causes a great lack of uniformity. On the other hand, asexually propagated lavender crops would provide more homogeneous crops, and clones from high quality plant material would increase the odds for obtaining a higher quality essential oil. However, problems such as poor rooting and restrict market availability for superior clones have been a problem in vegetative propagation of the Lavandula species. The objective of this work was to define which type and size of cutting is more adequate for cutting propagation of L. dentata, a very productive Lavandula species. Cuttings with 5, 8, 10 or 13 cm and from the apical or basal parts of stems cut from L. dentata stock plants were placed in Plantmax HT® filled polystyrene foam trays and kept under intermittent mist system for two months. Averages of root number, length of the longest root, fresh and dry root weight, and percentage of rooting were evaluated. Apical cuttings combined 97.9% rooting with an average of 13.2 roots per cutting and basal cuttings 93.7% rooting with 2.98 roots per cutting. Apical cuttings with at least 10 cm in length were considered the most adequate for cutting propagation of L. dentata.

scholarly journals RISKS OF THE EDUCATION

THE BULLETIN ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (390) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
R. Aetdinova ◽  
I. Maslova ◽  
Sh. Niyazbekova ◽  
O. Balabanova ◽  
Zh. Zhakiyanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institution ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
The Other ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Modern World ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
The One ◽  
The University

The article justifies for the need to identify and to keep track, in practice, of different groups of risks inherent in educational institutions under current conditions of pandemic and post-pandemic transformation of education under the influence of modern world uncertainty. Transformation of education functions in the epoch of digital economy changes the content and types of risks concomitant to the activities carried out by schools. Schools belong to the most conservative types of organizations. However, the environment in which schools operate is constantly changing. An educational institution, as any enterprise, has to engage in the activity aimed at risk management. Manifestation of the risk is, on the one hand, fraught with threats and damage, on the other hand, with opportunities. Assessment of possible threats and risks allows timely projection of undesirable results, creation of a system for situational response to unforeseen circumstances and, in the final analysis, formulation of a strategy for development of the university which would allow achievement of modern high quality education, its fundamentality and conformity to important topical requirements of the personality, society and state. Causes of developing risks characteristic of educational institutions are disclosed. External and internal risks characteristic of educational institutions, sources generating them and the importance of managing them are analyzed. The analysis of risks made reveals multi-varied threats and opportunities in the external and internal envi-ronment of the institution and their ability to have a significant effect on educational, organizational and financial activities of the schools.

scholarly journals Bioeconomic analysis of skipjack tuna fisheries in North Gorontalo Regency, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 890 (1) ◽  
pp. 012051
Author(s):  
N Auliyah ◽  
F Rumagia ◽  
A Sinohaji ◽  
U Muawanah
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Equilibrium Condition ◽  
Actual Data ◽  
Skipjack Tuna ◽  
Bioeconomic Model ◽  
Fisheries Resources ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Production Value ◽  
Tuna Fisheries

Abstract The model of the skipjack tuna resource management that can provide maximum rent can be done with a clear ownership regime (sole owner) or in the condition of MEY balance. However, the management and utilization of skipjack tuna resources must also consider the factors that can result in overfishing of both biological and economics overfishing. This study aims to assess the management and utilization of skipjack tuna fisheries resources in North Gorontalo Regency using a bioeconomic approach. Data processing is done by approaching the bioeconomic model using skipjack tuna fisheries biological and economic parameters. The results showed that the maximum rent obtained in skipjack fisheries in North Gorontalo Regency was at the MEY regime compared to the MSY and OA regime. However, based on the actual data obtained, it is known that the average production of skipjack tuna in North Gorontalo Regency has not reached the optimum catch value in the equilibrium condition of MSY (hMSY ), but in some period the actual catch value has passed the optimal catch value (hMSY ), this means that skipjack tuna has overfished (biological overfishing). While the actual production value of skipjack tuna catches in North Gorontalo Regency has passed the production of optimum MEY (hMEY ). This condition indicates that actually skipjack tuna resources have experienced an economic overfishing.

scholarly journals China

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-156
Author(s):  
Shi Li ◽  
Terry Sicular ◽  
Finn Tarp
Keyword(s):  
Structural Change ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Income Distribution ◽  
Economic Transition ◽  
Rent Seeking ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Welfare Policies ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
Labour Absorption

This chapter describes the major trends in China’s income inequality over the past forty years and explains them as the outcome of four interleaved stories. The first story is a standard development story characterized by structural change, market development, labour absorption, and the Kuznets inverted-U path of inequality. The second is the economic transition story, in which changes in income distribution result from the shift from plan to market. The third is incomplete transition, with opportunities for rent-seeking, corruption, and hidden income. The fourth is the story of government efforts to moderate inequality through social and welfare policies.

scholarly journals Artistic Skills and Scientific Abilities in Architectural Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 143-152
Author(s):  
Adil Zamil Manshad Al-Saidi
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Art And Science ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Impact

The integration between art and science is required for the student in the department of architecture. This paper concentrates on the importance of integration between artistic skills and scientific abilities for the student to achieve high quality level of learning in the department of architecture in Iraq. It analyses the criteria of the architectural education and the educational method used. It demonstrates the integration relationship between art, science and architecture. It follows a descriptive analyses methodology to investigate the skills and abilities required for the student to cope with the criteria of architectural education. It conducted a case study on students in the department of architecture in Iraq to explore the impact of having these skills and abilities on the student’s progression. It explains why a few students only graduate with high grades. The results obtained showed that the integration between artistic skills and scientific abilities is very important for the students. On the other hand, developing the artistic skills is harder than developing the scientific abilities in architectural education.

Effect of Electrolytic Temperature on Nano-Hydroapatite Deposition on ASD Bioceramic Films

2014 ◽  
Vol 609-610 ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Xiao Ni Ma ◽  
Li Hua Zhang ◽  
Li Xue Zheng ◽  
Zhan Hua Yang ◽  
Qing Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Porous Films ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Leading Role

Anodic spark deposition (ASD) is a novel technique to deposit bioceramic films on the surface of titanium (Ti) and its alloys, and the films prepared with nano/micro scale pores are characterized by high-quality performance for dental implant. Among the process parameters, electrolyte provides a leading role owing to its vital influence not only on the films chemistry but also on the electrical conductivity of the circuit, which affects the film properties. In this study, titania porous films were synthesized by ASD and the effect of electrolytic temperature on microstructure and chemical composition of the films was studied. The results show that the electrolytic temperature could significantly influence the surface topography, thickness and chemical composition of the oxidation films produced by ASD and, therefore, determined the layered hydroapatite (HA) deposition as the other process parameters were fixed.

Vision-based assessment of viability of acorns using sections of their cotyledons during automated scarification procedure

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirosław Jabłoński ◽  
Ryszard Tadeusiewicz ◽  
Adam Piłat ◽  
Józef Walczyk ◽  
Paweł Tylek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Color Image ◽  
High Volume ◽  
The Other ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Overall Design

Abstract The goal of the research described in the article was to develop the device for the automatic scarification of acorns and computer vision-based assessment of their viability. The color image of the intersection of the tissue of cotyledons was selected as a key feature for separating healthy seeds from the spoiled ones. Because the device is being designed for the diagnosis of high volume of seeds aiming at producing high-quality seedlings, several assessment criteria of the overall design of the automaton are being assessed. The basic one is the overall accuracy of viability recognition. The other refers to particular functions implemented in the model of the device being described.

THE IMPACT OF THE ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN ON INCOME DISTRIBUTION: EVIDENCE FROM CHINA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
YING GE ◽  
JINJUN XUE
Keyword(s):  
Income Distribution ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Household Income ◽  
The Other ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
The Public ◽  
Earnings Gap ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
The Impact

This paper provides the first systematic micro-level evidences on the effectiveness of anti-corruption campaign in disciplining public officials and its impact on income distribution. Based on China Household Income Project (CHIP) survey data 2007 and 2013, we found that party and government officials had significant hidden income and the public–private earnings gap was as high as 8% before the campaign. However, the hidden income become not significant and the earnings gap declined to −18% in this post-campaign period. The regions inspected by central anti-corruption inspection groups experience larger public earnings penalties compared to the other regions. Overall, our findings suggest that the privilege of public officials declined sharply during this anti-corruption campaign.

Big Screens, Little Acts

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Clemens ◽  
Christopher Dodds ◽  
Adam Nash
Keyword(s):  
Public Engagement ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
The Other ◽  
Public Address ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Broadcast Regulation ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The One ◽  
Modes Of Governance

This chapter demonstrates how the introduction of large screens to contemporary public spaces function to assimilate diverse arts, commercial, and public forms into a conservative regime. On the one hand, the new opportunities that accompany the large public screens are subverted by the logic of capitalist accumulation, which informs a public address designed to achieve high volumes of individual engagement, rather than high quality public engagement. On the other hand, new opportunities to enhance public engagement are subjected to bureaucratic modes of governance, which pre-emptively censor content such that it extends and satisfies conservative regimes of early broadcast regulation. The authors argue that the confluence of capitalist and bureaucratic regimes governing big screens effectively balkanise audiences, valorise nondemocratic forms of participation, and privatise public spaces.

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