The current global economic crisis has put into question the elucidating ability of many economic approaches, in particular those based on neoclassical assumptions, marked roughly by the tendency to equilibrium (self-tuning) as well as the treatment of superficial functions of money in the capitalist system. Similarly, the work of some authors from the heterodox line has gained more space in discussions precisely because give special attention to the role of money in the functioning of the capitalist economic dynamics, and also observe the system on the prism of inherent instability. Regarding the crisis, the mainstream has pointed to possible failures of economic policies of the U.S. government, in turn, heterodox analyzes have indicated, generally, the lack of regulation of financial markets. Beyond these interpretations, however, one of the most striking elements of this process - from the formation of the bubble subprime crisis - were financial innovations that led to the emergence of a period of global economic prosperity. Thus it broadens the perception of innovation as an important element in the formation of economic cycles, encouraging discussion and research on both topics. In order to further explore the relationship between theories that treat innovation as a key driver of the business cycle, we propose an analysis of rapprochement between the views of business cycles from Schumpeter and Minsky. The differences between the heuristic models used in their analysis are considerable, but it is precisely here that lies the challenge and the goal of this dissertation: trying to establish a complementarity between the views of cycle from the two economists, despite the differences in their models. Thus, the hypothesis holds that innovation is central in explaining business cycles in the theoretical approaches of Schumpeter and Minsky, which makes their visions of the dynamics of a market economy complementary. There is, therefore, the question: Is it possible to explain the centrality that has innovations in explaining business cycles from the complementarity of the views of Schumpeter and Minsky cycle? In making this dissertation it was applied the methodology of assessment literature. We exposed the differences between the theories of the business cycle of Minsky and Schumpeter, but also identified traits in common in the views of the two. Above all, despite the differences between the theoretical legacies and heuristic models, it was observed that the visions of cycle from the two economists have considerable approaches together. It was observed that, in fact, the views of Schumpeter and Minsky cycles are complementary. According to Vercelli assumption there is a relation of complementarity among the cycles of the two economists. However, the main question of this dissertation concerns the complementary of cycle visions from Schumpeter and Minsky. However, it is not entirely abandoned the Vercelli assumption since, based on what has been discussed, it can be stated that financial innovations possibly arising on market conditions similar to that tend to arise technological innovations (relative stability, for example). Although, not necessarily, the two cycles has to occur simultaneously and dependent. In short, we can say that a reconciliation between the vision of technological cycle of Schumpeter and vision of Minsky's financial cycle is able to make more explicit the cyclical dynamics of the capitalist system and the role of innovation in this process. Thus we conclude that innovation is central in explaining business cycles in the theoretical approaches of Schumpeter and Minsky, which makes their visions of the dynamics of a market economy complementary. / A atual crise econômica mundial tem posto em cheque a capacidade elucidativa de muitas abordagens da teoria econômica, em especial as que possuem base nos pressupostos neoclássicos, marcados, grosso modo, pela tendência ao equilíbrio (auto-ajuste), bem como o tratamento superficial das funções da moeda no sistema capitalista. No mesmo sentido, a obra de alguns autores de linha heterodoxa tem ganhado maior espaço nas discussões justamente por dispensarem atenção especial ao papel da moeda no funcionamento da dinâmica econômica capitalista, além de também observarem o sistema sobre o prisma da instabilidade inerente. No tocante à crise, o mainstream tem apontado para possíveis equívocos de políticas governamentais americanas, por sua vez, as análises heterodoxas têm indicado, grosso modo, a insuficiência de regulamentação dos mercados financeiros. Para além dessas interpretações, contudo, um dos elementos mais marcantes desse processo – desde a formação da bolha do subprime à crise − foram as inovações financeiras, que propiciaram o surgimento de um período de prosperidade econômica mundial. Desse modo amplia-se a percepção da inovação como um elemento importante na formação dos ciclos econômicos, motivando a discussão e investigação sobre ambos os temas. Com o intuito de explorar melhor a relação entre as teorias que tratam a inovação como principal propulsor dos ciclos econômicos, propomos uma análise de aproximação entre as visões de ciclos econômicos de Schumpeter e de Minsky. As diferenças entre os modelos heurísticos empregados em suas respectivas análises são consideráveis; mas, é justamente nesse ponto que reside o desafio e o objetivo dessa dissertação: tentar estabelecer uma complementariedade entre as visões de ciclo dos dois economistas, a despeito das diferenças de seus modelos. Assim, sustenta-se a hipótese de que a inovação é central na explicação dos ciclos econômicos nas abordagens teóricas de Schumpeter e Minsky, o que torna suas visões da dinâmica de uma economia de mercado complementares. Coloca-se, portanto, a seguinte questão: É possível explicitar a centralidade que tem as inovações na explicação dos ciclos econômicos a partir da complementariedade das visões de ciclo de Schumpeter e Minsky? Na confecção dessa dissertação aplicou-se a metodologia de apreciação bibliográfica. Foram expostas as diferenças que existem entre as teorias de ciclo econômico de Minsky e Schumpeter, mas também foram identificados traços que aproximam as visões dos dois. Sobretudo, a despeito das divergências entre as heranças teóricas e os modelos heurísticos, observou-se que as visões de ciclo dos dois economistas apresentam aproximações consideráveis entre si. Observou-se que, na realidade, as visões dos ciclos de Schumpeter e Minsky se complementam. Segundo a suposição de Vercelli há uma relação de complementariedade entre os próprios ciclos dos dois economistas. Entretanto, a questão principal dessa dissertação diz respeito à complementariedade das visões de ciclo de Schumpeter e Minsky. Contudo, não se abandonou inteiramente a suposição de Vercelli uma vez que, com base no que foi discutido, pode-se afirmar que as inovações financeiras surgem, possivelmente, diante de condições de mercado semelhantes em que tendem a surgir as inovações tecnológicas (relativa estabilidade, por exemplo). Embora não necessariamente os ciclos tenham que ocorrer de forma simultânea e dependente. Em suma, pode-se dizer que uma conciliação entre a visão de ciclo tecnológico de Schumpeter e a visão de ciclo financeiro de Minsky é capaz de tornar mais explícita a dinâmica cíclica do sistema capitalista, bem como o protagonismo da inovação nesse processo. Conclue-se assim que a inovação é central na explicação dos ciclos econômicos nas abordagens teóricas de Schumpeter e Minsky, o que torna suas visões da dinâmica de uma economia de mercado complementares.

Orientador: Adriana Nunes Ferreira / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Economia / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-26T23:07:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Albuquerque_DiogoD.B._M.pdf: 2351852 bytes, checksum: b146dbb052defcd92e3d033473101df8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: A presente dissertação tem como objetivo apresentar as teorias do ciclo econômico elaboradas por Kalecki e Schumpeter, expor as suas diferenças e destacar seus pontos de convergência. Por meio de uma análise sistemática das obras destes autores, se averiguou que eles se distinguiram no enfoque sobre o tema. Kalecki apresentou uma teoria do ciclo baseada em um estudo sobre a demanda, enquanto Schumpeter demonstrou o ciclo por meio da sua análise sobre a oferta. Esses autores serviram de referência para diversos estudos sobre o tema, entre eles os realizados por Possas e Minsky, que também têm suas teorias aqui expostas. Pretendeu-se demonstrar como Possas e Minsky conseguiram reunir elementos Kaleckianos e Schumpeterianos para compor suas respectivas teorias. Por fim, defende-se que as teorias de Kalecki e Schumpeter sobre o ciclo econômico são complementares e que as teorias elaboradas por Possas e Minsky ajudam a comprovar esta conclusão / Abstract: The present dissertation aims to present the business cycle theories elaborated by Kalecki and Schumpeter, expose them differences and highlight their points of convergence. Through a systematic analysis of the works of those authors, it was checked that they have distinguished themselves in the focus on the subject. Kalecki presented a theory of the cycle based on a study of the demand, while Schumpeter demonstrated the cycle through its analysis of the offer. These authors served as reference to several studies on this topic, including those made by Possas and Minsky, who also have their theories here exposed. It was intended to demonstrate how Possas and Minsky managed to gather Kaleckians and Schumpeterians insights to compose their respective theories. Finally, argues that Kalecki and Schumpeter's theories about the economic cycle are complementary and that theories developed by Possas and Minsky helped substantiate to this conclusion / Mestrado / Teoria Economica / Mestre em Ciências Econômicas

Thesis (MCom)--University of Stellenbosch, 1966. / 242 leaves typed on single pages, preliminary pages i-v and numbered pages 1-230. Includes bibliography. / Digitized at 330 dpi black and white PDF format (OCR),using KODAK i 1220 PLUS scanner.

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to study the level of democracy within the European Union (EU). To do so the following issues were examined: How the EU works and the efforts it has made to improve levels of democracy; and the degree to which the EU fulfils the criteria set by Robert Dahl in his theory of polyarchy.</p><p>The study is based on a qualitative text analysis. The focus of the analysis is documents released by the EU that can be connected to democracy, and human and fundamental rights. The theory of polyarchy proposed by Robert Dahl and Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of democracy are the principal theories applied. The thesis also includes theories about democracy within the EU prior to this study.</p><p>The result and conclusion after studying the documents in the light of the theories of Dahl and Schumpeter suggest that the EU could be more democratic than it is at present. The movement towards becoming more democratic is in progress but needs more time. The fundamental criterion, i.e. that citizens should to be able to choose the holders of a particular position, is weak in the EU because there are only general elections to the European Parliament, which is just one of the three main institutions.</p>

Texte remanié de : "Thèse doctorat : Sciences économiques : Amiens : 1999. / Titre provenant de l'écran d'accueil. Bibliogr. p. [335]-360. Notes bibliogr.

This thesis aims to emancipate female entrepreneurs from the metanarrative of economic growth which has created a false dichotomy of successful male entrepreneur versus an unsuccessful female entrepreneur. This aim is pursued through a multidisciplinary and critical inquiry that destabilises this metanarrative conceptually and empirically. A critical interrogation of economic studies reveals the embeddedness of the metanarrative in neo-classical economic growth theory. Far from being a true reflection of the entrepreneurial experience, the theory has silenced the innovator entrepreneur in economic theory and replaced him/her with an economic rational manager. Concurrently, a re-analysis of Schumpeter’s theorising suggests that his theories do not subordinate female entrepreneurs as claimed by a number of critical theorists. In contrast, his theorising is emancipatory and offers an alternative theoretical framework to the oppressive neo-classical economic growth theory. Oral history methods are used to capture the voices of female entrepreneurs which have largely been excluded from the literature. The oral history narratives challenge the oppressive homogeneity imposed by the metanarrative of economic growth and illustrate the negative influence of the theoretical foundation of neo-classical theory upon the entrepreneurial experience. The study offers theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions to female entrepreneurship studies by presenting a fresh interpretation of Schumpeter’s theorising; including the voices of the female entrepreneurs; and applying research approaches that break away from positivism which dominates entrepreneurial studies. The study has implications for policy makers and practitioners as it generates knowledge that takes account of the current social and economic changes.

By probing Thorstein B. Veblen&rsquo / s (1857-1929) and Joseph A. Schumpeter&rsquo / s (1883-1950) views on technology, this thesis aims at displaying an institutional economic approach to technology. Most of the contemporary studies on technological change are under the dominance of neoclassical economics. Because of their inadequacies in revealing the complex structure of technological phenomena due to their adherence to mechanistic and deterministic postulations of orthodox economic theory, an institutional approach to technology has become a must. Therefore, today, the fundamental ideas of Veblen and Schumpeter concerning technology are used heavily to constitute an alternative approach by evolutionary and institutionalist economists in their technical, philosophical, sociological and methodological studies. In this sense, this thesis, based upon a comparative analysis of Veblen and Schumpeter, is engaged with presenting an alternative conceptual framework for science and technology policy studies.

Univ., Diss.--Helsinki, 2007.

University, Diss--Frankfurt (Main), 2002.

The purpose of this study is to analyse three different innovations and the impact they had on the Swedish Magazine Industry 1995-2015. The framework for this thesis is the theories of Joseph Schumpeter on innovations but also many of his successors who over time have applied his theories and methods on various industries. The innovations in this thesis are (i) computerisation of production, on the effect desktop publishing software had on the magazine industry; (ii) lowering of VAT on magazines from 25 percent to 6 percent; (iii) the diffusion of internet and the effect it had on magazine industry. Using the theories on developments block by Erik Dahmén the thesis concludes that these three innovations can be sorted in the same development block: the process of the development of the CPU (Central Processing Unit), a technology required for each of these important media innovations.