Economic Sociology

A bstract . Economic sociology covers the gray area between the disciplines of economics and sociology brings scholars from both disciplines together to communicate over topics of interest. This communication provides debate that stimulates and strengthens social theory , which in turn, allows for better policy recommendations. A major area for concern in the development of economic sociology has been the presence of economic imperialism combined with economic bubris , the effects of which could suffocate economic sociology. These phenomena arc examined along with the trends over the past twenty years in the development of economic sociology and the relative impact that "economic sociologists" from both disciplines are having on their respective fields. Observing these trends will allow for an analysis of the developments in economic sociology and a assessment of where It is going in the future.     

The New Economic Sociology of Prices: An Analysis Inspired by the Austrian School of Economics

The new economic sociology includes some reference studies on the sociology of prices. They have not until now been studied by economists, and this article attempts to fill that gap by offering a detailed analysis, inspired by the Austrian School of Economics, of their object and approach. We first show that, from a theoretical point of view, the explanations advanced by these sociologists are based implicitly on basic models of economics, such as the “law of supply and demand” and the “law of costs,” and that they cannot therefore replace economic explanations of prices. Secondly, from a methodological point of view, these studies are based on field surveys that provide concrete information on certain markets but they lose sight of an aspect that is fundamental to the Austrian School, the interdependence of prices in different markets. And when this interdependence is taken into account, namely, in the case of the relationship between cost and price, the causal link postulated by sociologists goes from cost to price when Austrian economists argue that it goes in the opposite direction.     

制度变迁与经济增长的关系研究

文章对以诺斯为代表的新制度经济学派有关制度变迁与经济增长的关系的理论进行了分析,并在此基础上,结合中印两国经济发展的比较研究和温州民营经济发展的实例研究,对权威理论的适用性和本土经济发展的理论解释做了积极的探索。     

Economic Sociology Reformulated

A bstract Previous theoretical and empirical research on economic sociology leaves much to be desired in terms of consistently defining the agenda and objectives of the discipline As a result, economic sociology often appears to lack a clearly defined mission and purpose This is epitomized by various failures to establish adequate epistemological relations of the proper realm of economic sociology with those of economics and sociology, and especially with the domain of rational choice theory This failure is compounded by a misplaced distinction between the subject matter of economic sociology and that of sociological economics, or socioeconomics And some recent works in the discipline (including the ambitious Handbook of Economic Sociology ) have not helped to remedy this situation In this paper, we try to address this situation by suggesting some reformulations of the subject matter of economic sociology in relation to those of related disciplines In addition, we attempt to redefine the field of the sociology of the market which is seen as the focal specialty of economic sociology     

Assessing the New Synthesis of Economics and Sociology

A bstract In this essay, the emergence of the New Synthesis of economics and sociology is explored and analyzed in the context of the classical writings in economic sociology (Old Synthesis). The aim is not to provide an exhaustive survey, but rather a selective assessment that introduces readers to the most important questions, answers, and contributions of this emerging and important specialized literature. The essay seeks to i) translate faithfully the internal logic of this active specialty field into a language and problematic that can be appreciated by non-specialists, ii) identify central assumptions and themes in the New Synthesis writings that seem particularly promising for the appreciation of contemporary economic happenings, and iii) indicate opportunities for the development of further theoretical richness by incorporating Old Synthesis approaches.     

珠三角经济发展的新制度经济学分析

全球经济危机使外向型依赖程度较高的珠三角制造业面临前所未有的压力,加速制度资本深化是珠三角走出经济低谷的有效途径。因为,制度资本深化一方面以调整收入分配的机制激活国内广大农村市场,为现有的制造业提供发展空间,另一方面从制造业向现代服务业升级是抓住下一轮经济全球化浪潮的必然选择。     

城市化与经济发展关系的研究综述

城市化与经济发展之间关系既是经典的理论问题,也是政府和学界持续讨论的热点议题.研究的热点主要集中在5个方面:城市化与经济发展之间的作用过程,城市化与经济发展之间的作用机理,发展中国家与发达国家之间的差异,中国城市化与经济发展之间的关系,城市化与经济发展关系的新因素;取得了一些共识,也存在着争议.城市化与经济发展关系研究在理论、方法和实践3个方面均存在难点,亟待深入探究,为国家制定合理城市化战略与政策提供科学依据.     

The New Institutional Economics and the Structure of the Firm

How is the behaviour of businesses and businessmen best explained? Professor Martin Ricketts, of the University of Buckingham, reviews the theories of the new institutionalism in our series of Special Briefs.     

我国国家标准对经济增长贡献的实证研究

本文以我国1990～2009年的数据为基础,采用计量的方法,实证分析了我国国家标准与国民经济增长之间的关系.     

Economic Sociology in Retrospect and Prospect

A bstract Theory and research in the field of economic sociology have seen steady advancements in recent years. Economic sociology has become a legitimate branch of sociology as well as of economics. Nonetheless, the treatment of economic sociology in both modern economics and sociology leaves much to be desired. Various formal-terminological confusions and theoretical-substantive misconceptions are still present in the field. The present article advances some proposals for remedying this situation. In particular, it provides clarifications of and amendments to the current treatment of issues, such as the relationship between economics and sociology, the character of economic sociology, its links to economic theory, socio-economics, and rational choice theory, as well as the question of the old versus the new economic sociology. Special emphasis is placed on the relationships between economic sociology and rational choice theory, given the latter's claims to universality. It is hoped that the article will thereby redress certain inconsistencies found in some previous treatments of economic sociology as well as stimulate further refinements.     

Institutional Stickiness and the New Development Economics

A bstract .   Research examining the importance of path dependence and culture for institutions and development tells us that history matters, but not how history matters. To provide this missing how, we provide a framework for understanding institutional stickiness based on the regression theorem. The regression theorem maintains that the stickiness, and therefore likely success, of any proposed institutional change is a function of that institution's status in relationship to indigenous agents in the previous time period. This framework for analyzing institutional stickiness creates the core of what we call the New Development Economics. Historical cases of postwar reconstruction and transition efforts provide evidence for our claim.     

Crossing the Boundary of Economics and Sociology: The Case of Vilfredo Pareto

The aim of the paper is to present the economic sociology of Vilfredo Pareto. We argue that Pareto represents a mode of thinking that has not been used in economic sociology and barely considered in the other branches of sociology. We reject the habitual bifurcation of Pareto into the economist and the sociologist. Pareto stresses the non-logical parts of human life, and he provides empirical examples of this in his writing. He was occupied with the dynamics in society as a result mainly of non-logical actions. We show how one may speak of a distinctly Paretian economic sociology, which primarily has its origin in his theoretical discussions. We also show that Pareto conducted empirical studies drawing from his version of economic sociology. Included is finally a presentation, as well as a discussion of Pareto's idea of rentiers and speculators, which is followed up by a more general discussion of economic types in the market.     

基于新制度经济学的京津冀地区差异研究

京津冀地区是我国经济发展的重点地区.京津冀在地理位置上毗邻,然而经济发展差异较大.本文基于新制度经济学理论,采用1990～2008年的统计数据,应用相关原理和多元线性回归分析法,分析制度因素对京津冀地区发展差异的作用原理和相关机制,并从新制度经济学角度提出了缩小京津冀地区差异的建议.     

中国产业结构变迁与经济增长的关联性分析

一国产业结构对该国的经济增长具有举足轻重的作用,产业结构与经济增长间的相关关系已成为学术热点问题.本文以国民经济的三次产业结构为基础,以国内生产总值为经济增长整体指标,对中国改革开放至今的数据进行研究分析.运用回归分析方法研究三次产业对经济增长的贡献力度,并通过格兰杰因果检验,得出三次产业与经济增长及三次产业内部的因果关系.三次产业的优化发展,尤其是第二产业和第三产业的结构升级与经济增长存在紧密关系.     

港口物流发展与经济增长关系分析

分析港口物流与经济增长的关系是为了让港口物流在国民经济中的地位得到更充分、合理的认识．使政府机构和社会各界更加重视港口的发展,更全面和更深地认识港口物流对经济的影响,有利于港口得到更充分的利用和更好地服务于国民经济。     

电力企业经济管理与市场营销之间的关系研究

现阶段,电力企业对社会产生的效应是不容忽视的,如何进一步推动电力企业的发展已引起了广泛的重视。不断调整电力企业经济管理与市场营销之间的关系变得更为重要。本文主要针对电力企业经济管理与市场营销之间的关系展开探究。