亚当·斯密《国富论》所涉中国经济论及其当代启示

亚当·斯密生活的时代正是清朝乾隆时代,而“康乾盛世”并没有与西方工业化的发展同步,从而丧失了一次重大的世界性的历史发展机遇.亚当·斯密《国富论》中的有关论述有助于我们了解其中的重要原因.同时,研读相关论述,我们可以得出“观念变革重要性”“放眼看世界重要性”“制度变革重要性”“开拓世界市场重要性”以及“追求真实价值重要性...     

The role of consumers' attitude towards economic climate in their reaction to ‘PL-only’ assortments: Evidence from the United States and Spain

Retailers’ assortment rationalisation strategies have found an “ally” in the current global economic crisis. Indeed, retail boycotts of individual brands in economic recession contexts are not uncommon in the CPG industry. In fact, many of the consumers who began buying PLs during the economic recession are continuing their PL behaviour post-recession. So, what is the role of the economic climate in consumers’ reaction– in terms of store loyalty – to retailers’ NB delisting decisions? Is it so relevant? This paper examines how consumers’ attitude towards the economic climate influences his/her reaction to retailers’ strategy of offering ‘PL-only’ assortments in the context of an economic slump (Spain) compared to a context of economic recovery (U.S.). To do so, we have designed a controlled online experiment for two large consumer panels in the Spanish and the U.S. markets. Our results suggest that consumers’ acceptance of ‘PL-only’ assortments is a separate phenomenon rather than merely being a “consequence” of the current economic situation. Nevertheless, in an economic recovery, such ‘PL-only’ assortments do not appear to be the best strategy.     

The upward trend in women’s college-going: the role of teenagers’ anticipated future labour force attachment

This article focuses on the role of teenagers’ anticipated labour force participation in explaining the upward trend in U.S. women’s college-going. A simple conceptual model implies that individuals with more anticipated lifetime hours of work are more likely to invest in college education. My analysis using data from three National Longitudinal Surveys supports the theoretical implication. This finding, combined with the trend towards higher work expectations of young women across birth cohorts, may account in part for the upward trends in women’s college attendance and completion.     

养老保险制度"划资偿债"战略研究

由于允许转制成本由制度内措施解决,加之制度设计不规范,当前我国基本养老保险制度已经陷入财务危机。本文认为通过“划资偿债”方式,做大全国社保基金事关我国基本养老保险制度改革成败,并提出了“划资偿债”的思路:划转中央企业和国家重点企业中地方企业国有资产;划转部分国有土地收益。     

Wisdom and Wealth Go First in a Harmonious Society——The Announcement of "2007 China Top Ten Wealthy and Intelligent People"

In order to implement the strategy "strengthening country on talent", and to form an good environment of respecting knowledge,talent, and fortune, in 2007 December, Bejing Cultural Development Research Institute, China National Condition Research Association, Fortune Times Press, China Election website,and some other institutes jointly elect 2007 China Top Ten Wealthy and Intelligent People, on the principle of"Contribution, creation, and power".     

对十八大报告中“重要战略机遇期”的解析

重要战略机遇期是十六大以来中国共产党对国际国内形势作出的一个科学判断。其后十年中国的发展历程印证了这一伟大判断的正确性和科学性。当前,伴随着世界金融危机影响不断加深,威胁和平与发展的不确定因素增多,使中国发展面临巨大挑战。中国共产党再次抓住问题的关键,准确研判国际国内大局,认为国际方面和平与发展的时代主题没有变,国内经济形势相对稳定,社会主义制度的优越性日益显现。以此为依据,党的十八大报告指出,中国仍处于可以大有作为的重要战略机遇期。     

Increasing Inflationary Pressure

China＇s CPI rose to 8.7 percent in February after hitting 7.1 percent in January,creating a 12-year high, the National Bureau of Statistics said.The figure exceeded market expectations,as the Bank of China,the country＇s second- largest lender,