Twentieth-century political economy: a brief history of global capitalism

Modern capitalism emerged in the early nineteenth century inwestern Europe and the European offshoots of the Americas andOceania. Recognizing the unparalleled dynamism of the new socio-economicsystem, Marx and Engels predicted in 1848 that capitalism wouldspread to the entire world. By the end of the twentieth century,that prediction was confirmed: capitalism had indeed becomeglobal, but only after a tortuous and violent course of institutionalchange in many parts of the world. This paper provides a briefaccount of the emergence of global capitalism, and discussessome of the reasons why the diffusion of capitalism has beenso conflictual and violently contested.     

Adapting an established measure of supervision for beach settings: is the parent supervision attributes profile questionnaire reliable?

The Parent Supervision Attributes Profile Questionnaire (PSAPQ), developed to measure aspects of caregiver supervision and protectiveness and previously applied within playgrounds and in the home, was modified for implementation in a beach setting. To assess the test-retest reliability of the PSAPQ beach modification (PSAPQ-BEACH), 20 caregivers completed the PSAPQ-BEACH twice, over a mean interval of 18 days (range 10-24). The test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the PSAPQ-BEACH scores were compared to those of the PSAPQ. All scores on the PSAPQ-BEACH were higher than the PSAPQ, providing evidence that the questionnaire remains reliable after its adaptation to beach settings.     

The Globalization of Business Schools: Curriculum and Pedagogical Issues

In this article we explore the connection between learning goals, cognitive skill development, and pedagogical strategies. We identify cognitive skills that are important to students of international business, and link them to the pedagogical strategies that support them. The characteristics that impact the effectiveness of international business pedagogy are described. Finally, three university programs are used to illustrate the connection between explicit learning goals, pedagogy, and cognitive skill development.     

Drowning deaths among anglers: Are waders a contributing factor?

Recreational fishing has been a popular activity for Australians over at least the past two centuries. While the use of waders for recreational fishing is widely adopted by participants, there is considerable speculation as to whether waders are contributing to fishing-related drowning deaths. This study involved a comprehensive search of peer-reviewed and grey literature to identify relevant information and a pilot investigation in a swimming pool to understand the accuracy of the currently available information. Extensive searching indicated that there is no published peer-reviewed evidence on the contribution of waders to drowning deaths, although the grey literature and personal communication with fishers offer a range of opinions, some that aim to discredit the claim that waders contribute to drowning, and others that support it. Improved understanding of the actual effect of waders based on biomechanical buoyancy principles and a pilot study of submersion in controlled conditions contributes to enhanced safety of fishers who choose to wear waders, dispels current myths and informs future studies of fishers wearing waders.     

The dynamic effects of shocks to labour markets: evidence from OECD countries

This paper uses a set of plausible long-run identifying restrictionson a three-variable system, including output growth, real wagegrowth, and the unemployment rate, to isolate three independentstructural shocks which drive fluctuations in those variablesin a sample of 16 OECD countries during 1950-96. These shocksare interpreted as aggregate demand, productivity, and laboursupply disturbances. As a by-product of the previous analysis,the cyclical behaviour of real wages in response to a demandshock is re-examined and two indices of real wage rigidity arederived.     

An economic interpretation of conflict in Burundi

This paper uses economic and political analyses to investigatethe economics of civil conflicts in Burundi. It shows that conflictsin Burundi have resulted from a combination of poverty, governancepolicies of exclusion and the fight for the control of the country'slimited resources. The public sector being the main source offinancial accumulation, Burundian bureaucracy is analysed indetail and is found to be a predatory bureaucracy which caresfor its own interests. In order to avoid the recurrence of warin the country, it is recommended that Burundians, with theassistance of other fellow Africans and the international community,first of all break the cycle predation-rebellion-repression.Secondly, the paper recommends that a solution be found to thecountry's endless problem of impunity whereby criminals responsiblefor some of the most horrendous crimes have never been prosecuted.The paper remarks that the challenge of bringing peace to Burundiis tall, but that the current mediator, former South AfricanPresident Nelson Mandela, is probably the best but last hopeBurundians can count on to enjoy a peaceful future.