of the more purely ecological
side of things. But, all should keep in mind that the
coevolving ecosystem includes the economy and the mutual
interactions between the human (economic) and the non-human
parts of the broader ecosystem. The relevance of
"exogenous shocks" (aste
I am happy to see the discussion about asteroids and the like. I have
just completed the first draft of a book ms. that is based on the
analogues of punctuated equilibrium and economic crises.
By the time that this thread dies down, I will have the book completed and
will settle all disputes
side of things. But, all should keep in mind that the
coevolving ecosystem includes the economy and the mutual
interactions between the human (economic) and the non-human
parts of the broader ecosystem. The relevance of
"exogenous shocks" (asteroids, etc.) versus "endogenous
s
Robin writes:
I thought this was a list for economists. Well, OK, not exactly
economists but political economists. Is that what makes a political
economist different from a mainstream economist. We talk about asteroids
and dinosaurs?
I think one thing that distinguishes us from mainstream
to kill them off
globally.
I thought this was a list for economists. Well, OK, not exactly
economists but political economists. Is that what makes a political
economist different from a mainstream economist. We talk about asteroids
and dinosaurs?
On Mon, 27 Apr 1998, Rosser Jr, John Barkley wrote concerning the
demise of the dinos:
...the current scientific
consensus that they got zapped by an asteroid hit is really
coming on strong. Among other major pieces of evidence has
been the discovery of the remnants of the hit in the
