What is Economic Sociology and Should any Economists Care?

What Is Economic Sociology

Aggregation in Production Functions: What Applied Economists Should Know

This paper surveys the theoretical literature on aggregation of production functions from the point of view of the applied economist. We refer to both the Cambridge Capital controversies and to the aggregation conditions. The most important results are summarized, and the problems that economists should be aware of from incorrect aggregation are discussed. The most important conclusion is that ...

The Contingent Valuation Debate: Why Economists Should Care

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P-value: What is and what is not

The misinterpretation and misuse of p-value have been increasing for decades. In March 2016, the American Statistical Association released a statement to warn about the use and interpretation of p-value. In this study, we provided a definition and discussion of p-value and emphasized the importance of its accurate interpretation.    

What cord care--if any?

The use of antiseptic treatment during cord care varies from unit to unit. Although it may reduce bacterial colonisation it may also delay cord separation. Where antiseptic treatment is used there is uncertainty as to the best agent. Hexachlorophane powder (0.3%) and 4% chlorhexidene detergent were each compared with dry cord care as a control on a two ward maternity unit in a six month open st...