La S ERHAPS Andy’s most impor-tant and lasting contribution to the economics pnofession was his r-eseam-ch with Jerry Jom-dan that mesulted in the publication of the Andersen-Jordan (A-Jl equation on’, as it is more widely known, the St. Louis equation. Almost immediately, the two found theirwor’k the subject of intense c-r-iticismn and contr’over-sy — mmmcli of which continues, though in tones...

Cultural diversity is increasing in the US, which likely to have an impact on preferences toward future energy policy. This research investigates people’s lived experience and through a nationally representative survey (n = 3000) regarding system, how these relate cultural group other demographics. Our study highlights influence of background alongside educational achievement income level perce...

Group members often take more responsibility for the group’s outcomes than others give to them. Extending evidence that egocentrism can be muted when group members are individuated (the “unpacking effect”), the authors predicted that members of open groups would be less egocentric than members of closed groups. In open groups, the possibility of membership fluctuation reduces collectiveness, br...

Social media can advocate for social causes and catalyse audience support. To better understand the role of in advocacy communication, this article explores how advocates utilised Facebook to ‘Taa Marbuta’ women empowerment campaign Egypt. Our research draws on dragonfly effect model muted group theory as theoretical analytical frameworks. In-depth interviews are conducted with from all partner...

The voices of women have historically been muted in biblical texts from their ancient to more modern interpretations. This article will attempt ‘unhide’ the Parable Friend at Midnight by using a combination social-scientific criticism and ‘realistic’ reading as methodology inform an understanding how 1st-century Mediterranean audiences would understood be present parable where might not. In wor...