Sheila Dow
Biographic Data
| ID | 3768524 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sheila Dow |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sheila |
| FAMILY NAME | Dow |
| SIGNATURE | DOW S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Stirling |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1976 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Smith at 300: Adam Smith on Rhetoric and the Philosophy of Science
“We need not be surprised ... that the Cartesian philosophy ..., though it does not perhaps contain a word of truth, ... should nevertheless have been so universally received by all the Learned in Europe at that time. ... [They] greedily receive[d] a work which we justly esteem one of the most entertaining Romances that has ever been wrote.” LRBL ii.134
Scottish enlightenment historical epistemology and modern challenges for economic thought
Cet article examine les défis épistémologiques actuels de l’économie à travers le prisme de l’épistémologie des Lumières écossaises. Smith et Hume s’étaient concentrés sur la manière dont les connaissances (provisoires et incertaines) étaient formulées, en examinant comment des circonstances différentes engendrent et soutiennent différentes théories et approches. Sur cette base, nous explorons le discours actuel sur la manière dont les économiste…
Monetary Reform, Central Banks, and Digital Currencies
The modern debate about monetary reform has taken on a new twist with the development of private digital currencies employing distributed ledger payments technology. In order to consider the appropriate state response, we go back to first principles of money and finance and the case for financial regulation: to ensure provision of a safe money asset and a stable supply of credit within an inherently unstable financial system. We consider calls to…
Regional Finance
Analysis of the relationship between regional economic conditions and finance varies according to the underlying theoretical framework. Mainstream analysis allows a lasting effect of finance only as a result of financial inefficiency, which may persist but is ultimately eliminable. In contrast, Post‐Keynesian analysis of regional finance focuses on the spatial dimension of enduring interrelationships between real and financial developments. While…
Keynes, the Long Run, and the Present Crisis
Keynes was always alert to the fact that capitalism, though in his mind the most efficient form of economic organization, was flawed in many respects and often offered its participants no incentive to rearrange matters to bring about a better outcome. In this paper the authors briefly review some of his schemes to illustrate the general shape of his thinking on the flaws of capitalism and their correctives, and then expand on one of his concerns—…
Interest Rates and Convergence across Italian Regions
Dow S., Montagnoli A. and Napolitano O. Interest rates and convergence across Italian regions, Regional Studies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the evidence for economic convergence across Italian regions using trends in interest rate spreads and premia as indicators of regional credit conditions. The results indicate the presence of persistent interest rate differentials, and thus an absence of convergence across the twenty politica…
Knowledge, Communication and the Scottish Enlightenment
Cet article étudie les idées qu’Adam Smith et ses contemporains (en particulier Hume) ont développé sur la rhétorique en relation avec leur philosophie et leur analyse économique, tout en les situant dans le contexte des Lumières Écossaises. Les débats sur le langage en Écosse à cette époque se démarquaient des approches traditionnelles, lesquelles mettaient l’accent sur la persuasion ou le style, pour insister sur une notion plus large de commun…
Transforming Economics Through Critical Realism: Themes and Issues
Years a Keynesian and Other EssaysSelected Essays on Economic Policy
Journal Article 50 Years a Keynesian and Other EssaysSelected Essays on Economic Policy Get access By G. C. Harcourt (Basingstoke and London: Palgrave, 2001. Pp. xii + 364. £47.50 hardback. ISBN 0 333 94633 2.)By G. C. Harcourt. (Basingstoke and London: Palgrave, 2001. Pp. xvi + 354 £50.00 hardback. ISBN 0 333 94632 4.) Sheila Dow Sheila Dow University of Stirling Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Econom…
The Prospects Facing an Independent Scotland in the Euro-Zone Alongside the Rest of the UK
First paragraph: This paper explores the scenario of Scotland belonging to EMU as an independent country, with the rest of the UK also a member. We consider transitional issues, (the order in which various events occur turns out to be potentially crucial), the implications of Maastricht, the likely effects on the Scottish economy of being in EMU, and finally the policy options open to an independent Scottish government
EMU and the Regional Impact of Monetary Policy
EMU and the regional impact of monetary policy, Reg. Studies 37, 969- 980. In this paper we focus on a topic which has been attracting renewed interest because of monetary unification in Europe: the regional dimension of national monetary policies. Most of the debate over the regional implications of the Euro has been developed within the Optimum Currency Area framework. According to this theory, European monetary policy would have regional effec…
Applied Economics in a Political Economy Tradition: The Case of Scotland from the 1890s to the 1950s
Research Article| December 01 2000 Applied Economics in a Political Economy Tradition: The Case of Scotland from the 1890s to the 1950s Alexander Dow; Alexander Dow Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Sheila Dow; Sheila Dow Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Alan Hutton Alan Hutton Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google History of Political Economy (2000) 32 (Suppl_1): 177–198. ht…
Traditions in thought: The case of Scottish political economy
A number of commentators have recently identified a 'uniquely Scottish mode of thought in economics', or a particular 'Scottish political economy tradition'. In this paper the concept of tradition, defined as those features common to practitioners over a relatively long period, is investigated in relation to 'school', 'paradigm' and 'research programme'. An application of the concept to the Scottish Enlightenment period suggests that its use is i…
Feature review
Economics and Reality Tony Lawson (Routledge, 1997)
The Scottish Political Economy Tradition and Modern Economics
The purpose of this article is to re‐examine the notion of a Scottish tradition in political economy in the light of recent developments in the methodology of economics. Consideration is given to the concept of tradition itself, which puts the focus on approach to theorising and the relationship between theory and reality rather than theoretical content. It is argued that the Scottish approach provided the foundations for much of modern political…
Economic Policy Options for a Scottish Parliament
This article considers the impact on the Scottish economy of alternative constitutional arrangements. A reappraisal is appropriate because of the continuing interest in constitutional change in Scotland and the dearth of informed debate on its economic impact. In the paper, we discuss the impact of both devolution and independence, but assume that whatever constitutional change takes place, Scotland remains within the European Community
Scottish business in Europe: A comment
By outlining the strength and distinctive characteristics of the Scottish financial sector, James Scott puts forward a strong case for the Eurofed to be located in Edinburgh. His argument is reinforced by reference to the cohesion principle of balanced economic development in the Community; siting the Eurofed in Edinburgh could be an important signal of the Community's commitment to the principle, as well as providing spin-offs for the Scottish f…
Idle Balances and Keynesian THEORY
This paper treads a path between assuming an extensive familiarity with the issues, on the one hand, and on the other provoking the criticism of saying nothing new. Quite apart from the intrinsic interest ,of the debates at Cambridge University in the 1930s, we would see a useful place for idle balances in the analytical vocabulary of modern Keynesians. The term may not be without a current utility. Examination of the earlier debate serves to hig…
Canadian Perspectives on Wage-Price Guidelines: A Book of Readings
EMU and the Regional Impact of Monetary Policy
EMU and the regional impact of monetary policy, Reg. Studies 37, 969- 980. In this paper we focus on a topic which has been attracting renewed interest because of monetary unification in Europe: the regional dimension of national monetary policies. Most of the debate over the regional implications of the Euro has been developed within the Optimum Currency Area framework. According to this theory, European monetary policy would have regional effec…
Monetary Reform, Central Banks, and Digital Currencies
The modern debate about monetary reform has taken on a new twist with the development of private digital currencies employing distributed ledger payments technology. In order to consider the appropriate state response, we go back to first principles of money and finance and the case for financial regulation: to ensure provision of a safe money asset and a stable supply of credit within an inherently unstable financial system. We consider calls to…
Interest Rates and Convergence across Italian Regions
Dow S., Montagnoli A. and Napolitano O. Interest rates and convergence across Italian regions, Regional Studies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the evidence for economic convergence across Italian regions using trends in interest rate spreads and premia as indicators of regional credit conditions. The results indicate the presence of persistent interest rate differentials, and thus an absence of convergence across the twenty politica…
The Scottish Political Economy Tradition and Modern Economics
The purpose of this article is to re‐examine the notion of a Scottish tradition in political economy in the light of recent developments in the methodology of economics. Consideration is given to the concept of tradition itself, which puts the focus on approach to theorising and the relationship between theory and reality rather than theoretical content. It is argued that the Scottish approach provided the foundations for much of modern political…
Keynes, the Long Run, and the Present Crisis
Keynes was always alert to the fact that capitalism, though in his mind the most efficient form of economic organization, was flawed in many respects and often offered its participants no incentive to rearrange matters to bring about a better outcome. In this paper the authors briefly review some of his schemes to illustrate the general shape of his thinking on the flaws of capitalism and their correctives, and then expand on one of his concerns—…
Knowledge, Communication and the Scottish Enlightenment
Cet article étudie les idées qu’Adam Smith et ses contemporains (en particulier Hume) ont développé sur la rhétorique en relation avec leur philosophie et leur analyse économique, tout en les situant dans le contexte des Lumières Écossaises. Les débats sur le langage en Écosse à cette époque se démarquaient des approches traditionnelles, lesquelles mettaient l’accent sur la persuasion ou le style, pour insister sur une notion plus large de commun…
Economic Policy Options for a Scottish Parliament
This article considers the impact on the Scottish economy of alternative constitutional arrangements. A reappraisal is appropriate because of the continuing interest in constitutional change in Scotland and the dearth of informed debate on its economic impact. In the paper, we discuss the impact of both devolution and independence, but assume that whatever constitutional change takes place, Scotland remains within the European Community
Traditions in thought: The case of Scottish political economy
A number of commentators have recently identified a 'uniquely Scottish mode of thought in economics', or a particular 'Scottish political economy tradition'. In this paper the concept of tradition, defined as those features common to practitioners over a relatively long period, is investigated in relation to 'school', 'paradigm' and 'research programme'. An application of the concept to the Scottish Enlightenment period suggests that its use is i…
Canadian Perspectives on Wage-Price Guidelines: A Book of Readings
Idle Balances and Keynesian THEORY
This paper treads a path between assuming an extensive familiarity with the issues, on the one hand, and on the other provoking the criticism of saying nothing new. Quite apart from the intrinsic interest ,of the debates at Cambridge University in the 1930s, we would see a useful place for idle balances in the analytical vocabulary of modern Keynesians. The term may not be without a current utility. Examination of the earlier debate serves to hig…
Scottish business in Europe: A comment
By outlining the strength and distinctive characteristics of the Scottish financial sector, James Scott puts forward a strong case for the Eurofed to be located in Edinburgh. His argument is reinforced by reference to the cohesion principle of balanced economic development in the Community; siting the Eurofed in Edinburgh could be an important signal of the Community's commitment to the principle, as well as providing spin-offs for the Scottish f…
Economic Policy Options for a Scottish Parliament
This article considers the impact on the Scottish economy of alternative constitutional arrangements. A reappraisal is appropriate because of the continuing interest in constitutional change in Scotland and the dearth of informed debate on its economic impact. In the paper, we discuss the impact of both devolution and independence, but assume that whatever constitutional change takes place, Scotland remains within the European Community
Feature review
Economics and Reality Tony Lawson (Routledge, 1997)
The Scottish Political Economy Tradition and Modern Economics
The purpose of this article is to re‐examine the notion of a Scottish tradition in political economy in the light of recent developments in the methodology of economics. Consideration is given to the concept of tradition itself, which puts the focus on approach to theorising and the relationship between theory and reality rather than theoretical content. It is argued that the Scottish approach provided the foundations for much of modern political…
Traditions in thought: The case of Scottish political economy
A number of commentators have recently identified a 'uniquely Scottish mode of thought in economics', or a particular 'Scottish political economy tradition'. In this paper the concept of tradition, defined as those features common to practitioners over a relatively long period, is investigated in relation to 'school', 'paradigm' and 'research programme'. An application of the concept to the Scottish Enlightenment period suggests that its use is i…
Applied Economics in a Political Economy Tradition: The Case of Scotland from the 1890s to the 1950s
Research Article| December 01 2000 Applied Economics in a Political Economy Tradition: The Case of Scotland from the 1890s to the 1950s Alexander Dow; Alexander Dow Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Sheila Dow; Sheila Dow Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Alan Hutton Alan Hutton Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google History of Political Economy (2000) 32 (Suppl_1): 177–198. ht…
The Prospects Facing an Independent Scotland in the Euro-Zone Alongside the Rest of the UK
First paragraph: This paper explores the scenario of Scotland belonging to EMU as an independent country, with the rest of the UK also a member. We consider transitional issues, (the order in which various events occur turns out to be potentially crucial), the implications of Maastricht, the likely effects on the Scottish economy of being in EMU, and finally the policy options open to an independent Scottish government
EMU and the Regional Impact of Monetary Policy
EMU and the regional impact of monetary policy, Reg. Studies 37, 969- 980. In this paper we focus on a topic which has been attracting renewed interest because of monetary unification in Europe: the regional dimension of national monetary policies. Most of the debate over the regional implications of the Euro has been developed within the Optimum Currency Area framework. According to this theory, European monetary policy would have regional effec…
Years a Keynesian and Other EssaysSelected Essays on Economic Policy
Journal Article 50 Years a Keynesian and Other EssaysSelected Essays on Economic Policy Get access By G. C. Harcourt (Basingstoke and London: Palgrave, 2001. Pp. xii + 364. £47.50 hardback. ISBN 0 333 94633 2.)By G. C. Harcourt. (Basingstoke and London: Palgrave, 2001. Pp. xvi + 354 £50.00 hardback. ISBN 0 333 94632 4.) Sheila Dow Sheila Dow University of Stirling Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Econom…
Transforming Economics Through Critical Realism: Themes and Issues
Knowledge, Communication and the Scottish Enlightenment
Cet article étudie les idées qu’Adam Smith et ses contemporains (en particulier Hume) ont développé sur la rhétorique en relation avec leur philosophie et leur analyse économique, tout en les situant dans le contexte des Lumières Écossaises. Les débats sur le langage en Écosse à cette époque se démarquaient des approches traditionnelles, lesquelles mettaient l’accent sur la persuasion ou le style, pour insister sur une notion plus large de commun…
Interest Rates and Convergence across Italian Regions
Dow S., Montagnoli A. and Napolitano O. Interest rates and convergence across Italian regions, Regional Studies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the evidence for economic convergence across Italian regions using trends in interest rate spreads and premia as indicators of regional credit conditions. The results indicate the presence of persistent interest rate differentials, and thus an absence of convergence across the twenty politica…
Keynes, the Long Run, and the Present Crisis
Keynes was always alert to the fact that capitalism, though in his mind the most efficient form of economic organization, was flawed in many respects and often offered its participants no incentive to rearrange matters to bring about a better outcome. In this paper the authors briefly review some of his schemes to illustrate the general shape of his thinking on the flaws of capitalism and their correctives, and then expand on one of his concerns—…
Regional Finance
Analysis of the relationship between regional economic conditions and finance varies according to the underlying theoretical framework. Mainstream analysis allows a lasting effect of finance only as a result of financial inefficiency, which may persist but is ultimately eliminable. In contrast, Post‐Keynesian analysis of regional finance focuses on the spatial dimension of enduring interrelationships between real and financial developments. While…
Monetary Reform, Central Banks, and Digital Currencies
The modern debate about monetary reform has taken on a new twist with the development of private digital currencies employing distributed ledger payments technology. In order to consider the appropriate state response, we go back to first principles of money and finance and the case for financial regulation: to ensure provision of a safe money asset and a stable supply of credit within an inherently unstable financial system. We consider calls to…
Scottish enlightenment historical epistemology and modern challenges for economic thought
Cet article examine les défis épistémologiques actuels de l’économie à travers le prisme de l’épistémologie des Lumières écossaises. Smith et Hume s’étaient concentrés sur la manière dont les connaissances (provisoires et incertaines) étaient formulées, en examinant comment des circonstances différentes engendrent et soutiennent différentes théories et approches. Sur cette base, nous explorons le discours actuel sur la manière dont les économiste…
Smith at 300: Adam Smith on Rhetoric and the Philosophy of Science
“We need not be surprised ... that the Cartesian philosophy ..., though it does not perhaps contain a word of truth, ... should nevertheless have been so universally received by all the Learned in Europe at that time. ... [They] greedily receive[d] a work which we justly esteem one of the most entertaining Romances that has ever been wrote.” LRBL ii.134
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