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The Theory of Economic Change

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(2), 185
Value theory and the theory of economic change, 185. — I. Preoccupation with static systems and with equilibrium, 186. — II. Assumptions of value theory lead to difficulties, 187. — Instantaneous analysis, 189. — Probability approach, 190. — Mechanism of change excluded, 192. — III. Expectations, 193. — Deriving welfare propositions, 194. — Analogy in quantum physics, 197. — The question of units, 198. — IV. Developing a theory of economic change: micro-economic vs. macro-economic conditions, 199; selection of relevant parameters, 199; projection of past performance of parameters, 200; cumulative change, 202. — Conclusions, 203.

Relative Prices and Postwar Markets for Animal Food Products

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(2), 237
I. Criticism of certain aspects of recent theorizing, 237. — II. Critical survey of some recent postwar market predictions, 240. — III. Plan for further investigation, 245. — IV. Theoretical foundation of the method used, 247. — V. Survey of statistical materials, 248. — VI. Statistical derivation of the demand function for meat, 252. — VII. Further analysis of the commodity "meat, " 259. — VIII. Poultry, eggs, dairy products, and lard, 264. — IX. Predictions of demand for animal products for 1950, 271. — Conclusions, 277.

The Equilibrium of the Firm in Multi-Process Industries

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(2), 280
Journal Article The Equilibrium of the Firm in Multi-Process Industries Get access Wilford J. Eiteman Wilford J. Eiteman Duke University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Volume 59, Issue 2, February 1945, Pages 280–286, https://doi.org/10.2307/1884828 Published: 01 February 1945

The Old-Age Reserve Fund is not "Illusory"

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 60(1), 136
Dr. Lutz's argument, 136; — I. Important distinctions neglected, 137. — II. Unacceptable distinctions made, 139. — III. Purpose of the fund misunderstood, 142. — IV. Separate entity of the pension program not essential to the argument, 145. — V. Taxation for liquidation of fund is not for social security, 146. — VI. Importance of upholding the Government's credit, 149. — VII. The question of accumulation must be considered on its merits, 151.

Economic Aspects of Termination of War Contracts

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(3), 386
Nature and scope of the problem, 386. — Announced objectives of terminations, 388. — Implementation of legislative objectives, 389. — Statistics of terminations, 392. — Effect of practices on stated objectives, 394. — The economics in action, 397. — The contributions of economics, 400. — Conclusion, 404.

Interest-Free Deficit Financing: Rejoinder

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 60(1), 154
Journal Article Interest-Free Deficit Financing: Rejoinder Get access J. Carl Poindexter J. Carl Poindexter Roanoke College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Volume 60, Issue 1, November 1945, Pages 154–165, https://doi.org/10.2307/1880647 Published: 01 November 1945

Does the Consumer Benefit from Price Instability?: Further Comment

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(2), 296
Journal Article Does the Consumer Benefit from Price Instability? Further Comment Get access Gertrud Lovasy Gertrud Lovasy Princeton, N. J. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Volume 59, Issue 2, February 1945, Pages 296–301, https://doi.org/10.2307/1884830 Published: 01 February 1945

Does the Consumer Benefit from Price Instability?: Reply

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(2), 301
Journal Article Does the Consumer Benefit from Price Instability? Reply Get access Fredebick V. Waugh Fredebick V. Waugh War Food Administration Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Volume 59, Issue 2, February 1945, Pages 301–303, https://doi.org/10.2307/1884831 Published: 01 February 1945

Judicial Procedure in Labor Unions

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(3), 370
The problem of discipline, 370. — Intervention by the courts: action beyond union's authority, 372; action against public policy, 373; remedies allowed are futile, 374; requirement of a fair trial, 375. — Judicial processes within trade unions: the problem, 376; punishable conduct, 377; initial action, 381; channels of appeal, 382; comparison of AF of L and CIO, 383. — Intervention by general or international officers, 383. — Summary of findings, 384.

The National War Labor Board and Postwar Industrial Relations

Quarterly Journal of Economics 1945 59(4), 483
The "common law of industrial relations, " 483. — Collective bargaining: ordered, 487; geographic scope, 489; job specification and classification, 491; office and clerical salaries, 492; incentive wage systems, 492; vacations, 494; equality of treatment, 495; racial and other discrimination, 493; severance pay, 497; seniority, 493; union representatives, 499; union security, 500; extension of contracts, 503; administration and enforcement of agreements, 505; grievance settlement, 505; union responsibility, 510; preventive administrative practices, 514; labor courts, 515. — Disputes arising outside of collective bargaining agreements: inter-union disputes, 516; compulsory arbitration, 516; mediation, 519. — Conclusion, 522.