The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Smith, Vernon, L.

doi: 10.2307/1883826pmid: N/A

Abstract I. Introduction, contributions to investment theory, 61. — II. Capital inputs in production theory, 62. — III. Production, using capital goods, with a fixed replacement policy, 66. — IV. Replacement theory, 72. — V. A theory of investment, replacement, and production, 77. — VI. “Overcapacity” and the dynamics of production, 80.— VII. Investment demand and the “acceleration principle,” 83. — VIII. Summary, 86. * I am indebted to Wassily Leontief for first stimulating my interest in the subject matter of this paper and for many helpful suggestions and comments in the early stages of the work. The influence of the writings of Friedrich and Vera Lutz and George Terborgh, and my debt to these authors, will be evident from the references. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright, 1959, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College

Neuberger,, Egon

doi: 10.2307/1883827pmid: N/A

Abstract Introduction, 88. — I. Yugoslav experience with investment auctions, — II. The theory of investment auctions, 102. — III. Conclusions, 114. * I am grateful to Professors John H. Williams, Alexander Eckstein, Peter Kenen, and Peter Wiles and to Messrs. Herbert Levine, Marshall Goldman, and Richard Judy who have read early drafts of the present paper. They have provided invaluable and well-deserved criticism, but cannot be held responsible for my conclusions or for any errors which may remain. This paper is based on my thesis “Central Banking in Semi-Planned Economies — Yugoslav Case,” and was written during my residence at Harvard University in 1956–57, made possible by a generous grant from the Ford Foundation. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright, 1959, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College

Mills, Edwin, S.

doi: 10.2307/1883828pmid: N/A

Abstract I. Introduction, 116. — II. Cost and uncertain demand, 117. — III. Alternative specifications, 118. — IV. Single period horizon: equilibrium conditions, 119. — V. The fundamental theorem, 122. — VI. Example: constant marginal cost, linear riskless demand, and rectangular distribution, 124. — VII. Rising marginal cost, 126. — VIII. Falling marginal cost, 127. — IX. Multi-period horizon, 128.— X. Conclusion, 129. * The author is indebted to R. M. Solow, E. Kuh, A. P. Lerner, F. Machlup, and E. D. Domar for valuable discussions on the subject of this paper. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright, 1959, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College

Luckett, Dudley, G.

doi: 10.2307/1883829pmid: N/A

Abstract I. Lutz's theory, 132. — II. Criticisms of Lutz's theory, 136. — III. Modifications of the “expected short rate” theory, 143. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes * The research for this paper was done while I was a graduate student at The University of Texas. I am indebted to the Ford Foundation for its liberal and timely grant of a doctoral dissertation fellowship. I am indebted also to Professor E. E. Hale, who supervised the dissertation, and to Professor Stephen L. McDonald, now of Louisiana State University. I alone bear full responsibility for the views expressed. Copyright, 1959, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College

Olson,, Mancur;Harris, Curtis, C.

doi: 10.2307/1883830pmid: N/A

Abstract I. The problem, 145. — II. The background, 146. — III. The effects on acreage, 148. — IV. The trend, 150. — V. Barley-wheat price ratio, 154. — VI. The models, 155. — VII. Relationship of regression lines and function elasticities, 157. — VIII. Conclusions, 165. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright, 1959, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College

Anderson, W. H., Locke

doi: 10.2307/1883831pmid: N/A

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Modigliani,, F.;Weingartner, H., M.

doi: 10.2307/1883832pmid: N/A

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doi: 10.1093/qje/73.1.173pmid: N/A

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