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Working Papers

2024

1. Technology, R&D, Industrial, and Science Policies: Private and Public Sector Interactions That Encourage Technological Advance
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2021

2. The Funding of Important Emerging and Evolving Technologies by the Public and Private Sectors
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2020

3. INDUSTRIAL POLICIES: Common Not Rare
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
4. Who's Who and What's What at the LSE, Then and Now? A Review Essay of The Palgrave Companion to LSE Economics
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2016

5. A RECONSIDERATION OF THE THEORY OF NON-LINEAR SCALE EFFECTS: Causes and Consequences of Varying Returns to, and Economies of, Scale
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
6. EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION TO: A SYMPOSIUM ON SECOND AND THIRD BEST THEORY: CRITICISMS AND APPLICATIONS
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
7. General Purpose Technologies in Theory, Applications and Controversy: A Review
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University View citations (2)
   See also Journal Article General purpose technologies in theory, application and controversy: a review, Journal of Evolutionary Economics, Springer (2018) View citations (23) (2018)
8. POLICIES FOR GREEN GROWTH VERSUS POLICIES FOR NO GROWTH: A Matter of Timing
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2013

9. The Phillips Curve and the Tyranny of an Assumed Unique Macro Equilibrium
   Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
10. Twenty Five Methodological Issues in Memory of Mark Blaug
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2012

11. A critique of Ng's third-best theory
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University View citations (1)
12. Policy Implications of Alternative Economic Paradigms: Some surprises from endogenous technological changes
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University View citations (2)

2010

13. Multilateral Versus Regional Trading Arrangements: Substitutes Or Compliments?
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
    See also Chapter Multilateral versus Regional Trading Arrangements: Substitutes or Complements?, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2011) View citations (1) (2011)

2008

14. Economic Growth Related to Mutually Interdependent Institutions and Technology
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University
    See also Journal Article Economic growth related to mutually interdependent institutions and technology, Journal of Institutional Economics, Cambridge University Press (2009) View citations (10) (2009)
15. Some Legacies of Robbins'Nature and Signifance of Economic Science
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University

2007

16. Has the ICT Revolution Run its Course?
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University View citations (5)
17. SUSTAINED GROWTH DRIVEN BY MULTIPLE, CO-EXISTING GPTs
    Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University View citations (3)

2001

18. Understanding Technological Change
    Economics Study Area Working Papers, East-West Center, Economics Study Area View citations (1)

1998

19. Une evaluation structuraliste des politiques technologiques -pertinence du modele schumpeterien
    Gouvernement du Canada - Industrial Organization, Gouvernement du Canada - Industry Canada

1982

20. Address Models of Value Theory
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (8)

1980

21. Capital, Commitment, and Entry Equilibrium
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Capital, Commitment, and Entry Equilibrium, Bell Journal of Economics, The RAND Corporation (1981) View citations (34) (1981)

1979

22. Economists, Policy Makers and Economic Policy
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (1)
23. Microeconomic Foundations of Central Place Theory
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (1)

1978

24. Harry Johnson's Contribution to the Pure Theory of International Trade
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University
    See also Journal Article Harry Johnson's Contributions to the Pure Theory of International Trade, Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association (1978) (1978)

1977

25. A Comment on Location and Industrial Efficiency with Free Entry
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University
    See also Journal Article A Comment on Location and Industrial Efficiency with Free Entry, The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College (1979) View citations (4) (1979)
26. Spatial Monopoly, Natural Monopoly, Pure Profits, and Land Rents
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University

1976

27. Comparison Shopping and Clusters of Homogeneous Firms
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (10)
28. Freedom of Entry and the Rate of Profit
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University
29. The Introduction of Space into the Neo-classical Model of Value Theory
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (3)
30. The Place of the Phillips Curve in Macroeconomic Models
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (1)
31. The Theory of Spatial Pre-emption: Location as a Barrier To Entry
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (1)

1975

32. The Evolution of the Actual and the Anticipated Rates of Inflation in an Uncertain Phelps-Friedman World
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University

1974

33. Is the Natural Rate of Unemployment Compatible with a Stable Rate of Inflation?
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University

1972

34. The Micro Theory of the Phillips Curve Revisited
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University
35. The Principle of Minimum Differentiation Reconsidered: Some New Developments in the Theory of Spatial Competition
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article The Principle of Minimum Differentiation Reconsidered: Some New Developments in the Theory of Spatial Competition, The Review of Economic Studies, Review of Economic Studies Ltd (1975) View citations (208) (1975)
36. Unsuspected Perversities in the Theory of Location
    Working Paper, Economics Department, Queen's University

Undated

37. Economists, Policy Makers & Economic Policy
    Queen's Institute for Economic Research Discussion Papers, Queen's University - Department of Economics

Journal Articles

2018

1. General purpose technologies in theory, application and controversy: a review
   Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 2018, 28, (5), 1005-1033 View citations (23)
   See also Working Paper General Purpose Technologies in Theory, Applications and Controversy: A Review, Discussion Papers (2016) View citations (2) (2016)

2017

2. Concluding Comments to the Debate
   Pacific Economic Review, 2017, 22, (2), 213-228
3. Economic Policy with and without Maximizing Rules
   Pacific Economic Review, 2017, 22, (2), 189-212 View citations (1)
4. Editors’ Introduction The two authors had tried alternative drafts to reach a consensus. While they had no problem in agreeing on Part II, the final version of Part I was mainly drafted by Lipsey, partly based on previous versions, with only minor revisions and additions from Ng. For a main part of the version preferred by Ng, please see section 2 of Ng (2017b). Importantly, the main disagreement over Part I was how to present the reasoning behind the results of first-best and second-best theories, results with which both authors agree. They also wish to acknowledge the research assistance of Zhang Chen
   Pacific Economic Review, 2017, 22, (2), 147-154
5. Generality Versus Context Specificity: First, Second and Third Best in Theory and Policy
   Pacific Economic Review, 2017, 22, (2), 167-177 View citations (6)

2016

6. A Few Hares to Chase: The Life & Economics of Bill Phillips
   History of Economics Review, 2016, 65, (1), 71-76
7. THE PHILLIPS CURVE AND AN ASSUMED UNIQUE MACROECONOMIC EQUILIBRIUM IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT
   Journal of the History of Economic Thought, 2016, 38, (4), 415-429 View citations (2)

2012

8. Does history matter?: Empirical analysis of evolutionary versus stationary equilibrium views of the economy
   Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 2012, 22, (4), 735-766 View citations (6)
   See also Chapter Does History Matter? Empirical Analysis of Evolutionary Versus Stationary Equilibrium Views of the Economy, Economic Complexity and Evolution, 2013, 137-174 (2013) (2013)

2011

9. Canadian Economics Association/ L'Association canadienne d'Économique Fellows
   Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2011, 44, (4), 1049-1051
10. Sustained endogenous growth driven by structured and evolving general purpose technologies
    Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 2011, 21, (4), 563-593 View citations (22)

2009

11. Economic growth related to mutually interdependent institutions and technology
    Journal of Institutional Economics, 2009, 5, (3), 259-288 View citations (10)
    See also Working Paper Economic Growth Related to Mutually Interdependent Institutions and Technology, Discussion Papers (2008) (2008)
12. Some Legacies of Robbins' An Essay on the Nature and Significance of Economic Science
    Economica, 2009, 76, (s1), 845-856 View citations (2)

2007

13. Creating the twentieth century: technical innovations of 1867–1914 and their lasting impact – By Vaclav Smil Transforming the twentieth century: technical innovations and their consequences – By Vaclav Smil
    Economic History Review, 2007, 60, (2), 441-443 View citations (1)
14. Reflections on the general theory of second best at its golden jubilee
    International Tax and Public Finance, 2007, 14, (4), 349-364 View citations (29)

2006

15. Gpt-Driven, Endogenous Growth
    Economic Journal, 2006, 116, (508), 155-174 View citations (24)

2004

16. Conflicting opinions
    Science and Public Policy, 2004, 31, (4), 331-340
17. Total factor productivity and the measurement of technological change
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2004, 37, (4), 1118-1150 View citations (47)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2004, 37, (4), 1118-1150 (2004) View citations (49)

2003

18. Productivity, Technology and Economic Growth: What is the Relationship?
    Journal of Economic Surveys, 2003, 17, (3), 457-495 View citations (57)

2002

19. Externalities, technological complementarities and sustained economic growth
    Research Policy, 2002, 31, (8-9), 1305-1315 View citations (39)
20. Some Implications Of Endogenous Technological Change For Technology Policies In Developing Countries
    Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 2002, 11, (4-5), 321-351 View citations (12)

2001

21. Harry G. Johnson (1923–1977): Scholar, Mentor, Editor, and Relentless World Traveler
    American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 2001, 60, (3), 601-649
22. Sources of Industrial Leadership: Studies of Seven Industries: David C. Mowery, Richard R. Nelson (Eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000, 381 pp., price [UK pound] 37.50, ISBN 052164254X
    Research Policy, 2001, 30, (8), 1350-1352
23. Successes and failures in the transformation of economics
    Journal of Economic Methodology, 2001, 8, (2), 169-201 View citations (18)

2000

24. What Does Total Factor Productivity Measure?
    International Productivity Monitor, 2000, 1, 31-40 View citations (27)

1999

25. Should Provinces Expand Gambling?
    Canadian Public Policy, 1999, 25, (2), 259-275

1996

26. NAFTA and other regional FTAs: Threat or promise
    Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 1996, 1, (1), 23-38

1995

27. R&D and innovation at the firm level: improving the S&T policy information base
    Research Evaluation, 1995, 5, (2), 123-129

1993

28. A Crystal Ball Applied to Canadian Economics
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1993, 26, (1), 70-76

1992

29. Growth, erosion, and restructuring of the multilateral trading system
    Journal of Asian Economics, 1992, 3, (1), 121-139

1991

30. El libre comercio entre países desiguales
    Estudios Económicos, 1991, 6, (1), 23-32

1989

31. Agendas for the 1988 and Future Summits
    Canadian Public Policy, 1989, 15, (s1), 87-91
32. Unsettled Issues in the Great Free Trade Debate
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1989, 22, (1), 1-21 View citations (1)

1986

33. The Macdonald Report: Signpost or Shopping Basket?
    Canadian Public Policy, 1986, 12, (s1), 23-39
34. Will there be a Canadian‐American Free Trade Association?
    The World Economy, 1986, 9, (3), 217-238 View citations (1)

1982

35. An Economic Theory of Central Places
    Economic Journal, 1982, 92, (365), 56-72 View citations (83)
36. Government and Inflation
    American Economic Review, 1982, 72, (2), 67-71
37. Inflación mundial
    Estudios Economicos, 1982, 001 (Nueva Serie), (1-2), 129-156

1981

38. Capital, Commitment, and Entry Equilibrium
    Bell Journal of Economics, 1981, 12, (2), 593-604 View citations (34)
    See also Working Paper Capital, Commitment, and Entry Equilibrium, Working Paper (1980) View citations (1) (1980)
39. The Understanding and Control of Inflation: Is There a Crisis in Macro-Economics?
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1981, 14, (4), 545-76 View citations (7)

1980

40. Exit Barriers are Entry Barriers: The Durability of Capital as a Barrier to Entry
    Bell Journal of Economics, 1980, 11, (2), 721-729 View citations (74)
41. The block metric and the law of markets
    Journal of Urban Economics, 1980, 7, (3), 337-347 View citations (4)

1979

42. A Comment on Location and Industrial Efficiency with Free Entry
    The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 1979, 93, (3), 447-450 View citations (4)
    See also Working Paper A Comment on Location and Industrial Efficiency with Free Entry, Working Paper (1977) (1977)
43. World Inflation
    The Economic Record, 1979, 55, (4), 283-296

1978

44. Freedom of Entry and the Existence of Pure Profit
    Economic Journal, 1978, 88, (351), 455-69 View citations (33)
45. Harry Johnson's Contributions to the Pure Theory of International Trade
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1978, 11, (4), 34-54
    See also Working Paper Harry Johnson's Contribution to the Pure Theory of International Trade, Working Paper (1978) (1978)

1977

46. Wage-Price Controls: How to do a Lot of Harm by Trying to do a Little Good
    Canadian Public Policy, 1977, 3, (1), 1-13 View citations (3)

1976

47. Le contrôle des prix et des revenus au Canada
    L'Actualité Economique, 1976, 52, (3), 271-310
48. The Non-Uniqueness of Equilibrium in the Loschian Location Model
    American Economic Review, 1976, 66, (1), 71-93 View citations (16)

1975

49. The Principle of Minimum Differentiation Reconsidered: Some New Developments in the Theory of Spatial Competition
    The Review of Economic Studies, 1975, 42, (1), 27-49 View citations (208)
    See also Working Paper The Principle of Minimum Differentiation Reconsidered: Some New Developments in the Theory of Spatial Competition, Working Paper (1972) View citations (2) (1972)

1971

50. A Contribution to the New Theory of Demand: A Rehabilitation of the Giffen Good
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1971, 4, (2), 131-63 View citations (22)

1959

51. McManus on Second Best
    The Review of Economic Studies, 1959, 26, (3), 225-226

1958

52. Monetary and Value Theory: A Critique of Lange and Patinkin
    The Review of Economic Studies, 1958, 26, (1), 1-22 View citations (16)

1957

53. Mr. Gehrels on Customs Unions
    The Review of Economic Studies, 1957, 24, (3), 211-214 View citations (3)

1956

54. The General Theory of Second Best
    The Review of Economic Studies, 1956, 24, (1), 11-32 View citations (647)

Books

2022

1. Industrial Policy
   Cambridge Books, Cambridge University Press

2015

2. Economics
   OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press
   Also in OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press (2011)

2005

3. Economic Transformations: General Purpose Technologies and Long-Term Economic Growth
   OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press View citations (261)

1997

4. Economics for Business and Management
   OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press View citations (3)
5. Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (2)
6. Microeconomics, Growth and Political Economy
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (6)
7. On the Foundations of Monopolistic Competition and Economic Geography
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (8)

1993

8. First Principles of Economics
   OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press View citations (1)

Edited books

2011

1. Inflation and Unemployment: The Evolution of the Phillips Curve, vol Three volume set
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (6)

Chapters

2013

1. Does History Matter? Empirical Analysis of Evolutionary Versus Stationary Equilibrium Views of the Economy
   Springer
   See also Journal Article Does history matter?: Empirical analysis of evolutionary versus stationary equilibrium views of the economy, Springer (2012) View citations (6) (2012)
2. Some contentious issues in theory and policy in memory of Mark Blaug
   Chapter 6 in Mark Blaug: Rebel with Many Causes, 2013, pp 31-62

2011

3. Multilateral versus Regional Trading Arrangements: Substitutes or Complements?
   Chapter 3 in International Handbook on the Economics of Integration, Volume I, 2011 View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper Multilateral Versus Regional Trading Arrangements: Substitutes Or Compliments?, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University (2010) (2010)
4. Technology and Globalisation
   Chapter 10 in International Handbook on the Economics of Integration, Volume I, 2011

2010

5. Community Indifference Curves and the Scitovsky ‘Paradox’
   Chapter 14 in Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics, 2010
6. Location Theory: The Contributions of von Thünen and Lösch
   Chapter 21 in Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics, 2010
7. The Aggregate Demand Aggregate Supply Diagram
   Chapter 49 in Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics, 2010
8. The Phillips Curve
   Chapter 50 in Famous Figures and Diagrams in Economics, 2010

2005

9. Issues on Governance, Multinationals and Growth: Thoughts on Method, Policy and Research Suggested by the Festschrift Papers
   Chapter 15 in Governance, Multinationals and Growth, 2005

1989

10. Product differentiation
    Chapter 12 in Handbook of Industrial Organization, 1989, vol. 1, pp 723-768 View citations (77)