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György Simon

    An Economic History of Socialist Yugoslavia
    A Political Economy of Modern Greece
    Mediterranean Capitalism by the Examples of Greece and Spain
    Indonesia: A New Asian Tiger
    A Political Economy of Spain
    Modern Spain: From Miracle to Crisis
    • 2024

      A Political Economy of Spain

      19002020

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on Spain's capitalist development from the 20th century to the early 21st century, this study by economist György Simon, Jr. examines the "Spanish economic miracle," its decline, and the impacts of EU membership and the euro zone. Utilizing historical national accounts and a 70-year econometric analysis, the author highlights the significance of manufacturing and foreign direct investment in GDP growth. Theoretical frameworks include an endogenous growth model that integrates technical progress, physical and human capital, and the dynamics of creative economic activity.

      A Political Economy of Spain
    • 2023

      Focusing on the Kaldorian approach, György Simon, Jr. explores growth mechanisms in post-war Germany, emphasizing their impact on output, pricing, and income distribution. His analysis incorporates key economic aspects such as production, equilibrium prices, and capital formation. The book addresses policy challenges like resource mobilization and international linkages, while explaining manufacturing's pivotal role in macroeconomic growth. Utilizing an endogenous growth model, it examines the interplay of technical progress, physical and human capital, and the dynamics of creative economic activity.

      Growth Mechanism of the German Economy: Theory and Practice
    • 2022

      Modern Spain: From Miracle to Crisis

      19502019

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the political and economic dynamics of modern capitalist development in Spain, this monograph analyzes the causes behind the post-war economic miracle and its subsequent decline. Utilizing an endogenous growth model that incorporates technical progress, physical and human capital, the author examines key factors such as the mobilization of internal resources and international economic conditions. Additionally, the investigation includes demand-side elements like foreign direct investment, providing a comprehensive view of Spain's economic evolution.

      Modern Spain: From Miracle to Crisis
    • 2022

      Modernisation in China, Taiwan and India

      Three Case Studies

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on the development trajectories of China and India, the book examines how both nations have evolved into significant global economic players. It highlights China's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse competing with the U.S. and India's potential driven by its vast population and resources. The analysis includes Taiwan as an alternative development model and emphasizes the importance of manufacturing and agricultural modernization. Utilizing an econometric approach from 1955 to 2019, it incorporates a growth model that factors in technical progress and creative economic activity.

      Modernisation in China, Taiwan and India
    • 2022

      Political and Economic Processes in Modern Spain

      19502019

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the political and economic dimensions of Spain's capitalist development, this monograph analyzes the mechanisms of economic growth and policy, emphasizing the mobilization of internal resources and international conditions. Utilizing an endogenous growth model that incorporates technical progress, human and physical capital, the author explores the factors behind Spain's post-war economic miracle and its decline. Additionally, the work examines demand-side influences, particularly the role of foreign direct investment in shaping economic outcomes.

      Political and Economic Processes in Modern Spain
    • 2022

      Focusing on China's political and economic evolution from the mid-17th century to the early 21st century, the study by economist György Simon, Jr. employs an econometric analysis from 1955 to 2019, utilizing a growth model that incorporates physical and human capital alongside time as a factor in economic creativity. Additionally, it examines Taiwan's development as a contrasting model. The monograph appeals to readers interested in the complexities of development within the Asia-Pacific region.

      Development Experiences of China from the Qing Empire to Our Days
    • 2022

      This book explores the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region in the late 20th century, focusing on the Little Tigers (South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore) and New Tigers (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines). It analyzes their progress through technical advancements and development economics, appealing to those interested in emerging economies.

      New Tigers in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand
    • 2021

      Political and Economic Processes in Modern Greece

      19502019

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on Greece's political and economic evolution post-World War II, the monograph delves into the mechanisms of economic growth and the pivotal role of economic policy in harnessing internal resources and navigating international conditions. It analyzes the outcomes of this development, emphasizing demand-side factors like foreign direct investment. Utilizing a Kaldorian model for econometric analysis from 1950 to 2010, the study addresses both physical and human capital, alongside the temporal aspects of creative economic activity, setting the stage for understanding Greece's economic trajectory leading up to the debt crisis.

      Political and Economic Processes in Modern Greece
    • 2021

      Focusing on the economic growth factors in Saudi Arabia, the study utilizes an endogenous growth model to analyze the nation's development amid its status as a leading oil exporter. It highlights the diminishing role of oil and gas wealth and emphasizes the urgency for economic diversification, particularly through enhancing human capital and technical progress. The exploration of manufacturing industry development serves as a case study for this diversification effort. This monograph appeals to those interested in the dynamics of development in oil-producing nations.

      The Resource-Intensive Economy of Saudi Arabia and its Diversification
    • 2021

      Focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's post-colonial political and economic landscape, the author examines the roots of its economic challenges and income disparities. Through unique model calculations, he highlights the importance of technical progress and identifies a blend of factors essential for national economic development. The study advocates for enhanced investment in education, research and development, and the modernization of agriculture, while encouraging the government to attract foreign capital. This work appeals to those interested in development issues in less developed African nations.

      Democratic Republic of the Congo: Outcomes of the Post-Colonial Era