Introduction to the Series

• Pages: v-v
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/S0573-8555(2005)0000272001
• Date: 21 May 2005
• Published date: 21 May 2005
• Author: The Editors

Introduction to the Series

This series consists of a number of hitherto unpublished studies, which are

introduced by the editors in the belief that they represent fresh contributions to

economic science.

The term 'economic analysis' as used in the title of

the

series has been adopted

because it covers both the activities of the theoretical economist and the research

worker.

Although the analytical method used by the various contributors are not the

same, they are nevertheless conditioned by the common origin of their studies,

namely theoretical problems encountered in practical research. Since for this

reason, business cycle research and national accounting, research work on behalf

of economic policy, and problems of planning are the main sources of the subjects

dealt with, they necessarily determine the manner of approach adopted by the

authors. Their methods tend to be 'practical' in the sense of not being too far

remote from application to actual economic conditions. In addition they are

quantitative.

It is the hope of the editors that the publication of these studies will help to

stimulate the exchange of scientific information and to reinforce international

cooperation in the field of economics.

The Editors