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Comparisons in gender wage differentials and discrimination between Germany and the United Kingdom (2001)
Journal Article
Brookes, M., Hinks, T., & Watson, D. (2001). Comparisons in gender wage differentials and discrimination between Germany and the United Kingdom. LABOUR, 15(3), 393-414. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9914.00170

Due to the lack of consistent data, direct and robust comparisons of cross-country labour markets have been virtually impossible. This study uses a new panel data series that controls for inconsistencies, thus overcoming this problem. This study esti... Read More about Comparisons in gender wage differentials and discrimination between Germany and the United Kingdom.

Micro-credit in a UK context (2001)
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Tucker, J., & Lean, J. (2001). Micro-credit in a UK context

The aim of this study was to investigate the need for and use of micro-credit and other sources of finance in small firms. The objectives in pursuit of this aim were as follows: • To establish a clear definition of micro-credit in a UK context and... Read More about Micro-credit in a UK context.

A multinomial logit nondiscriminatory approach to estimating racial wage and occupational discrimination (2001)
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Hinks, T., & Watson, D. (2001). A multinomial logit nondiscriminatory approach to estimating racial wage and occupational discrimination. Applied Economics, 33(5), 605-612. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840122869

This paper combines a technique to measure nondiscriminatory wage structures with a multinomial logit model to estimate both occupational racial discrimination and within-occupation racial wage underpayment and overpayment. Using a recent South Afric... Read More about A multinomial logit nondiscriminatory approach to estimating racial wage and occupational discrimination.

Management accounting in companies adapting to structural change and volatility in transition economies: A South African study (2001)
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Luther, R. G., Luther, R., & Longden, S. (2001). Management accounting in companies adapting to structural change and volatility in transition economies: A South African study. Management Accounting Research, 12(3), 299-320. https://doi.org/10.1006/mare.2001.0163

South Africa has undergone fundamental political and structural changes over the last decade. These are affecting the operations of companies in South Africa both directly and indirectly through associated market volatility. This paper reports on res... Read More about Management accounting in companies adapting to structural change and volatility in transition economies: A South African study.

Deep and surface approaches to learning within introductory accounting: A phenomenographic study (2001)
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Lucas, U. (2001). Deep and surface approaches to learning within introductory accounting: A phenomenographic study. Accounting Education, 10(2), 161-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/09639280110073443

This paper reports the findings of a phenomenographic research study which sought to identify students' approaches to learning introductory accounting and their conceptions of accounting. The findings reveal that, in common with other disciplines, de... Read More about Deep and surface approaches to learning within introductory accounting: A phenomenographic study.

The concept of an accounting regime (2001)
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Dugdale, D., Jones, T. C., & Jones, C. (2001). The concept of an accounting regime. Critical Perspectives On Accounting, 12(1), 35-63. https://doi.org/10.1006/cpac.2000.0412

This paper develops and illustrates the concept of an accounting regime. The concept is mobilized in order to explore the nature and power of accounting in totality and to identify its dimensions. Drawing on the work of Anthony Giddens, we portray an... Read More about The concept of an accounting regime.

German wage underpayment: An investigation into labor market inefficiency and discrimination (2001)
Journal Article
Dawson, P., Hinks, T., & Watson, D. (2001). German wage underpayment: An investigation into labor market inefficiency and discrimination. Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, 70(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.70.1.107

Using stochastic panel wage frontiers, this paper estimates the relative underpayment of females and males in the reunified Germany. The estimates are initially applied to discrimination analysis. It finds that females have higher underpayment and th... Read More about German wage underpayment: An investigation into labor market inefficiency and discrimination.