Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Evolutionary Psychology01:20

Evolutionary Psychology

1.1K
Evolutionary psychology explores the origins of human behavior and mental processes by framing them within the context of natural selection, a theory famously propounded by Charles Darwin. This field asserts that many behaviors common across human societies — ranging from instinctive fear reactions to complex social interactions — arose as evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations enhanced the survival and reproductive success of our ancestors, thereby becoming embedded in the...
1.1K
Causality in Epidemiology01:21

Causality in Epidemiology

1.8K
Causality or causation is a fundamental concept in epidemiology, vital for understanding the relationships between various factors and health outcomes. Despite its importance, there's no single, universally accepted definition of causality within the discipline. Drawing from a systematic review, causality in epidemiology encompasses several definitions, including production, necessary and sufficient, sufficient-component, counterfactual, and probabilistic models. Each has its strengths and...
1.8K
What is Evolutionary History?02:35

What is Evolutionary History?

44.2K
Scientists record evolutionary history by analyzing fossil, morphological, and genetic data. The fossil record documents the history of life on Earth and provides evidence for evolution. However, both fossil and living organisms offer evidence that outlines Earth’s evolutionary history.
44.2K
Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - II01:28

Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - II

1.4K
The Bradford Hill criteria serve as guidelines for establishing causative links in epidemiological research. Beyond Strength, Consistency, Specificity, and Temporality, key criteria also include Biological Gradient, Plausibility, Coherence, Experiment, and Analogy. These principles assist scientists in assessing the likelihood of causation in complex biological contexts. Below is a summary of these concepts:
1.4K
Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective01:23

Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective

412
In a study where individuals posing as strangers offered compliments and proposed casual sex to students, the responses differed significantly based on gender. Not a single woman accepted the proposal, while 70% of the men agreed. This outcome provides a useful scenario to explore through the lens of evolutionary psychology and social learning theory, highlighting the diverse perspectives on human sexual behaviors.
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
412
Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - I01:30

Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - I

1.3K
The Bradford Hill criteria are a group of principles that provide a framework to determine a causal relationship between a specific factor and a disease. There are nine criteria that are pivotal in assessing causality in epidemiological studies. Here's a closer look at Strength, Consistency, Specificity, and Temporality criteria with definitions and examples:
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Cooperative protection against stochastic losses: Experimental evidence on behavioral dynamics.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2026
Same journal

Mercantilist and protectionist shocks on innovation, growth, and economic policy in European regions.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2026
Same journal

Financial production and the subprime mortgage crisis.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2023
Same journal

Robotization, employment, and income: regional asymmetries and long-run policies in the Euro area.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2023
Same journal

V for vaccines and variants.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2023
Same journal

The impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets in developing countries: a new method with an illustration for Lao PDR and urban Viet Nam.

Journal of evolutionary economics·2023
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 8, 2026

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations
04:52

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations

Published on: February 3, 2023

1.4K

The evolutionary traverse: a causal analysis.

David Haas1

  • 1Graz Schumpeter Centre, University of Graz, Universitätsstrasse 15/FE, Graz, A-8010 Austria.

Journal of Evolutionary Economics
|February 7, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study examines how new methods are adopted. It finds that labor availability dictates whether adaptation leads to logistic or exponential growth patterns, impacting overall economic progress.

Keywords:
Adaptive growth and employmentCompetitive selectionDiffusionResource constraintTechnical change

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Examining Volatile Sex Pheromone Influence on Male C. elegans Behavior
06:49

Author Spotlight: Examining Volatile Sex Pheromone Influence on Male C. elegans Behavior

Published on: August 9, 2024

3.4K
Age-dependent Dynamics of Locomotion in Caenorhabditis elegans: A Lyapunov Exponent Analysis
06:44

Age-dependent Dynamics of Locomotion in Caenorhabditis elegans: A Lyapunov Exponent Analysis

Published on: September 23, 2025

653

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 8, 2026

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations
04:52

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations

Published on: February 3, 2023

1.4K
Author Spotlight: Examining Volatile Sex Pheromone Influence on Male C. elegans Behavior
06:49

Author Spotlight: Examining Volatile Sex Pheromone Influence on Male C. elegans Behavior

Published on: August 9, 2024

3.4K
Age-dependent Dynamics of Locomotion in Caenorhabditis elegans: A Lyapunov Exponent Analysis
06:44

Age-dependent Dynamics of Locomotion in Caenorhabditis elegans: A Lyapunov Exponent Analysis

Published on: September 23, 2025

653

Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Economic Growth
  • Technological Change

Background:

  • Adaptation to new methods is crucial for economic progress.
  • The labor supply's role in this adaptation process is not fully understood.
  • Existing models often simplify the complexities of labor market dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the adaptation process to new methods in a simple economic model.
  • To analyze how labor supply constraints influence adaptation mechanisms and outcomes.
  • To investigate the impact of different adaptation paths on aggregate economic growth.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a simple economic model with exogenously given labor supply growth.
  • Analysis of adaptation mechanisms under conditions of labor surplus versus labor scarcity.
  • Application of 'causal analysis' to study the transition between steady states.

Main Results:

  • Labor surplus leads to logistic replacement patterns via differential capacity accumulation.
  • Labor scarcity results in exponential replacement patterns due to 'growth predation'.
  • Different new methods yield distinct adaptation paths and economic outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptation to new methods can result in unsteady economic growth.
  • The diffusion of new methods does not always enhance aggregate growth.
  • Labor supply dynamics significantly shape the consequences of technological adoption.