The good, the bad and the ugly
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Globalization and Its discontents . The best description for Joseph Stiglitz's view of the world . The intended counterpoint to the suffering in the developing countries . IMF-induced financial liberalization. Transition from state...»
The alleged 'crisis of the welfare state' and the failure of the traditional defenders of the welfare state to respond to the New Right's critique
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. This 'blueprint' for state welfare.. The expansion of state welfare during the post-war years.. The idea of the Beveridge Revolution.. Beveridge: Economic growth and full employment.. A 'growing measure of agreement on...»
The European Union and democratic progress in post communist states:The cases of Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. European Union membership . The Copenhagen criteria. Bulgaria. Romania. Croatia. Conclusions and analysis. Bibliography....»
Economic and political transition in Bahrain: Strong Rentier States and Strong Rentier Societies
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bahrain - economic success fueled largely by oil rents.. Academic theories of rentier economies.. What sets Bahrain apart from other such econimies.. Joel Migdal's theory of state-in-society.. Beblawi's analysis and what he calls a...»
The Beveridge report: Political and intellectual origins
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A survey of existing social insurance and assistance schemes. The Victorian period. Liberal social welfare reforms. World War I and the inter-war years. Recommendations for social welfare. Reformist groups of thinkers. World War II and...»
Bulgaria: Transition towards democracy
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political transition.. The Bulgarian Communist Party.. Coalition for Bulgaria.. The National Movement Simeon II.. National Union Attack.. United Democratic Forces.. Democrats for a strong Bulgaria.. Bulgarian Peoples Union.. Other...»
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