The theories of economic justice and the justification for employing utilitarian principles to support the economic development of society

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « According to Shaw and Barry the libertarian approach to economic justice is one that focuses on liberty as the central issue for the development of the social ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. In Defense of Utilitarianism. Even though it seems fair to argue that maximizing the total well-being of society could carry with it a number of challenges, the specific argument that this situation permits an unfair distribution of...»

Democracy for the few (chap. 15), Michael Parenti

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « In truth, they redoubt environmental or consumers protection measures, or even anti-trust decisions, that s why they act as if their economic liberty could be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Government by secrecy and deception.. Bureaucratic action and inaction.. Little administrators and big businessmen.. Public authority in private hands.. Government 'Meddling'.. Conclusion.....»

Why I Think Markets are Efficient

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « 1890. The Sherman Act was designed to maintain economic liberty, and to eliminate restraints on trade and competition. The Sherman ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The efficient market hypothesis . Imagining that there is no efficiency whatsoever. Arguments against market efficiency. Conclusion. Sources....»

If you lack money do you also lack freedom? Please explain your position with reference to the works of at least two of the following: Berlin, Taylor, and MacCallum

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The first known use in a political context of the word Freedom is in a text describing the restoration of social and economic liberty in city-state of Summerian ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Meaning of liberty.. The negative definition of liberty.. Differences between positive and negative liberty.. The concept of negative liberty.. Criticism against the concept of positive liberty.. Limitations of distinction between...»

Democratic equality. Are Rawls's principles of economic justice too egalitarian or not egalitarian enough?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   02/24/2005   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « For libertarians as Nozick, democratic equality unacceptably sacrifices liberty, and the welfare of the main points of Rawls s view of economic justice, the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rawls's egalitarianism . D. Parfit's Equality or Priority. The theoretical argumentation. G.A. Cohen's 're'-interpretation of the difference principle. The 'ethos' of justice . Conclusion. Sources....»

How and why has the adoption of free market economic policies affected the consolidation of democracy?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « It appeared that this economic success usually creates a movement inside society for more liberty in the economic field, which is the beginning of liberalism ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Venezuela.. Hugo Chavez, president of the Bolivarian Republic.. Democracy as mainly institutional for Huntington.. A comparative study of Polish and Venezuelan transitions to democracy.. Globalization.. Free market economic...»

A call for change : Socio-economic and political causes of the French revolution

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « cahiers de doleances, and remain a matchless social and economic record, and the Declaration of Pillnitz by Louis allies, demanding his liberty and dissolution ...»

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The economic, social and political impact of the Great Depression on Southeast Asia

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   08/28/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « In Thailand, the Depression and the new liberty following the 1932 bloodless revolution for the removal of foreign control over the country s economic life. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Depression's most direct impact.. The value of exports.. The Depression's effect on Southeast Asia in the monetary sphere. . Positive effect of the depression on Japan.. This emergence of Japan as a serious contender.. The economic impact and...»

Fighting fire with fire

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Research papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The right to liberty; The issue of slave conditions and treatment; Conclusion; The two sides argued over the political, economic, social, religious, biological ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Douglas' first contention: Skin-color and manhood . Dr. Samuel Cartwright and the inferiority of the slaves. The right to liberty. The issue of slave conditions and treatment . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Radicalization of the French Revolution, from 1789 to the end of 1794

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Economic questions. The conception of liberty and equality. This first phase of the revolution. The flight to Varennes as the turning point in French History. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discussing the radicalization of the French Revolution.. La Prise de la Bastille by Jacques Godechot.. Violence in the French Revolution.. The rise in the price of bread.. Economic questions.. The conception of liberty and...»

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