The erosion of the welfare state in the United States

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The erosion of the welfare state in the United States For more than a century welfare states have developed both in Western Europe and in North America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Recent reforms to the welfare policy: The wrong direction.. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.. President Carter's efforts to have the United States recognize and respect economic human rights.. Bush...»

The results of the "Lisbon agenda" - the attempt to make Europe the world's most successful knowledge-based economy - are generally thought to have been disappointing. What steps should be taken by the European Union, and by national governments

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   04/20/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « it can expect a slow but inexorable erosion of the gap of 78% compared to the United States (EU report and thereby on the sustainability of the welfare state. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ambitious goals set. Structural changes. The Lisbon strategy of 2000: The ambitious goal. Research and education. Environment. Conclusion. References....»

Globalisation and peace in the twenty-first century: a structuralist approach

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « may have to dismantle its welfare system, or and legitimacy of the state, its policies trade liberalisation, appears a phenomenon called preference erosion . ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The potentially disruptive trends of globalisation.. The issue of trade.. Trade and war: The lessons of history.. The liberal view of free trade as a factor of peace.. The alternative view of free trade as a threat to international...»

Is the environment an international security issue?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « in the significant loss of life or welfare of US and wastes, more land converted from its natural state . Soil erosion disturbs the rivers verges and creates ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The origin of the word 'Environment'. Defining security. Environment as a threat to international security. Ecological problems . The impact the environment . Environmental refugees . Increasing the gap between developed countries and...»

Is the Common Agricultural Policy indispensable for the future of Europe ?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : « balanced; indeed, it is likely that erosion would have Agenda 2000 obliging each member state to establish and plant health and animal welfare were implemented ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Need of CAP for the European agriculture.. An economic support for the European farmers.. Adaption of CAP to the needs of farmers.. The concept of multifunctionality: The roles of agriculture in the society.. Meaning of...»

To what extent is Brazil and its development typical of a country of South America?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « either the Soviet, the State protected or such as massive deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, extensive issues, on equality and welfare issues, or on ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The classification of a nation in the south. Classification of nations. Demographic explosion which every nation . Reasons for the population boom. The end of the massive rural exodus in Brazil. Uncomfortable characteristics of...»

Trade unions in Northern Europe

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « the UI is lower in the state-run system unions changing role: membership erosion, organisational reform Movements in Post-industrial Welfare States, Draft paper ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The irrelevance of the conjectural approach in the case of the Nordic countries.. Presentation of the conjectural approach.. An approach unable to explain the differences in late 20th century national unionization trends.. The social...»

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