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The Good Society

A Comparative Study of Denmark and Switzerland

By: Henrik Christoffersen,Michelle Beyeler,Reiner Eichenberger,Peter Nannestad,Martin Paldam

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The Good Society

A Comparative Study of Denmark and Switzerland

By: Henrik Christoffersen,Michelle Beyeler,Reiner Eichenberger,Peter Nannestad,Martin Paldam

Denmark and Switzerland are small and successful countries with exceptionally content populations. However, they have very different political institutions and economic models. They have followed the general tendency in the West toward economic convergence, but both countries have managed to stay on top. They both have a strong liberal tradition, but otherwise their economic strategies are a welfare state model for Denmark and a safe haven model for Switzerland. The Danish welfare state is tax-based, while the expenditures for social welfare are insurance-based in Switzerland. The political institutions are a multiparty unicameral system in Denmark, and a permanent coalition system with many referenda and strong local government in Switzerland. Both approaches have managed to ensure smoothly working political power-sharing and economic systems that allocate resources in a fairly efficient way. To date, they have also managed to adapt the economies to changes in the external environment with a combination of stability and flexibility.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642372384

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The Grand Pattern of Development and the Transition of Institutions

By: Martin Paldam

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The Grand Pattern of Development and the Transition of Institutions

By: Martin Paldam

The culmination of a long-lasting and impressive research program, this book summarizes the relationship between economic development with income on the one hand and the evolution of institutions on the other; the transition of countries from one economic and social system to another. The author considers the transitions of two types of institutions: The first is external; it is legal-administrative systems with staff and buildings. The political system and the economic system are considered. The second consists of traditions and beliefs. Here corruption and religiosity are considered. Contrary to the claim that institutions are causal to development, this book demonstrates that the main direction of causality is from income to institutions. As countries get wealthy, they become secular democracies with low corruption and a mixed economic system. In this impressive coda, Paldam shows that the evolution of institutions is not causal to the economic growth process but rather follows it.

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388

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Cambridge University Press

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1009027514

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9781009027519

Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe

By: Knapp, Martin,McDaid, David,Mossialos, Elias

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Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe

By: Knapp, Martin,McDaid, David,Mossialos, Elias

This book maps the current state of policy, service provision and funding for mental health care across Europe, taking into account the differing historical contexts that have shaped both the development and the delivery of services.

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483

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335214673

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9780335214679

Signs of Identity

The Anatomy of Belonging

By: Martin Ehala

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Signs of Identity

The Anatomy of Belonging

By: Martin Ehala

Signs of Identity presents an interdisciplinary introduction to collective identity, using insights from social psychology, anthropology, sociology and the humanities. It takes the basic concept of semiotics – the sign – as its central notion, and specifies in detail in what ways identity can be seen as a sign, how it functions as a sign, and how signs of identity are related to those who have that identity. Recognizing that the sense of belonging is both the source of solidarity and discrimination, the book argues for the importance of emotional attachment to collective identity. The argument is supported by a large number of real-life examples of how collective emotions affect group formation, collective action and inter-group relations. By addressing the current issues of authenticity and the Self, multiculturalism, intersectionality and social justice, the book helps to stimulate discussion of the contested topics of identity in contemporary society.

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348

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Routledge

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1351985051

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The Economics of Poverty

History, Measurement, and Policy

By: Martin Ravallion

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The Economics of Poverty

History, Measurement, and Policy

By: Martin Ravallion

There are fewer people living in extreme poverty in the world today than 30 years ago. While that is an achievement, continuing progress for poor people is far from assured. Inequalities in access to key resources threaten to stall growth and poverty reduction in many places. The world's poorest have made only a small absolute gain over those 30 years. Progress has been slow against relative poverty as judged by the standards of the country and time one lives in, and a great many people in the world's emerging middle class remain vulnerable to falling back into poverty. The Economics of Poverty reviews critically past and present debates on poverty, spanning both rich and poor countries. The book provides an accessible new synthesis of current economic thinking on key questions: How is poverty measured? How much poverty is there? Why does poverty exist, and is it inevitable? What can be done to reduce poverty? Can it even be eliminated? The book does not assume that readers know economics already. Those new to the subject get a lot of help along the way in understanding its concepts and methods. Economics lives through its relevance to real world problems, and here the problem of poverty is both the central focus and a vehicle for learning.

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Oxford University Press

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0190212764

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Principles of the Digital Services Act

By: Martin Husovec

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Principles of the Digital Services Act

By: Martin Husovec

Numerous questions were at the heart of parliamentary discussions over the provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU's new regulatory framework for digital services in Europe. How should liberal democracies prevent illegal and harmful activities online and protect fundamental rights? How should digital service providers assess the impact of their technology on others? And how should technology companies moderate user-generated content? Principles of the Digital Services Act analyses the DSA's key provisions, dissecting its mechanisms and components, to understand the new law's likely impact on digital services in Europe and beyond. The book puts the new legal framework into its political, economic, and social contexts by explaining its grounding within the frameworks of economic regulation and human rights. It examines the European legislature's approach to the DSA, offering a detailed historical account of the legislative and pre-legislative process. The book argues that the envisaged regulatory system has the potential to boost trust in the digital environment. However, its mechanisms must be able to rely on the robust network of civil society organisations and the regulators should follow a set of principles. In this way, the DSA's goal can be achieved through means that are firmly aligned with respect for individual liberties, including the freedom of expression. Combining academic research with practical insights, Principles of the Digital Services Act offers a robust analysis into how to apply and further develop the most important tools of the DSA to rebuild trust in the digital environment.

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Oxford University Press

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0192882473

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The Good Society

A Comparative Study of Denmark and Switzerland

By: Henrik Christoffersen,Michelle Beyeler,Reiner Eichenberger,Peter Nannestad,Martin Paldam

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A Comparative Study of Denmark and Switzerland

By: Henrik Christoffersen,Michelle Beyeler,Reiner Eichenberger,Peter Nannestad,Martin Paldam

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The Good Society

The Good Society

The Grand Pattern of Development and the Transition of Institutions

The Grand Pattern of Development and the Transition of Institutions

Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe

Mental Health Policy And Practice Across Europe

Signs of Identity

Signs of Identity

The Economics of Poverty

The Economics of Poverty

Principles of the Digital Services Act

Principles of the Digital Services Act

The Good Society

The Good Society

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