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Full-Text Articles in Political Theory
Project Appraisal For The Keynesian Investment Planner, Greg Hill
Project Appraisal For The Keynesian Investment Planner, Greg Hill
Greg Hill
This paper outlines a theory of project appraisal wherein the neoclassical premises of conventional cost-benefit analysis are replaced by their Keynesian counterparts. The paper shows how the social rate of return on investment, the private and social rates of discount, and other concepts used in cost-benefit analysis may be modified to take account of the income externalities generated by the multiplier, mark-up pricing, and the causal priority of investment over saving.
The Limits Of Cultural Pluralism: An Israeli Perspective, Raphael Cohen-Almagor
The Limits Of Cultural Pluralism: An Israeli Perspective, Raphael Cohen-Almagor
raphael cohen-almagor
The primary aims of this paper are (a) to examine the importance of cultural norms and what part they play in requiring us to tolerate others out of respect, and (b) to formulate some guidelines designed to prescribe boundaries to liberty and tolerance conducive to safeguard the rights of individuals and, in turn, democracy. I argue that a liberal democracy can interfere in the business of its sub-cultures when some cultural norms subvert the basic principles upon which a liberal society is founded. Here I address, inter alia, the issues of female circumcision, murder for family honour, and blood feuds. …
Language And Arrogance: Problems With A Principle Of Justice, Mindy Peden
Language And Arrogance: Problems With A Principle Of Justice, Mindy Peden
Mindy Peden
No abstract provided.
Transitional Adaptation: A Neoweberian Theory Of Ecologically-Based Social Change, Sherrie Steiner
Transitional Adaptation: A Neoweberian Theory Of Ecologically-Based Social Change, Sherrie Steiner
Sherrie M Steiner
This theory presents an explanation for why the transition to sustainability posits distinctive challenges to social change toward sustainability. Civilization collapse is most vulnerable during the transition process toward sustainability due to increasing environmental fluctuations from environmental degradation. Collaborative relations between civic volunteers and governing bodies is considered as an important factor for adapting to these increasing fluctuations.
Individualism, Emma Norman, Paul Barry Clarke
“Indigenous Identity And Identification In Peru: Indigenismo, Education And Contradictions In State Discourse”, Tracy Devine Guzmán
“Indigenous Identity And Identification In Peru: Indigenismo, Education And Contradictions In State Discourse”, Tracy Devine Guzmán
Tracy Devine Guzmán
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