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This paper will examine the effects of recent neoliberal economic policies upon human development in the Central American republic of Nicaragua. As will be seen, Nicaragua represents a particularly interesting country for study as it was the centre of regional economic, political, military and ideological conflicts in recent decades. In particular, the radical contrasts between the "crony capitalism" of the Somoza era, the economic interventionism of the Sandinista period, and the neoliberal policies and "jungle capitalism" of the Union Nacional Opositora government in the 1990s render Nicaragua a particularly interesting example for the study of international economic development. The paper will argue the thesis that while neoliberal policies have had some good effects in terms of an increase in consumer goods availability and a halting of inflation, they have also resulted in the occurrence of large-scale poverty as the purchasing power of most rural and urban dwellers has been restricted. Thus, in terms of human development, it must be concluded that neoliberalism has, at least to date, had a net negative impact upon Nicaragua.

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The Effects of Neoliberal Economic Policies Upon Human Development in Nicaragua This paper will examine the effects of recent neoliberal economic policies upon human development in the Central American republic of Nicaragua. As will be seen, Nicaragua represents a particularly interesting country for study as it was the centre of regional economic, political, military and ideological conflicts in recent decades. In particular, the radical contrasts between the "crony capitalism" of the Somoza era, the economic interventionism of the Sandinista period, and the neoliberal policies and "jungle capitalism" of the Union Nacional Opositora government in the

Tags:economics, neoliberal, nicaragua

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This paper argues that the economic policies of Ronald Reagan - his focus upon deregulation, his emphasis upon trickle-down economics - have negatively impacted the American economy even today. In particular, this paper argues that President Reagan's deregulatory policies gave American businesses the impetus to put profit motives ahead of concern for the public welfare; at the same time, his faith in free trade meant that American corporations - without very many regulatory ties to bind them to the United States - began to ship jobs and plants overseas where they could take advantage of lower wage costs. In the same vein, the paper discusses how deregulation has also meant - as academics like Frances Fox Piven are quick to argue - that companies in America (and elsewhere, too) have been less reluctant to mistreat the environment than they would have been had laissez-faire free trade economics not become so popular with policy-makers.

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"This essay will argue that the economic policies of Ronald Reagan - his focus upon deregulation, his emphasis upon trickle-down economics - have negatively impacted the American economy even today. In particular, this paper will argue that President Reagan's deregulatory policies gave American businesses the impetus to put profit motives ahead of concern for the public welfare; at the same time, his faith in free trade meant that American corporations - without very many regulatory ties to bind them to the United States - began to ship jobs and plants overseas where they..."

Tags:economics, economy, today

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This paper discusses the economic policies of Great Britain from 1945 up until the present day. It discusses both conservative and labor policies and shows how they differed. The paper ends by discussing the rise and implementation of the "new labor" policies. It particularly focuses on Tony Blair's vision of government and politics, including his concept of the "third way."

Table of Contents:
1945-1979
The Thatcher-Major Years
A New Context
The Recent Economic and Social History of the United Kingdom
The Political Situation in Britain
The Left/Right Division
Globalization
The Rise of "New Labour"
How New Is New Labour?
The Characteristics Blair's Policies
The Limits of Blairism

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"After World War II, a new economic philosophy called "Keynesianism" - different from the "laissez-faire" of old - became prevalent; to his main proponent, John Maynard Keynes (1883-1945), free operation of the market was a good thing but it might prove insufficient to ensure full employment in the long term. The State itself should therefore see to it that effective demand (Keynes attached primary importance to it rather than supply) was always renewed by spending money (expanding the money supply, a policy known as reflation) in order to increase purchasing power and encourage private investment, i.e. rejuvenate economic activity. The government had therefore to be much more interventionist and to operate demand management (which meant economic planning). This is what the Labour government did when the core of the economy (steel, coal, airlines, railways, banks, petroleum, telephone logic), seen as too important to be left to the marketplace, was nationalized."

Tags:Blair, Thatcher, welfare, england, keynesianism

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This paper examines various economic policies of the U.S. federal government. It deals specifically with monetary policy, antitrust policy, regulatory policy and import quotas--looking at what some of the government policies have been, why they were formulated and how well they have succeeded in producing their intended effects.

Outline
I. Monetary Policy
A. Federal Reserve
1. History
2. Purpose
3. Policy
4. Effects
II. Antitrust Policy
A. Purpose
B. Sherman Act
C. Federal Trade Commission Act
D. Clayton Act
E. Federal Trade Commission
F. Effects
III. Regulatory Policy
A. Purpose
B. Interstate Commerce Act
C. Interstate Commerce Commission
D. Effects
IV. Import Quotas
A. Purpose
B. International Trade Commission
C. Television Imports
D. Steel Imports
E. Effects

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"In 1977, in response to a petition filed with the ITC by the electronics industry, the U.S. set a quota on the number of television sets that could be imported from Japan (Canto 74). Although imported sets from Japan fell, imported sets from Taiwan and Korea rose to the point that total imports of televisions was unchanged; the U.S. response was to impose quotas on those countries as well (Canto 75). The net result was a negligible impact on the U.S. economy, because while imports of whole sets declined, imports of television parts rose sharply as foreign sets were assembled in the U.S. (Canto 77-80)."

Tags:competition, deregulation, monopoly

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This paper compares and contrasts the economic policies that are generally held by the Democrat, Republican and Independent political parties in the United States. These political parties are extremely diverse in their treatment of the national economy and therefore only generalizations can be made: This is particularly true in respect to the Independent Party, which is composed of various political theories such as the Libertarian Party and the Green Party, both of which have enormously diverse economic policies.

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This paper presents an analysis of the economic policies and actions of the Carter Administration. The paper discusses the condition of the American economy when President Carter took office and the attitude of the American public.

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This paper takes a look at how Argentina and Chile have both deviated from US standards in neo-liberal economic planning. According to the paper, Argentina's economic collapse of 2001 and refusal to pay $100B in debt showed that recovery was necessary. Chile has also worked to contain inflation, raise direct investment and reduce poverty. The paper concludes that both nations are now said to be successes.

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"World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) rules and advice can give the idea that Globalization means one or two options in dealing with financial crises in developing country. This paper explains some of the problems faced by both Argentina and Chile in the early 21^st century to which governments responded sometimes differently than expected by other middle-income countries. Both countries have recognized that economic policies pursued under globalization may suit some developing economies but not theirs and have made adjustments that have sometimes surprised..."

Tags:argentina, chile, neo, lib variations

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The paper discusses how if one was having a conversation with a Keynesian and a Classical economist, and the conversation turned to why the economy is experiencing high unemployment and what the government should do about it, the Keynesian economist would explain unemployment in accordance with Keynesian theory, and as Thirlwall (1997) notes, would thus advocate that the government should play a central role and coordinate a variety of responses, including establishing, implementing, or expanding social welfare program assistance efforts.

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"If one was having a conversation with a Keynesian and a Classical economist, and the conversation turned to why the economy is experiencing high unemployment and what the government should do about it, the Keynesian economist would explain that unemployment is caused by insufficient demand for goods and services, and as Thirlwall (1997) notes, would advocate that the government should play a central role and coordinate a variety of..."

Tags:economic, policy, issues

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This paper agrees with Maurice Meisner's negative prognosis for China, that there is no likelihood of democratization. The paper believes that instead, China's basically Stalinist state system will continue in aid of high growth capitalist goals that have already produced a large migrant worker surplus, dissent, high corruption, increased crime of all kinds, and promised disaffection. The paper asserts that Meisner is correct on the very high social and political price of what has been undertaken.

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"Maurice Meisner's late 1990s assessment of Chinese economic planning and its social effects convey how one should not be distracted by modest political reforms as promising any great liberalization within a People's Republic of China (PRC) regime that remains fundamentally Stalinist. (1999 538) Elsewhere, Meisner referred to a "fearful social price" that is being paid, and will be paid into the future, for high-growth rate capitalist development from which perhaps two-thirds of an immense and deprived population gain, millions of others left behind. (p.532) If one enjoys..."

Tags:meisner, growth ec, results

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In this article, the writer examines the current global economic and political policies and their impacts on business decisions. The writer discusses some of the obstacles to successful international economic policy coordination.

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"The twentieth century was dominated by two competing economic models: the command economy and the market economy. Command economies were characterized by centralized government planning and control. Market economies were based on private enterprise and governed by the profit motive not on ideologies. In market economies the laws of supply and demand determine what will get made and sold and at what price. In command economies the government establishes production levels for goods and services. In a command economy central planning committees usually establish prices for consumer goods ..."

Tags:International economic policy, policy coordination, global economies, United Nations, sustainable development, World Bank, international business environment