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Political Institutions in Japan, 2003.
Examines political development in 1910s and 1920s.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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Discusses the forces driving Japanese national development, the parliamentary government in the 1920s, transformation from Meiji rule, and shift toward party politics and shifting power base of the oligarchs.
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"This research examines the emergence of political institutions in Japan in the 1910s and 1920s and the impact of political development in the country as a consequence of the way in which the institutions developed. One view of the dynamics is that through..."
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The Political Stability of Japan, 2002.
This paper explores the recent political structure of the country of Japan.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This exploration on Japan's political structure takes place in two parts: The first part addresses Japan's political stability over the past fifty years and whether or not this state of affairs can be expected to continue into the next decade. The second part of this essay addresses how the recent government in Japan relates to the rest of the world in respect to developmental economic forces.
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Japan's Political Economy, 2007.
An analysis of the changing nature of the Japanese political economy due to globalization.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses the changes in the Japanese political economy that have been caused by globalization and other changes in the domestic and international economies. It examines whether Japan's changes are similar to those of other industrial countries that are also subject to the same systematic pressures. The paper then analyzes whether Japan's political economy is converging with other industrial economies or if Japans' changes are different from others'.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
History of Japan's Economy
Japan's Economy In Times Of War
Features Of The Current Economy
Changes In The Japanese Economy And The Factors That Generated Them
Demographic Factor
Privatization of Japan
Globalization
Other Changes
Statistics
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"What is interesting about this certain period in the Japanese economy is the fact that the state used to trade the rice even before it was harvested. They would acquire several goods and products from international commerce partners, and promise to pay the counter value in rice once it was harvested. Today, we refer to these specific business making techniques as futures trade contracts."
"In the nineteenth century, the ruling power of Japan became the Tokugwana government. For the first time in the Japanese political economic history, the Tokugwana government officially liberalized trade relationships. Not only that, but the leading power also "first opened the country to Western commerce and influence." In this order of ideas, the Japanese government encouraged and supported young students to continue and specialize their studies abroad and, for those remaining in the country, brought Western professors to teach them the secrets of mathematics, physics, logistics and economics."
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Kobayashi Hideo's Criticism - Everyday Politics in Interwar Japan, 2006.
Explores the meaning of the remarks made by Japanese writer, Kobayashi Hideo, about dissent in Japan in the late 1920s.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes what the remarks of Kobayashi Hideo tell us about dissent in Japan in the late 1920s. The paper discusses Hideo's remarks about how the educated people began to take to ideology and how critical thinking declined. In the context of this discussion, the paper also refers to certain events in 1932-1945 as well as changes in Japanese society at that time.
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Political Structures and Processes in Japan and South Korea, 2002.
Critically discusses the political structures and processes of Japan and South Korea.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper will begin with a highlight of the political structures and processes in South Korea and Japan and follow up with comparisons and contrasts between the two systems. In the final analysis, it will be clear that the Japanese, for better or worse, have greatly affected the development of the South Korean political economy.
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The Political Economy of Commemoration: The Yasukuni Shrine, 2005.
A look at the way historical heroes are manipulated for political purposes based on the history of Japan's Yasukuni Shrine.
2,540 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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Throughout the world, nations have used their history to help form a national identity. History has been manipulated by presenters and politicians to promote perceived societal ideals, to orientate political ideologies, and to build a power base. The paper examines how this ability is clearly seen in Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine. The paper shows that the shrine, founded in 1869, is the resting place of roughly 2.5 million Japanese who gave their lives in the service of their country dating from the Meiji Restoration period.
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"Since the end of the Pacific War, Japan has been rife with debate over the position of government with respect to the shrine. In 1979, the two sides became more divided with the enshrinement of fourteen class A war criminals at Yasukuni. Yet much of the controversy lies in the rhetoric used by the Japanese government and in the shrine. Far from admitting to the crimes of its kami and appeasing the progressives, the Yasukuni website claims that "there were also 1,068 'Martyrs of Showa' who were cruelly and unjustly tried as war criminals by a sham-like tribunal of the Allied forces (United States, England, the Netherlands, China and others)."
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International Political Economy, 2007.
This paper discuses the field of international political economy, which has become increasingly important because of mass globalization.
3,805 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that current political economic changes across the globe, such as the appearance of the euro, trends in foreign direct investment and the introduction of the Internet, have lead to a need to reform existing international politics and implement a more efficient system. The author points out that automobile and electronic manufacturers are not in favor of a globalized free trade but rather find it more advantageous to employ a closed economic block to wage war against rival firms in Japan and Europe. The paper stresses that an increasing gap between developing and rich nations needs to be stemmed by creating an environment, which is beneficial for conditions of long-term per capita income growth.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Globalization and International Political Economy
Issues Surrounding Trade
Environmental and Social Issues
The International Political Situation: Now and in the Future
Problems International Political Economists Must Overcome
Conclusion: Future Directions
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"Contemporary trends toward enforcing major trade policies between numerous countries have provided a number of challenges. Even over the last decade, the NAFTA agreement, the WTO and the proposed (and failed) fast-track scheme U.S. President Clinton proposed in 1997-98 are three world-renown examples. NAFTA caused a lot of controversy, not only outside of U.S. borders but within. The agreement aimed to expand on an existing arrangement between the U.S. and Canada of "free trade" (a hallmark of globalization) which expanded in the late 1980s to include Mexico. "
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Analyzing the ?Right? Institutions in International Relations, 2003.
A discussion and evaluation of institutions such as democracy and human rights and their applicability to international relations.
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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If all countries had the right institutions, the world would be more peaceful, prosperous and just, but the institutions considered ?right? do not necessarily have to be democracy, human rights and free markets. Evaluating international relations is difficult because each situation requires different institutions; however, history provides a reasonable basis for analysis. History suggests that the correction or elimination of troublesome institutions would greatly contribute to world stability and cooperation, but recognition of the ?right? institutions to replace them proves difficult and arbitrary. This essay evaluates American ideals for international relations. It questions the universal appeal of democracy and other "right" institutions. It uses historical examples such as the two World Wars as case studies to support its claims.
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"In contrast, the institutions causing World War II could have been avoided more easily. World War II was largely the result of an inadequate conclusion to the war preceding it and growing institutions such as nationalism. The victorious countries of WWI were blinded by their pursuit of the ?right? institutions such as democracy, so they inadvertently recharged international tension by thrusting a weak democratic republic on an unwilling German populace. In this case, the ?right? institution would have been one that the Germans chose rather than necessarily requiring democracy. Also, the quest for an adequate balance of power had created poorly constructed boundaries between countries, often ignoring the nationalities of the inhabitants. These causes of friction led to unrest and the escalation of conflict to yet another World War."
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The Failure of International Institutions, 2005.
This paper argues that international institutions fail because actors like the U.S. refuse to allow them to work effectively.
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper, based on John Mearsheimer's article, "The False Promise of International Institutions", argues against the effectiveness of international institutions by attacking three leading institutionalist theories: Liberal institutionalism, collective security and critical theory. The author points out that international institutions have failed up to this point because they do not have in place effective mechanisms for those who break international law and there are double standards in these institutions, which clearly favor the more powerful states. The paper concludes by offering suggestions for a re-organization in international institutions, which will result in more positive conclusions resulting in a more interdependent, cooperative international society.
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"The attack upon liberal institutionalism suggests that this idea does not provide a sound basis for understanding international relations or promoting worldwide stability. This argument is based upon the fact that liberal institutionalism focuses on cooperation and avoids the direct question, which propounds on whether or not international institutions cause peace. Another strong argument against liberal institutionalism besides its narrow definition of "cooperation" is that it virtually ignores the other major obstacle to cooperation: relative-gain concerns. A prime example of this in current institutional history can be gleaned from the arguments made against Turkey's inclusion into the EU, which appear to be much less concerned with Turkey "cheating" the system and much more about relative-gain concerns with regards to this new addition. "EU Business" backs this assertion with forecasting high costs for European taxpayers when "EU Agriculture Commissioner Franz warned last month that Turkey's inclusion could cost 11.3 billion Euros a year in agricultural subsidies" and "EU regional development aid could reach 10 billion Euros a year.""
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Risk Management in Financial Institutions, 2002.
This paper discusses the article "Risk Management in Financial Institutions" by George Oldfield and Anthony Santomero.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper studies the article in order to address two issues associated with risk exposure for financial institutions. The writer asks the questions and then finds within the article that different styles of risk mitigation are applicable to all types of financial institutions, although the balance among these mitigation strategies will vary by institutional type and by institution within institutional types depending upon an institution?s needs at any given time.
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"The first question facing a financial institution, thus, is whether to manage risk or avoid risk. Costs are involved for a financial institution regardless of the nature of the decision on this issue. Thus, the decision itself boils down to a question of which decision likely risks the greater costs for the institution. At this level, a financial institution may avoid risks through business practices that minimize risk exposure or the institution may transfer risks to other participants. In the first instance, the financial institution will forego some level of business activity to minimize risk exposure. The question revolves around the issue of whether potential loss of profits from business not conducted likely would exceed any losses associated with the higher level of risk exposure. In the second instance, the financial institution will need to compensate in some way other participants for assuming risk. The question in this instance revolves around the issue of whether the costs of compensating other participants likely would exceed any losses associated with retaining the risks by the financial institution."
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Bulgarian Financial Markets and Institutions, 2001.
A comparison of the financial markets, institutions and instruments existing in Bulgaria with those in the United States of America.
1,944 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper compares Bulgarian and American financial markets, institutions and instruments on the level of existence and development. Following a comprehensive comparison table is the actual explanation of every type of financial institutions/instrument in the context of its development in Bulgaria. A part of the paper points financial institutions/instruments that exist in Bulgaria but not in the USA. Another part of the paper proposes development of the most needed financial institution at present.
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"One of the institutions that does not exist in the United States but is present in Bulgaria regards the central bank of the country. Bulgarian National Bank was created in 1879 and was initially functioning as a regular bank. During the Communist regime in the country its operation was terminated and in 1991 was resumed with the acceptance of the Central Bank Law and The Bank and Credit Law. These laws were changed significantly in 1997 when Bulgaria was placed under Currency Board. Presently the central bank is transformed in such a way so that it can work as a Currency Board. Its balance includes both Bank and Currency Board entries. The currency reserve, which includes foreign currency, gold and foreign securities, covers the money in circulation, commercial banks deposits and government deposits. The Lev is tied to the Deutch Mark (1DEM=1Lev). According to the present regulations, BNB cannot give credit the government. Commercial banks are allowed credit but to a limited extent. This is possible only in cases when systematic liquidation risk exists. The maximum period of credit is 3 months and a deposit of gold of foreign securities is required. Yet, the credit of commercial banks is possible only if ?surplus? in the balance of BNB exists."
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Institutions and Economics, 2003.
The role of institutions in economic development is discussed.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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The role of institutions in economic development is discussed in this paper. Institutions are defined, and their effects on growth examined. The paper argues that institutions may encourage or retard growth and a country's development.
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"Institutions are a very important part of development. In the concept of institutional economics in fact institutions are the main factor for whether development does or does not happen in a country ..."
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Institutions and Good Governance, 2008.
An analysis of the social enterprise strategy for rural development in terms of institutions and good governance.
4,061 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper discusses good governance of institutions, focusing on social enterprise strategy for rural development. The paper looks into underlying concepts and dimensions of governance. It then discusses the role of the state, the private sector, and civil society in governance in order to understand points of convergence for operating good governance strategies. The paper emphasizes the need to evolve institutions as elemental units for carrying out good governance strategies. Finally, the paper provides a case-in-point - the Local Convergence Initiative for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (LCIARRD).
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Abstract
Introduction And Conceptual Framework
Discussion And Review Of Related Literature
Pre-conditions of Good Governance
Essential Actors
The Social Enterprise Alternative
Case-In-Point: The Local Convergence Initiative for Agrarian Reform
and Rural Development (LCIARRD)
Results and Lessons
Synthesis: Imperatives Of Institutions Of Participatory Governance
Conclusion
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"Thirdly, critical to all these relational and collaborative institutional platforms that form the important elements and agents of governance and good governance at that, is the establishment and strengthening of mutual accountability and trust. Notable in the preceding case was the reluctance by farmers to contribute their equity and the seeming "risk-aversive" behavior by farmers due perhaps to long experienced cycle of lack of predictability of government policies if not utter neglect thereof in many of the governments half-hearted agricultural intervention programs. Hence, the platform of local convergence initiatives seeks to address this gap by establishing a platform where these key players can work effectively to achieve individual goals and institutionally set development objectives in a way that provides for mutual accountability and building of trust, which is a potent exercise that could be microcosmic of the wider governance environment."
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Aboriginal Peoples and Canadian Institutions, 2005.
An analysis of the high proportion of Aboriginal people in Canadian institutions.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper examines the over-representation of Aboriginal people in Canadian correctional institutions. It outlines the statistics of those incarcerated compared to the non-Aboriginal population and explains the causes behind this, which include demographics, racism, discrimination and social issues. Sources include government commissions and reports covering primarily the Western Provinces.
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"This paper will briefly address the question as to why there is a disproportionate number of Aboriginal (native) people in Canadian institutions and demonstrate that multiple factors including population demographics, over-policing, and social conditions are partly to blame. For the purposes of this paper, the scope of Canadian institutions will be limited to jails and correctional institutions as opposed to hospitals or psychiatric institutions etc. The Problem Stated The evidence for the high proportion of aboriginals in jails and correctional institutions in Canada has been well researched and has been the subject of extensive public enquiries and commissions."
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Segregation in American Institutions., 2001.
A history of segregation in American institutions.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper addresses the history of segregation in America and examines the efficacy of integration as well as the ways that uniquely and separately Black institutions have functioned as a way of moving the African-American community forward in America.
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"One of the most controversial issues in American history has been the issue of integration. From the point of view of white Americans, wars have been fought and communities have been ideologically and physically torn apart as a result of the question: how should Black and White people live together and how should they live apart? African Americans have suffered the difficulties of answering all of these questions as well, within the context of their own communities. But African Americans have faced another, even more pressing question: which is what strategy is best to deal with the legacy of the evils of slavery on a personal and on a community level? The legacy of slavery, prejudice and discrimination has taken its toll upon the Black community. How should the community deal with this legacy? Few leaders have suggested that only one strategy or another should be used. However, there has been a great deal of contention between Black leaders who favor integration, versus those who favor a more separatist strategy as a way of dealing with the unique difficulties African Americans face in American society. "
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