The document discusses the economic transition of post-Soviet states from centrally planned economies to market economies in the 1990s. It describes the severe recessions experienced by many countries, with GDP declines greater than during the Great Depression. It also outlines the challenges faced, including establishing new currencies, privatizing state assets, implementing structural reforms, and dealing with the consequences of rapid liberalization like hyperinflation and barter economies in Russia.
The article illustrates the results of the economic development of the first fifteen years of the XXI century under the conditions of unprecedented economic freedom, globalization and the appearance of new informational sectors up to and including the first attempts at revising liberalism. The analysis of statistical data demonstrates an obvious increase in the percentage of well-off people in many countries as well as the increased economic capabilities of small, medium and large businesses, whose assets are distributed among an ever-increasing number of owners. This provides the impetus to review our collective approach to liberalization and globalization, as well as to view its unexpected strong sides that make human progress possible.
Transition economies lecture on institutions & UkraineDave Dalton
Slides for my lecture on transition economies at UCLSSEES: institutional prosperity theory (Acemoglu and Robinson), applied to Soviet, Chinese and Ukrainian growth. The thread is: reform lags explain Ukraine’s weak growth and rise of oligarchy; rent-seeking oligarchs use wealth to extend reform delays; privatisation boosts oligarchs’ wealth, the source of their political power. Also: Effect of civil society on institutional development.
The article illustrates the results of the economic development of the first fifteen years of the XXI century under the conditions of unprecedented economic freedom, globalization and the appearance of new informational sectors up to and including the first attempts at revising liberalism. The analysis of statistical data demonstrates an obvious increase in the percentage of well-off people in many countries as well as the increased economic capabilities of small, medium and large businesses, whose assets are distributed among an ever-increasing number of owners. This provides the impetus to review our collective approach to liberalization and globalization, as well as to view its unexpected strong sides that make human progress possible.
Transition economies lecture on institutions & UkraineDave Dalton
Slides for my lecture on transition economies at UCLSSEES: institutional prosperity theory (Acemoglu and Robinson), applied to Soviet, Chinese and Ukrainian growth. The thread is: reform lags explain Ukraine’s weak growth and rise of oligarchy; rent-seeking oligarchs use wealth to extend reform delays; privatisation boosts oligarchs’ wealth, the source of their political power. Also: Effect of civil society on institutional development.
PROFIT + PURPOSE - Structuring Social Enterprise for ImpactKyle Westaway
Legal Structures for Social Entrepreneurs.
This presentation addresses:
-Corporation
-B Corp Certification
-Benefit Corporation
-Flexible Purpose Corporation
-L3C
-Nonprofit
For each legal structure, this presentation addresses:
-formation
-management
-taxation
-capital
Buyers have a new obsession. It is called 'benefits realization', or alternatively 'benefits delivery'. They have lost faith that promises made before the sale will actually materialize and are determined to intervene to ensure that they do. But if buyers are focused on benefits realization, then sellers must be too. In this article we will show you how you can use this important concept to boost your sales success.
An Introduction to Benefits Realization ManagementCraig Letavec
This presentation provides a practical overview of benefits realization management with a specific focus on practical steps to begin implementing benefits realization management as a business function.
The End of the Free Market Who Wins the War Between States and.docxtodd701
The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?
Ian Bremmer
Ch. 3: State Capitalism: What It Is and How It Happened
Ch. 4: State Capitalism Around the World
State Capitalism - Defined
State capitalism is characterized by the dominance of state-owned business enterprises in the economy
An economic system in which commercial economic activity is undertaken by the state, with management and organization of the means of production in a capitalist manner—maintaining the labor markets and capital markets.
“State capitalism is a system in which the state dominates markets, primarily for political gain.” (Bremmer)
Tipping point that separates state capitalism from free market capitalism
I. Role of state in the economy
State capitalism - Government plays role of lead economic actor
Free Market capitalism – Legal limits on state’s ability to regulate the actions of private companies and investors
Development strategy
State capitalism – considered a strategic long-term policy to guide the economy over a period of decades
Free Market capitalism – will use intervention only to rebuild a shattered economy or jump-start an economy out of recession
Role of markets
State capitalism –
markets are primarily a tool that serves national interests, or at least those of ruling elites]
markets are used to extend the state’s own political and economic leverage—both within society and on the international stage
Free Market capitalism –
markets are an engine of opportunity for the individual
markets are used to extend private corporation’s own economic leverage
Governance
State capitalism –
The adoption, according to circumstances, of different mixes of public and private capital.
state may retain control - “Leviathan as a Majority Investor” - or limit itself to the role of mere shareholder - “Leviathan as Minority Investor”
The capitalist firm may be a component part of the state bureaucracy, but political interference in day-to-day operations of the firm generally limited
Governments often control and/or direct bank lending to targeted sectors of the economy
Free Market capitalism
Corporate board of directors are responsible for overall guidance of corporations
How is state capitalism managed?
Political leaders tend to use a variety of intermediary institutions to carry out development and political goals
Resource Nationalism – use of oil, gas & other commodities as political tools and strategic assets
NOCs – natural oil and gas corporations
SOEs – other state-owned enterprises
SWFs – sovereign wealth funds
NOCs – National Oil & Gas Corporations
Oil and Gas – projected world demand
Oil – 29.3%
Coal – 27.2%
Natural Gas – 22.7%
EIA – US Energy Information Administration
Largest oil and gas companies by USD 2015 revenue
¾ of global crude-oil reserves are now owned by national oil companies
Saudi Aramco,
Sinopec (China)
CNPC (China)
NIOC (Iran)
PDVSA (Venezuela)
Petrobras (Brazil)
Kuwait Petro.
4. Balance of Payments, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development BankCharu Rastogi
The presentation starts with a case study on political risks in Russia. It also discusses the components of balance of payments, difference between balance of trade and balance of payment, functions and role of International Monetary fund in the recent economic crisis, World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
PROFIT + PURPOSE - Structuring Social Enterprise for ImpactKyle Westaway
Legal Structures for Social Entrepreneurs.
This presentation addresses:
-Corporation
-B Corp Certification
-Benefit Corporation
-Flexible Purpose Corporation
-L3C
-Nonprofit
For each legal structure, this presentation addresses:
-formation
-management
-taxation
-capital
Buyers have a new obsession. It is called 'benefits realization', or alternatively 'benefits delivery'. They have lost faith that promises made before the sale will actually materialize and are determined to intervene to ensure that they do. But if buyers are focused on benefits realization, then sellers must be too. In this article we will show you how you can use this important concept to boost your sales success.
An Introduction to Benefits Realization ManagementCraig Letavec
This presentation provides a practical overview of benefits realization management with a specific focus on practical steps to begin implementing benefits realization management as a business function.
The End of the Free Market Who Wins the War Between States and.docxtodd701
The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?
Ian Bremmer
Ch. 3: State Capitalism: What It Is and How It Happened
Ch. 4: State Capitalism Around the World
State Capitalism - Defined
State capitalism is characterized by the dominance of state-owned business enterprises in the economy
An economic system in which commercial economic activity is undertaken by the state, with management and organization of the means of production in a capitalist manner—maintaining the labor markets and capital markets.
“State capitalism is a system in which the state dominates markets, primarily for political gain.” (Bremmer)
Tipping point that separates state capitalism from free market capitalism
I. Role of state in the economy
State capitalism - Government plays role of lead economic actor
Free Market capitalism – Legal limits on state’s ability to regulate the actions of private companies and investors
Development strategy
State capitalism – considered a strategic long-term policy to guide the economy over a period of decades
Free Market capitalism – will use intervention only to rebuild a shattered economy or jump-start an economy out of recession
Role of markets
State capitalism –
markets are primarily a tool that serves national interests, or at least those of ruling elites]
markets are used to extend the state’s own political and economic leverage—both within society and on the international stage
Free Market capitalism –
markets are an engine of opportunity for the individual
markets are used to extend private corporation’s own economic leverage
Governance
State capitalism –
The adoption, according to circumstances, of different mixes of public and private capital.
state may retain control - “Leviathan as a Majority Investor” - or limit itself to the role of mere shareholder - “Leviathan as Minority Investor”
The capitalist firm may be a component part of the state bureaucracy, but political interference in day-to-day operations of the firm generally limited
Governments often control and/or direct bank lending to targeted sectors of the economy
Free Market capitalism
Corporate board of directors are responsible for overall guidance of corporations
How is state capitalism managed?
Political leaders tend to use a variety of intermediary institutions to carry out development and political goals
Resource Nationalism – use of oil, gas & other commodities as political tools and strategic assets
NOCs – natural oil and gas corporations
SOEs – other state-owned enterprises
SWFs – sovereign wealth funds
NOCs – National Oil & Gas Corporations
Oil and Gas – projected world demand
Oil – 29.3%
Coal – 27.2%
Natural Gas – 22.7%
EIA – US Energy Information Administration
Largest oil and gas companies by USD 2015 revenue
¾ of global crude-oil reserves are now owned by national oil companies
Saudi Aramco,
Sinopec (China)
CNPC (China)
NIOC (Iran)
PDVSA (Venezuela)
Petrobras (Brazil)
Kuwait Petro.
4. Balance of Payments, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development BankCharu Rastogi
The presentation starts with a case study on political risks in Russia. It also discusses the components of balance of payments, difference between balance of trade and balance of payment, functions and role of International Monetary fund in the recent economic crisis, World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
The book defines the concepts of oligarchs, de-oligarchization and their peculiarities in Ukraine, examines the causes and conditions of the emergence of oligarchs in Ukraine, critically analyzes the anti-oligarchic legislation of Ukraine, in particular in comparison with the relevant acts of some other states, and outlines the peculiarities of its implementation and other anti-oligarchic measures of the state.
The author provides conclusions and recommendations that can be used in further implementation of the de-oligarchization policy by representatives of the state authorities (in particular, the President of Ukraine, members of the Parliament of Ukraine, members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, officials of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission, the State Property Fund of Ukraine, prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, and judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court).
This presentation talks about the FDI inflow in Russia and the related political and social issues having an impact on the FDI.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
2. Transition Recession GDP decline greater than in US during Great Depression Russia 50% Ukraine 60% Uzbekistan 20% Georgia 77% Belarus 37% Kazakhstan 39 Moldova 69% Lithuania 46% Latvia 39% Estonia 36% CEE avg 22%
3. Country New Currency Ruble Exchange Rate Introduced Armenia Dram 200 1993 Azerbaijan Manat 10 1992 Belarus Ruble 10 1992 Estonia Kroon 10 1992 Georgia Lari 1 1993 Kazakhstan Tenge 500 1993 Kyrgyzstan Som 200 1993 Latvia Rublis 1 1992 Lithuania Talonas 1 1991 Moldova Cupon 1 1992 Tajikistan Ruble 100 1995 Turkmenistan Manat 500 1993 Ukraine Karbovanets 1 1992 Uzbekistan Som 1 1992
