Bodine Beentjes
IE University, Madrid, Spain
E-mail: Bbeententjes.ieu2016@student.ie.edu
Published May 4, 2020
Abstract
This paper aims to analyze the housing situation in the post-crisis years in Spain and the Netherlands. Both countries are highly developed European Union (EU) countries and have expanded their economies since 2013. Similarly, both are experiencing a housing crisis with rapidly increasing prices and shortages. Spain suffers challenges related to its decentralized and unorganized housing management structure when it comes to implementing new policies, and the Netherlands needs to motivate housing corporations to construct more housing. This paper looks at various studies and reports as well as news related to policy changes and their effects from 2015 to the present day. Furthermore, the concept of social housing and the effects of related policies on both the people and the market are analyzed.
Keywords: Housing Market, Real Estate, Netherlands, Spain
Understanding paradiplomacy an analysis of subnational diplomatic activity in...Karan Khosla
Since the creation of the new world order in the aftermath of the Second World War, non-state actors have grown in both economic and political importance. While non-state actors such as multinational corporations, non-governmental organiza-tions, and international organizations have all been adopted into international relations literature, cities meanwhile have mainly been ignored. The paper provides examples of subnational actors in Brazil, Belgium, and the United States conducting international activities without the role of their central governments.
A Pragmatic Grand Strategy towards ChinaKaran Khosla
Daniel Guelen
E-mail: daniel.guelen@columbia.edu
Published May 4, 2020
Abstract
China’s rise brings various issues to the international stage. Terms such as the Thucydides Trap and Trade Wars have become common language and many fear for conflict between the United States and China. Especially in the 21st century, the relationship between the US and China will define the world. However, this paper argues that China does not pose a threat to the United States and the international order as the economic, military, and political circumstances do not facilitate such a great power tension. By directly analyzing the relationship between the US and China in these three areas, two policy recommendations can be drawn. This paper brings forth a dual grand strategy for the US to improve and support its domestic position to compete globally and present a more accessible alternative to lead internationally by building a more inclusive coalition and deterring some of China’s aggressions in South East Asia. As the world becomes more multipolar, the ability to balance power, engage developing nations, and build alliances will prove to be critical to any strategy.
Keywords: China; United States; foreign policy; great power tension; international security; Thucydides Trap; international order; trade wars; counterhegemony; South East Asia.
1) The document reviews the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, which argues that a country's long-term economic success or failure depends on whether its political and economic institutions are inclusive or extractive.
2) It provides examples of how inclusive institutions in countries like the United States have led to prosperity, while extractive institutions in countries like Mexico have caused inequality and poverty.
3) While the book makes a compelling case, the review notes that it lacks some statistical evidence and leaves some country comparisons open to retrospective bias, though it remains an interesting introductory text on determinants of economic success.
This document summarizes the World Development Report 2011. It discusses the challenges of repeated cycles of violence and conflict and their impact on development. The report aims to analyze the nature, causes, and consequences of violent conflict as well as successes and failures in responding to it, to help address the close relationship between politics, security, and development. It covers investing in citizen security, justice, and jobs to reduce violence as well as the need for institutions to change in order to effectively confront this challenge.
This document discusses challenges related to migration and development cooperation. It notes that while migration brings both opportunities and challenges, perceptions of migrants are often negative. The 2030 Agenda and Global Compact on Migration provide a framework for managing migration in a way that benefits development. However, locally-led solutions tailored to specific contexts are needed. Collecting disaggregated data on migration and the SDGs can help inform evidence-based policies. Advocacy is also important to change negative narratives around migration and highlight migrants' contributions. Protecting vulnerable groups like women and ensuring their participation is key. Cooperation between countries is necessary to develop protection-sensitive policies on mixed migration flows.
This document is the Report on the World Social Situation 2010 published by the United Nations. It discusses the need to rethink strategies for poverty eradication. The report argues that eradicating poverty is a moral imperative. While some countries have reduced poverty through economic growth, overall global poverty levels have not changed significantly in 20 years except in China. The report calls for a strategic shift away from market-focused policies towards more equitable and sustainable national development strategies centered on achieving social and economic goals. It also stresses the need to address the multidimensional nature of poverty, including vulnerability and social exclusion.
World Economic and Social Survey 2012: In Serach of New Development FinanceDr Lendy Spires
The document analyzes potential sources of innovative financing for development needs and global challenges. It finds that while some initiatives have successfully raised billions for global health programs, overall the additional funds generated have been limited. It estimates various proposed mechanisms could raise hundreds of billions annually, but realizing this potential would require international agreement and governance structures. Proposals include taxes on financial transactions, carbon emissions and billionaire wealth, as well as issuing Special Drawing Rights through the IMF. Existing earmarking of funds may limit flexibility, so governance of uses and allocation will be important to consider.
The financial system, the first global dictator 1GRAZIA TANTA
The effects of capitalism result from its logic of infinite growth for the value created, taking the production of useful goods and services for Humanity as a subsequent and not the central objective. At the top of the decisions are intelligent evildoers and ambitious imbeciles whose only aim is to create value, in the case of so-called entrepreneurs or, to raise GDP in the case of political classes.
Summary
1 - The affirmation of a Big Brother
2 - Total credit directed to the non-financial sector (% of GDP)
3 - Total credit granted to the public sector (% of GDP)
Understanding paradiplomacy an analysis of subnational diplomatic activity in...Karan Khosla
Since the creation of the new world order in the aftermath of the Second World War, non-state actors have grown in both economic and political importance. While non-state actors such as multinational corporations, non-governmental organiza-tions, and international organizations have all been adopted into international relations literature, cities meanwhile have mainly been ignored. The paper provides examples of subnational actors in Brazil, Belgium, and the United States conducting international activities without the role of their central governments.
A Pragmatic Grand Strategy towards ChinaKaran Khosla
Daniel Guelen
E-mail: daniel.guelen@columbia.edu
Published May 4, 2020
Abstract
China’s rise brings various issues to the international stage. Terms such as the Thucydides Trap and Trade Wars have become common language and many fear for conflict between the United States and China. Especially in the 21st century, the relationship between the US and China will define the world. However, this paper argues that China does not pose a threat to the United States and the international order as the economic, military, and political circumstances do not facilitate such a great power tension. By directly analyzing the relationship between the US and China in these three areas, two policy recommendations can be drawn. This paper brings forth a dual grand strategy for the US to improve and support its domestic position to compete globally and present a more accessible alternative to lead internationally by building a more inclusive coalition and deterring some of China’s aggressions in South East Asia. As the world becomes more multipolar, the ability to balance power, engage developing nations, and build alliances will prove to be critical to any strategy.
Keywords: China; United States; foreign policy; great power tension; international security; Thucydides Trap; international order; trade wars; counterhegemony; South East Asia.
1) The document reviews the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, which argues that a country's long-term economic success or failure depends on whether its political and economic institutions are inclusive or extractive.
2) It provides examples of how inclusive institutions in countries like the United States have led to prosperity, while extractive institutions in countries like Mexico have caused inequality and poverty.
3) While the book makes a compelling case, the review notes that it lacks some statistical evidence and leaves some country comparisons open to retrospective bias, though it remains an interesting introductory text on determinants of economic success.
This document summarizes the World Development Report 2011. It discusses the challenges of repeated cycles of violence and conflict and their impact on development. The report aims to analyze the nature, causes, and consequences of violent conflict as well as successes and failures in responding to it, to help address the close relationship between politics, security, and development. It covers investing in citizen security, justice, and jobs to reduce violence as well as the need for institutions to change in order to effectively confront this challenge.
This document discusses challenges related to migration and development cooperation. It notes that while migration brings both opportunities and challenges, perceptions of migrants are often negative. The 2030 Agenda and Global Compact on Migration provide a framework for managing migration in a way that benefits development. However, locally-led solutions tailored to specific contexts are needed. Collecting disaggregated data on migration and the SDGs can help inform evidence-based policies. Advocacy is also important to change negative narratives around migration and highlight migrants' contributions. Protecting vulnerable groups like women and ensuring their participation is key. Cooperation between countries is necessary to develop protection-sensitive policies on mixed migration flows.
This document is the Report on the World Social Situation 2010 published by the United Nations. It discusses the need to rethink strategies for poverty eradication. The report argues that eradicating poverty is a moral imperative. While some countries have reduced poverty through economic growth, overall global poverty levels have not changed significantly in 20 years except in China. The report calls for a strategic shift away from market-focused policies towards more equitable and sustainable national development strategies centered on achieving social and economic goals. It also stresses the need to address the multidimensional nature of poverty, including vulnerability and social exclusion.
World Economic and Social Survey 2012: In Serach of New Development FinanceDr Lendy Spires
The document analyzes potential sources of innovative financing for development needs and global challenges. It finds that while some initiatives have successfully raised billions for global health programs, overall the additional funds generated have been limited. It estimates various proposed mechanisms could raise hundreds of billions annually, but realizing this potential would require international agreement and governance structures. Proposals include taxes on financial transactions, carbon emissions and billionaire wealth, as well as issuing Special Drawing Rights through the IMF. Existing earmarking of funds may limit flexibility, so governance of uses and allocation will be important to consider.
The financial system, the first global dictator 1GRAZIA TANTA
The effects of capitalism result from its logic of infinite growth for the value created, taking the production of useful goods and services for Humanity as a subsequent and not the central objective. At the top of the decisions are intelligent evildoers and ambitious imbeciles whose only aim is to create value, in the case of so-called entrepreneurs or, to raise GDP in the case of political classes.
Summary
1 - The affirmation of a Big Brother
2 - Total credit directed to the non-financial sector (% of GDP)
3 - Total credit granted to the public sector (% of GDP)
The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. It notes that civil society actors have criticized the conference's focus on a "Green Economy" approach and the lack of consideration for human rights and equity in the draft outcome document. It also summarizes civil society preparations for the conference, including regional meetings organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and protests and forums planned alongside the official proceedings, as civil society seeks to have its voice heard on addressing the structural causes of environmental and economic crises.
1) International state-building efforts are failing to achieve their goals of facilitating inter-ethnic cooperation, reconciliation, social and economic development, and building trust in state institutions in places like Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
2) Earlier state-building projects after decolonization followed a Keynesian model where the state played a central role in promoting development, welfare, and social integration. However, contemporary state-building promotes a neoliberal model that contributes to social and spatial fragmentation rather than reconciliation.
3) Where earlier state-building embodied an aggregate biopolitics focused on population welfare, contemporary state-building embodies a divisive biopolitics through dismantling existing frameworks
This document summarizes a presentation on populism and globalization given by Professor Terry Flew. It discusses the rise of populism in response to economic issues caused by globalization such as inequality. Four potential scenarios for the future relationship between populism and globalization are outlined: 1) a return to the pre-populism status quo, 2) the rise of competing nationalist movements, 3) an era of competing left-wing and right-wing populist movements, or 4) reforms that address economic issues while maintaining global cooperation.
This paper focuses on a cross-cultural comparative analysis between the characteristics of immigration policy in France and the United States. It shows how culture, religion and history influence immigration policy in both countries. It looks at current major issues and shifts in immigration policy in both countries and what measures governments in both countries are taking to address them.
The document is about the roles and responsibilities of world citizens. It discusses the history and mission of Georgia Close Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to civic education. Georgia Close Up has conducted over 75 local programs on topics like state legislation, public health, and the environment over the past 30 years. It has brought notable speakers like former President Jimmy Carter to conferences. Each year it holds legislative conferences for middle and high school students at the Georgia State Capital to educate them about the legislative process and encourage civic participation.
Europe a continent that turns into a peninsulaGRAZIA TANTA
We have become used to considering Europe as a continent. What if the political and economic realities transform it from an American dependency to an Asian peninsula?
Emerging powers in global covernance eu parnership with the un system in deve...Dr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes the development of the EU-UN partnership in development and humanitarian cooperation. It discusses how their partnership was described as "natural" due to shared values, objectives, and responsibilities regarding issues like the Millennium Development Goals. The partnership covers a wide range of issues from governance to emergency relief. However, the document notes that the EU's development policies and relationship with the UN developed strategically over time, rather than the EU simply accepting existing frameworks.
Human beings, servants of the financial systemGRAZIA TANTA
1 - The uncontrolled expansion of the financial system
2 - The power and size of the financial sector
3 - Financial sector liabilities and their evolution
4 - Financial liabilities and minimum wages
Globalization, debt relief and poverty reductionitargeting
This document discusses globalization, debt relief, and poverty reduction. It provides historical context on the phases of development that nations have gone through, from periods of growth to accumulating debt crises. Structural adjustment programs imposed harsh austerity with limited success in stimulating growth or reducing poverty. This led to debt relief initiatives like the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative to reduce debt burdens and free up resources for poverty reduction. However, debt relief must be accompanied by complementary domestic reforms and external policies to prevent countries from falling back into debt and sustain growth. The relationship between debt relief and poverty reduction is complex and requires a holistic political economy approach.
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzes the relationship between public spending and violent conflict in Haiti, drawing lessons from cross-country data. The paper finds that increasing military spending is associated with a higher risk of conflict in Haiti based on its history of violence. In contrast, greater spending on welfare programs like education, health and social assistance is associated with lower conflict risk. The paper uses data from 148 countries over 1960-2009 to simulate spending scenarios for Haiti and inform policy decisions around balancing security and development needs amid declining budgets.
GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CURRENT TRENDS FROM SOCIAL-abstract for the paperamita marwaha
Globalization is an economic, social, cultural, and environmental process that has led to increasing global integration and interdependence. It has driven major changes through technological innovations, broader political changes, and economic policies over the past decades. However, globalization has also been accompanied by inequality and conflicts between nations. Education can help address some of the controversies around globalization by promoting global awareness, sustainable development, human rights, democracy, and peace. Global education aims to develop attitudes and skills to avoid indifference, consider interdependencies among nations, and encourage responsible action to address global challenges.
1. Advancements in transportation and population mobility have allowed infectious diseases to spread rapidly between countries, demonstrating that political issues in one area can affect others.
2. International organizations like the UN and WHO play a vital role in promoting cooperation between countries to control diseases and other global challenges.
3. Due to political globalization, disputes between countries are inevitable but international organizations provide important channels for communication and negotiation to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
Millennium Development Goals: Tool or token of global social governance?UNU-MERIT
This document analyzes the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and whether they represent an effective tool of Global Social Governance. It discusses the emergence of the MDGs, noting they were initially developed by wealthy countries and international organizations without sufficient input from developing nations. This raises questions about ownership and accountability. The document also assesses how comprehensive the MDGs were in reflecting key development concepts like human development. While the MDGs addressed some important aspects like health, education, and living standards, they did not fully cover all dimensions of development like freedom, sustainability, and environmental protection. Overall, the document examines both the strengths and limitations of the MDGs in order to inform discussions on improving global development goals after 2015.
Globalization and its_socioal-_political-economic_and_cultural_impacts 2Wild Cato
Globalization has had wide-ranging economic, political, social, and cultural impacts according to the document. Economically, it has increased international trade, investment, and financial flows between nations, but has also increased inequality between rich and poor countries. Politically, it has reduced the sovereignty of nation states and increased the power of supranational organizations. Socially, it has led to both increased women's participation in society but also greater inequality and precarious work conditions. Culturally, it has increased the spread of global culture and civil society while threatening local identities.
This document summarizes a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. It finds that claims of impending eradication of extreme poverty are exaggerated and rely too heavily on flawed measures like the World Bank's international poverty line. In reality, billions still live in poverty without adequate standards of living. It argues the Sustainable Development Goals are failing on key issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change. To eliminate poverty, it says we must rethink the relationship between growth and poverty reduction, tackle inequality through redistribution, implement universal social protection, and center the role of government.
This document summarizes a research paper about using tourism as an alternative means of economic growth compared to policies put forth by the IMF, World Bank, and WTO. The paper examines the history and requirements of these international organizations. It provides examples of their policies hurting Mexico's economy and compares this to how community-based tourism helped revive the economy of a town in South Africa. The conclusion discusses how countries can apply small-scale tourism models to promote local economic development as a better alternative or supplement to loans from international monetary organizations.
The document discusses how the "market" conditions life and prioritizes capital accumulation over human needs. It notes that GDP, which is often used to measure the market, fails to account for many essential economic activities and goods. It also discusses how the financial system relies on endless debt creation without corresponding savings, and how public and private debt have become impossible to repay. The functioning of the market treats humans as instruments to extract value rather than as beneficiaries.
Public, Social and Cooperative Economy meeting the General InterestHousing Europe
For a fair society and economic stability affordable housing is a prerequisite.
A presentation by CECODHAS Housing Europe at the CIRIEC Congress in Vienna on 14 September 2012.
Introduction by the CECODHAS Housing Europe Secretary General, Claire Roumet.
The document summarizes the effects of austerity policies implemented in Greece and Spain in response to their sovereign debt crises. It finds that austerity led to rising debt-to-GDP ratios, high unemployment, and increased poverty in both countries. Alternative policies such as fiscal stimulus and social investment were proposed but faced feasibility constraints due to the countries' ties to the Eurozone. The implications extended beyond economic issues to challenges for the European Union itself.
Presentation at NERI Seminar by Dr Rory Hearne, NUI Maynooth NevinInstitute
The current housing crisis in Ireland is not a mere ‘blip’, with a return to a ‘normal’ functioning housing market due to take place in the coming years. This paper argues that the Irish housing system, as a result of government housing policies combined with macro-level shifts in the economy towards precariousness and the increasing importance of global investment funds, has undergone a structural ‘shock’. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in housing inequalities and exclusion, from the rise in homelessness and those in mortgage arrears to the emergence of ‘generation rent’. This paper provides a critical analysis of the key government policies of marketisation and privatisation of social housing (HAP, Public Private Partnerships and leasing) and the financialisation of housing (the strategy for ‘economic recovery’ – NAMA and Real Estate Investment Trusts in private rental provision and land sale, vulture funds in mortgage arrears, the prioritising of investor interest over tenant security of tenure) and their role in contributing to the crisis and rising inequality. It looks, not just at who are ‘losing’ but also documents the ‘winners’ - those who have benefitted most from this crisis and the post-2008 housing regime in Ireland. Finally, it presents the case that if the crisis is to be addressed a fundamental shift is required in policy approach to treat housing as a social good and human right, but this is only like to happen if there is a cross-societal citizen mobilisation, with trade unions, social movements and NGOs playing a key role, in re-imagining a new paradigm for housing as a home in Ireland.
The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. It notes that civil society actors have criticized the conference's focus on a "Green Economy" approach and the lack of consideration for human rights and equity in the draft outcome document. It also summarizes civil society preparations for the conference, including regional meetings organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and protests and forums planned alongside the official proceedings, as civil society seeks to have its voice heard on addressing the structural causes of environmental and economic crises.
1) International state-building efforts are failing to achieve their goals of facilitating inter-ethnic cooperation, reconciliation, social and economic development, and building trust in state institutions in places like Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
2) Earlier state-building projects after decolonization followed a Keynesian model where the state played a central role in promoting development, welfare, and social integration. However, contemporary state-building promotes a neoliberal model that contributes to social and spatial fragmentation rather than reconciliation.
3) Where earlier state-building embodied an aggregate biopolitics focused on population welfare, contemporary state-building embodies a divisive biopolitics through dismantling existing frameworks
This document summarizes a presentation on populism and globalization given by Professor Terry Flew. It discusses the rise of populism in response to economic issues caused by globalization such as inequality. Four potential scenarios for the future relationship between populism and globalization are outlined: 1) a return to the pre-populism status quo, 2) the rise of competing nationalist movements, 3) an era of competing left-wing and right-wing populist movements, or 4) reforms that address economic issues while maintaining global cooperation.
This paper focuses on a cross-cultural comparative analysis between the characteristics of immigration policy in France and the United States. It shows how culture, religion and history influence immigration policy in both countries. It looks at current major issues and shifts in immigration policy in both countries and what measures governments in both countries are taking to address them.
The document is about the roles and responsibilities of world citizens. It discusses the history and mission of Georgia Close Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to civic education. Georgia Close Up has conducted over 75 local programs on topics like state legislation, public health, and the environment over the past 30 years. It has brought notable speakers like former President Jimmy Carter to conferences. Each year it holds legislative conferences for middle and high school students at the Georgia State Capital to educate them about the legislative process and encourage civic participation.
Europe a continent that turns into a peninsulaGRAZIA TANTA
We have become used to considering Europe as a continent. What if the political and economic realities transform it from an American dependency to an Asian peninsula?
Emerging powers in global covernance eu parnership with the un system in deve...Dr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes the development of the EU-UN partnership in development and humanitarian cooperation. It discusses how their partnership was described as "natural" due to shared values, objectives, and responsibilities regarding issues like the Millennium Development Goals. The partnership covers a wide range of issues from governance to emergency relief. However, the document notes that the EU's development policies and relationship with the UN developed strategically over time, rather than the EU simply accepting existing frameworks.
Human beings, servants of the financial systemGRAZIA TANTA
1 - The uncontrolled expansion of the financial system
2 - The power and size of the financial sector
3 - Financial sector liabilities and their evolution
4 - Financial liabilities and minimum wages
Globalization, debt relief and poverty reductionitargeting
This document discusses globalization, debt relief, and poverty reduction. It provides historical context on the phases of development that nations have gone through, from periods of growth to accumulating debt crises. Structural adjustment programs imposed harsh austerity with limited success in stimulating growth or reducing poverty. This led to debt relief initiatives like the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative to reduce debt burdens and free up resources for poverty reduction. However, debt relief must be accompanied by complementary domestic reforms and external policies to prevent countries from falling back into debt and sustain growth. The relationship between debt relief and poverty reduction is complex and requires a holistic political economy approach.
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzes the relationship between public spending and violent conflict in Haiti, drawing lessons from cross-country data. The paper finds that increasing military spending is associated with a higher risk of conflict in Haiti based on its history of violence. In contrast, greater spending on welfare programs like education, health and social assistance is associated with lower conflict risk. The paper uses data from 148 countries over 1960-2009 to simulate spending scenarios for Haiti and inform policy decisions around balancing security and development needs amid declining budgets.
GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CURRENT TRENDS FROM SOCIAL-abstract for the paperamita marwaha
Globalization is an economic, social, cultural, and environmental process that has led to increasing global integration and interdependence. It has driven major changes through technological innovations, broader political changes, and economic policies over the past decades. However, globalization has also been accompanied by inequality and conflicts between nations. Education can help address some of the controversies around globalization by promoting global awareness, sustainable development, human rights, democracy, and peace. Global education aims to develop attitudes and skills to avoid indifference, consider interdependencies among nations, and encourage responsible action to address global challenges.
1. Advancements in transportation and population mobility have allowed infectious diseases to spread rapidly between countries, demonstrating that political issues in one area can affect others.
2. International organizations like the UN and WHO play a vital role in promoting cooperation between countries to control diseases and other global challenges.
3. Due to political globalization, disputes between countries are inevitable but international organizations provide important channels for communication and negotiation to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
Millennium Development Goals: Tool or token of global social governance?UNU-MERIT
This document analyzes the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and whether they represent an effective tool of Global Social Governance. It discusses the emergence of the MDGs, noting they were initially developed by wealthy countries and international organizations without sufficient input from developing nations. This raises questions about ownership and accountability. The document also assesses how comprehensive the MDGs were in reflecting key development concepts like human development. While the MDGs addressed some important aspects like health, education, and living standards, they did not fully cover all dimensions of development like freedom, sustainability, and environmental protection. Overall, the document examines both the strengths and limitations of the MDGs in order to inform discussions on improving global development goals after 2015.
Globalization and its_socioal-_political-economic_and_cultural_impacts 2Wild Cato
Globalization has had wide-ranging economic, political, social, and cultural impacts according to the document. Economically, it has increased international trade, investment, and financial flows between nations, but has also increased inequality between rich and poor countries. Politically, it has reduced the sovereignty of nation states and increased the power of supranational organizations. Socially, it has led to both increased women's participation in society but also greater inequality and precarious work conditions. Culturally, it has increased the spread of global culture and civil society while threatening local identities.
This document summarizes a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. It finds that claims of impending eradication of extreme poverty are exaggerated and rely too heavily on flawed measures like the World Bank's international poverty line. In reality, billions still live in poverty without adequate standards of living. It argues the Sustainable Development Goals are failing on key issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change. To eliminate poverty, it says we must rethink the relationship between growth and poverty reduction, tackle inequality through redistribution, implement universal social protection, and center the role of government.
This document summarizes a research paper about using tourism as an alternative means of economic growth compared to policies put forth by the IMF, World Bank, and WTO. The paper examines the history and requirements of these international organizations. It provides examples of their policies hurting Mexico's economy and compares this to how community-based tourism helped revive the economy of a town in South Africa. The conclusion discusses how countries can apply small-scale tourism models to promote local economic development as a better alternative or supplement to loans from international monetary organizations.
The document discusses how the "market" conditions life and prioritizes capital accumulation over human needs. It notes that GDP, which is often used to measure the market, fails to account for many essential economic activities and goods. It also discusses how the financial system relies on endless debt creation without corresponding savings, and how public and private debt have become impossible to repay. The functioning of the market treats humans as instruments to extract value rather than as beneficiaries.
Public, Social and Cooperative Economy meeting the General InterestHousing Europe
For a fair society and economic stability affordable housing is a prerequisite.
A presentation by CECODHAS Housing Europe at the CIRIEC Congress in Vienna on 14 September 2012.
Introduction by the CECODHAS Housing Europe Secretary General, Claire Roumet.
The document summarizes the effects of austerity policies implemented in Greece and Spain in response to their sovereign debt crises. It finds that austerity led to rising debt-to-GDP ratios, high unemployment, and increased poverty in both countries. Alternative policies such as fiscal stimulus and social investment were proposed but faced feasibility constraints due to the countries' ties to the Eurozone. The implications extended beyond economic issues to challenges for the European Union itself.
Presentation at NERI Seminar by Dr Rory Hearne, NUI Maynooth NevinInstitute
The current housing crisis in Ireland is not a mere ‘blip’, with a return to a ‘normal’ functioning housing market due to take place in the coming years. This paper argues that the Irish housing system, as a result of government housing policies combined with macro-level shifts in the economy towards precariousness and the increasing importance of global investment funds, has undergone a structural ‘shock’. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in housing inequalities and exclusion, from the rise in homelessness and those in mortgage arrears to the emergence of ‘generation rent’. This paper provides a critical analysis of the key government policies of marketisation and privatisation of social housing (HAP, Public Private Partnerships and leasing) and the financialisation of housing (the strategy for ‘economic recovery’ – NAMA and Real Estate Investment Trusts in private rental provision and land sale, vulture funds in mortgage arrears, the prioritising of investor interest over tenant security of tenure) and their role in contributing to the crisis and rising inequality. It looks, not just at who are ‘losing’ but also documents the ‘winners’ - those who have benefitted most from this crisis and the post-2008 housing regime in Ireland. Finally, it presents the case that if the crisis is to be addressed a fundamental shift is required in policy approach to treat housing as a social good and human right, but this is only like to happen if there is a cross-societal citizen mobilisation, with trade unions, social movements and NGOs playing a key role, in re-imagining a new paradigm for housing as a home in Ireland.
Fernando ruiz, rent stabilization and housing affordability, a case of policy...Fernando Ruiz
New York City and Berlin despite their overall differences and urban challenges, present similarities in a common core related to the preservation and production of affordable housing for low-income inhabitants. After the 1970s both cities experienced an abandonment of public housing programs, leading to the privatization of large amounts of public housing. This process worsened the conditions of housing and inequality for both cities. While both cities experienced a similar process, the strategies being implemented to tackle the housing demands are not the same.
Presentation 2 july 2013 clt allice pitiniCecileCLT
This document discusses housing issues in the European Union. It provides background on CECODHAS - Housing Europe, which is a federation of housing organizations that manage 25 million dwellings, or 12% of the EU's total housing stock. The document then discusses factors like the housing bubble and crisis, high housing costs burdening many Europeans, and growing housing needs. It also covers trends like declining home ownership and social housing. Overall, the document analyzes housing challenges in the EU and opportunities for addressing these challenges through various EU policies.
In India, housing is essentially a private activity. The state intervenes only to provide legal status to the land. The state intervention is also necessary to meet the housing requirements of the vulnerable sections and to create a positive environment in achieving the goal of ‘shelter for all’ on self-sustainable basis.In view of the above aim, the government introduced Housing and Habitat Policy in 1998, which aimed at ensuring the basic need ‘Shelter for all’ and better quality of life to all citizens by harnessing the unused potentials in the public, private and household sectors. The central theme of the policy was creating strong Public/Private partnership for tackling the housing and habitat issues.
Study of Spain Global Crisis and Austeriity MeasureErick Prajogo
Spain experienced a strong economic growth fueled by a booming real estate sector in the 2000s. However, the global financial crisis that began in 2008 severely impacted Spain's economy, with the real estate sector collapsing and unemployment rising to 20%. The Spanish government implemented fiscal austerity measures and bank bailouts to address the crisis. While these steps helped reduce the budget deficit, unemployment remained high. A slow recovery is underway, supported by growth in tourism, but Spain still faces challenges in regaining investor confidence and reducing unemployment.
Research report on phil. housing finance sector of PhilippinesNelsie Grace Pineda
This is a research report I made last year for school requirements.The housing finance sector of Philippines is emphasized here with comprehensive details of housing situation in the country.
I hope this can be of help!
Checklist the process of writing a cause and effect paragraphreSONU61709
This document provides a checklist of steps for writing a cause and effect paragraph, including narrowing the topic, deciding whether to focus on causes or effects, composing an introductory sentence, brainstorming potential causes and effects, selecting the best ones to develop the paragraph, outlining the paragraph, writing and revising a draft, and proofreading. It also provides 15 suggested topics for cause and effect paragraphs and reviews vocabulary and grammar useful for describing causes and effects.
This document summarizes and analyzes the debate around fiscal responsibility and debt in European countries. It argues that the narrative of "frugal" northern countries versus "lax" southern countries is misleading. While southern countries have higher government debt levels, northern countries have higher household debt levels. It also examines the economic roots of imbalances in the Eurozone, such as differences in industrial complexity between core and periphery countries. The document argues for further European integration and fiscal burden sharing to address these imbalances and ensure the long-term survival of the Eurozone.
The document discusses the ongoing debt crisis in the West. It describes how the US transitioned to a fiat currency in the 1970s and was able to accumulate large amounts of debt as other countries invested in the US to maintain economic demand. This capital outflow has caused stagnation in the EU. The debt crisis began with the 2008 financial crisis and Greece's debt problems threatened the EU's existence. Austerity policies have failed to solve the crisis as they slow economic growth and do not address the underlying lack of competitiveness and capital outflows from the EU to the US. Disintegration of the EU was also proposed but not described as a viable solution.
The document discusses the basic economic concept of scarcity, which refers to limited resources compared to unlimited wants. It provides examples of scarcity such as limited pumpkin pie in winter compared to fall. Additionally, it discusses other key economic concepts like supply and demand, utility, GDP, national income, price determination, fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth, and international trade.
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Financial Geographies of Real Estate and HousingAI Publications
This article is about new governments for financial recovery after the financial crisis. The focus on tracing the creation of an active class derived from the security of rental income for detached houses has become rent. The study strategically combines conceptual agendas, and is discussed separately. Market formation theories rooted in scientific and technical studies provide information on the analytical method to pay attention to the work of realizing markets, the role of computer devices in market formation and the conditional and conditional aspects of markets. This analysis shows that renting families in an active class is a practical achievement. However, a broader framework rooted in the political economy is needed to address the broader meaning of the working class in terms of power, politics and the dynamics of capital accumulation. The article focuses in particular on the historical and geographical events that make it possible to invent a large-scale SFR market, the work of state and capital market players to reformulate single-family homes restored as rental properties, and the role of accounting practices in this process, and the strategies of issuers and credit rating agencies to develop a new asset class for institutional investors. The working-class points to the fundamental role for housing in the ideology of capital, and talks about new implications of financial role players and domestic life, as financial accumulation adapts to the context after the crisis. In addition to the financial financing of housing after the crisis, the article also shows how economic geographers can carefully integrate the theoretical perspectives to critically examine the conditions of market formation and the social, spatial and political consequences of markets.
ATHENS - EU COST ACTION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF SPANISH HOUSING POLICIES...Javier Buron Cuadrado
Spanish and Basque housing public policies have shifted from promoting growth and homeownership to needing public intervention and nonprofit collaboration due to the housing crisis. Historically, policies focused on tax deductions and aids to promote property access rather than ensuring adequate, affordable housing. This led to overproduction, severe land consumption, socioeconomic inaccessibility, high household debt and leverage, unemployment, an imposed ownership culture, and systemic economic risk. The financial system received huge public bailouts but has done little to address the hundreds of thousands of forced evictions or convert vacant housing to affordable rentals. Recent laws aim to help some over-mortgaged families but exclude many still struggling.
The document summarizes the key findings of the 2017 report "The State of Housing in the EU" published by Housing Europe. It finds that while economic growth has returned to Europe, inequality is increasing and many are being left behind. Housing markets are recovering but prices are growing faster than incomes in most countries. The crisis exacerbated housing exclusion and homelessness, while policy responses have been largely inadequate. Cities are developing innovative solutions to address affordable housing challenges with limited national support.
Developing countries are threatened by a housing crisis. New models are needed to produce affordable and sustainable housing on a large scale.
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- Zadig's portfolio increased 4.8% over the last quarter, underperforming European markets which rose 7.1%
- Government bonds currently yield around 1.4% while equities in Zadig's portfolio offer around 8% cash flow yields
- Zadig added Bic to their portfolio to increase exposure to the Americas, attracted by its defensive business model and conservative ownership
- Zadig sold luxury stocks due to concerns over a potential collapse in Chinese real estate markets hurting luxury demand
- Zadig remains short on Spanish construction firm Sacyr due to high unemployment and economic issues still facing Spain
- The manager argues political will is needed to truly solve Europe's issues, and
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Discover the life and times of Lalu Prasad Yadav with a comprehensive biography in Hindi. Learn about his early days, rise in politics, controversies, and contribution.
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Christian persecution in Islamic countries has intensified, with alarming incidents of violence, discrimination, and intolerance. This article highlights recent attacks in Nigeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq, exposing the multifaceted challenges faced by Christian communities. Despite the severity of these atrocities, the Western world's response remains muted due to political, economic, and social considerations. The urgent need for international intervention is underscored, emphasizing that without substantial support, the future of Christianity in these regions is at grave risk.
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Federal authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant but calm in response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
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