Challenges and Transitions in North Korea's Economy
North Korea's economy faces severe strain due to weak productivity and external sanctions. Transitioning from a planned to a market economy has been incomplete, leading to low investment and corruption. The upcoming Party Congress may offer clues on reform under Kim Jong Un. Marketization, trade par
0 views • 15 slides
The Humanization of the Economy through Social Innovation
This study delves into the humanization of the economy through social innovation, exploring concepts such as the double movement identified by Polanyi, the welfare state, marketization of society, and the challenges faced in reorienting economic systems towards human well-being and social cohesion.
0 views • 18 slides
Employment Relations: New Labour vs Coalition Government
Explore the contrasting approaches to employment relations under New Labour and the Coalition Government. New Labour focused on fairness, skills, and partnership, while the Coalition emphasized deficit reduction, austerity, and cuts. The shift towards private sector interests, deregulation, and mark
2 views • 30 slides
Banking Ethics and Cultural Evolution in Financial Institutions
Commercial banks face ethical challenges, with smaller banks generally maintaining higher ethical standards. The ethical practices of banks include good customer service, transparency, and sustainable lending. Banks have a dual nature of profit-making and ethical obligations. The marketization of so
0 views • 21 slides
The Financing of Local Government in China: Stimulus Loan Trends and Shadow Banking Growth
This paper examines the financing of local government in China, focusing on the transition from bank loans to non-bank debt, particularly the upsurge of shadow banking from 2012 onwards. It explores the reasons behind the rapid growth of shadow banking activities in China, including the impact of th
0 views • 36 slides
Adapt or Perish: Exploring Voluntary Sector Responses to Criminal Justice Changes
This research project investigates how voluntary sector organizations in the criminal justice system are adapting to societal changes such as marketization, professionalization, penal drift, and partnerships. Led by a collaborative academic team, the study aims to analyze the evolving landscape and
0 views • 9 slides
Economic Transition in Post-Communist Countries: A Quarter Century Review
This presentation by Oleh Havrylyshyn explores the progress and performance of post-communist economies since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It compares different countries' approaches to marketization, privatization, economic performance, and political transformation. The analysis highlights
1 views • 28 slides
Evolution of Teaching Profession in European Education System
Exploring the historical context and policies shaping teaching as a Masters-level profession, impacting educational policy, marketization of teaching, European and UK policies, and the Bologna Process. The discussion includes the shift towards accountability versus inspiration in teaching, the push
0 views • 22 slides