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Reason: Christianity to Capitalism

appropriately dedicates part of the book to explain the notions of individualism, freedom, and human rights. He demonstrates how reason influenced political philosophy and practice to the extent that states were ... political sensibilities that brought about freedom. Another contributing factor to the development of responsive regimes was the size of the political units that ruled. Due to the geographic and cultural

Microcredit, Social Capital, and Politics: The Case of a Small Rural Town—Gossas, Sendgal

and economic changes, including the new institutional changes brought about by neoliberal reforms, the emerging roles of women in rural and urban Senegal, and their increased political savoir faire ... that dense associational networks within civil society correlate positively with indicators of political democracy and economic growth. In fact, Putnam (1995) asserts that political malaise and

Evaluation and Microenterprise Programs in the United States

Microenterprise programs attempt to help poor people start or strengthen small businesses. Funding and political support have grown rapidly. Is microenterprise a good use of scarce development funds

India's Regional Rural Banks: The Institutional Dimension of Reforms

. Few efforts were made to redesign the perverse institutional arrangements that gave rise to incompatible incentive structures for key stakeholders, such as political leaders, policy makers, stockholders ... right. Finally, the fourth section draws some general policy implications, and concludes that ultimately, political support for the reform process will be the key determinant of the extent to which the

The Persistence of Poverty

public mistrust of the system will starve it of political support. Second, the best tactic for delivering the assistance seems to be supplementing market wages through tax breaks for very low-income wage ... of philosophy at George Washington University. h e was formerly a professor at Williams c ollege, director of the f und for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, and president of c olgate

Vol. 09 No. 1 ESR Review

the book to explain the notions of individualism, freedom, and human rights. He demonstrates how reason influenced political philosophy and practice to the extent that states were responsive ... political sensibilities that brought about freedom. Another contributing factor to the development of responsive regimes was the size of the political units that ruled. Due to the geographic and cultural

Refuge and Release

hides under this bleak blanket. Everything is equal. Balanced. Clear: I need you like water in my lungs. L Jeffrey Morgan, Sophomore os T Philosophy There is nothing quite as even As your

Solving the Access Problem

merica. Prior Sanz holds a doctorate in economics, a master’s degree in international political economy, and a master’s degree in international management. a b o u t t h e au t h o r

Client Exit Surveys: A Tool for Understanding Client Drop-Out

, Tshomisano, was launched to specifically target the poorest sector. Although similar in philosophy and basic structure, the motivational techniques, loan utilization checks, ongoing follow-up, and other

Empowering the Next Billion

technology would best serve their particular needs—than to simply check what is in stock or available to give them. The Intel World Ahead Program embraces the philosophy that the impact of the company’s ... work in collaboration with industry and political leaders worldwide. accessibility Accessibility is more than simple access to a computer. It is also about pricing, ensuring there is relevant content

Vol. 10 No. 1 ESR Review

associated with political science, sociology, or another department in the social sciences. Nevertheless, a vibrant and popular Economic Self-Reliance Center exists in the Marriott School of Management at ... features of the governmental system, such as political stability and the level and extent of regulation. Systemic resources also include less tangible, but readily observable, societal-level features, such

Community-Based Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nepal: A Sustainable Means for Microfinance Delivery?

topography poses challenges for market development and limits agricultural investment options. The country is currently plagued by political instability, including a Maoist insurgency. In addition, formal ... further examples of MFIs that fail to achieve financial sustainability. Many factors affect MFI financial sustainability. The MFI’s orientation and philosophy, for example, play an important role. Some

Social Capital: The Benefits, Potential Costs, and Prospects

Socioeconomic & Political Environment When it became the first sub–Saharan nation to gain independence from British Colonial rule in 1957, Ghana was one of Africa’s most successful economies. It had one of the ... in Ghana still face significant challenges in terms of their ability to competitively obtain the necessary resources through arms-length transactions. Ghana has had a stable political climate for more

Law as Relationship: Toward a More Effective and Ethical Legal Reform

result in a weak and ineffective set of market rules and laws. Similar confusion creates dangers elsewhere in the economy, when political norms (a subset of social norms) are confused with market norms ... . Political debts are paid off through political actions, such as delivering votes or supporting a political initiative. Market debts are paid off by fulfilling the terms of the contract. In many countries

Lost

y Morg Sophomor os T Philosophy Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/calliope Part of the Poetry Commons Recommended Citation There is nothing quite as even As

Mistakes Rebuilt

place should represent and who should define those parameters is anything but over as various political, architectural, and cultural forces continue to battle over whether commercial or public space ... for the extensive public response to the redesign commission. However, while the political and commercial forces charged with rebuilding the site have outwardly appeared to be heavily concerned with

Vol. 10 No. 2 ESR Review

medium enterprises’ (SMEs) activities and enhancing their performance in Ghana. Ghana’s Socioeconomic & Political Environment When it became the first sub–Saharan nation to gain independence from British ... through arms-length transactions. Ghana has had a stable political climate for more than a decade, but corruption is still pervasive because of the presence of red tape and regulatory meddling in the

Vol. 04 No. 1 Journal of Microfinance

track these key performance areas prior to embarking on any product development. Organizational Structure and Philosophy For effective product development, an MFI needs an organizational structure and ... philosophy that encompasses and encourages both a customer service orientation and a culture of innovation. This structure will require effective and efficient internal communications at all levels. Good

Devotion, Discord, Deceit

should define those parameters is anything but over as various political, architectural, and cultural forces continue to battle over whether commercial or public space should be the centerpiece of the new ... the redesign commission. However, while the political and commercial forces charged with rebuilding the site have outwardly appeared to be heavily concerned with this outpouring of public sentiment, in

Devotion, Discord, Deceit

should define those parameters is anything but over as various political, architectural, and cultural forces continue to battle over whether commercial or public space should be the centerpiece of the new ... the redesign commission. However, while the political and commercial forces charged with rebuilding the site have outwardly appeared to be heavily concerned with this outpouring of public sentiment, in