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of economic growth. While the impact of taxation and subsidies on such decisions is well-understood, the changing political support of transfers between ‘modern’ * double-earner households and ... ‘traditional’ single-earner households has not received much attention. Our paper attempts to explain the evolution of such policies by considering a political economy framework in which voters choose between
. In particular, we are investigating whether more federal grants are being granted in Germany for projects in federal states whose government is led by the same political party as the responsible ... projects, political alignment is associated with an average increase in public funding by almost 10,000 euro. Our results suggest that public funds for research, development and innovation projects could be
power since the mid-1970s. We find only very rare evidence for economic variables influencing the popularity of the main political parties in the federal government, thereby challenging previous studies ... to a large number of studies estimating links between economic variables and voters’ evaluations of political parties and governments in many countries. One of their main conclusions was that a clear
may be helpful for individuals working in political environments. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of mindfulness training among British politicians, as well as mindfulness ... mindfulness training in politics were developed during the analytic process: (1) mindfulness approaches addressing particular challenges in political work, and (2) mindfulness sessions and group dynamics. Taken
about the nature of mind, self, and reality—which are predicated by broader cultural trends such as expressive individualism, perennial philosophy, and New Age sentiments and ideals. The BPMS showed ... -enhancement (Bodhi, 2016; Lewis & Rozelle, 2016) . These transformations in the purpose and significance of mindfulness meditation did not occur overnight. Much has been written on the historical, political
hereof, this article demonstrates that it is in the habit of leaders to launch their political dispensations with catchphrases that intend to inspire change, hope and prosperity. This is the basis of this ... hypothetically applied to the dwindling hope of South Africa's socio-political future. The article attempts to answer a persistent question of whether there is any hope under the current President Cyril
We examine how political institutions influence health expenditure by using a panel of 151 developing and developed countries for the years 2000 to 2015 and four measures of democracy. Our pooled OLS ... to promote human well-being, while autocracies rather care about the well-being of the societal group which has political power and other elites whose loyalty needs to be ensured (Acemoglu and
the long-run and short-run taxes have a stronger association with expenditures than aid. Central to this heterogeneous relationship is the political calculus between aid and tax—measured according to ... accountability and bureaucratic costs-whereby recipients offset the political costs of raising taxes against the political costs of receiving more aid. Once measures of political costs are incorporated into the
multiple indicator approach", Population and Development Review, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 61-78. [ Links ] Metz, T. 2007, "Toward an African moral theory", The Journal of Political Philosophy, vol. 15 ... meet the unique needs of the African Christian and reflective of the philosophy of African culture (cf. Louw 1997:392). The first step towards this is understanding the lived experiences of African
expenditure across the Indian states. These states vary widely in their socioeconomic characteristics while sharing a common political heritage based on parliamentary government. New measures of public ... accounting practices in an Online Appendix. The empirical analysis shows that the degree of privateness in India's more developed states falls substantially with greater political competition and with rising
wholesale skepticism concerning the political viability of Pigouvian pricing is at odds with its recent practical achievements. These two points are made by, first, outlining the theoretical and political ... . Page , E. A. ( 2011 ). Cashing in on climate change: political theory and global emissions trading . Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy , 14 , 259 - 279 . Pahle , M
al., 2019 ), as well as an increase overall well-being in populations (Medvedev et al., 2018) . Mindfulness practices originally stemmed from Buddhist teachings that transcend religion or philosophy ... %) falls outside the ROPE, we consider the effect as plausible and sizeable. This reframing aligns better with the Bayesian philosophy, where uncertainty is inherent and dichotomous interpretations of
theological error ("an emaciated gospel") and the consequent sinful withdrawal from socio-political issues. We need to repent of our naïve hermeneutics, under realised eschatology, unbiblical view of the missio ... , reimagining, gospel, CESA, REACH-SA, St James, ascension of Christ, Lordship of Christ, kingdom, mission, church and society, evangelism, socio-political involvement 1. Personal context: description
beginnings of the long overdue task. Boesak's phenomenal contribution to political theology, black theology and ecumenism both in South Africa and internationally, deserves deliberate acknowledgement. In this ... politics and theology by focusing on key milestones and reflections in his life. We take our cue from Boesak's own self-definition of being a theologian and a political activist and proceed to explore some
beginnings of the long overdue task. Boesak's phenomenal contribution to political theology, black theology and ecumenism both in South Africa and internationally, deserves deliberate acknowledgement. In this ... politics and theology by focusing on key milestones and reflections in his life. We take our cue from Boesak's own self-definition of being a theologian and a political activist and proceed to explore some
philosophy, but empirical work in this area has been scarce (Costines et al., 2021; Gamma & Metzinger, 2021; Josipovic & Miskovic, 2020; Metzinger, 2020a; Millière et al., 2018; Millière, 2020) . Meditation ... Bernhardt , S. ( 1990 ). Are pure consciousness events unmediated ? In R. K. C. Forman (Ed.), The problem of pure consciousness: mysticism and philosophy (pp. 220 - 236 ). Oxford University Press. Bitbol , M
participate towards identification of root-causes for these urban challenges and in the process open the Church to flourish in socio-political, socioeconomic and socio-cultural spaces as she works towards
participate towards identification of root-causes for these urban challenges and in the process open the Church to flourish in socio-political, socioeconomic and socio-cultural spaces as she works towards
participate towards identification of root-causes for these urban challenges and in the process open the Church to flourish in socio-political, socioeconomic and socio-cultural spaces as she works towards
