Poverty Vs Wealth

Author : Thomas Sowell
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780465096770

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Wealth, Poverty and Politics by Thomas Sowell Pdf

In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Thomas Sowell, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in this country, argues that political and ideological struggles have led to dangerous confusion about income inequality in America. Pundits and politically motivated economists trumpet ambiguous statistics and sensational theories while ignoring the true determinant of income inequality: the production of wealth. We cannot properly understand inequality if we focus exclusively on the distribution of wealth and ignore wealth production factors such as geography, demography, and culture. Sowell contends that liberals have a particular interest in misreading the data and chastises them for using income inequality as an argument for the welfare state. Refuting Thomas Piketty, Paul Krugman, and others on the left, Sowell draws on accurate empirical data to show that the inequality is not nearly as extreme or sensational as we have been led to believe. Transcending partisanship through a careful examination of data, Wealth, Poverty, and Politics reveals the truth about the most explosive political issue of our time.

Author : Kris Vallotton
Publisher : Chosen Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493414918

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Poverty, Riches and Wealth by Kris Vallotton Pdf

Overcoming the Never-Enough Mentality to Experience True Kingdom Abundance Prosperity. It's one of the most dividing words in the church. Some pastors use it to tell their congregations that God will make them all rich, rich, rich! Others spurn the word and insist that true Christlikeness is found in forsaking all worldly riches and possessions. The truth is, both are right--and both are wrong. With refreshing honesty, humor, and keen insight, bestselling author and pastor Kris Vallotton mines the Scriptures in an eye-opening study of what the Bible really says about money, poverty, riches, and wealth. And what he finds is sure to shake up what you thought you knew--including these surprising truths: · Jesus was not poor and homeless · Heaven is described in the language of wealth · Poverty is a mindset that holds us back from true wealth · You determine your wealth based on how much, and how well, you love yourself · God wants all his children to be wealthy, though not everyone should be rich Kingdom prosperity begins from the inside out. When you learn to cultivate a mindset of abundance, no matter your circumstances, you will begin to experience the wealth of heaven in every area of your life.

Author : Hassan Bougrine
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317596875

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The Creation of Wealth and Poverty by Hassan Bougrine Pdf

The Creation of Wealth and Poverty is a study of the means and ways by which wealth and poverty are created in both developed and developing countries. It puts a particular emphasis on the role played by economic policy in shaping the stratification of modern societies through specific programmes dealing with issues of job creation, poverty and environmental degradation. This book is concerned with the social effects of the ongoing crisis in finance, development and the environment. By focusing on the political, legal and financial institutions that govern society and the economy, the book provides an analysis of wealth and poverty from a historical perspective. It shows how economic and social policies of the neoliberal model have led to a rise in unemployment, poverty and inequality and, therefore, made societies more polarized. This volume will be of great interest to policymakers, academics and students who study political economy, development economics and macroeconomics.

Author : Mario Polèse
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226673172

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The Wealth & Poverty of Regions by Mario Polèse Pdf

As the world becomes more interconnected through travel and electronic communication, many believe that physical places will become less important. But as Mario Polèse argues in The Wealth and Poverty of Regions, geography will matter more than ever before in a world where distance is allegedly dead. This provocative book surveys the globe, from London and Cape Town to New York and Beijing, contending that regions rise—or fall—due to their location, not only within nations but also on the world map. Polèse reveals how concentrations of industries and populations in specific locales often result in minor advantages that accumulate over time, resulting in reduced prices, improved transportation networks, increased diversity, and not least of all, “buzz”—the excitement and vitality that attracts ambitious people. The Wealth and Poverty of Regions maps out how a heady mix of size, infrastructure, proximity, and cost will determine which urban centers become the thriving metropolises of the future, and which become the deserted cities of the past. Engagingly written, the book provides insight to the past, present, and future of regions.

Author : Saint John Chrysostom
Publisher : St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Bible
ISBN : 088141039X

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On Wealth and Poverty by Saint John Chrysostom Pdf

This great orator addresses the question of wealth and poverty in the lives of people of his day. Yet Chrysostom's words proclaim the truth of the Gospel to all people of all times.

Author : David S. Landes
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780349141442

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Wealth And Poverty Of Nations by David S. Landes Pdf

The history of nations is a history of haves and have-nots, and as we approach the millennium, the gap between rich and poor countries is widening. In this engrossing and important new work, eminent historian David Landes explores the complex, fascinating and often startling causes of the wealth and poverty of nations. The answers are found not only in the large forces at work in economies: geography, religion, the broad swings of politics, but also in the small surprising details. In Europe, the invention of spectacles doubled the working life of skilled craftsmen, and played a prominent role in the creation of articulated machines, and in China, the failure to adopt the clock fundamentally hindered economic development. The relief of poverty is vital to the survival of us all. As David Landes brilliantly shows, the key to future success lies in understanding the lessons the past has to teach us - lessons uniquely imparted in this groundbreaking and vital book which exemplifies narrative history at its best.

Author : Timothy J. Sandoval
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004144927

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The Discourse of Wealth And Poverty in the Book of Proverbs by Timothy J. Sandoval Pdf

"The Discourse of Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Proverbs" includes a discussion of "proverbs and metaphor," reviews previous studies of wealth and poverty in Proverbs, offers in-depth analyses of particular passages in Proverbs, and suggests a possible social-historical setting for the book.

Author : R. Norman Whybray
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1990-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567249036

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Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Proverbs by R. Norman Whybray Pdf

This is not a sociological study in the technical sense. Its aim is simply to review the internal evidence of a single Old Testament book about attitudes towards what is now universally recognized as one of the most serious problems facing the world today: the unequal distribution of this world's goods. The study shows that there are some fundamental assumptions common to all sections of Proverbs: that wealth, unless acquired by dishonest or unscrupulous means, is a good rather than an evil, and that poverty as a feature of society is an evil which may to some extent be alleviated in particular cases but for which there is no universal cure.

Author : Justin Healey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01
Category : Income distribution
ISBN : 1922084646

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Income and Wealth Inequality by Justin Healey Pdf

Author : Susan Millns,Simone Wong
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317000075

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Wealth and Poverty in Close Personal Relationships by Susan Millns,Simone Wong Pdf

At a time of global and domestic economic crisis, the financial aspects of domestic and familial relationships are more important and more strained than ever before. The focus of this book is on the distribution of wealth and poverty in traditional and non-traditional familial relationships. The volume takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the way in which money matters are structured and governed within close personal relationships and the extent to which they have an impact on the nature and economic dynamics of relationships. As such, the key areas of investigation are the extent to which participation in the labour market, unpaid caregiving, inheritance, pensions and welfare reform have an impact on familial relationships. The authors also explore governmental and legal responses by investigating the privileging of certain types of domestic relationships, through fiscal and non-fiscal measures, and the differential provision on relationship breakdown. The impact of budget and welfare cuts is also examined for their effect on equality in domestic relationships.

Author : Camilo Dagum,Michele Zenga
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642842504

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Income and Wealth Distribution, Inequality and Poverty by Camilo Dagum,Michele Zenga Pdf

This book deals with the following issues: the analysis, estimation and assessment of alternatived models of income distribution, the specification and evaluation of income inequality measures the analysis and measurement of poverty and its rationale, the scope and methodological power of the social accounting matrix (SAM) in the analysis of the functional and personal distribution of income and the family income multiplier, the study of the source and reliability of income distribution data, the decomposition of income inequality measures, the asymptotic distributions and inferential analysis of income inequalities, and an inquiry on the income distribution and income inequality of Eastern European Countries under socialism. New models on income and wealth distribution are specified and their corresponding properties and goodness of fit are discussed. A multivariate approach to the measurement of poverty is developed and applied, and a compact survey of the literature is presented. The book can be used as a text in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses dealing with the theory, model specifications, methods and applications of income and wealth distribution, income inequality and poverty assessment in measurement and the use of SAMs in the analysis of income distribution.

Author : M. Székely
Publisher : Springer
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230372610

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The Economics of Poverty, Inequality and Wealth Accumulation in Mexico by M. Székely Pdf

The aim of this book is to understand why despite a considerable increase in average income in Mexico during the 1984-1992 period of economic liberalization, the conditions of the poorest of the poor deteriorated and income inequality increased. To explain why some individuals were able to take advantage of the opportunities which the economy was generating, while others were prevented from doing so, the author suggests some methodology to extract additional information from poverty and inequality measures, and test the main theories of household saving behaviour.

Author : Lars Osberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351715614

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Economic Inequality and Poverty: International Perspectives by Lars Osberg Pdf

This title was first published in 1991: This collection focuses on the concepts and measurements of inequality, poverty, the concentration of wealth, and the implications of these issues for social policies. A special feature of this work is the international comparisons of the evidence on economic inequality.

Author : Susan R. Holman
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801035494

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Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and Society by Susan R. Holman Pdf

An ecumenical roster of leading specialists approach wealth and poverty through the theology, social practices, and institutions of early Christianity.

Author : Simon St. Laurent,Joe Johnston,Edd Wilder-James,Dave Winer
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001-06-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781491946480

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Programming Web Services with XML-RPC by Simon St. Laurent,Joe Johnston,Edd Wilder-James,Dave Winer Pdf

Have you ever needed to share processing between two or more computers running programs written in different languages on different operating systems? Or have you ever wanted to publish information on the Web so that programs other than browsers could work with it? XML-RPC, a system for remote procedure calls built on XML and the ubiquitous HTTP protocol, is the solution you've been looking for.Programming Web Services with XML-RPC introduces the simple but powerful capabilities of XML-RPC, which lets you connect programs running on different computers with a minimum of fuss, by wrapping procedure calls in XML and establishing simple pathways for calling functions. With XML-RPC, Java programs can talk to Perl scripts, which can talk to Python programs, ASP applications, and so on. You can provide access to procedure calls without having to worry about the system on the other end, so it's easy to create services that are available on the Web.XML-RPC isn't the only solution for web services; the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is another much-hyped protocol for implementing web services. While XML-RPC provides fewer capabilities than SOAP, it also has far fewer interoperability problems and its capabilities and limitations are much better understood. XML-RPC is also stable, with over 30 implementations on a wide variety of platforms, so you can start doing real work with it immediately.Programming Web Services with XML-RPC covers the details of five XML-RPC implementations, so you can get started developing distributed applications in Java, Perl, Python, ASP, or PHP. The chapters on these implementations contain code examples that you can use as the basis for your own work. This book also provides in-depth coverage of the XML-RPC specification, which is helpful for low-level debugging of XML-RPC clients and servers. And if you want to build your own XML-RPC implementation for another environment, the detailed explanations in this book will serve as a foundation for that work.