World Debt And The Human Condition

Author : Ved Nanda,George W. Shepherd Jr.,Eileen Mccarthy-Arnolds
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313285318

Get Book

World Debt and the Human Condition by Ved Nanda,George W. Shepherd Jr.,Eileen Mccarthy-Arnolds Pdf

Set against the backdrop of deteriorating living conditions for hundreds of millions of people in developing and debtor countries, this volume concentrates on the structural adjustment policies designed to facilitate debt repayment and to stabilize indebted economies and the effects these policies have on the human rights of affected peoples. Conducted by contributors from various disciplines, this analysis provides distinctive insights into the relationship between international economic decisions and human welfare. The volume begins with general chapters on the issue of world debt; the various perceptions of debtors and creditors and the general consequences of the crisis. The specifics of the right to development are presented along with an explanation of and a rationale for this particular project on debt and human rights. The social, political, and economic consequences of the debt crisis and of the adjustment policies designed to alleviate it are presented by academic analysts as well as economists involved in dealing with poverty and equity issues at the international financial agencies. The book concludes with contributions from NGO representatives. These chapters discuss policy change and popular participation. The complex issues of debt and international economics are examined from a variety of perspectives. World Debt and the Human Condition's unifying element is a shared concern for the advancement of human dignity and the protection of the basic human rights of all those affected by the current international debt crisis and by current international economic policies and development strategies.

Author : M. Ayhan Kose,Peter Nagle,Franziska Ohnsorge,Naotaka Sugawara
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464815454

Get Book

Global Waves of Debt by M. Ayhan Kose,Peter Nagle,Franziska Ohnsorge,Naotaka Sugawara Pdf

The global economy has experienced four waves of rapid debt accumulation over the past 50 years. The first three debt waves ended with financial crises in many emerging market and developing economies. During the current wave, which started in 2010, the increase in debt in these economies has already been larger, faster, and broader-based than in the previous three waves. Current low interest rates mitigate some of the risks associated with high debt. However, emerging market and developing economies are also confronted by weak growth prospects, mounting vulnerabilities, and elevated global risks. A menu of policy options is available to reduce the likelihood that the current debt wave will end in crisis and, if crises do take place, will alleviate their impact.

Author : Ved Nanda,George W. Shepherd,Eileen Mccarthy-Arnolds
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105002260995

Get Book

World Debt and the Human Condition by Ved Nanda,George W. Shepherd,Eileen Mccarthy-Arnolds Pdf

Set against the backdrop of deteriorating living conditions for hundreds of millions of people in developing and debtor countries, this volume concentrates on the structural adjustment policies designed to facilitate debt repayment and to stabilize indebted economies and the effects these policies have on the human rights of affected peoples. Conducted by contributors from various disciplines, this analysis provides distinctive insights into the relationship between international economic decisions and human welfare. The volume begins with general chapters on the issue of world debt; the various perceptions of debtors and creditors and the general consequences of the crisis. The specifics of the right to development are presented along with an explanation of and a rationale for this particular project on debt and human rights. The social, political, and economic consequences of the debt crisis and of the adjustment policies designed to alleviate it are presented by academic analysts as well as economists involved in dealing with poverty and equity issues at the international financial agencies. The book concludes with contributions from NGO representatives. These chapters discuss policy change and popular participation. The complex issues of debt and international economics are examined from a variety of perspectives. World Debt and the Human Condition's unifying element is a shared concern for the advancement of human dignity and the protection of the basic human rights of all those affected by the current international debt crisis and by current international economic policies and development strategies.

Author : Sigrun Skogly
Publisher : Cavendish Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781843141730

Get Book

Human Rights Obligations of the World Bank and the IMF by Sigrun Skogly Pdf

Explores the human rights obligations of two of the largest international financial institutions: the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, addressing the two in public international law. The core of the text examines the institutions as legal subjects rather than as a collective.

Author : Isabella D Bunn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847319104

Get Book

The Right to Development and International Economic Law by Isabella D Bunn Pdf

The United Nations is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1986 Declaration on the Right to Development, which proclaimed the right to be: 'an inalienable human right by virtue of which every human person and all peoples are entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural and political development, in which all human rights and fundamental freedoms can be realized'. The UN now aims to mainstream the right into its policies and operational activities, and is reviewing prospects for an internationally-binding legal instrument. The evolution of the right to development, however, has been dominated by debates about its conceptual validity and practical ramifications. It has been hailed as the cornerstone of the entire human rights system and criticized as a distracting ideological initiative. Questions also persist about the role of the right in reforming the international economic order. This book examines the legal and moral foundations of the right to development, addressing the major issues. It then considers the right to development in the global economy, noting the challenges of globalization and identifying key principles such as differential treatment of developing countries, participation and accountability. It relates the right to broad objectives such as the Millennium Development Goals, the human rights-based approach to development, and environmental sustainability. Implications for international economic law and policy in the areas of trade, development finance and corporate responsibility are assessed. The conclusion looks to the legal and ethical contributions - and limitations - of the right to development in this new context. With an academic and professional background in international law, human rights and moral theology, the author brings a unique interdisciplinary focus to this timely project.

Author : Adam McBeth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135245238

Get Book

International Economic Actors and Human Rights by Adam McBeth Pdf

In noting that the actions of entities other than states in the economic arena can and often do have a profound effect on human rights, this book poses the question as to how international human rights law can and should address that situation. This book takes three very different categories of international actor – the World Trade Organization, the international financial institutions (World Bank and IMF) and multinational enterprises – and analyses the interaction of each category with human rights, in each case analysing the interaction of the different fields of law and seeking to identify a role for international human rights law. Adam McBeth concludes that each of the selected international economic actors can and should be considered to operate within a holistic system of international law, including human rights obligations, but that changes in the operations and the accountability mechanisms for each actor are necessary for the practical implementation of that approach. While written from a human rights perspective, the underlying theme of the book is one of engagement and harmonisation rather than condemnation. It provides valuable insight for those who approach this topic from a background of international trade law, commercial law or general international law, just as much as those who have a human rights background. International Economic Actors and Human Rights will be of great interest to those studying or working in any field of international economic law, as well as human rights scholars and practitioners.

Author : Habib Zafarullah,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351559416

Get Book

Managing Development in a Globalized World by Habib Zafarullah,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque Pdf

Traditionally, development has been rooted in ideologies and assumptions prevalent in the developed world and in practices and strategies adopted by leading industrial nations. However, historically, eclectic ideas and approaches often clash with existing long-established notions of progress and modes of realizing social and economic change. Managing Development in a Globalized World: Concepts, Processes, Institutions explores this topic by incorporating ideas and interpretations that have previously been neglected or given inadequate attention in the discourse on developing countries. It underscores development as a continuous process that must be supported by sound policies and efficient management, supplying a wider understanding of the field. The authors argue that the application of innovative development techniques and best practices is essential for obtaining optimum results in meeting the needs of society. They examine the style of managing development with a new perspective that links the phenomenon with changing demands and the interplay of internal/external actors and a host of stakeholders. An exploration of key sectors in development provides clear comprehension of problems and solutions. A careful synthesis of theoretical/conceptual and empirical literature, the book assesses real-world situations and provides insight into the operational dynamics of development policies, programs, and institutions. It focuses on goals, values, and dynamics of development management that are undergoing rapid changes and continue to be enhanced to alleviate poverty and improve living standards in an era of globalization and inter-regional and inter-institutional synergies. It highlights best practices essential for the efficient and effective delivery of human development services that are designed and put in place to obtain optimum results in meeting the needs of society.

Author : Edward H. Lawson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1766 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1560323620

Get Book

Encyclopedia of Human Rights by Edward H. Lawson Pdf

Preface to the first edition

Author : Freeman Tilden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Credit
ISBN : UOM:39015016453717

Get Book

A World in Debt by Freeman Tilden Pdf

Author : Albert A. Zinnos
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1594545766

Get Book

Human Rights by Albert A. Zinnos Pdf

Human rights refers to the concept of human beings as having universal rights, or status, regardless of legal jurisdiction, and likewise other localising factors, such as ethnicity and nationality. For many, the concept of "human rights" is based in religious principles. However, because a formal concept of human rights has not been universally accepted, the term has some degree of variance between its use in different local jurisdictions -- difference in both meaningful substance as well as in protocols for and styles of application. Ultimately the most general meaning of the term is one which can only apply universally, and hence the term "human rights" is often itself an appeal to such transcended principles, without basing such on existing legal concepts. The term "humanism" refers to the developing doctrine of such universally applicable values, and it is on the basic concept that human beings have innate rights, that more specific local legal concepts are often based. Within particular societies, "human rights" refers to standards of behaviour as accepted within their respective legal systems regarding 1) the well being of individuals, 2) the freedom and autonomy of individuals, and 3) the representation of the human interest in government. These rights commonly include the right to life, the right to an adequate standard of living, the prohibition of genocide, freedom from torture and other mistreatment, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, the right to self-determination, the right to education, and the right to participation in cultural and political life. These norms are based on the legal and political traditions of United Nations member states and are incorporated into international human rights instruments. This new book brings together the latest book literature centred on this crucial topic.

Author : Dejo Olowu
Publisher : PULP
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Africa south of Sahara
ISBN : 9780981412467

Get Book

An Integrative Rights-based Approach to Human Development in Africa by Dejo Olowu Pdf

An integrative rights-based approach to human development in Africaby Dejo Olowu2009ISBN: 978-0-9814124-6-7Pages: x 322Print version: AvailableElectronic version: Free PDF available.

Author : Meghnad Desai,Paul Redfern
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1855673320

Get Book

Global Governance by Meghnad Desai,Paul Redfern Pdf

This is the first volume arising from the work of the Centre for the Study of Global Governance, based at the London School of Economics. Governance in this context should not be confused with government; it is not the idea of one-world government which is being revived. Global governance as a concept and as a programme needs to be defined in the context of four pillars: post-mural; post-imperial; post-Keynesian; and post-industrial. The two political pillars - the post-mural and the post-imperial - define the constraints on the UN system. The two economic pillars run across the political, and are reconstituting the world in a way more radical than the political. This volume examines the ethical, ecological and economics issues emerging from the changing global order.

Author : Jacques Fomerand
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 847 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780810880351

Get Book

Historical Dictionary of Human Rights by Jacques Fomerand Pdf

This dictionary has more than 1000 cross-referenced entries on terminology, conventions, treaties, intergovernmental organizations in the United Nations family or regional bodies, and the constantly expanding universe of non-governmental organizations, as well as some of the pioneers and defenders of human rights.

Author : G. Kent
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230375536

Get Book

Children in the International Political Economy by G. Kent Pdf

The first line of responsibility for children lies with their parents, but what if the parents fail to look after their children? Who else is involved, and what should they do? Children in the International Political Economy examines the moral responsibilities of different individuals and agencies towards children and argues that some responsibilities should be codified as concrete legal duties. If all else fails, children must look to the international community for help. Thus international agencies should recognize specific obligations to look after the well-being of children around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415111471

Get Book

IBSS: Economics: 1993 Vol 42 by Anonim Pdf

This bibliography lists the most important works published in economics in 1993. Renowned for its international coverage and rigorous selection procedures, the IBSS provides researchers and librarians with the most comprehensive and scholarly bibliographic service available in the social sciences. The IBSS is compiled by the British Library of Political and Economic Science at the London School of Economics, one of the world's leading social science institutions. Published annually, the IBSS is available in four subject areas: anthropology, economics, political science and sociology.