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Future employment promises as rent seeking in representative government

Gibson, M. Troy - In: International Journal of Social Economics 30 (2003) January, pp. 73-94

Researchers of legislative behavior have attempted to explain the decisions of legislators for some time. Public choice scholars have argued that legislators will “sell” political favors in exchange for some from of interest group payment that is thought to benefit the legislator's electoral...

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State fragility, rent seeking and lobbying: evidence from African data

Kodila-Tedika, Oasis; Simplice, Asongu - In: International Journal of Social Economics 43 (2016) 10, pp. 1016-1030

building is integrated and the hypothesis of state fragility being a function of rent seeking and/or lobbying by de facto power … holders is tested. Findings The resulting interesting finding is that political interference, rent seeking and lobbying … are two main policy implications. First, political interference, rent seeking and lobbying are likely to increase the …

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Future employment promises as rent seeking in representative government

Troy Gibson, M. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 30 (2003) 1/2, pp. 73-94

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Major issues relating to end-of-life care: Ethical, legal and medical from a historical perspective

Rizzo, Robert F. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 32 (2005) January, pp. 34-59

Purpose – Ethical, legal and medical progress has been made in end-of-life care, addressing crucial issues in the application of principles to clinical cases. However, despite the progress, there are still unresolved issues concerning the scope and effectiveness of personal decision making and...

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Ethics and values in Indian economy and business

Kanagasabapathi, P. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) September, pp. 577-585

Purpose – This paper seeks to give an idea about the role of ethics and values in the Indian economy and business in ancient times and the changed nature of these factors in the contemporary period. Design/methodology/approach – Books and writings from ancient times are used for discussions...

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Development of Zakah and Zakah coverage in monotheistic faiths

Samad, Abdus; Glenn, Lowell M. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 37 (2010) March, pp. 302-315

Purpose – The unity of Divine Law is reflected in monotheistic faiths having their origin with Prophet Abraham (pbuh), but later divided into three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. There is a unity of Divine practice in a variety of areas among these monotheistic faiths. One...

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Gustav von Schmoller: Social Economist

O'Brien, John C. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 16 (1989) 9/10/11, pp. 17-46

The author′s purpose is to show by reference to Schmoller′s own writings that he can be classified as a social economist. Schmoller rejected the study of economics in isolation, but preferred a holistic approach. He eschewed laissez‐faire and thought little of self‐seeking entrepreneurs...

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Schmoller on Ethics and Economics

Priddat, Birger P. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 16 (1989) 9/10/11, pp. 47-68

Schmoller tried to combine reasoning and economic analysis to give a new foundation to German economic theory in the nineteenth century. Opposing the economic philosophy of Fichte, Schmoller preferred an institutional approach to the extremes of pure market and pure state economy. His ideas on...

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The Colours and Dresses of Racism in America

Raiklin, Ernest - In: International Journal of Social Economics 17 (1990) 7/8, pp. 2-108

The monograph argues that American racism has two colours (white and black), not one; and that each racism dresses itself not in one clothing, but in four: (1) “Minimal” negative, when one race considers another race inferior to itself in degree, but not in nature; (2) “Maximal” negative,...

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Understanding Antonio Gramsci's Ambiguous Legacy

Phillips, Antoinette S.; Bedeian, Arthur G. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 17 (1990) 10, pp. 36-41

Noting the failure of social economists to appreciate the “context” of Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci′s writings, attention is brought to the historical context of Gramsci′s writings by detailing his early life and work. Gramsci′s thoughts on worker ascendancy, labour unions, and...

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