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Effects of Afghanistan War on Soviet Society and Policy
Kamrany, Nake M.; Killian, David T. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 19 (1992) 7/8/9, pp. 129-151
‐89); the longest war in Soviet history. Included in the analysis are defence military posture in view of the military brutality …Analyses the emergence of dialogue and dissent in Soviet society due to its decade‐long war in Afghanistan (1979 … young conscripts. Perpetrations of atrocities against the Afghan population in violation of conventions of war are …
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A Social Economist Examines the Moral Poverty of Twentieth Century Europe
Conway O′Brien, John - In: International Journal of Social Economics 21 (1994) 10, pp. 185-193
The belief in the endless progress of men materially and morally has not stood the test of time. The wars and atrocities of the twentieth century have shown that evil resides within man himself. Discusses the role of Darwinism and science; despite much criticism, the evolutionists continue to ride...
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Market-based “disaster relief”: Katrina and the casino industry
Walker, Douglas M.; Jackson, John D. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 521-530
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect the rebuilding of the casino industry has had on the recovery efforts from Katrina. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses quarterly data from four states affected by Katrina, and a simple OLS model to test the effect the...
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A case of inappropriately targeted vulnerability reduction initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, India?
Bosher, Lee - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) October, pp. 754-771
Purpose – The paper seeks to assess the influence and effectiveness of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in targeting and aiding “communities” to reduce their socio-economic vulnerability to infrequent large-scale and common everyday crises in coastal Andhra Pradesh....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081311
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Institutions, incentives, and disaster relief: The case of the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricane Katrina
Westley, Christopher; Murphy, Robert P.; Anderson, … - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 501-511
bureaucracy. It discusses private and public sector responses to the situation in New Orleans following Katrina and to disasters … that a large and bureaucratized response to disasters hinders economic calculation, incentive structure, and property … that the role of the price system in allocating resources is especially important following disasters and that in order to …
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The futile fight against (human) nature: A public choice analysis of the US Army Corps of Engineers – special focus on Hurricane Katrina
Dirmeyer, Jennifer - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 627-638
Purpose – The paper aims to discuss bureaucratic management, over-confidence in scientific theory, information distortion and lack of coordination with particular focus on the post-Hurricane Katrina situation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines efficiency arguments for...
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Price gouging in the Katrina aftermath: free markets at work
Culpepper, Dreda; Block, Walter - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 512-520
Purpose – The concept of “price gouging” during times of emergency, such as in the aftermath of Katrina, often evokes quite an emotional and reactive response from people who are outraged that stores and companies would increase their prices during a time of emergency. The problem is that...
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Beliefs, bias, and regime uncertainty after Hurricane Katrina
Carden, Art - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 531-545
“necessary goods and services” after natural disasters. Originality/value – The paper is of value in offering evidence of anti …
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Taking advantage of disaster: misrepresentation of housing shortage for political gain
Vuk, Vedran - In: International Journal of Social Economics 35 (2008) July, pp. 603-614
Purpose – The purpose of this paper aims to explore the reports of housing shortages in post-Katrina New Orleans especially for low-income residents in the face of a returning working poor population. Despite the availability of housing vouchers by the New Orleans Housing Authority to any...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005051003
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A case of inappropriately targeted vulnerability reduction initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, India?
Bosher, Lee - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) 10, pp. 754-771
Purpose – The paper seeks to assess the influence and effectiveness of non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) in targeting and aiding “communities” to reduce their socio‐economic vulnerability to infrequent large‐scale and common everyday crises in coastal Andhra Pradesh....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805417