The focus of this paper is the effect of contemporary globalization on poverty and inequality in cities of the ‘global … south’. Specifically it addresses the impact of globalization on marginalized communities—slums, squatter settlements and …. The paper takes a critical look at current assumptions about globalization, urban poverty, and inequality, distinguishing …

In this paper we analyse the labor market and its relationship with globalization in two groups of countries similar in … structures. On the one hand we look at Argentina, Brazil and Chile, on the other hand we analyse South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand …. It is argued that the Latin American group adopted pro-globalization policies too quickly and without an adequate social …

This paper analyses the relationship between growth patterns, poverty, and inequality in Brazil during its … globalization process, focusing on the role played by the labour market and social programmes. Methodologically, the paper makes two …

I investigate the effect of human capital on entrepreneurship using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth - 1979. I … find that individuals with higher measured intelligence and self-confidence are more likely to be entrepreneurs …. Furthermore I present evidence suggesting that intelligence and self-confidence affect business ownership through two different …