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Borghesi, Simone; Vercelli, Alessandro - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 4 (2004) 1/2/3, pp. 89-108

inequality in the globalisation-health relationship. A few policy implications emerging from the analysis are also discussed …As we suggested in a previous work (Borghesi and Vercelli, 2003), the process of globalisation affects the … sustainability of development mainly through three channels: economic growth, inequality and environmental degradation. This …

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How imperative are the Joneses? : economic growth between individual desire and social coercion

Richters, Oliver; Siemoneit, Andreas - 2017

Weltweit ist Wirtschaftswachstum vorherrschendes Ziel, trotz ernsthafter Konflikte mit ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit. Ist „Wachstumspolitik“ nur eine Frage des politischen oder persönlichen Willens, oder gibt es „Wachstumszwänge“, die sie „unausweichlich“ machen? Und warum...

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Generalized trust, helpfulness, fairness and growth in european countries a revised analysis

Sztaudynger, Jacek J.; Ambroziak, Ewa; Starosta, Paweł - In: Comparative economic research : Central and Eastern Europe 25 (2022) 3, pp. 135-160

This research is an attempt to assess the impact of trust, helpfulness, and fairness on economic growth in Europe. The first part of the paper highlights the concept of social capital and the related concept of trust, while the second part gives an overview of selected research hitherto...

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Generalized trust, helpfulness, fairness and growth in european countries a revised analysis

Sztaudynger, Jacek J.; Ambroziak, Ewa; Starosta, Paweł - In: Comparative Economic Research. Central and Eastern Europe 25 (2022) 3, pp. 135-160

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Status aspirations, wealth inequality, and economic growth

Stark, Oded - 2005

This paper argues that an increase in the inequality of wealth prompts a stronger quest for status that in turn fosters … coefficient of wealth inequality. Hence the Gini coefficient and growth are positively correlated, holding the population's wealth …

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Tisztesség, empátia, közgazdaságtan

Károly, Fazekas - 2016

One of the basic premises of societies and economies is the capability of humans to understand and judge the aims and motivations of others. We are continuously observing the facial expressions of our fellows. We keep watching and try to understand the undercurrents of important events for us....

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How imperative are the Joneses? Economic growth between individual desire and social coercion

Richters, Oliver; Siemoneit, Andreas - 2017

Worldwide, economic growth is a prominent goal, despite its severe conflicts with ecological sustainability. Are 'growth policies' only a question of political or individual will, or do 'growth imperatives' exist that make them 'inescapable'? And why do people consume ever more, even in 'rich'...

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Social Capital and Economic Growth Revisited

Hjerppe, Reino - Valtion taloudellinen tutkimuskeskus (VATT), Government … - 2003

Social capital facilitates cooperation in the society. High level of social capital promotes economic efficiency by lowering transaction costs. Trust towards strangers and low level of corruption are examples of high level of social capital. The concept of social capital is already an old one,...

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Governments in economic crisis: What is the 99% and why does it exist?

Punabantu, Siize - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012

What is the 99% and why does it exist? In this paper an attempt is made to explain why socio-economic unrest remains a modern problem. An effort has to be made to understand the origins of strife in systemic design of modern economics. Without this knowledge it may not be possible to fix the...

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Applying relevant ethical theories to equality

Punabantu, Siize - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012

Nelson Mandela said, “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony...

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