A Broken Social Elevator? How to Promote Social Mobility

A Broken Social Elevator? How to Promote Social Mobility

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2018-06-15

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 9264301089

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This report provides new evidence on social mobility in the context of increased inequalities of income and opportunities in OECD and selected emerging economies. It covers the aspects of both, social mobility between parents and children and of personal income mobility over the life course, ...


Constraining Democratic Governance in Southern Europe

Constraining Democratic Governance in Southern Europe

Author: José M. Magone

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2021-05-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1788111346

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In this thought-provoking book, José M. Magone investigates the growing political, economic and social divisions between the core countries of the European Union and the southern European periphery. He examines the major hindrances that are preventing the four main southern European countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece) from keeping up with the increasing pace of European integration, and the effects that this is having on democratic governance.


Development Co-operation Report 2018 Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind

Development Co-operation Report 2018 Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 9264303669

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When Member States of the United Nations approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, they agreed that the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets should be met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. Governments and stakeholders negotiating the 2030 ...


Does Inequality Matter? How People Perceive Economic Disparities and Social Mobility

Does Inequality Matter? How People Perceive Economic Disparities and Social Mobility

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-11-18

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9264872000

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The recovery after the COVID-19 crisis requires policies and reforms that tackle inequalities and promote equal opportunities. However, the implementation of such reforms requires widespread support from the public. To better understand what factors drive public support, this report provides a detailed cross-country analysis of people’s perceptions of and concern over inequality.


How to Achieve Inclusive Growth

How to Achieve Inclusive Growth

Author: Valerie Cerra

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022-01-22

Total Pages: 901

ISBN-13: 0192846930

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This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Rising inequality and widespread poverty, social unrest and polarization, gender and ethnic disparities, declining social mobility, economic fragility, unbalanced growth due to technology and globalization, and existential danger from climate change are urgent global concerns of our day. These issues are intertwined. They therefore require a holistic framework to examine their interplay and bring the various strands together. Leading academic economists have partnered with experts from several international institutions to explain the sources and scale of these challenges. They gather a wide array of empirical evidence and country experiences to lay out practical policy solutions and to devise a comprehensive and unified plan of action for combatting these economic and social disparities. This authoritative book is accessible to policy makers, students, and the general public interested in how to craft a brighter future by building a sustainable, green, and inclusive society in the years ahead.


Is the German Middle Class Crumbling? Risks and Opportunities

Is the German Middle Class Crumbling? Risks and Opportunities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-12-21

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9264475893

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Thriving middle classes are the backbone of democratic societies and strong economies, but in many countries, they face mounting pressure as their economic strength is eroding relative to higher-income households. Real wages and incomes for most middle-class households have grown only very slowly, and rising expenditures have been putting further pressure on living standards.


The Politics of Othering in the United States and Canada

The Politics of Othering in the United States and Canada

Author: Allan Laine Kagedan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 3030524442

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This book analyses the politics of othering in the USA and Canada from the nineteenth century to the present day. It outlines the basis in human behaviour for ‘disliking the unlike’, which can take the form of ethnocentrism, racism and xenophobia, and shows how politicians take advantage of this human tendency. Seven case studies explore the use of political othering towards minority groups: Indigenous peoples, Jews, Japanese, those with left-wing views, LGBTQ individuals, Blacks, and Muslims. The book argues that prior to World War II, and with the significant exception of Blacks, the politics of othering was stronger in Canada than in the USA. After World War II, the situation reversed and the politics of othering was practiced more in the USA than in Canada. Lastly, the book explains how public policy and international issues prompted this change, discusses future trends in political othering, and offers ideas for promoting inclusion over othering.


Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2019-05-22

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9264884483

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The OECD Secretary-General's annual report to ministers covers the OECD’s 2018 activities and some 2019 highlights. It describes the OECD’s work on economics, employment, education, the environment, and many other fields in the context of a rapidly changing world. It includes the activities of the Secretary-General and his office, as well as those of OECD directorates, agencies, special entities and advisory committees.


Europe in Identity Crisis

Europe in Identity Crisis

Author: Carlo Altomonte

Publisher: Ledizioni

Published: 2020-01-12

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 8855261584

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Today's European Union is in an identity crisis as it seems to be losing its points of reference. The principles that upheld its creation are being increasingly questioned around the world and within the EU itself. Its chances to survive hinge upon its ability to deliver at home and abroad, without abandoning its values and principles but rather adapting and re-launching them. This volume offers policy options on key questions for the future of the EU: How to scale-up its role abroad? How to benefit from new partners without severing ties with traditional allies such as the US? How to contain Eurosceptic forces by reducing inequalities? And how to reinforce the euro while aiming at more sustainable and balanced growth?


Kalyana Mitra: Volume 7

Kalyana Mitra: Volume 7

Author: Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2023-01-31

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13:

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Volume VII, Religion and Philosophy: A Religious and Philosophical study contains 35 articles contributed by expert scholars in Religious and Philosophical studies. The topics cover broadly on the Buddhist, Jain, and Hinduism. The topics covered include Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Literature, revival of Buddhism, Development of Jainism in South India, Advaita Vedanta, Saivism in medieval India, Saiva sects like Kalamukha, Bhakti Movement, Teachings of Narayana Guru and Muslim religious aspects of Kashmir.The volume serves as source book to the students, research scholars and teachers of Indian religious and philosophical studies in historical studies. This volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. P. Chenna Reddy enjoys in the intellectual world. The felicitation Volume is brought out in a series of 12 independent books covering a total of 460 articles. Every volume contains two sections. The first section contains the biographical sketch of Prof. P. Chenna Reddy, his achievements and contribution to archaeology, history and Society. The second section of each volume is subject specific.