Introduction The purpose of trade protection is to protect the domestic firms from foreign competition thereby enabling these firms to gain efficiency and effectiveness in their production processes. The protection is more vital in developing nations in which the infant/new firms are allowed to grow...
When delving into China’s recent history and observing it in today’s context, it is impossible to ignore the effects of one of the most elaborate and wide-spread social experiments of all time. Following the Cultural Revolution’s economic stagnation and agonizing memories of famine, China formally...
The economic problem of what to manufacture and to produce it would be left entirely to the market without the government intervening at all, this is referred to as ‘market failure’. To help the government know which sector to give money to, they have ‘the...
On the one hand, the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Land Transport Authority speak glowingly about how the government wants the community playing a more active role in steering Singapore towards becoming a car-lite society. On the other hand, they can’t seem to shake off the...
During the Cold War, the United States engaged in many aggressive policies both in America and abroad, in pursuance to fight communism and the spread of communist ideologies. Faced with a new challenge and global responsibilities the U.S. needed to preserve what it had fought...
Populism is the whole idea of representing the ordinary people and speaking for them. In populism the society is being divided into two elites. The one is “the pure people” and the other group is “the corrupt elite”. The populists fight for the will of...
Canada has an extensive and rich experience in regards to immigration policies and immigrants and it’s deeply embedded in its sense of nationhood. The immigration policy of Canada is one which is very explicit in part due to it being the government’s population policy. Immigration...
India is one among the world’s quickest growing economies, the tenth largest within the world by nominal GDP and also the third largest by buying power parity (PPP). India must establish the steps being taken to give a lot of money powers to states, redoubled...
The Russian Federation’s Commitment to Global Security The Russian Federation confirms its position of principle in support of the efforts undertaken by the international community, including the UN, Conference on Disarmament, and IAEA, to fight terrorism and proliferation. Russia clearly understands that under today’s conditions,...
The authors, through this article, provide a thorough examination of strategies that can enhance competitive advantage a business. The article reasons that nonmarket strategies can be useful for businesses in order to gain competitive edge. The article also presents an analysis on an unclear mechanism...
The Forth Geneva Convention is the first conventions that deal with humanitarian protections for civilians in a war. Similar to the amendment to a principal Act, the Protocol II of Geneva Conventions was introduced on 8 June 1977 together with Protocol I to strengthen the...
Policy is a code of conduct approved or anticipated by a business organization to help in guarding its values and morals as well as its mission. For an organization to run smoothly and achieve its desired objectives, it must set clear policy statements for its...
The term Whistle-blower and its application have been rather recent in legal as well as corporate history of India. However, as a concept it has been in existence for a long period of time. In general, a ‘Whistle-blower’ can be a person or a group...
“We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always. Let us argue our differences. But remember we are not enemies.” (Estepa) This quote from John McCain during his 2004 Republican National Convention speech resonates with Americans, most of whom are victims of the United States’ political...
The story of economic growth in People’s Republic of China and India is a fairly popular subject of academic research and debates at various levels- national as well as international. These two Asian giants have brought a great turnaround through their bold steps in almost...
Introduction to Interest Groups in Politics Interest groups, also known as special interest groups, play a significant role in United States politics. These groups are an unspoken belief and expectation among public officials and those aspiring to become community administrators. The expectation is that organized...
Introduction According to Max Weber (1968), legitimacy is power in which its acquisition and exercise conforms to established law, power which interprets legal rules and is rational. As such it emphasizes rule of law, constitutionalism and democracy. It is arguably easier to say that legitimacy...
Housing policy has played a central role in Singapore and one of the most important considerations for planning and policy to ensure that public housing remained responsive to the aspirations, changing needs and circumstances of Singaporeans over time. Like any of the developed countries, we...
Introduction to Feudalism Feudalism, also known as feudality or the feudal system, was a political, economic, and social system that flourished in medieval Europe during the Middle Ages between the 9th and 15th centuries. Feudalism emerged as a result of the decentralization of empires, especially...
Imagine being forced to do something you haven’t done before seemingly impossible; well that’s exactly how students that are pushed to another grade without having sufficient knowledge of a material may feel. Repeating a course is the process whereby a student that earned a low...
Interest groups play a significant role in shaping policy and influencing the political landscape in democracies around the world. These organizations represent the interests of various stakeholders, advocating for specific causes, and striving to influence government decisions. In this essay, we will explore the nature...
The issue of homelessness remains a pressing concern in contemporary society, eliciting extensive debates on the causes, impacts, and potential solutions. Homelessness affects millions of individuals globally, with profound consequences on health, social stability, and economic development. Addressing this issue necessitates a nuanced understanding of...
Introduction The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis, Missouri, has long been emblematic of the challenges and failures of public housing in the United States. Constructed in the early 1950s, Pruitt-Igoe was initially celebrated as a modern solution to urban housing problems. However, within two...
Introduction The Tariff of 1816 stands as a significant landmark in the history of American economic policy, marking the first time the United States government adopted a protective tariff aimed at nurturing domestic industries. This legislative act was not merely a fiscal maneuver but a...
