scholarly journals The education skills trap in a dependent market economy. Romania’s case in the 2000s

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana Tarlea ◽  
Annette Freyberg-Inan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Market Economy ◽  
The Political ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Empirical Insight

We discuss the political economic development of Romania since 1989, with a focus on the evolution of higher education (HE). First, we place this evolution in the context of demand for HE by prospective students and employers, focusing on the low demand for skills in the MNC-dominated Romanian economy. Second, we provide empirical insight on indicators of quality, enrolment, and funding as key features of the HE system. We argue that Romania has evolved into a dependent market economy entrenched in a low-skills equilibrium, and that the weakness of the HE system is a key element in this process.

scholarly journals Beijing Subway and the Political and Economic Development of China

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Yixiao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Cultural Revolution ◽  
The Political ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Xinhua News Agency ◽  
The World ◽  
Subway System ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Beijing Subway

This research paper analyses the main purposes the Beijing subway system, which served from 1969 to now as a tool of political defense as well as a transportation system. The notion to construct the system arose in 1953, but the first section of today’s Line 1 did not open until September 1969.  Today, the Beijing subway system is the world’s busiest in terms of annual ridership and the world’s second longest subway system, ranking only behind Shanghai’s. (Xinhua News Agency, 2017, http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2017-12/30/c_1122188643.htm.) The political and economic development and trends in China in the second half of 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, such as the Cultural Revolution and the 2008 Olympics, affected the subway system’s development greatly. This paper examines Chinese documents with the aim of providing a general understanding of the development and purpose of the Beijing system, through political, economic and technical analysis, among others, of its history. There exists almost no document, ¬¬either in English or Chinese, that analyzes the development of Beijing’s subway system. However, this topic should be considered important, as it provides an alternative way of viewing the development of China and its governing principles throughout its late-20th century and current-day history.

scholarly journals “Being fat is not a disease but a sign of good living”: The Political Economy of Overweight and Obesity in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Tolulope Osayomi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Political ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Good Living ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Increasing overweight and obesity rates have accompanied economic development in recent years. This twofold health issue has become increasingly worrisome and is currently receiving academic interest and government attention.  A growing volume of studies has examined the demographic, socio economic, environmental and cultural risk factors of overweight and obesity in Nigeria where fatness is culturally revered. However, information on large scale factors associated with economic development shaping the geographical distribution of overweight and obesity is sparse. From the political economic standpoint, the central question of this paper is: ‘Does the spatial pattern of overweight and obesity correspond with the varying levels of economic development in Nigeria? The study relied on secondary data from published sources.  Linear regression models were estimated to determine the impact of economic development variables on overweight and obesity. Results reveal that percent population with white collar jobs had a significant positive effect on overweight whereas poverty, gross domestic product (GDP) and degree of urbanization were significantly related to obesity. The paper concludes that the spatial patterns of overweight and obesity follow the pathways of economic development in Nigeria.

scholarly journals KORUPSI DALAM PEMBANGUNAN WILAYAH: SUATU KAJIAN EKONOMI POLITIK DAN BUDAYA

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-145
Author(s):  
Riyanto Riyanto ◽  
Isang Gonarsyah ◽  
Akhmad Fauzi ◽  
Arya Hadi Dharmawan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
The Political ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Political Economic

The main objective of the stuajl is to analyze the political economic and cultural factors aflecting corruption in regional economic development during decentralization era in Indonesia. The research uses both qualitative and quantitative methodology to elaborate the process of policy making in budgeting and in formulating regional regulation (Perda). Three districts were chosen as case studies i.e. Kabupaten Solok, Kabupaten Sukoharjo and Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara. The results of the stuajl indicate that corruption has already emerged since the begining of decision making process in the executive as well as legislative agencies. The findings show that political economic and cultural factors are strongly aflecting the corruption in regional development in the autonomy era.

scholarly journals English and the Brain Drain: an Uncertain Relationship

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Christopher Houtkamp
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Brain Drain ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
The Political ◽  
Skilled Migration ◽  
Linguistic Justice ◽  
The World ◽  
The Brain

Abstract In his book Linguistic Justice for Europe and the World, Van Parijs analyses in one of his chapters the brain drain from non-Anglophone to Anglophone countries, which hurts the economic development of the non-Anglophone states. Van Parijs deems it clear that English is a very important factor to explain high-skilled migration. He, therefore, urges the non-Anglophone countries to relax their linguistic territorial constraints and allow English as a communication language in many different sectors, most notably higher education and scientific research. This would remove the incentive for potential expatriate brains to migrate for linguistic reasons. This article takes a closer look at Van Parijs’ reasoning and proposed solutions. It is concluded that the assumed connection between English and high-skilled migration cannot be proven empirically for research on this topic is scarcely available. Furthermore, the solutions presented by Van Parijs will produce uncertain results at best. Van Parijs rightfully puts the brain drain problem on the political and research agenda, but much more additional studies are needed to formulate solid solutions.

Punic Heritage in Tunisia

2019 ◽  
pp. 728-742
Author(s):  
Kathryn Lafrenz Samuels ◽  
Peter van Dommelen
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
International Community ◽  
The Political ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Central Pillar ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Economic Foundations

Phoenician and Punic studies have an enduring impact today, as the Phoenician and Punic past has become interwoven with contemporary society in Tunisia and elsewhere. In this chapter the authors address the political, economic, and symbolic contexts of Phoenician and Punic heritage within contemporary Tunisia, and also position Tunisia within the wider Mediterranean and international community more broadly. The modern significance of Punic heritage is primarily defined by tourism. The cultural content of Tunisia’s heritage has been used to project an image of intercultural coexistence and tolerance to foreign audiences of tourists, at the same time that heritage tourism has contributed to increasing economic inequality. The entanglement of conservation and economic development in Tunisia means that continuing international calls “to save Carthage” will prove ineffective unless development is made a central pillar of management plans for the site. This would mean taking seriously the political and economic contexts of Punic heritage in Tunisia, and especially recognizing the dire economic straits that Tunisia faces, in which tourism—including heritage tourism—constitutes a core economic sector. The difficult economic foundations of Ben Ali’s repressive rule, the 2010–2011 revolution in response, and the protracted recovery from both, together embed Punic heritage and its economic functions within a precarious time for Tunisian society and its future.

Welchen Einfluss hat das Humankapital auf das Wirtschaftswachstum?

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tristan Nguyen ◽  
Matthias Pfleiderer
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
School Education ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
The Political ◽  
Qualitative Factors ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Quantity Of Education

SummaryIn the empirical research of economic growth, different kinds of measuring factors (quantitative and qualitative) are used for the measurement of human resources. In this essay, we deal with the question which influence on economic growth the quantitative and qualitative measuring factors of human resources have and whether possible correlations can be proved empirically. Furthermore, the political-economic question is analyzed whether the quantity of education should be increased or measures to improve the education quality should be used. We find out that also non-economic, qualitative factors make an important contribution to the improvement of school education and with that the country’s economic development.

scholarly journals Redefining the Role of Universities in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

2021 ◽  
pp. 245-248
Author(s):  
Datuk Abdul Rahim Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Political ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Research Programmes ◽  
The University ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education

AbstractOver the past few decades, the Malaysian higher education sector has experienced important reform, particularly guided by the Malaysia Education Blueprint for Higher Education 2015–2025 to stimulate continued excellence in the system. However, the dawn of 2020 has unfolded many challenges as COVID-19 rages across the globe bringing sudden paralysis to the whole world. Indeed, the pandemic has affected the world and greatly impacted our lives not only from a health perspective, but also from the political, economic, and social aspects. To date, universities in Malaysia have been closed for more than four months, although the Ministry of Higher Education has recently permitted postgraduate students undertaking full-time research programmes to return to the university should their research necessitate their physical presence in laboratories, workshops, design studios or to use specific equipment available only on campus. For other university students, online or virtual teaching and learning is set to continue until the end of this year, although identified groups of students will be allowed to return to the campus in stages.

scholarly journals Supporting organizational change: fostering a more flexible approach to course delivery

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail Hart ◽  
Yoni Ryan ◽  
Kerry Bagdon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
The Political ◽  
Tectonic Plate ◽  
Flexible Approach ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Political Economic

In Australia, as in the UK, the political, economic and technological contexts within which higher education operates are shifting. Many commentators (e.g. Tiffin and Rajasingham, 1995; Oblinger and Rush, 1997) have predicted that the outcomes for teaching and learning environments will be as shattering to the 'bricks and mortar' universities as the longpredicted tectonic plate shift which will swallow San Francisco.DOI:10.1080/0968776990070108

scholarly journals Análisis curricular aplicado al estudio de Licenciaturas de Comunicación en México

2014 ◽  
pp. 136-161
Author(s):  
Dra. Caridad García Hernández ◽  
Dra. Margarita Espinosa Meneses
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Political ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Desarrollo Profesional ◽  
Programs Of Study ◽  
The University ◽  
Political Economic

La formación académica en ciencias de la Comunicación –así como en cualquier otro tipo de carrera universitaria–, responde a múltiples intereses que giran en torno a la universidad en los ámbitos político, económico y social. Todas estas influencias permean las visiones y misiones de las instituciones de educación superior (IES) hasta constituir planes y programas de estudio, es decir, los contenidos que se transmiten a los estudiantes como el saber legítimo. En este contexto, el presente trabajo desarrolla un modelo de análisis curricular que estudia el proceso de conformación de planes y programas de estudio, tomando como ejemplo a cinco universidades de prestigio en México: tres públicas y dos privadas. El análisis expuesto considera como contexto principal a la sociedad informacional y el papel de la tecnología como elemento central del futuro desarrollo profesional de los alumnos y como herramienta esencial en nuestros días. AbstractThe academic training in communication sciences, as well as in any other kind of university studies, meets multiple interests that revolve around the university in the political, economic, and social spheres. All these influences permeate the visions and missions of higher education institutions to provide plans and study curricula, the content that is transmitted to students as legitimate knowledge. In this context, this paper develops a model of curriculum analysis that studies the forming process of plans and programs of study, as exemplified by five prestigious universities in Mexico: three public and two private ones. The analysis considers the broader context of the informational society and the appropriation of technology as central to the future of professional development for students and as an essential tool nowadays. Recibido: 20 de mayo de 2013Aceptado: 12 de septiembre de 2013

scholarly journals Provincial Competitiveness Index of Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 100-102
Author(s):  
Ma Thi Hang ◽  
Phung Tran My Hanh ◽  
Ma Thi Huyen Nga
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
The Political ◽  
Competitiveness Index ◽  
Political Economic

Thai Nguyen province; is one of the political, economic, and educational centers of the Northern mountainous midland in developing countries like Vietnam. This paper examines the influencing of Thai Nguyen PCI index on explores and explains why provinces outperform others in private economic development, job creation and economic growth, thereby providing useful information. The results show Thai Nguyen PCI index is increasingly ranked high in the country and ranked first in the northern mountainous provinces in Vietnam.

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