The Economic Role of the Greek City

1999 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Salmon

The economic role of the state is controversial, even after the collapse of communism and the election of New Labour. The demand that governments get off the backs of wealth-creators has barely diminished since the 1980s; but some still urge control of private and corporate greed in the public interest. There is no sign of such controversy in Greek antiquity; but I shall suggest that the practice of the cities depended on political considerations which reveal comparable principles. All governments, whatever their complexion, now accept some responsibility for general economic well–being, even if their actions may amount to little more than a claim that prosperity will ‘trickle down’ from top to bottom. Numerous functions which would now be identified as economic were performed by Greek cities; after brief preliminaries to set the economic scene, I shall explore them, and try to determine why they were undertaken.

2020 ◽  
Vol 552 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Stanisława Golinowska

The article was created not only as a summary of the international conference organized under the auspices of the Minister of Finance Leszek Balcerowicz and the Minister of Labour Longin Komołowski on October 23–24, 1998 in Warsaw. It also contains comments and reflections of the author, who was a co-organizer and active participant of this conference. The thematic covers the basic issues of labour market development in the context of economic problems of the passing decade of the Polish transformation. The topics discussed concerned problems such as: labour market flexibility, employee mobility, skills of labour resources and education challenges. The debate also concerned: motivation instruments including payroll (minimum wage) and social benefits policies, that favour of restructuring, increase in the importance of regional policy and local government, and directions of transformation of two special branches of the Polish economic structure: mining and agriculture. It is worth assessing how, after twenty years, the same themes look in a completely different context: the country’s entry into the orbit of accelerated globalization, the effects of participation in the European Union, the radically changed situation on the labour market (instead of unemployment – low supply of labour resources and low professional activity) and a different paradigm for socio-economic development; increase of the economic role of the state and political regulations in the public policies


1999 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-122
Author(s):  
Mir Annice Mahmood

In recent years discussions about the role of the state have been intense. Some argue in favour of an increased role of the state in the life of the people; others argue for a lesser and diminished role. Whatever the arguments, it is generally felt that the role of the state has been de-emphasised in recent years thereby making it unable to sustain the economic well-being of the people. This book, by presenting a number of suggestions, is an attempt to reinvigorate the state to make it more in tune with the requirements of the people. Using history as a guide, the author identifies four main models of the state that have developed in the twentieth century. These can be categorised as (i) the interventionist welfare state; (ii) the developmental state; (iii) the 'reinvented' entrepreneurial state, and (iv) the World Bank model of the humane market-friendly state. After categorising these different types of states he proceeds to analyse the reasons behind the decay of the state. These include their growing size and complexity, corruption, poor governance, weak political structures etc. to mention a few. At the same time, he also examines same success stories from the Commonwealth and East Asian countries. These include Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore to name a few. From these success stories the author puts forward what, in his view, are steps aimed at revitalising the state, particularly in developing countries.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miranda Nissa Hilal Liani ◽  
Atik Winanti

AbstractLand is a natural wealth that is very important for humans and has an important function in development. In carrying out activities carried out by the government, namely land acquisition for the public interest, which has the aim of building public facilities for the benefit of the community. In carrying out land acquisition, ulayat land is often the target for alleged land acquisition. However, using ulayat land for land acquisition often creates problems. The purpose of this paper is to determine the control of indigenous peoples' rights in land acquisition and to determine the role of the state in providing compensation for land acquisition for development in the public interest. The research method used is juridical normative using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The result of this research is that the rights of customary law communities have been regulated constitutionally by the State, and the role of indigenous peoples is regulated in Law no. 71/2012. However, the fact is that during the land acquisition process, customary law communities are often not involved, the government should provide legal certainty and protection to the customary law community so that these problems do not harm the customary law community.Keyword: Land Procurement, Customary Law Communities, Customary Land. AbstrakTanah merupakan kekayaan alam yang sangat penting bagi manusia dan memiliki fungsi yang penting dalam pembangunan. Dalam melakukan kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah yaitu pengadaan tanah bagi kepentingan umum, yang mana memiliki tujuan untuk membangun fasilittas umum agar bermanfaat bagi masyarakat. Dalam melakukan pengadaan tanah, seringkali tanah ulayat dijadikan sasaran untuk diduganakan pengadaan tanah. Namun, dalam menggunakan tanah ulayat untuk pengadaan tanah tersebut seringkali menimbulkan masalah. Tujuan dari penulisan ini untuk mengetahui pengantutan mengenai hak-hak masyarakat adat dalam pengadaan tanah dan untuk mengetahui peran negara dalam pemberian ganti kerugian pada pengadaan tanah bagi pembangunan untuk kepentingan umum. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normative dengan menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konseptual. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa hak masyarakat hukum adat telah diatur secara konstitutional oleh Negara, serta peran masyarakat hukum adat diatur didalam UU No. 71/2012. Namun pada faktanya saat proses pengadaan tanah, masyarakat hukum adat seringkali tidak dilibatkan, seharusnya pemerintah dalam pengadaan tanah memberikan kepastian serta perlindnungan hukum kepada masyarakat hukum adat agar permasalahan-permasalahan tersebut tidak merugikan masyarakat hukum adat.Kata Kunci: Pengadaan Tanah, Masyarakat adat, Tanah Ulayat


Author(s):  
A. V. Kiseleva ◽  
Yu. A. Kolesnikov

The Article analyzes the criteria for classifying specific financial funds as to the public ones. The article examines the concept of public interest, its separation from private interest, and the role of the state in forming the category of public interest. The funds of the Russian Union of Motor Insurers are considered as a category of public finance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyo Katon Prasetyo ◽  
Rosye Villanova Christine ◽  
Sudibyanung Sudibyanung

Abstract: Based on Law Number 2 of 2012 concerning Land Acquisition for Development in the Public Interest, the Openness Principle is one of the ten principles as the basis of the implementation of development. This principle is significant because its complex role can lead to conflicts and disputes. In this paper, discussions are divided into two parts: 1) how the implementation is expected to be applied according to the acquisition procedure in theory; and 2) the reality that occurs in the field. The first discussion was conducted by reviewing the applicable regulations and the methods or concepts of development of the openness principle. Meanwhile, the second discussion about the reality on the field was conducted by elaborating case studies regarding problems in land acquisition. The results of this study indicate that there are gaps in the implementation of the openness principle between theory and reality in regards of land scarcity, economic inequality, and information asymmetry among the involved parties. In conclusion, the implementation of the openness principle is significant with the role of information in land acquisition.Intisari: Berdasarkan Undang Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2012 tentang Pengadaan Tanah Bagi Pembangunan Untuk Kepentingan Umum, Asas Keterbukaan adalah salah satu dari sepuluh asas yang menjadi dasar pelaksanaannya. Asas ini menjadi signifikan karena perannya yang kompleks dapat menimbulkan konflik dan sengketa. Artikel ini akan membagi pembahasan menjadi dua bagian: pertama, bagaimana implementasi yang seharusnya diterapkan pada prosedur pengadaan secara harapan, dan kedua, membahas mengenai realita yang terjadi di lapangan. Secara harapan pembahasan dilakukan dengan melakukan library research atau studi terhadap peraturan yang berlaku dan metode-metode atau prinsip perkembangan dari asas keterbukaan. Realitas di lapangan akan dielaborasi dari studi kasus mengenai permasalahan dalam pengadaan tanah. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan ada gap dalam implementasi asas keterbukaan antara harapan dan realitas di lapangan yang bersumber dari kelangkaan sumber daya/tanah, ketimpangan ekonomi dan asimetri informasi di antara para pihak yang terlibat. Tulisan ini menyimpulkan bahwa implementasi asas keterbukaan signifikan dengan peran informasi dalam pengadaan tanah. 


Author(s):  
Arindam Laha ◽  
Pravat Kumar Kuri

The outreach of micro-finance programme is considered to be a means enhance the economic well-being among the member means to enhance households through poverty alleviation. A wide cross-country variation in the outreach of micro-finance programme to the poor households is observed in the world. Despite the significant growth of micro-finance institutions and its active borrowers, the penetration of micro-finance lending services to the poor households in India is observed to be limited. In addition, there is a wide inter-state disparity in the achievement of micro-finance outreach in India especially among the poor households. A composite index has been constructed using the penetration, availability and usage indicators of micro-finance outreach to examine the interstate variations in the level of its achievement. Subsequently, attempt has been made to analyse the role of micro-finance in alleviating poverty across the states of India. The result shows that out of 27 states and Union Territories, only in seven states (Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Karnataka) outreach of micro-finance programme has made a significant impact on the reduction of poverty.


2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark H. Taylor ◽  
F. Todd DeZoort ◽  
Edward Munn ◽  
Martha Wetterhall Thomas

This paper introduces an auditor reliability framework that repositions the role of auditor independence in the accounting profession. The framework is motivated in part by widespread confusion about independence and the auditing profession's continuing problems with managing independence and inspiring public confidence. We use philosophical, theoretical, and professional arguments to argue that the public interest will be best served by reprioritizing professional and ethical objectives to establish reliability in fact and appearance as the cornerstone of the profession, rather than relationship-based independence in fact and appearance. This revised framework requires three foundation elements to control subjectivity in auditors' judgments and decisions: independence, integrity, and expertise. Each element is a necessary but not sufficient condition for maximizing objectivity. Objectivity, in turn, is a necessary and sufficient condition for achieving and maintaining reliability in fact and appearance.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-172
Author(s):  
Gabriele Schneider

Foundations, as permanent funds established by a certain legal act, can serve manifold purposes, but often pursue charitable goals. As such, they play an important role for the public good. Therefore, states always had an interest in fostering foundations by providing a pertinent legal framework. In Austria, this topic has not yet been the focus of scholarship. Through this study some light is shed on the implementation of the law on foundations in the Habsburg Monarchy. It focuses on the role of the state and its legal system regarding the regulation and supervision of foundations from 1750 to 1918. This period is characterized by the sovereigns’ endeavor to regulate the position of foundations via extensive legislation. In particular, a system of oversight for foundations was created in order to guarantee the attainment of their charitable goals. In fact, this system prevailed until the end of the 20thcentury.


2021 ◽  
pp. 073112142199840
Author(s):  
Tara D. Warner ◽  
Tara Leigh Tober ◽  
Tristan Bridges ◽  
David F. Warner

Protection is now the modal motivation for gun ownership, and men continue to outnumber women among gun owners. While research has linked economic precarity (e.g., insecurity and anxiety) to gun ownership and attitudes, separating economic well-being from constructions of masculinity is challenging. In response to blocked economic opportunities, some gun owners prioritize armed protection, symbolically replacing the masculine role of “provider” with one associated with “protection.” Thus, understanding both persistently high rates of gun ownership in the United States (in spite of generally declining crime) alongside the gender gap in gun ownership requires deeper investigations into the meaning of guns in the United States and the role of guns in conceptualizations of American masculinity. We use recently collected crowdsourced survey data to test this provider-to-protector shift, exploring how economic precarity may operate as a cultural-level masculinity threat for some, and may intersect with marital/family status to shape gun attitudes and behaviors for both gun owners and nonowners. Results show that investments in stereotypical masculine ideals, rather than economic precarity, are linked to support for discourses associated with protective gun ownership and empowerment.


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