scholarly journals Paul Collier. The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties. London, UK: Allen Lane. 2018. 256 pages. Price UK £ 20.00 (Hardback).

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-374
Author(s):  
Omer Siddique
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Moral Philosophy ◽  
Nobel Laureate ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Liberal Perspective ◽  
Socioeconomic Problems

The Future of Capitalism by Paul Collier is an insightful book. In this book the author has highlighted the things that are wrong with capitalism. He has also highlighted not only the problems created by capitalism but also the problems being faced by capitalism today. The author has made a cogent case to show that deep economic rifts in the UK and the USA are “tearing apart the fabric of our societies” (p. 3). Collier has, in a nutshell, shown in the book how to save the capitalism from itself. The book is different from the books written with either the conservative or with the liberal perspective in that rather than relying on mere rhetoric, Collier has tried to present pragmatic solutions to the socioeconomic problems that are so rampant today. He has argued that in these times when there are deep political divisions, no new economic theory can work the magic. Instead he has made a case for policies that are not only pragmatic but are communitarian in nature. What is unique about the book is that ethics and moral philosophy are at the centre stage of Collier’s narrative. George Akerloff, a Nobel laureate in Economics, has termed the book as the most revolutionary work since Keynes.

A Theory for Corporate Innovation and Renewal

1984 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronnie Lessem
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Innovation ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk

‘ “nobody is going to be able to survive in the future on ‘me too’ products”.’ John Harvey Jones, Chairman, ICI. ‘A Japanese MITI report showed recently that of significant discoveries in recent years Japan had only 6%, Germany 14%, the USA 22% and the UK an incredible 55%.’ Francis Kinsman, The New Agenda.

Comparing electronic short books from the USA and the UK to South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-521
Author(s):  
Jana Moller
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Book Industry ◽  
Trade Book ◽  
Book Reading ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the electronic short books phenomenon from the USA and the UK which has spilled over to South Africa. By looking at the benefits these short books have for readers and authors, and the possible reasons for their success, the aim is to determine whether or not these books can be as successful a venture in South Africa as it has been elsewhere. Design/methodology/approach – Information about electronic short books, or e-singles, is gathered from various sources, including press releases and sales results. Information is gathered to determine the receptiveness to electronic short books of the South African trade book reading market, the way South African publishers are presenting e-singles to the market and what the future for e-singles may be. Findings – The findings of this paper make it clear that e-singles have found a gap in the market, providing various benefits to authors and readers, which may have contributed to their success. In South Africa, the success of e-singles faces unique obstacles, like a weaker reading culture and a poor awareness of e-books. Publishers need to make a bigger effort to become visible in the eyes of their readers and need to think about better distribution strategies. Research limitations/implications – With comparisons, accuracy is dependent on information provided by organizations (on their Web sites). Originality/value – This paper offers information about a new publishing trend – only a few months in South Africa. It offers a look into the state of the trade book industry in South Africa, how e-singles may function in it and what publishers of e-singles may do to ensure more success. It predicts the future of e-singles in South Africa based on its unique situation, pointing out what obstacles there may be to their uptake.

scholarly journals Can someone call my PA?

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
Teresa Dowsing ◽  
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Palanichamy Chellamuthu ◽  
Natalie Powell ◽  
Rachel Forbes-Pyman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk

The aim of this paper is to outline the background of the Physician Associate (known in the USA as physician assistant1) role in the USA and follow its recent journey to the UK where it is becoming a rapidly developing new healthcare role. Through the use of two case studies from UK Hospital Trusts who are currently utilising Physician Associates (PAs) in their workforce we describe the implementation and development opportunities for the role, with particular reference to their role in Acute Medicine teams of the future.

Health economics

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blánaid Daly ◽  
Paul Batchelor ◽  
Elizabeth Treasure ◽  
Richard Watt
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Theory ◽  
Health Economics ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Health Goal ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk

Haycox (2009) describes economics as the science of scarcity. Economics analyses how choices about scarce goods and services are structured and prioritized by individuals in order to maximize welfare (Haycox 2009). Should economic theory have any relationship to health and health care? Clinicians will often state that they make their decisions based on their clinical judgement (what is best for the patient in front of them) and that they should not be influenced by concerns over money. Is this view entirely valid? Despite the improvements in health seen in the majority of countries, costs of health care have continued to rise above the general rate of inflation. For example, in the USA, health care costs account for 15% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), compared to 17% in the UK (Morris et al. 2007). This is due to a number of factors, such as the price of materials, personnel salaries and wages, and the ever-increasing use of more advanced technology. There is little evidence, however, that the increased spending has contributed to better health (Abel-Smith 1996). Indeed, the evidence from Chapters 2 and 4 suggests that health will not be improved just by spending more money on health care. There is a growing awareness that health care resources are finite, while the demand for health care is apparently infinite (Cohen 2008). Economic analysis provides a systematic framework for answering questions about the justification for using these finite and scarce health resources and helps identify solutions to some common problems in health care (Morris et al. 2007). Health economics is therefore the study of the application of economic theory to decision-making about health and health care (Mooney 2003 ; Morris et al. 2007). In this context, health care decision-makers must prioritize choices about interventions informed by an analysis of both the costs and the benefits (Haycox 2009). Getting value for money involves a desire to achieve a health goal at the least cost or a desire to maximize benefits to patients where there is a limited pot of resources (Haycox 2009).

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