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Making Globalization Good: The Moral Challenges of Global Capitalism
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 019927522X |
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Gordon Brown, Jonathan Sacks, Joseph Stiglitz, Hans Kung, Shirley Williams, and a dozen other leading thinkers in international business and ethics identify the pressing moral issues which global capitalism must answer. How can we develop a global economic architecture which is efficient, morally acceptable, geographically inclusive, and sustainable over time? If global capitalism -- arguably the most efficient wealth creating system currently known to man -- is to be both economically viable and socially acceptable, each of its four constituent institutions (markets, governments, supranational agencies, and civil society) must not only be technically competent, but also be buttressed and challenged by a strong moral ethos. The book includes contributions from leading academics, politicians, and moralists. Recognizing that solutions will not come from any one quarter, and that any serious discussion of a just and equitable system will touch on questions of ethics and faith, the book approaches the issues from a range of different disciplines and forums.Customer Reviews:
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He moves to the "moral" and "historical" part of his essay by tracing the split between the Western and the Eastern traditional beliefs to the rise of capitalism to the restrictions of the early medieval Catholic Church. The church he claims changed the rules around the traditional distribution of patrimony by creating new laws and moral injunctions with respect to the distribution of wealth to heirs, injunctions which created a widow class who, because they were enjoined to follow the new law against remarriage after the death of a husband were ripe fruit for importunate priests who drew their fortunes into the church treasury. A very lucrative practice, this resulted in fabulous wealth for the medieval church according to Lal.
Lal also explores the Western moral and economic philosophers starting with St. Augustine's vision of the shining city on a hill, then moves to the high Enllightement with Kant's universalistic moral creed which sought to demostrate that man was naturally moral and that that God (though still alive) was not necessary to moral behavior. Lal notes that once Darwin declared "God is blind," and later Nietzche proclaimed that "God is dead" the confusions wrought by ultilitarianism and consequentialism thoroughly dis-enchanted the world. Through one of Nietzche's aphorisms -- "moral sensibilites are nowadays at such cross purposes that to one man a morality is proved by its utility, while to another its utility refutes it" -- the end of idealist philosophy is demonstrated.
Toward the end of the essay he suggests that any movement that would seek to undermine the trajectory of the capitalist economic ethos through a communalist or cooperative approach is "atavistic," and with that one word attempts to dismiss any evidence of or hope for less destructive arrangments among mankind. He uses the word at least three or four times, as if in its repitition it might become the more true. Another word he likes is Ecofundamentalists, a word he takes credit for inventing, and with which he attempts to discredit groups and people around the world who do not readily accede to what business theory eumphemistically calls "externalities," but which most people more simply call "pollution."
He finally ends the essay by suggesting international business consider a Humean common sense perspective. Hume, he says, saw that families have raised children to certain standards of behavior and "golden rule" beliefs for thousands of years without recourse to the potential divisiveness caused by different beliefs of followers of the various world religions diand. He maintains that it is these home truths of human behavior which should be invoked in global economic arrangements as they best represent the most common arrangements of humanity worldwide, a strategy which would avoid the misunderstandings generated between followers of various religions.
Similar to his earlier advancement of the universal creed of "truck and barter," is the practice of the universal home truths. Even if this assertion is to be granted, it prompts one to ask why capitalism should be allowed to piggy-back on these home truths, these relations which are generally altruistic or famlial in nature. Further, one could ask whether it is appropriate for capitialism to rely on these human arrangements given the self-seeking behavior promoted by capitalism. Will it not destroy the very arrangements it is piggy-backing on, or, more pointedly, isn't there ample proof that it has already? This essay is fairly representative of the essays in this volume; a dry, and supposedly "objective" manual designed for international business class and governmental and academic technocrats who have recently been forced by protests all over the world to examine the potential snarls they might run into as the world is remade in the image of the almighty dollar.
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Making Globalization Good: the Moral Challenges of Global Capitalism.(Book Review): An article from: Transnational Corporations
Lorna H. Wallace Manufacturer: United Nations Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0009755NQ Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Transnational Corporations, published by United Nations Publications on December 1, 2004. The length of the article is 3042 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Making Globalization Good: The Moral Challenges of Global Capitalism
John Dunning Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OLIMYQ |
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Monetary Union in South America: Lessons from EMU
Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1843760576 |
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The integration process of `The Common Market of the South' (MERCOSUR) has been characterized by serious economic turbulence, including the devaluation of the Brazilian currency and the severe Argentinean monetary crisis. As a response to these difficulties, the adoption of monetary union has emerged as one possible solution to the financial uncertainty which has plagued this region.Whereas some believe MERCOSUR should become a free trade area, others are convinced that nothing less than full monetary union can bring stability to the region and ease the financial fragility of the member countries. This book discusses the future of MERCOSUR, focusing on monetary union and macroeconomic policy coordination, and addresses a number of important questions including:
is it possible, or even desirable, to achieve monetary integration?
what would the pre-conditions be for establishing such a union?
what would the convergence criteria be for joining the monetary union?
what are the expected economic consequences for the member countries?
These questions are all addressed with particular reference to the experience of EMU and the lessons which can be learned by MERCOSUR countries, in terms of the difficult transitions they may have to face.
The book brings together a host of distinguished British, Argentinean and Brazilian economists to elucidate the critical policy issues surrounding the merits of monetary union in South America. Financial economists, international monetary economists, international relations experts, academics and practitioners interested in the issues surrounding economic and monetary union will all value the perceptive insights found in this volume.
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The Essential Guide to Web Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Thomas P. Bergman Manufacturer: Prentice Hall PTR ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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The Essential Guide to Web Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Thomas P., Garrison, Stephen Bergman Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Ptr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OI37N0 |
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How to Start a Business in Utah
Entrepreneur Press Manufacturer: Entrepreneur Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1932531076 |
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How to Start a Business in Utah is your roadmap to avoid planning, legal and financial pitfalls and direct you through the bureaucratic red tape that often entangles fledgling entrepreneurs. This all-in-one resource goes a step beyond other business how-to books to give you a jump-start on planning for your business and provides you with:
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A wonderful primer on starting a business with contact information for locating startup funds if necessary........2007-04-12
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Making Successful Presentations: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self Teaching Guides)
Terry C. Smith Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0471528498 |
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Courses in how to give presentations cost hundreds of dollars--maybe more; yet few provide the comprehensive coverage found in this book, which is designed to show you how to eliminate your fears, gain recognition as a good speaker, and have fun doing it. It takes you through all of these phases, from the initial planning and organization to the development and actual delivery of your presentation. Chapters follow a logical sequence starting with giving a talk and ending with how to handle questions and answers. New to this edition is an entire chapter devoted to the personal computer and how to use it most effectively. Updated information, charts, slides, viewgraphs, room setups and more complete this step-by-step handbook, which you'll refer to again and again for successful speaking.Customer Reviews:
Reference for Training New Trainers.......2006-12-29
Definitely Worth It.......2006-12-02
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Making Successful Presentations (Self-Teaching Guide Series)
Terry C. Smith Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0471887773 |
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The College Senior's Survival Guide to Corporate America
Fred Pollack Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1580084435 |
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The College Senior's Survival Guide to Corporate America by Fred PollackHere at last is the tell-it-like-it-is guide to the real world of corporate America. A cubicle dweller turned stand-up comedian, Fred Pollack points his stinging wit at every facet of corporate life, including the commuter train, the 401K plan, the IT department, and the Christmas party. Between the laughs, Pollack shows college seniors not merely how to survive but how to beat the system. The book is filled with practical, hard-nosed advice on such tactics as padding an expense report, kissing the boss's butt, and hiding that game of computer solitaire. Outspoken and irreverent, THE SURVIVAL GUIDE TO CORPORATE AMERICA will delight office veterans as much as it will enlighten the soon-to-be initiated.
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A very funny read.......2005-09-05
A Gem!.......2005-05-08
funny books review.......2004-06-02
I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME!.......2002-12-08
Having worked for only two corporations throughout my career, this book made me realize that corporate life is pretty much a universal experience!
The sly and witty Pollack pokes fun at all the different types of coworkers to be dealt with, such as 'Ms. Whiner,''Betty Crocker', 'Big Ben,' and 'The Shadow.'
Although most of Pollack's observations are funny in their own right, he turns them sideways, putting an insightfully entertaining twist on every aspect of corporate life, including corporate policy, office art, department meetings, lunch, and the company fire drill--not to mention an enlightening explaination of corporate lingo such as, "touch base," "have a good one", "it's a challenge."
This book had me in tears, I was laughing so hard. The realistic tips and tricks that college seniors can learn from it will position them well for their looonnnnnnngggggggg life ahead in corporate America!
If Only The Movie "Office Space" Had Met Fred.......2001-12-28
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Keys to Financial Freedom: Strategies for Debt-Free Living
Dennis Leonard Manufacturer: Legacy Publishers International ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1880809206 |
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Financial insecurity is the #1 cause of stress, loss and breakdown in families and relationships today.In this day and age, many people have been forced to build their financial future on the shifting sands of an unstable economic landscape. Even more people cannot plan for the future because they must operate from month to month, paycheck to paycheck. For them, life is a constant struggle to make ends meet. They live in a place of "just barely making it".
Many people want to be blessed. They want to have more than enough. But few are willing to pay the price. Financial freedom does not just happen, it is a choice.
In his new book, Dennis Leonard outlines useful, practical insights that will empower you to achieve your financial successjust as they have for him. In Keys to Financial Freedom you will learn
How to assess your financial condition New money management habits How to build a financial plan How to grow in wealth and prosperity
Discover the strategic keys that will empower you to prosper, ignite the faith that moves mountains, and change the direction of your life!
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Cap Gemini Ernst & Young : The WetFeet.com Insider Guide
WetFeet Manufacturer: Wet Feet Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1582070954 |
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With an established presence in more than 30 countries, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (CGE&Y) is a giant in the world of consulting. Whether you see yourself traversing the strategy or technical consulting career path, CGE&Y has projects that are up your alley, with clients that include Fortune 500 companies and exciting start-ups. This guide has exactly the kind of information you'll need to get you ready for your CGE&Y interviews. It explores topics including:Customer Reviews:
In my top 10.......2003-04-10
Recommended for Interview Preparation.......2003-03-05
With the amount of time most people put into preparing for their consulting interviews, you don't want to leave out this essential step. I give this a thumbs up.
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Marketing Research : A Practical Approach for New Millennium With Data Disc
Joseph F. Hair Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: 0072358440 |
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This book, which represents a departure from the standard offerings for this course, is distinctive in three significant ways. First, it provides a greater balance between primary and secondary information and the techniques and methods that underpin these two important types of data. Second, it offers in-depth coverage of the critical information research tools and skills that will be required of today and tomorrow's marketing researchers and business decision-makers. Third, it is so replete with real-world material that it allows students to see the immediate value of marketing research.
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Marketing Research : A Practical Approach for New Millennium With Data Disc
Joseph F. Hair Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College 1999 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000MCA95C |
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Japanese Foreign Investments, 1970-1998: Perspectives and Analyses
Dipak R. Basu , and Victoria Miroshnik Manufacturer: M.E. Sharpe ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0765605023 |
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A Basic Guide to Exporting
U. s. Department of Commerce Manufacturer: Passport Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0844233897 |
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Basic Guide to Exporting is the greatly respected and largest selling introductory text to exporting from the USA.Customer Reviews:
Limited.......2001-08-21
Hinkelman also did not provide a detailed overview of Documentary Collection payments (used less frequently than L/C, but still worth noting).
However, I would give a thumbs up to the L/C overview.
The '89 Basic Guide to Exporting is a good start, but.............1998-09-28
An excellent exposition of the subject material.......1998-03-26
Ideal for New-to-Export individuals.......1997-02-23
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Exporting: A Basic Guide
U. S. Dept of Commerce Manufacturer: Prima Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0914629751 |
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A BASIC GUIDE TO EXPORTING
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A Basic Guide to Exporting
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A basic guide to exporting
Unknown Manufacturer: U.S. Department of Commerce ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000T5GQKY |
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A basic guide to exporting (SuDoc C 61.8:EX 7/3/998)
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Manufacturer: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, International trade Administration ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B000111ER6 |
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A Basic Guide to Exporting Jan. 1992
US Dept. of Commerce Manufacturer: US Dept. of Commerce ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000RP68X6 |
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Basic Guide to Exporting, 1998 (003-009-00708-9)
Manufacturer: International Trade Administration ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0160589932 |
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A Basic Guide to Exporting, January 1992
Manufacturer: Government Printing Office ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 031821539X |
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A Basic Guide to Exporting, January 1992
Government Printing Office Manufacturer: Government Printing Office ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0160361222 |
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Antilles (Netherlands) Business Law Handbook
USA IBP , and Emerging Markets Investment Center Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739705539 |
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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.
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Belgium Business Law Handbook
USA International Business Publications Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 073972925X |
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Business Law Guide to Belgium
Ivo Van Bael , and Jean-Francois Bellis Manufacturer: Sweet & Maxwell ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0863253237 |
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Netherlands Business Law Handbook
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739787330 |
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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.
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Belgium Business Intelligence Report (World Business Law Handbook Library)
Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739780417 |
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This report contains business intelligence information for succesful export-import, business and investment operations, strategic contacts and more... The report also contains selected information on investment and business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, as well as, marketing and export-import opportunities information.
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Belgium Business Law Handbook
USA International Business Publications Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739719165 |
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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking. (Updated annually)
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Belgium Business Law Handbook
Emerging Markets Investment Center Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739704168 |
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