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Focusing on the developing economic challenges confronting Korea
and the US in response to the aging of their populations, this
timely book examines how public policies are evolving in light of
demographic changes, the impact of aging on governmental
expenditures, and transitions in the labor force associated with
aging. International contributors comparatively analyze government
approaches to population aging, illustrating the similar challenges
faced across nations. Chapters draw attention to those particular
issues that public policy plans must surmount, including funding
pressures on retirement plans and the effects of an aging labor
force on economic growth and productivity. They offer evidence on
the scale of these challenges in Korea and the US and empirically
evaluate how governments, employers, and individuals may respond to
these issues in the years to come. Addressing fiscal sustainability
and key social security programs, including the implications of the
2015 Korean pension reform and the economic difficulties entailed
by the future of Medicare, this book investigates the implications
of managing and sustaining welfare for an aging population. This
cutting-edge book will be ideal reading for economists focusing on
public policy and welfare programs, benefiting from the comparative
approach to fiscal accountability and sustainability. It will also
appeal to practitioners and policymakers seeking insights into the
consequences of an aging population and hoping to develop
innovative methods and approaches to welfare.
Recent events, such as capital flow reversals and banking sector
crises, have shaken faith in the widely held belief in the benefits
of greater financial integration and financial deepening, which are
typical in advanced economies. This book shows that emerging
economies have occasionally weathered the storm best, despite the
supposed burden of 'weak institutions'. Written by leading scholars
and practitioners, the authors demonstrate that a better policy
framework requires reliable indicators of vulnerability to
financial instability. Using empirical evidence and case studies,
the twelve chapters stress the necessity of improved policy tools
and automatic stabilizers that anticipate and limit the
vulnerabilities to financial crises. Cross-border capital flows,
international reserves and foreign exchange markets are covered in
depth. This timely book offers an insightful overview and policy
solutions to the issues surrounding macroprudential regulation of
economies in a globalized world. It is required reading for
students and scholars of international finance and regulation.
Contributors include: S. Cho, R. Cifuentes, S. Claessens, S.R.
Ghosh, M.S. Gochoco-Bautista, J.-H. Hahm, A. Jara, D. Jeong, K.-C.
Jung, D. Kang, J. Lee, J.-E. Lee, A. Mason, A. Munro, C. Nam, M.
Reddell, C. Rhee, H.S. Shin, S. Suh
Japan?s dramatic transformation from economic success to economic
stagnation offers important policy lessons to advanced countries
everywhere that are struggling with stagnation. The term
'?Japanization'? is often used by economists to describe long-term
stagnation and deflation. Symptoms include high unemployment, weak
economic activity, interest rates near zero, quantitative easing
and population aging. In the global context, what can governments
do to mitigate the downward trends experienced by Japan? This
judicious volume investigates in depth the causes of Japan?s ?lost
decades? versus the real recovery achieved by the United States,
and the lessons that can be learned. This book helps to provide a
basis for assessing a wide range of policy approaches from which
policymakers and governments can choose to avoid economic decline.
The expert contributions provide an overview of the pattern of
'?Japanization'? in a global economic perspective, analyze
similarities and differences between the Korean and Japanese
economies, and examine policies taken by Japan during the lost
decades. From this analysis, the book proposes future policy
solutions for countries experiencing ?'Japanization'?. Economic
stagnation and the relevant policy reactions have been of keen
interest around the globe since the global financial crisis and
this book will be an invaluable resource for scholars,
policymakers, and economic commentators alike. Contributors
include: D. Cho, M. Fukao, K. Ito, T. Ito, D. Jeong, K.-C. Jung,
S.T. Kim, Y.G. Kim, K. Kwon, A. Mason, J. Oh, I. Saito, J. Schiff,
I. Song
Population aging is perhaps the single biggest economic and social
obstacle confronting Asia's future. The region-wide demographic
transition towards an older population is fundamentally reshaping
the demographic landscape, and is giving rise to two key
socio-economic challenges. This timely book provides an in-depth
analysis of these challenges and presents concrete policy options
for tackling them. First, the expert contributors argue, Asia must
find ways to sustain rapid economic growth in the face of less
favorable demographics, which implies slower growth of the
workforce. Second, they contend, Asia must find ways to deliver
affordable, adequate, and sustainable old-age economic security for
its growing elderly population. Underpinned by rigorous analysis, a
wide range of concrete policy options for sustaining economic
growth while delivering economic security for the elderly are then
presented. These include Asia-wide policy options - relevant to the
entire region - such as building up strong national pension
systems, while other policy options are more relevant to sub-groups
of countries. This stimulating and informative book will be of
great interest to academics, students, and researchers with an
interest in Asian studies, economics generally, and, more
specifically, public sector economics. Contributors: Q. Chen, K.
Eggleston, G. Estrada, L. Ladusingh, M.S. Lai, S.-H. Lee, L. Li, A.
Mason, R. Matsukura, M.R. Narayana, N. Ogawa, D. Park, A.
Ramayandi, K. Shin, A.-C. Tung
Offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in
the light of recent debates in political theory. Introduces
students to some of the main interpretations of key political
conceps highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Tackles the
principle concepts employed to justify any policy or institution
and examines the main domestic purposes and functions of the state.
Examines the relationship between state and civil society and
finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and
inter-state relations. Studies the relationship between state and
civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of
global concern and inter-state relations. -- .
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I, Frankenstein (DVD)
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Otherworldly action thriller directed by Stuart Beattie and
starring Aaron Eckhart and Bill Nighy. 200 years on from his
formation, Dr. Frankenstein (Aden Young)'s immortal creation Adam
(Eckhart) still walks the earth. Caught in the middle of a war
between the benevolent Gargoyles led by Leonore (Miranda Otto) and
malevolent demonic forces who are hunting him down, Adam is forced
to confront those who seek to exploit his unnatural ability to live
forever and put an end to their aim of destroying mankind...
Birth rates are dropping to ever-lower levels around the world.
Populations are growing more slowly and, in some cases, beginning
to decline. Rapid population aging has begun in the West and parts
of Asia and is just over the horizon elsewhere. The demographic
changes, their economic implications, and possible policy responses
are the subject matter of this volume. What will be the effects on
economic performance? How can couples be encouraged to marry and
have children? Can educational reform lead to a more productive
young labor force helping to offset their meager numbers? Can labor
market reform extend the work life of older workers without
damaging the interests of others? How should the social safety net
that supports the elderly evolve in ways that are both fair and
sustainable? The papers in this volume draw on international
experience to address these issues, but emphasize the experience of
Japan the country with the world's oldest population. It includes
contributors such as: Noriko Aoki, Akira Kawaguchi, Allen Kelley,
Wei Huang, Robert Hutchens, Tomoko Kinugasa, Andrew Mason, Naoki
Mitani, Takashi Oshio, Robert Schmidt, and Mitoshi Yamaguchi.
Ancient thought, particularly that of Plato and Aristotle, has
played an important role in the development of the field of
aesthetics, and the ideas of ancient thinkers are still influential
and controversial today. Ancient Aesthetics introduces and
discusses the central contributions of key ancient philosophers to
this field, carefully considering their theories regarding the
arts, especially poetry, but also music and visual art, as well as
the theory of beauty more generally. With a focus on Plato and
Aristotle, the philosophers who have given us their thought about
the arts at the greatest length, this volume also discusses
Hellenistic aesthetics and Plotinus' theory of beauty, which was to
prove very influential in later thought. Ancient Aesthetics is a
valuable contribution to its field, and will be of interest to
students of philosophy and classics.
"Equality of opportunity for all" is a fine piece of political
rhetoric but the ideal that lies behind it is slippery to say the
least. Some see it as an alternative to a more robust form of
egalitarianism, whilst others think that when it is properly
understood it provides us with a real radical vision of what it is
to level the playing field. This book combines a meritocratic
conception of equality of opportunity that governs access to
advantaged social positions, with redistributive principles that
seek to mitigate the effects of differences in people's
circumstances. Taken together, these spell out what it is to level
the playing field in the way that justice requires. Oxford
Political Theory presents the best new work in contemporary
political theory. It is intended to be broad in scope, including
original contributions to political philosophy, and also work in
applied political theory. The series will contain works of
outstanding quality with no restriction as to approach or subject
matter. Series Editors: Will Kymlicka, David Miller, and Alan Ryan
Over coming decades, changes in population age structure will have
profound implications for the macroeconomy - influencing economic
growth, generational equity, human capital, saving and investment,
and the sustainability of public and private transfer systems. How
the future unfolds will depend on key actors in the generational
economy: governments, families, financial institutions, and others.
This path-breaking book provides a comprehensive analysis of the
macroeconomic effects of changes in population age structure across
the globe. The result of a substantial seven-year research project
involving over 50 economists and demographers from Africa, Asia,
Europe, Latin America and the United States, the book draws on a
new and comprehensive conceptual framework - National Transfer
Accounts - to quantify the economic lifecycle and economic flows
across generations. It presents comprehensive estimates of both
public and private economic flows between generations, and
emphasizes the global nature of changes in population age structure
which are affecting rich and poor countries alike. This unique and
informative book will prove an invaluable reference tool for a wide
ranging audience encompassing: students, researchers, and academics
in fields such as demography, aging, public finance, economic
development, macroeconomics, gerontology and national income
accounting; policymakers and advisers focusing on areas of the
public sector such as education, health, pensions, other social
security programs, tax policy, and public debt; and policy analysts
at international agencies such as the World Bank, the IMF and the
UN.
In 2008, the global economy experienced the most severe crash since
World War II. A sharp collapse in international trade followed,
leaving no country on the globe immune to a sequence of economic
shocks. This timely book explores many of the key issues raised in
the wake of the global economic crisis and provides an in-depth
analysis of crisis transmission to emerging markets. The expert
contributors compare the recent crisis with earlier crises, explore
international aspects of the crisis from the perspectives of
financial markets and trade, and examine macroeconomic policy
responses. In so doing, they address important questions including:
How did this crisis differ from those suffered previously? How and
why did flaws in financial markets contribute to the crisis? How
important were global imbalances and global overheating in
explaining the global meltdown? Did different pre-crisis
fundamentals generate different post-crisis performances? And, how
severe were the economic shocks to countries such as Korea and
other emerging economies? Academics, students and policymakers in
the fields of economics, international economics, finance, money
and banking and Asian studies will find this book to be a
thought-provoking and stimulating read. Contributors: J. Aizenman,
M.D. Bordo, M. Chamon, M.D. Chinn, D. Cho, B. Eichengreen, A.
Ghosh, M.M. Hutchison, H.-W. Kim, J.I. Kim, J.S. Landon-Lane, H.
Lee, H. Lee, K.-M. Lim, A. Mason, M. Obstfeld, M.-K. Song
Ancient thought, particularly that of Plato and Aristotle, has
played an important role in the development of the field of
aesthetics, and the ideas of ancient thinkers are still influential
and controversial today. Ancient Aesthetics introduces and
discusses the central contributions of key ancient philosophers to
this field, carefully considering their theories regarding the
arts, especially poetry, but also music and visual art, as well as
the theory of beauty more generally. With a focus on Plato and
Aristotle, the philosophers who have given us their thought about
the arts at the greatest length, this volume also discusses
Hellenistic aesthetics and Plotinus' theory of beauty, which was to
prove very influential in later thought. Ancient Aesthetics is a
valuable contribution to its field, and will be of interest to
students of philosophy and classics.
Despite the frequency with which the term 'community' is used, it
is hard to find any comprehensive exploration of the nature and
value of community. This book tries to remedy this omission whilst
taking seriously the idea that community can be of different kinds
and can exist at different levels, and that these levels and kinds
may come into conflict with one another. It focuses on the question
of what kind of community is valuable at the level of the state. It
then explores the limits that ideals of political community place
upon cultural diversity within the state, and the limits that, in
turn, ideals of global community place upon the self-determination
of political communities. This book will be of interest to students
of political theory, philosophy and international relations.
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Plato (Hardcover)
Andrew Mason
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Plato (c.428-347 BCE) stands at the beginning of many debates that
have continued throughout the history of philosophy. His literary
career spanned fifty years and the influence of his ideas and those
of his followers pervaded philosophy throughout antiquity. Andrew
Mason's lucid and engaging introduction, draws on recent
scholarship to offer a fresh general survey of Plato's philosophy.
Aware of the methodological challenges that confront any writer on
Plato, Mason handles the issue of Plato's intellectual development
and relationship with Socrates with an assured grasp. Thematically
structured, the book begins with Plato's principal contribution to
metaphysics, the 'Theory of Forms', which forms a necessary
background to his thought in many areas. His theory of knowledge,
which is intimately linked with the Forms is explored in detail
along with Plato's views of the soul, an important theme in itself
and an entry point to discussion of his ethics, one of Plato's
major concerns. Finally, the book deals with two areas of Plato's
thought which have had an especially important historical impact,
not confined to academic philosophy: his theory of God and nature,
and his aesthetics. Throughout, Mason highlights the continuing
themes in Plato's work and how they develop from one dialogue to
another.
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Plato (Paperback)
Andrew Mason
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R1,220
Discovery Miles 12 200
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Plato (c.428-347 BCE) stands at the beginning of many debates that
have continued throughout the history of philosophy. His literary
career spanned fifty years and the influence of his ideas and those
of his followers pervaded philosophy throughout antiquity. Andrew
Mason's lucid and engaging introduction, draws on recent
scholarship to offer a fresh general survey of Plato's philosophy.
Aware of the methodological challenges that confront any writer on
Plato, Mason handles the issue of Plato's intellectual development
and relationship with Socrates with an assured grasp. Thematically
structured, the book begins with Plato's principal contribution to
metaphysics, the 'Theory of Forms', which forms a necessary
background to his thought in many areas. His theory of knowledge,
which is intimately linked with the Forms is explored in detail
along with Plato's views of the soul, an important theme in itself
and an entry point to discussion of his ethics, one of Plato's
major concerns. Finally, the book deals with two areas of Plato's
thought which have had an especially important historical impact,
not confined to academic philosophy: his theory of God and nature,
and his aesthetics. Throughout, Mason highlights the continuing
themes in Plato's work and how they develop from one dialogue to
another.
This book is a collection of papers by leading scholars whose
research concerns economic transfers between generations. The
issues addressed have great relevance to demographic issues,
particularly the determination of fertility, to economic issues,
including equity and growth, and to public policy, especially
social security reform. Part I focuses on intergenerational
features of the macroeconomy. Advances in the construct ion of
generational accounts are described and used to examine how the
magnitude and direction of intergenerational transfers influences
demographic behaviour, the distribution of income and the
accumulation of wealth. Studies presented in Part II consider the
role of the state as a provider of economic security for the
elderly. The authors draw on international experience and discuss
many of the issues that must be confronted if efforts to reform
public pension programs are to be successful. Part III considers
the intergenerational behaviour of the family. The authors examine
competing theories in both industrialized and developing country
settings to consider how demographic change, the development of
financial institutions, public policy and other economic forces
influence the amount, form and timing of intergenerational
transfers.
This book considers a variety of explanations of why political
disagreement is so extensive and persistent. The author examines
variants of the 'contestability' and 'imperfection' conceptions
which have dominated political theory: the idea that political
disagreement is so pervasive because of its value-ladenness; that
key political concepts are essentially contested; that those who
occupy very different political positions fail to understand each
other. He argues that we need to develop a framework which borrows
elements from both schools of thought, presupposing some form of
moral cognitivism, while recognizing that many political disputes
cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of every reasonable person.
Within such a framework he shows how empirical models can be
constructed which give an active role not only to the agent's
reasons for his or her beliefs, but also to other psychological and
sociological considerations.
What role did population change play in East Asia's rapid economic
development? A reliable answer to the question is important because
the extraordinary economic record of East Asian countries during
their high-growth era (1960-90) is central to current development
policy debates. This book argues that previous studies have
neglected the fundamental ways in which demographic forces have
influenced economic growth and regional economic integration.
Consequently, the significance of East Asia's remarkable decline in
childbearing, the diminished rates of population growth, and the
accompanying changes in age structure are not fully appreciated by
policymakers.
The fifteen essays in this volume address two broad sets of issues.
First, did rapid demographic change contribute to East Asian
economic development? Specifically, what aspects of the region's
development were influenced by such demographic trends as economic
growth, inequality, and the economic status of women? Second, what
was the role of population policy in East Asia? What policies and
programs were implemented, and which of them achieved their goals?
Were demographic outcomes a product only of the region's rapid
economic development, or did population policies accelerate the
transition to low fertility and slower population growth?
These questions are addressed through a detailed examination of the
experience between 1960 and 1990 of six East Asian economies:
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. The
essays compare the countries' distinctive approaches to population
policies and examine the important channels through which
population change has affected economic development. Among the
topics covered are the impact of population on productivity and
innovation; economic structure; saving, investment, and
international capital flows; international labor migration; human
resource development; distribution of income; and the economic
status of women.
Population aging is a global phenomenon that influences not only
the industrialized countries of Asia and the West, but also many
middle- and low- income countries that have experienced rapid
fertility decline and achieved long life expectancies. This book
explores how workers and consumers are responding to population
aging and examines how economic growth, generational equity, trade
and international capital flows are influenced by population aging.
The contributors draw on the experience of the developing and
industrialized worlds and on countries in Asia, North America, and
Europe. They offer new evidence about micro-level responses of
labor force participation, earnings, and savings to actual and/or
perceived demographic change. Their broad perspective on population
aging spans the entire demographic transition and demonstrates the
importance of effective policy response in the early stages of
population aging. Also included are policy analyses that explore
the use of tax policy, financial reform, and policies targeting
immigration and procreation. This insightful study will prove
invaluable to students and scholars of population economics, public
sector economics, welfare economics, social economics, and public
finance. Pension analysts and government policymakers will find the
material of great practical use.
Over coming decades, changes in population age structure will have
profound implications for the macroeconomy - influencing economic
growth, generational equity, human capital, saving and investment,
and the sustainability of public and private transfer systems. How
the future unfolds will depend on key actors in the generational
economy: governments, families, financial institutions, and others.
This path-breaking book provides a comprehensive analysis of the
macroeconomic effects of changes in population age structure across
the globe. The result of a substantial seven-year research project
involving over 50 economists and demographers from Africa, Asia,
Europe, Latin America and the United States, the book draws on a
new and comprehensive conceptual framework - National Transfer
Accounts - to quantify the economic lifecycle and economic flows
across generations. It presents comprehensive estimates of both
public and private economic flows between generations, and
emphasizes the global nature of changes in population age structure
which are affecting rich and poor countries alike. This unique and
informative book will prove an invaluable reference tool for a wide
ranging audience encompassing: students, researchers, and academics
in fields such as demography, aging, public finance, economic
development, macroeconomics, gerontology and national income
accounting; policymakers and advisers focusing on areas of the
public sector such as education, health, pensions, other social
security programs, tax policy, and public debt; and policy analysts
at international agencies such as the World Bank, the IMF and the
UN.
An authoritative primer to Jyotish, or Vedic Astrology, this book
draws on the author's extensive study of the tradition. Andrew
Mason explains in detail the practical applications of Jyotish,
introduces the planets, signs and houses, as well as the many rich
and highly entertaining mythologies of the system with an
explanation of how to interpret them. He also covers Vedic
Astrology's sister science, Ayurveda, and describes how they
interact to provide insight into celestial timing, sustained health
and general wellbeing. With sample charts that show the
applications throughout, the book provides a complete an accessible
resource on Jyotish for students of Indian astrology and Ayurveda
practitioners. It will also be of interest to anyone with a passion
for astrology.
What role did population change play in East Asia's rapid economic
development? A reliable answer to the question is important because
the extraordinary economic record of East Asian countries during
their high-growth era (1960-90) is central to current development
policy debates. This book argues that previous studies have
neglected the fundamental ways in which demographic forces have
influenced economic growth and regional economic integration.
Consequently, the significance of East Asia's remarkable decline in
childbearing, the diminished rates of population growth, and the
accompanying changes in age structure are not fully appreciated by
policymakers.
The fifteen essays in this volume address two broad sets of issues.
First, did rapid demographic change contribute to East Asian
economic development? Specifically, what aspects of the region's
development were influenced by such demographic trends as economic
growth, inequality, and the economic status of women? Second, what
was the role of population policy in East Asia? What policies and
programs were implemented, and which of them achieved their goals?
Were demographic outcomes a product only of the region's rapid
economic development, or did population policies accelerate the
transition to low fertility and slower population growth?
These questions are addressed through a detailed examination of the
experience between 1960 and 1990 of six East Asian economies:
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. The
essays compare the countries' distinctive approaches to population
policies and examine the important channels through which
population change has affected economic development. Among the
topics covered are the impact of population on productivity and
innovation; economic structure; saving, investment, and
international capital flows; international labor migration; human
resource development; distribution of income; and the economic
status of women.
People are treated differently as a result of their looks. But when
is appearance discrimination, or "lookism" as it is often called,
morally objectionable? This issue is important for at least two
reasons. First, the benefits that flow to people who are regarded
as visually attractive are sizeable and are enjoyed in a number of
contexts, including employment, personal relationships, education,
politics, and the criminal justice system. Second, appearance
discrimination is of moral interest not only in its own right, but
also in terms of its connection to other forms of discrimination.
Appearance norms, that is, norms concerning how we should look,
often place greater burdens on disadvantaged groups. As a result,
discrimination on the basis of appearance, when it rewards people
who conform to these norms, may involve, or interact with, the
effects of, wrongful discrimination on the basis of features other
than appearance, in a way that aggravates existing injustices.
What's Wrong with Lookism? examines the morality of appearance
discrimination in three contexts: employment decisions; the choice
of friends or romantic partners; and the everyday practice of
judging and commenting upon people's looks. Andrew Mason develops a
pluralist theory of what makes discrimination wrong that identifies
three wrong-making features, namely, disrespect, deliberative
unfairness, and contributing to unjust consequences, and
demonstrates how the presence of one or more of these features in
each of these contexts problematises the lookism that takes place
in it.
Palmistry is an integral part of Jyotish practice (astrology) that
helps to determine an individual's physical, mental and karmic
potential. A full explanation of how to read a palm from the point
of view of Vedic wisdom is provided, with tips on how to identify
and time those areas impacting on wealth, health and longevity.
This book teaches you to analyse the possible implications of
life-events as seen from the lines (Rekha) on the palm. This book
also offers a number of methods to placate astrological influences
via the use of yantra, mantra and gemstones, for example,
explaining which gemstones to wear and on which finger. This guide
is a thorough introduction to the practice of Vedic palmistry for
students and practitioners of the Vedic tradition and those with a
general interest in the occult sciences of India, but also for
anyone interested in what the hand can tell them about their life
potential and circumstances.
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