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SDGs in Vietnam: for “no one left behind”
INTRODUCTION In order to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the post 2015 agenda in Vietnam, this memorandum suggests two sets of policies regardless of (1) continuing economic-growth approach as well as strengthening the social service and welfare and (2) transitioning to an eco-effectiveness development approach. Furthermore, the recommendations maintain that the second set of…
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Is inequality universial?
Abstract The paper argues that instead of trying to measure and decrease inequality in terms of income, wealth, and consumption, the world needs to change the aims to improve equality of choice and change for all. To do so, the paper explains how relative the measurement for inequality is. The paper also suggests a new…
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The condensed Wealth of Nations
1. Economic efficiency and the factors of productions The book I of Wealth of Nations three main factor of production, including labor, capital, and land. Labor is the most important factor of production. This lead to the idea of decent wage for labors. Besides, she identified almost all of the most important concepts of economic,…
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The new “Passive Revolution” of the green economy/ growth: Is adjustment enough?
The new “passive revolution” is one of the most challenged article that I have read in this course. Warner argued that green growth is the adjustment of capitalism to adapt with the change of economic situation, especially the global financial crisis. The author highlighted that the green growth as a new “passive revolution” of capitalist…
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Capitalism and Freedom (Friedman, 1962)
Chapter 1: The Relation between Economic Freedom and Political Freedom The author promotes economic freedom regarding to a necessary freedom and a vital means for political freedom. He argues that, it is nearly impossible for real dissent and exchange of ideas to exist, especially with the means for production under the auspices of the government.…
Nhung Nguyen
Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism
Nhung Nguyen 