Review of Grotton Revisited…Planning in Crisis?
A Review of “Grotton Revisited…Planning in Crisis?â€
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Barrels, Bushels, Bonds Take Global Economy for a Ride
The prices of hydrocarbons, minerals, and agricultural commodities have been on a veritable roller coaster.
The Curse: Why Natural Resources Are Not Always a Good Thing
It is striking how often countries that are rich with oil, minerals or fertile land have failed to grow more rapidly than those without. Angola, Nigeria and Sudan are all awash in petroleum, yet most
Securing Human Rights Intellectually: Philosophical Inquiries about the Universal Declaration
Book abstract: From Harvard University, one of the world’s preeminent institutions of liberal education, comes a collection of essays sampling topics at the forefront of academia in the twenty-first c
Harvard Must Remain Bold in a Changing World
As Harvard celebrates its 375th birthday and America celebrates its 235th, it is worth considering what they have in common. Both have proud traditions of great accomplishment. Both lead the world.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Understanding Human Security
Since the end of the Cold War, security studies have broadened to take into account a wide range of non-military threats ranging from poverty to environmental concerns rather than just national defens
Kenya’s Diaspora is a Force to Reckon With in Planning the Country’s Future
Kenya’s new economic diplomacy is working.
The Rise of the Renminbi as International Currency: Historical Precedents
All of a sudden, the renminbi is being touted as the next big international currency. Just in the last year or two, the Chinese currency has begun to internationalize along a number of dimensions.
To Avoid Scandals, Auction off Casino Licenses
Are we in danger of forgetting the scene in “The Godfather, Part II,’’ where the odious Senator Geary demands $250,000 from Michael Corleone in exchange for a gaming license?
Obama Should Test Iran’s Nuclear Offer
President Obama should take a page from Ronald Reagan’s playbook in winning the final inning of the Cold War.
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