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C/P/511. David Harvey's account of the crisis of Fordism

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900
DATE:
2012
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This paper looks at David Harvey’s view of the Fordism crisis and flexible accumulation. The paper begins by presenting information on the social theorist, as well as providing details on Fordism. The discussion moves to Capitalism and the paper details the reasons why the system doesn’t solve problems regarding crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: David Harvey, Fordism, social theorist, Capitalism,

 

C/P/480. Marxism and globalization

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2800
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines at the theory of Karl Marx and its application to the ongoing globalisation. The history of the globalisation process is reviewed identifying various aspects of globalization, highlighting its positive and negative implications, and arguing whether the world system of trade and production was indeed predicted by the Marxist theory of political economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Marxism, globalization, political economy,

 

C/OM/368. An examination of the socialist innovation system

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4650
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines the socialist innovation system, and begins by providing definitions. The paper discusses the linear vs. interactive innovation models, measuring innovation, and the environment for innovation. This is then followed by an examination of the socialist innovation system, and provides information on the socialist vs, capitalist system and the closed vs. open economy system. Formal and informal networks are examined, and the paper outlines the weaknesses of the socialist innovation system. The challenges in the transition to market economies are assessed and the paper concludes by summarizing all of the points made.

 

KEYWORDS: Socialist innovation system, linear innovation models, interactive innovation models, innovation, socialist system, capitalist system, closed economy system, open economy system, formal system, informal system, market economies,

 

S/P/574. Does a conflict between authority and autonomy threaten the legitimacy of government, and if so, how can it best be resolved?

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the conflict between the authority of the state and man’s inherent duty to be morally autonomous reviewing the ideas of Robert Paul Wolff expressed in his ‘In Defence of Anarchism’. Wolff’s solutions to the conflict between authority and autonomy are discussed with references to international politics.

 

KEYWORDS: authority and autonomy, legitimacy of government, Wolff,

 

S/P/570. Role of class struggle in Marx's theory of history

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the meaning of class struggle in the theory of Karl Marx critically reviewing Marx’s definitions of class, and arguing whether the confrontation of interests between the bourgeoisie, proletariat and landowners is central to the understanding of history

 

KEYWORDS: class struggle, Marx’s theory, history,

 

C/P/448. Role of Culture in Western Marxism

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1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the interpretation of culture by the Marxist theory discussing the views of Marx and Engels on society and history. The paper argues that they underestimated the role of culture in economics and politics of the Western society understanding it as an ideology of the political elite.

 

KEYWORDS: Culture, ideology, Marxist theory, Western Marxism,

 

C/P/445. Theory of employment, interest and money: Keynes vs. Marx

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1450
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper reviews Keynes’ general theory of employment, interest and money discussing the driving forces behind economic growth, and comparing Keynesian theoretical assumptions with those of Karl Marx’s capital theory. Conclusions are made about the credibility of the two theoretical approaches.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic theory, Keynes vs. Marx,

 

C/E/764. An examination of the neutrality of money between the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper looks at the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory in order to examine their neutrality of money. Each theory is described in detail, and the other relevant theories that relate to them are discussed. The literature and history regarding these concepts are also evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Real Business Cycle, New Keynesian theory, money, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,

 

S/P/543. A review of Liberalism, Marxism and Realism

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1900
DATE:
2004
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19.99 GBP

This paper presents a review of a variety of theories, namely Marxism, Liberalism, and Realism. The advantages and disadvantages to each are assessed, and focus is made on Liberalism.

 

KEYWORDS: Liberalism, Marxism, Realism,

 

C/P/421. Review of article “The Security Dilemma Revisted” by Glaser

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1050
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the work of Charles Glaser on the analysis of Robert Jervis’s earlier contribution to structural realism, particularly, to the theory of security dilemma. The paper argues whether by increasing its own security, a state decreases the security of other states.

 

KEYWORDS: Security Dilemma Revisted, Glaser, Jervis, structural realism,

 

C/F/1209. Role of Financial Markets in a World of Uncertainty

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2400
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the features of imperfect markets in conditions of economic uncertainty examining the concept of uncertainty along the lines of the ‘excepted utility’ function and Arrow-Debreu theory. The role of financial markets in creating and removing uncertainty is analysed.

 

KEYWORDS: imperfect markets, uncertainty, excepted utility, Arrow-Debreu,

 

S/P/531. An examination of capitalism

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1050
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the term capitalism, and aims to define what it really means. The key features and functions of capitalism will be assessed, and the paper plans to examine what critics have to say about the concept. The theory relating to capitalism is assessed, and the paper discusses capitalism in reference to the work place. Historic and current examples of capitalism are also identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Capitalism, work place!,

 

S/P/530. An examination of the standpoint theory

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines what the “standpoint theory” is, and aims to discuss what it tells society about the nature of the social world. The paper examines the theory in relation to Marxism and Feminism, and discusses the critical theories and opinions on the subject. The nature of the standpoint theory is discussed, and the paper then evaluates all topics in relation to the social world.

 

KEYWORDS: Standpoint theory, society, social world, Marxism, Feminism,

 

S/P/529. An examination of the links between European states, colonialism and capitalist expansion.

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the links between European states, colonialism and capital expansion. The paper aims to assess the process involved in the creation of a capitalist economic system, and examines the history relating to the subject. The development of capitalism is assessed in reference to mercantile, industry and financial. The current view points on the subject are assessed, and the paper examines the western view of the topic.

 

KEYWORDS: European states, colonialism, capital expansion, capitalist economic system, mercantile, industry, financial,

 

S/P/514. Is Marxist thought still relevant to contemporary human geography?

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1050
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the theory of Karl Marx discussing Marxism as an antithesis of capitalism and arguing its utopian principles. The relevance of Marxist thought for contemporary society and human geography is critically evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Marxism, capitalism, human geography,

 

C/P/406. Marx's theory of labour and capitalism

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4500
DATE:
2011
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The paper examines Marx’s concept of labour looking at the relationship between labour as a capitalist mode of production, and the position of the working class. Marx’s definitions of labour and capitalist production are reviewed, the causes and consequences of workers’ alienation in the capitalist economy are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Marx’s theory, labour, capitalism, working class, struggle,

 

C/P/405. Karl Polanyi's Theory of Political Economy

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2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the views of political economist Karl Polanyi discussing his idea that the free market is a challenge to social order and stability, explaining the phenomenon of ‘double movement’, i.e. a simultaneous attempt to liberalize markets while enacting protectionism, and arguing the relevance of Polanyi’s ideas for contemporary economists and policy-makers.

 

KEYWORDS: Karl Polanyi, Political Economy, free market,

 

C/P/402. Philosophical Basis of Libertarianism and Neoclassicism

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2100
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the philosophic theories behind the libertarian and neoclassical economies describing each type of economy, and discussing assumptions associated with Libertarianism and Neoclassicism with regard to profit maximisation, the relationship between capital and labour, Keynesian views on market economy, the role of monetary policy in economic growth, social equality, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Libertarianism, Neoclassicism, Keynesian, economic theory,

 

C/P/395. The development of Schumpeter's theories on economic growth

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850
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper outlines the two main theories of Joseph Alois Schumpeter, a theorist on economic growth. The first theory discussed is his theory on entrepreneurs, and the second is his theory on innovation. The paper concludes by summarising Schumpeter’s theoretical development.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic theory, Joseph Alois Schumpeter, innovation, economic growth, entrepreneur!,

 

C/P/391. An examination of the fundamental elements of Institutionalism

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1400
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the neoliberal school of thoughts and policies, and begins by presenting the background on the topic. The discussion the outlines the fundamental elements of Institutionalism economics, including rationality, rule following, political and social constructs of the market, and efficiency. The paper concludes by identifying the criticisms of Institutionalism

 

KEYWORDS: Neoliberal, Institutionalism, economics, rationality,

 

C/P/382. Examination of Karl Marx's theory on economics

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1550
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines Karl Marx’s theory on economics, and aims to assess the role in which he has played in economics in general. The paper provides a biography of his life and early theories. The following section, discusses Marx in relation to economic theory, and the paper concludes by summarising his contribution to economics.

 

KEYWORDS: Karl Marx, economic theory!,

 

C/P/381. Capitalists and workers: post Keynesian perspective

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930
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the theory of income distribution and the role of capitalists and workers from the perspective of the post Keynesian theory arguing whether the classification of workers and capitalists remains relevant in modern Britain.

 

KEYWORDS: Capitalists and workers, post Keynesian, income distribution,

 

C/P/344. Theoretical tradition of Marxism and the issue of ‘the home'

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1550
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the concept of Marxism in relation the idea of home. The paper begins by outlining notion of home and Marxism. The development of Marxist geography is discussed, and the paper discusses the relevance of the theory to post second world war. The paper concludes by discussing how relevant Marxism is to contemporary culture and society.

 

KEYWORDS: Marxism, geography, home!,

 

S/P/501. The theme of surveillance in Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Keesey

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1100
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the concept of looking and surveillance in Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Keesey. Both novels are discussed in relation to Michel Foucault’s essay, Panoptimism (1975), which discusses how surveillance can be a means of obtaining power.

 

KEYWORDS: Looking, surveillance, Nineteen Eighty Four, George Orwell, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Keesey, Michel Foucault’s, Panoptimis, power,

 

C/P/311. Technological advance brings new problems. Discuss

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300
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the global outcomes of the industrial revolution and technological advances arguing that they have worsened the conditions of life in both, developing and developed countries.

 

KEYWORDS: Technological advances, industrial revolution,