The government–robber comparison: A long‐standing tradition beyond avowed libertarianism
Abstract A government differs from a robber, but they share the common feature of initiating coercion. This similarity has been noticed by libertarians as well as within a distinct scholarly tradition and as a recurring theme throughout Western philosophy.
Brian Mandeville
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Pro‐Market Economic Reforms and Resource Curse: Do Initial Conditions Matter?
ABSTRACT The quality of economic institutions plays a crucial role in enhancing a country's economic performance, leading international organisations to recommend pro‐market institutional reforms as a strategy to support economic development. This paper investigates how the natural resource curse affects pro‐market reforms, analysing a sample of 90 ...
Isaac Amedanou, Kwamivi Mawuli Gomado
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THE SACRED HERITAGE OF KAZAKHSTAN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS [PDF]
S. K. Zhetpysbaev
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The Quality of Government and Educational Performance Across Countries
ABSTRACT Using a new indicator of government quality, two different indicators of educational performance and two different datasets covering up to 120 countries, this study finds robust evidence that a higher quality of government improves educational performance.
Horst Feldmann
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Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Incidence of Tuberculosis in Central Asia. [PDF]
Kussainova A +9 more
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Legal regulation of profiling and targeted advertising in Kazakhstan through the lens of European experience [PDF]
Saule Akhmetova +4 more
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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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Distribution of Thrombophilia-Related Genetic Polymorphisms in Women with Reproductive Disorders. [PDF]
Kurmanova A +9 more
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How Does the NSFR Regulatory Constraint Affect Profitability and Lending? Evidence From EU Banks
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the relationship between long‐term liquidity regulatory constraints, profitability, and lending activities in the EU banking sector. In particular, we examine how Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) liquidity requirements impact the profitability and the core banking activities of 187 banks. Our findings reveal that higher NSFR
Paolo Agnese +3 more
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Stage-specific and regional trends in prostate cancer incidence in Kazakhstan, 2005-2024. [PDF]
Igissinova G +17 more
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