From the Consensus Reforms to Reforms for Protected and Inclusive Employment

Consensus and Reforms in the "Great Society"

One main reason the Great Society never took of} was that its programs were not buttressed by a thorough bargaining process with the appropriate interests. While innovative programs can be "sold" to the voters, a consensus among the myriad interest groups and publics that comprise the American polity. such as supported federal aid to education. is vital if they are to survive. To this end. a me...

Reforms

Extrapolating to our specialty, and having been examiner for both M.Ch and the DNB exit exams, at various places, I find that there is a huge difference in the standard and the conduct of these exams. I believe that the MCI is also trying to standardize exit exams, but we as a specialty and as the apex body of that specialty, should put together a standardized exit exam, to be passed by all can...

Rethinking Health reforms in Iran: letter to the editor

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Learning from Thailand's health reforms.

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Poverty, Inequality and Reforms Pranab Bardhan I. Reforms Growth Poverty Reduction II. Poverty and Inequality Opposition to Reforms