The political economy of Laos: Poor state or poor policy?

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The government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) experimented with a variety of approaches to economic reform, since the Communist takeover in 1975. The inertia of the Lao political system, hamstrung by a sclerotic political elute, centralized decision making and corruption makes a continuing dependency on foreign aid, together with ongoing inefficiency in the use of that aid, the most likely future for the Lao PDR.

Laos, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Economic conditions, Laotian foreign relations

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Health care: reform may end up in the laps of state lawmakers

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The failure of the federal government to enact health care reform will prompt state legislators to do adopt initiatives such as single-payer models, health care alliances and the streamlining of Medicaid delivery. This will have great impact on small- and medium-sized Hispanic American businesses.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-State, Analysis, Compensation and benefits, Social policy, Health policy, Health care reform, Hispanic Americans in business, Hispanic American businesspeople, Minority business enterprises

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State building in North Korea: from 'self reliant' to a 'military-first' state

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The efforts, taken by the North Korean regime to overcome the economic problems and problems of food shortage are discussed. The transformation of this regime to a military-oriented regime are also highlighted.

North Korea, History, Military aspects, Powers and duties, Kim Il Sung, Korean history

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