Democracy - the only game in town?

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The possible transition of presidential power to the Party of the Democratic Revolution's (PRD's) candidate in the year 2000 could be a turning point for Mexican democracy. Deterioration of Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), the current party in power, has provided an opportunity for the PRD to gain in popularity and power. Daunting issues to address in the next election include crime, the economy and pollution. PRD success has been welcomed by international leaders after significant changes to their party platform.

Planning, Political aspects, Mexico, Institutional Revolutionary Party (Mexico), Party of the Democratic Revolution (Mexico)

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The global gamble on financial liberalization: reflections on capital mobility, national autonomy, and social justice

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The relationship between international finance and social justice is discussed. Topics include the conflict between capital mobility and social justice, lessons from the Asian crisis, costs and benefits of international financial liberalization, and economic reforms at the national level, at the International Monetary Fund, and at the global level.

Ethical aspects, Social justice, International finance, Capital movements

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The only game in town

Article Abstract:

The turbulence in international markets is forcing many to call on the US, the United Kingdom, and other nations to convene a conference and create a framework for international financial cooperation. They are hoping for a framework such as the Bretton Woods Agreement which enjoyed much success during a time of rapid economic growth and expansion.

History, Financial markets, Cooperation (Economics), Cooperation, Bretton Woods Conference, 1944

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