Let them eat hamburgers

Article Abstract:

The Mexican governmet has had to practise fiscal austerity and has decided against taxing the rich, yet the government also claims to have increased spending on poverty. Income inequality has increased, the minimum wage has dropped, and a higher proportion of workers earned less than the minimum wage in 1997 in comparison with 1991. There is an attempt to target aid more accurately, for example with help for the rural poor, through a scheme offering benefits with certain conditions, called Progresa.

Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Mexico, Welfare, Public assistance

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All men are created fair

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom government uses the term 'fair' on occasions when the word 'equal' may be more appropriate. There are important issues related to equality and the redistribution of wealth which should be debated openly, rather than being obscured by usage of the term 'fairness'. The chancellor, Gordon Brown, argues that there is not conflict between 'fairness' and 'enterprise', and such an approach weakens political debate and leads to a loss of clarity.

Editorial, United Kingdom, Political aspects, Equality

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Where Wisconsin goes, can the world follow?

Article Abstract:

The pioneering 'Wisconsin Works' (W-2) program may not be exportable to other states. It has been a part of bipartisan political culture for more than 10 years, has been well-funded by the federal government, and has been in full force during period of falling unemployment.

Job training and related services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Work Experience Centers, Innovations, Welfare reform, Wisconsin, Vocational education, Workfare programs, On-the-job training, Wisconsin. Department of Workforce Development

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