Differential health and social welfare outcomes of economic development: the cases of Brazil and South Korea

Article Abstract:

South Korea and Brazil are similar in the sense that both achieved rapid economic growth through integration into the capitalist world economy under authoritarian regimes. Unlike South Korea, however, Brazil's economic development was achieved through the sacrifice of mass welfare as seen through its high mortality rate. Such a occurrence happened because Brazil's government chose to align itself to the wealthy social classes.

Social aspects, Economic development, Brazil

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Offering gifts or offering bribes? Code of ethics in South Korea

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Issues are presented concerning the role of ethics in the crisis which has affected the economy in South Korea. The unethical behavior of politicians and businessmen, and the prevalence of bribery is discussed.

Ethical aspects, Business enterprises, Bribery, Business gifts

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Democracy and market economy in Korea

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the factors which influenced the rapid rate of economic development in Korea during the late 20th Century. The main causes of the financial crisis in 1997 are discussed.

Economics, North Korea, Korea

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