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Indrajit is interested in the political sociology of contemporary economic transition with a special focus on the «emerging markets», especially India, Brazil and South Africa.

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The transition from a radical regime guided by a utopian ideology to a pragmatic one with a laser - like focus on maintaining power by delivering superior economic performance is one of the main drivers for how China has managed to engineer an economic revolution since the late 1970s.

«We're proud to be working with Recurrent Energy to grow California's solar industry, helping to power economic strength, job creation and tackle climate change by transitioning our communities to clean energy,» said Dawn Weisz, CEO of MCE.

Cohn did not publicly support Trump during the campaign, but Kushner invited him in to meet with the president - elect during the transition, and Cohn apparently really wowed him — after a few more meetings, he was named National Economic Council director, making him the top economic policy staffer in the WhitEconomic Council director, making him the top economic policy staffer in the Whiteconomic policy staffer in the White House.

And our BlackRock GPS, which combines traditional economic indicators with big data signals such as Internet searches, still points to above - trend growth as the global economy transitions from catchup to steady expansion.

However, the most successful of investors - whether growth or dividend oriented - are visionaries with the ability to transition along with economic evolution and exploit disruptive situations.

While South Korea's democratic transition came with robust economic growth, Indonesia's took place on the throes of a severe economic downturn.

Research: Risky Business Project Co-Chairs Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, and Tom Steyer tasked the World Resources Institute, a global research organization, with an independent assessment of the economic opportunities in a transition to a clean energy economy in the United States.

With global demand slackening and faster economic growth necessary to service an increased debt load, one can see why China's leaders are urgently trying to transition to an alternate growth model not wholly reliant on exports and internal infrastructure.

The Federal Reserve is about to transition to new management with already raised expectations for economic growth next year, signaling relatively smooth sailing ahead.

Economic expansion in this core was associated with two other dominant trends: growth in population (the so - called demographic transition, which both facilitated, and was facilitated by, industrialization) and the geographic inclusion of previously isolated, local, and ethnic sectors of the population into the commercial and industrial labor force.

Certain Progressive historians prepared the intellectual ground for this transition, arguing with varying intensity (and inaccuracy) that Mr. Madison's Constitution was, in effect, an elaborate hoax, an instrument whose nominal republican sentiments masked a deeper, sinister intent to protect the political and economic power of the ruling classes.

Furthermore, Croatia is a particularly interesting case study since it experienced war simultaneously with its economic and political transition from socialism.

For neighbourhood organisations, parties not only coordinated the democratic transition with the military, they agreed to implement an unequal economic system that strengthened class segregation.

Gillen referred questions about Corbett's role to her transition executive director Brian Muellers, who said in an email: «The bipartisan transition team consisted of over thirty volunteer members with diverse political, economic and community based expertise in the Town of Hempstead and was in no way involved in what has become just the latest, sad chapter in the Town of Oyster Bay.

There is no question that while the investigation revealed serious issues with regard to fundraising and the manner in which it was conducted, including the use of public resources, I am confident that Mr. Levy did not personally profit... The decision to allow Mr. Levy to complete his term was carefully considered and involved weighing his conduct, the need for stability in government in these difficult economic times while affording a smooth transition after the 2011 elections.»

The governor will hold the call with his Committee of Fiscal and Economic Advisors, a panel that was named during his transition last year, which includes members of the state's business and labor communities.

Referencing the report, «Homelessness in Oneida County, NY: Understanding and Addressing a Hidden Social Problem,» written by Social Sciences Associates in support of the Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Assistance Coalition and funded by The Oneida County Department of Mental Health, Picente said that data makes it clear there is a problem with chronic homelessness, and that the problem of homelessness is intertwined with other social ills, including substance abuse and chemical dependency, status as an ex-offender, and the increasing number of family breakups caused by economic stress, domestic violence and even transitioning back to the community from military service.»

Today's announcement follows last month's exciting announcement by CNSE that it will expand its G450 PILOT facility with plans to build a 450 MM enabled semiconductor campus here at SUNYIT to help transition R&D activity into advanced manufacturing opportunities and validates a key part of Governor Cuomo's strategy to leverage our colleges and universities to make them engines of economic opportunities.

It noted that «With Ghana's graduation to a middle - income country, and the prospects of sustainable economic growth, Denmark is gradually transitioning from development cooperation to trade cooperation in line with the visions by the Government of Ghana,» the Embassy sWith Ghana's graduation to a middle - income country, and the prospects of sustainable economic growth, Denmark is gradually transitioning from development cooperation to trade cooperation in line with the visions by the Government of Ghana,» the Embassy swith the visions by the Government of Ghana,» the Embassy said.

Bill de Blasio's mayoral transition drew to a close on New Year's Eve, with a final press conference to announce five appointments: Gilbert Taylor as Commissioner of Homeless Services, Polly Trottenberg as Transportation Commissioner, Bob Linn as Director of Labor Relations, Stanley Brezenoff as a Special Advisor to the First Deputy Mayor and Kyle Kimball as President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

He also announced his first transition committee for Economic Development and Labor, which will be charged with leading the search for new talent to staff the state agencies that focus on job creation and growing the economy.

We must protect our social safety net funding... which is under attack, in order to transition from a community with severe poverty to a vibrant city that provides an economic engine not only to Onondaga County but to the entire Central New York region.

While some countries have expressed a desire to close down compulsory drug detention centres or to transition them to voluntary drug dependence treatment services, the number of compulsory drug detention centres in some countries continues to increase... The continued poor health, social and economic outcomes associated with compulsory drug detention centres demand a response.»

It seems that the always - tricky transition to industry jobs, combined with the current economic condition, has led more than a few scientists and engineers to consider options outside the main career tracks, including starting their own company.

WEST ORANGE, N.J. January 7, 2016 — Kessler Foundation awarded a two - year, $ 500,000 grant to Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago to launch the Realizing Education and Advancement for Disabled Youth (READY) Program — a transition program for high school students with disabilities in Chicago, Illinois, so that they can achieve economic independence after graduation.

Each step shows how countries move from non-cooperation to full economic union, with slides showing the transitions.

Slovenia stands out in having a counseling service that operates directly in kindergartens or schools to support children, parents, and staff with regard to the transition to school, but also in play and teaching; routine activities; the kindergarten climate; children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development; enrollment of children in kindergarten; and in instances of socio - economic distress.

Along with Darling - Hammond, who was the leader of President Obama's transition team on education policy, speakers included: Stanford University Professor Edward H. Haertel, who is chair of the National Research Council Board on Testing and Assessment; Jesse Rothstein, associate professor of public policy and economics, University of California - Berkeley and former senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisers; and Arizona State University Association Professor Audrey Beardsley.

One study found the number of transition activities pre-K teachers implemented is positively associated with kindergarten teachers» perceptions of children's adjustment, particularly among children who experienced social and economic risks.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

Shugart was also told middle - class workers «get lesser government support for their work transitions,» referring to a sharp fall - off in employment - insurance benefits compared with other economic groups.

Following discussions with UNWTO secretary - general, Taleb Rifai, and president of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), David Scowsill, Sharaf confirmed the strategic importance of tourism for the country's economic recovery and social stability, especially in the current transition period.

Its frame of analysis is absorbed with historical transitions: from the end of the postcolonial utopias of the sixties during the 1980s to the geopolitical, economic, technological, and cultural shifts incited by globalization.

Contorted bodies are transfigured with amphibian, fish and reptilian masks, creating a gritty urban mythology suggestive of the socio - economic turmoil and subsequent transitions in contemporary Zimbabwe.

I know the issues with the windmill placements for example and that as the dollar value goes down, and oil is cheap we face real economic strains upon the transition.

I think that the obsession with tweaking and exact compromise, with satisfying all interests, and with worrying about the economic impact only provides cover for those who want to delay the process of the energy transition.

The fifth item is perhaps the most complicated: managing the economic transition such that conflict is minimized — really, it's a task equivalent to replacing slavery with for - pay labor — consider all the turmoil that caused.

The current fossil fuel energy pricing reality along with new exploration and production technology is providing an economic basis for an immediate, practical transition and conversion to greener energy supplies of wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower.

But making the right choices can guide that transformation, with the potential to deliver significant emission reductions and better economic opportunities as we transition to a low - carbon future.

With the climate crisis escalating, no state is better positioned than Washington to demonstrate that the transition to fossil fuel - free electricity powering zero - emission vehicles is technically possible, economically viable, and a key driver for new jobs and economic growth.

About We Mean Business — We Mean Business is a coalition of organizations working with thousands of the world's most influential businesses and investors who recognise that the transition to a low carbon economy is the only way to secure sustainable economic growth and prosperity for all.

Along with Energy Transition Advisors, Carbon Tracker has produced a report concluding that «Shell's approach is based on dismissing potentially weaker demand for its oil due to tougher climate policies, technological advances and slower economic growth.»

CDR helps enable a cost - effective transition to a decarbonized economy: Today, environmental advocates claim that prolonged use of fossil fuels is mutually exclusive with preventing climate change, and fossil fuel advocates bash renewables as not ready for «prime time» — i.e. unable to deliver the economic / development benefits of inexpensive fossil energy.

This publication argues that the Latin American and Caribbean region needs to make the transition in the years to come towards a more sustainable form of development that will preserve its economic, social and natural assets for future generations and leave them with a legacy of a more equal, more socially inclusive, low - carbon form of economic growth.

In practical terms, the law requires the government to transition from non-renewable to renewable energy; to develop new economic indicators that will assess the ecological impact of all economic activity; to carry out ecological audits of all private and state companies; to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; to develop policies of food and renewable energy sovereignty; to research and invest resources in energy efficiency, ecological practices, and organic agriculture; and to require all companies and individuals to be accountable for environmental contamination with a duty to restore damaged environments.

Economies in Transition - Countries with their economies changing from a planned economic system to a market economy.

On the contrary, the global transition to clean energy will continue with or without the US because it is embedded in economic, social and technological trends that are bigger than any one country.»

Human engineering is back in the news with a report from UNEP being puffed here http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/20/climate-change-overconsumption Authors Paul Erlich, Bob Watson, James Hansen et al say: «To transition (sic) to a more sustainable future will require simultaneously redesigning the economic system, a technological revolution, and, above all, behavioural change.»

«Based on these results, I can more confidently state that there is no technical or economic barrier to transitioning the entire world to 100 percent clean, renewable energy with a stable electric grid at low cost,» said Jacobson, who is also a senior fellow at the Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy and the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.