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Norway Breaks with Social Democracy

Oct 3, 2013

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mwkruse

in Capitalism and Markets, Economics, Europe, Politics, Public Policy

New Geography: Norway Breaks with Social Democracy Largely uncommented on in the US press, Europe’s long-standing social democratic tilt has changed. During recent years, almost all Western European nations have seen a dramatic fall in support for the traditional Social Democratic parties, which for so long have dominated the political landscapes. In response, the centre-left…
Saturday Links

Jun 8, 2013

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mwkruse

in Africa, Business, Christian Life, Culture, Demography, Economic Development, Economic News, Generations, Links – Saturday, Microenterprise, Religion, Science, Sociology, Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Theology, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social, Vocation, Wealth and Income

1. Loved this one: 22 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From Each Other. Here is one example. 2. In print and on stage, the Bible makes surprise comeback in secular Norway 3. Japan enters the African aid game: Japan $1 billion aid earmarked for northern Africa 4. The Economist had a…
Africa For Norway: Viral Video Pokes Fun At Stereotypes In Aid Efforts

Dec 6, 2012

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mwkruse

in Africa, Economic Development, Europe, Humor, Public Policy

NPR: Africa For Norway: Viral Video Pokes Fun At Stereotypes In Aid Efforts A group of South African students and an aid agency in Norway are challenging the stereotypical image of Africa as a continent riddled with conflict, disease, corruption, poverty, and brutal dictatorships needing rescue from developed nations. … … The video is humorous,…

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Norway Breaks with Social Democracy

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Africa For Norway: Viral Video Pokes Fun At Stereotypes In Aid Efforts