How much political power do economic forces have? Conflicts over social insurance reform in Brazil

Article Abstract:

The failure of neoliberal social insurance reform in Brazil exposes the limited political influence of seemingly powerful economic forces. Sociopolitical fragmentation hinders the Brazilian government's efforts to reduce severe fiscal problems by revamping social insurance. The fragmentation is the result of Brazil's power-dispersing constitutional structure, the infra-constitutional organization of the Brazilian state and autonomous state action.

Brazil, Social security

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Modernizing military organizations and political control in Central Europe

Article Abstract:

The modernization of Central European military organizations is discussed. Political leaders intend to create smaller, highly trained forces with support systems and sophisticated weapons as part of the modernization process. However, it is argued that military modernization under the political and organizational climate inherent in Central European countries will undermine civilian policy during times of crisis.

Analysis, Military policy, Central Europe, Military planning

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Political parties and financial development: evidence from Malaysia and Thailand

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The article discusses cross-national differences in financial policy choice and capital market development in Malaysia and Thailand. It suggests that variations in financial and regulatory policies of the two countries are a result of the national configurations of their political parties.

Government expenditures, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Malaysia, Thailand, Economic policy, Political aspects, Political parties, Capital market, Capital markets, Financial markets, Government regulations

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