The Erosion of Local Autonomy in France: A Shift towards 'Government at a Distance'
Book review - 1 pages - Political science
This document analyzes the impact of state recompositions on local autonomy in France, highlighting the emergence of a 'government at a distance' that undermines city control over state policies. A must-read for those interested in urban planning, public policy, and local governance.
Contrasting Visions of Geopolitics: Aymeric Chauprade vs. Yves Lacoste
Essay - 1 pages - International relations
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the contrasting visions of geopolitics presented by Aymeric Chauprade and Yves Lacoste, highlighting their differences in ideology, approach, and methodology. The study explores the implications of these differences on our understanding of...
The Ephemeral Return of Cities: Local Autonomy at the Test of State Recompositions
Text commentary - 2 pages - Political science
This article by Renaud Epstein explores the evolution of city autonomy from 1980 to the present day, highlighting the impact of state reforms and decentralization on local authorities.
The Eurozone Crisis: A Renewal of Institutional and Political Architecture
Case study - 8 pages - Economy general
This document analyzes the eurozone crisis, its impact on the eurozone's institutional and political architecture, and the need for reforms to prevent a new crisis. It discusses the crisis management, the role of the European Commission, and the importance of economic and political governance...
The Real Consequences of the Commercial Confrontation between China and the United States on Europe
Summary - 5 pages - Economy general
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the commercial confrontation between China and the United States and its impact on Europe. It discusses the escalation of tariffs, the reorientation of global trade flows, and the potential consequences for European economies. The document also...
Economic Resources and Agents in Murdochville and Gaspésie Regions
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Economy general
This document provides an analysis of the economic resources and agents in the Murdochville and Gaspésie regions, including the production of goods and services, consumption, and investment. It also discusses the role of households, non-financial corporations, and the state in the economy. The...
The Influence of Economists on the Global Economy and Markets
Summary - 3 pages - Economy general
This document is an analysis of the role of economists in shaping the global economy and markets, based on the book 'Globalization on Trial' by Dani Rodrik. It explores how economists influence economic policies and decisions, and how their models and theories can have far-reaching...
The Role of Local and Municipal Political Space in the Consolidation of the Third Republic
Text commentary - 4 pages - Political science
This document explores the significance of local and municipal political space in the consolidation of the Third Republic, highlighting the importance of elected officials, parties, and the republican requirement in shaping the political culture of France. The research program proposed by Bruno...
The Economics of Water Resources: Internalizing Externalities and Integrated Management
Litterature review - 1 pages - Economy general
This document provides a comprehensive literature review on the economics of water resources, focusing on internalizing externalities and integrated management. It explores the concept of water as a common good, the challenges of internalizing externalities, and the impact of water service...
Politics in the Barracks: An Ethnographic Approach to Political Relationships in a Firefighter Environment
Summary - 1 pages - Political science
This document provides an ethnographic approach to understanding political relationships in a firefighter environment, highlighting the impact of socialization on an individual's political convictions. The study explores the world of work as a powerful vector of socialization to politics for...
The Anti-Republican Movement and the Proclamation of the Paris Commune
Text commentary - 4 pages - Political science
This document analyzes the anti-republican movement and the proclamation of the Paris Commune in 1871, highlighting the principles of self-determination and secession. Written in the context of the Third Republic in France, the text explores the ideals of the extreme left and the founding...
Growth Regimes in G7 Countries: An Analysis of Post-Crisis Economic Recovery
Book review - 1 pages - Economy general
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the economic recovery of G7 countries since the 2008 crisis, exploring the factors contributing to growth and the structural challenges faced by these nations. Written by Mickaël Clévenot, a lecturer at the University of Burgundy, this text offers a...
Recording The Moral Destiny: Socialism, Secularism, And The Need of Social Justice to A Split World
Dissertation - 19 pages - International economy
We live in an era of coinciding international crises, increased economic disparity, spiraling climate change, the re-emergence of autocratic dictatorships and a widening gap in our cultural and social context. All these issues are not occurring separately, but rather they are linked together like...
The Spectator, Would no-deal Brexit be a disaster? Probably not - and here's why - Anthony Browne (2019); The Economist, Preparing for no deal is a paradoxical process - Anonymous (2019); The Guardian, Don't buy the bluff. Here's the truth about the no-deal Brexit - Anand Menon (2019) - What could be the real consequences of a no-deal Brexit?
Summary - 1 pages - International economy
The task is to write an overview of 3 articles on the subject of No-Deal Brexit. The documents under study are "Would no-deal Brexit be a disaster? Probably not - and here's why," written by Anthony Browne for The Spectator; "Preparing for no deal is a paradoxical process," published in The...
What is good lobbying?
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
In our societies, lobbying is often referred as a negative activity, used by powerful companies to promote their interests at the expense of citizens. From a historical point of view, lobbies were groups of interest that used to stand in the « lobbies » of the British parliament in the early...
Protectionism in International Trade: The Importance and Effectiveness - Introduction and Detailed Plan
Dissertation - 5 pages - International economy
Multinational firms (MNCs) are key players in productive (capital) globalization and international trade. Indeed, they include a parent company and subsidiaries in foreign countries through the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). As a result, they represent one of the pillars of the international...
Is there really gender equality?
Essay - 1 pages - Social, moral & civic education
With the recent emergence of groups, worldwide, like "Me Too" for example, it is obvious that equality between men and women is a burning issue today. In France, the indignation provoked by the number of women murdered by their husbands or boyfriends since the beginning of the year is very...
Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses the Democratic National Convention - Dennis Kucinich (August 26, 2008) - Is Dennis Kucinich the right candidate?
Text commentary - 1 pages - Political science
In 2008, the United States are at a key moment of their political life: after two terms, seven years of presidency, two wars and a declining economy, Georges W Bush started to be strongly criticized by most Americans. With the elections, the citizens saw an opportunity for renewal, thus the...
The Impacts of the Economic and Financial Crisis: Empirical Research Project
Dissertation - 3 pages - Economy general
This document presents an empirical research project on the impacts of the economic and financial crisis, focusing on the French economy. The study uses stock market indicators, such as the VIX indicator of the S&P500 and the VSTOXX for the DJ STOXX50, to identify the immediate impact of the...
Understanding Economic Opening and the Grain Law
Tutorials/exercises - 1 pages - Economy general
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of economic opening, its measurement, and its impact on international trade. It also explores the grain law and its effects on the British economic system. Written for a law course, this document is a must-read for anyone interested in...
Great Depression and New Deal
Case study - 1 pages - Economy general
The Republicans complained about the New Deal. They said the government was excessively intervening in America's economy stifling free enterprise. The Republicans also feared growing federal deficit would increase debt levels, burdening future generations.
To what extent has Angelina Jolie transformed her celebrity status into real political power?
Summary - 1 pages - Political science
Today, one public figure that truly embodies the idea of influencing political change is Angelina Jolie. We may know her as a Hollywood actress, but for the past 25 years behind the cameras, she has turned fame into real-world action to defend human rights. From actress to UN ambassador, her...
President Trump is promoting "the national interest'' of the United States
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
The "national interest" has a long history of being an instrument of political action. By which it means, "the national interest" is a main engine that drives the behavior of states internationally. For this reason, analyzing a state's foreign policy implies studying the representation of its...
To What Extent Is EU Policy Processes Efficient in the European Union?
Essay - 5 pages - European union
The hybrid governance model of the European Union has been the subject of profound questioning since the 2010-2011 debt crisis. This crisis has crystallized the dysfunctions of the area: the difficulties in Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and, to a lesser extent, the whole area, have revealed...
The Future of the Euro Currency
Dissertation - 9 pages - Economy general
The currency union is frequently lumped up with the European Union itself, which aims to achieve a more political set of objectives. Regardless, the recent upheavals the Euro zone has experienced since the great financial crisis and the ensuing recession in 2008/2009 have brought into question...
Australia's immigration detention network - publié le 01/07/2025
Case study - 3 pages - Political science
The notion of dark networks has recently received attention in the literature on policy network analysis. Dark networks are defined as illegal and covert, in contrast to bright networks which are legal and overt. In this article, we suggest a third category - grey networks - which are...
Viewpoints of political parties and Australian society
Presentation - 3 pages - Economic politics
The main objective will be to present the viewpoints of political parties and Australian society (notably through protests) regarding Australia's refugee policy, as well as, where applicable, the actions undertaken by humanitarian organizations.
How does competition over natural gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean shape geopolitical alliances and rivalries in the middle east?
Dissertation - 22 pages - International relations
The Eastern Mediterranean region stretches from Sicily and Tunisia in the west to the coasts of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel in the east. [...] This study explores the impact of the recent discovery of natural gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean on the behaviour of states and the...
Inflation in the Price of Football Players and How It Affects the Economy
Presentation - 5 pages - International economy
The problems of inflation in football are: - Rising football player prices - Rising football ticket prices - Leading to corruption - Increasing poverty in some sports sectors
Ecological Energy Practices: Native African Approaches to Sustainable Energy in the Environment
Dissertation - 13 pages - Ecology & environment
This research examines indigenous ecological energy practices in Cameroon, investigating how traditional knowledge systems offer sustainable alternatives to conventional energy paradigms. Through mixed-methods research conducted across four ecological zones, the study documents sophisticated...
