Archive for July, 2009

Social Safety Nets. Lessons from Rich and Poor Countries: World Bank

http://econ.worldbank.org/ Reported here by: SPMG, 11 June 2009

A stimulus that favors poorer people is more likely to have a stronger impact on the entire economy.

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Mapping Social Change in Britain: J. Sentamu

http://www.archbishopofyork.org/ Reported here by: SPMG, 18 July 2009

 Delivering theTemple Address the Archbishop has said the current economic crisis poses fundamental questions for society: “The woes of our current economic climate will bring many challenges over the coming years. Increasing redundancy, home repossessions and a recession will create an economic climate in which the economic givens of recent years can no longer be taken for granted. However alongside these challenges, will be opportunities for re-considering the purposes of our economic wealth”.

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