Social Issues

Magazine articles on social issues such as crime, the environment, abortion, wealth distribution, drugs, etc.

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Managed Care December 2002 Michael S. Victoroff	Cashing In on Obesity? Obesity is a tricky problem for managed care companies. The "American disease" is so mediaphilic that it routinely generates nutty suggestions. It was only a matter of time until someone found somebody to sue.
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Bulir & Lane	Managing the Fiscal Impact of Aid Poor countries must find better ways to manage spending in the face of volatile and unpredictable aid flows.
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Mohammed El-Qorchi	Hawala How does this informal funds transfer system work, and should it be regulated?
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Stapenhurst & Pelizzo	A Bigger Role for Legislatures As elected representatives, legislatures should be involved in developing national poverty reduction strategies and overseeing their implementation.
Finance & Development December 1, 2002 Gupta et al.	The Elusive Peace Dividend How armed conflict and terrorism undermine economic performance
Finance & Development December 1, 2002	Picture This How corruption holds countries back
PC World December 27, 2002 Stephen Lawson	Yes, You Are Being Watched At home and in the office--and everywhere in between--you could be under legal digital surveillance.
IDB America December 2002 Peter Bate	From raze to rebuild Rather than eliminate Rio's slums, city residents are finding ways to improve them
IDB America December 2002 Peter Bate	Outsmarting Mother Nature How Dominican citizens are learning to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards
IDB America December 2002 Peter Bate	Private partners Civil society groups provide social services in Rio's slums
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