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This work explores the economic situation of disabled people in developing countries with a case study from Jordan. Although dealing with the situation of disability in Jordan specifically, this needs assessment study also provides comparisons with other developing societies. The author considers the prospect for future improvement in disability policy at a time when state budgets are already over stretched by pressing issues such as widespread poverty, unemployment and poor health conditions. The book is divided into three parts. Part one explores disability in global context and sets the scene for understanding what disability is and the impact of having disability across cultures with emphasis on the experience of discrimination. Issues discussed include a review of perspectives of disability, disability and economic needs, disability within religious contexts, and a conceptual overview on disability research. Part two deals with disability theory and practice in Jordan in terms of economic policies and provisions available for disabled people.Part three presents concluding remarks on the rise of disability politics in developing countries and the development of a participatory policy agenda. ... Read more

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This is the first major work in political economy to study the impact of the 1989 IMF intervention and the changes that it has wrought upon the Jordanian economy. Knowles argues that the blurring of boundaries between the public and private sector has significantly affected the success of IMF and World Bank policies in Jordan which are predicated upon a clear distinction between these sectors. Furthermore Jordan's move from an economy that is dependent upon outside economic assistance to one that is dependent upon remittances has affected the power of the country's élite which hitherto depended on access to and control of aid.
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Jordan since 1989, as Patrick Clawson wrote, appears to be a typical academic political science tome, one dedicated to expounding obscure theoretical models of interest only within university walls. But the obligatory theoretical chapter is blessedly short--and surprisingly, the author presents his analytical point in plain English, and it actually is useful to understanding the story that follows. Knowles argues that since its creation in 1921, Jordan has always depended on gifts from abroad, but the source of those gifts increasingly shifted after 1989 from aid (distributed primarily by the state) to workers' remittances (distributed mostly by the private sector). He argues that related to this change has been a change in how the Jordanian state asserts its economic influence, shifting from direct control (such as ownership of companies such as the airline, telephone, and electricity companies) to indirect methods (such as regulation).

Knowles provides a wealth of information about foreign flows into Jordan and about the state's role in the economy, arguing that the two have been intimately linked. He shows the long history of aid dependence, climaxing during the oil boom in what Knowles describes as "dictator state, private sector dependency." Then came the 1985 oil price collapse and the related Jordanian economic crisis, culminating in what Knowles characterizes well as an economic collapse in 1989. He documents the slow climb upwards, with (using his terms) 1985-89 being the "rhetoric years," 1989-95, the "lost years," 1995-98, the "foundation years," and since 1998, "the action years." He emphasizes the role of donors, led by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, in the new policies.

Strikingly absent from this account is much discussion of the Arab-Israeli conflict or of the splits in Jordanian society between Palestinians and East Bank Jordanians. Knowles tells a convincing and full story without much reference to these issues, suggesting that perhaps they are not so important to understanding what is often said to be Jordan's central challenge, namely, its weak economic base. ... Read more

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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Jordan, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format!This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included a huge collection of reports and documents about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. We have a full reproduction of the latest edition of the CIA Factbook. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book. From the Library of Congress, we reproduce an outstanding set of “country studies” covering subjects such as geography, society, economy, transportation and communications, government and politics, and national security. Supplemental material accompanying the Country Profiles includes photographs, tables, charts, graphs, and maps. Representative subheadings for Geography include Physical Environment, Topography, Climate, and Environmental Issues; subheadings for Society sections include Historical Setting, specific Historical periods, Society and its Environment, Geography!, Population, Language, Structure of Society, Ethnic Groups, Religion and Culture, Rural Life, Migration, Urban Life, Architecture, The Arts, Education, and Social Dynamics; and subheadings for Economy sections include Growth and Structure, Role of Government, Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure, and Foreign Economic Relations.From the State Department, we reproduce important regional affairs material, covering Africa, East Asia, Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Near East, South Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. There is information on country offices, chiefs of mission, diplomats, and foreign embassies in America. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on April 1, 1992. The length of the article is 2786 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The refunding of bonds results in debt restructure, covenant revision or savings for the government. It is, therefore, better for government officials to understand the mechanics of bond refundings, which are classified into the two categories of current refundings and advance refundings. Current refunding occurs when bonds are retired less than 90 days after newly issued bonds are sold, while advance refunding occurs when bonds are retired beyond a 90-day period after refunded bonds are sold. Different ways to realize savings and to cut interest and issuance costs are discussed.

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Title: Understanding current and advance refundings.
Author: Larry Jordan
Publication: Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1992
Publisher: Government Finance Officers Association
Volume: v8Issue: n2Page: p13(3)

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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on February 1, 1995. The length of the article is 1449 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The Government Finance Officers Assn. (GFOA) has released guidelines covering the use of derivatives securities. The GFOA's suggestions are intended to help improve awareness in the public finance field of the special risks associated with these complex and volatile securities. The recommendations apply mainly to two derivatives instruments that are now commonly used by local governments: collateralized mortgage obligations and mutual bond funds.

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Title: Derivative investment policy in the public sector.
Author: Peter Jordan
Publication: Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 1995
Publisher: Government Finance Officers Association
Volume: v11Issue: n1Page: p44(2)

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This digital document is an article from Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs, published by Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs on April 1, 2010. The length of the article is 15795 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Jordan: background and U.S. relations.(Congressional Research Service)(Report)
Author: Jeremy M. Sharp
Publication: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs (Report)
Date: April 1, 2010
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs
Page: NA

Article Type: Report

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The earliest forms of representative government were to be found in Maryland from its founding in 1632. In this book, David W. Jordan traces the establishment of the legislative assembly, the development of that central institution through the seventeenth century, and changing opinions about its proper place in the governance of Maryland. Considerable discord initially existed in Maryland and other colonies over the appropriate powers and organization of any assembly of freemen. The colonial proprietors - the Calverts -never envisaged as active a body as many colonists desired, nor one so independent of proprietary dominance. Specific issues of contention varied, but throughout the century debates erupted over the role of the freemen and their representatives within the legislature. Ultimately, the resumption of proprietary authority in 1715 brought an important acknowledgment of substantial gains in representative government that became the foundation of the American political system. ... Read more

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Commercial Government Theory is the belief that a government’s investment into private equities will make it more efficient, more versatile, and more viable. It is the belief that when governments compete in jurisdictions they do not administer law to they will naturally seek profits like any other ordinary commercial party. Commercial Government Theory provides organization and structure when government ownership grows to proportions that rival personal ownership. Maintaining limits on government entitlements to invest in private equities ensures that residents are not exploited, businesses are not co-opted for other than financial gains, it preserves free markets, and it protects the political integrity of participating governments. Fears of government monopoly and exploitation must not stunt an opportunity to create, through further inquiry, debate, and refinement, a nation completely independent from taxes.

Commercial Government Theory asserts that the nation can be dissected into competitor jurisdictions and administrative jurisdictions in order to mitigate the possible conflicts and compromise normally associated with government investment and competition. Isolating jurisdictions into competitive units complements the adversarial multi-party political system and dividing government powers among different branches. Competitor jurisdictions are those jurisdictions where the asset owning governments can become fully involved in every aspect of commerce because they have little influence on legislation and enforcement governing commerce in that region. Administrative jurisdictions are those jurisdictions where the government administers law and any commercial involvement will be strictly regulated. Administrative jurisdictions are based on the pre-existing political boundaries established through municipal charters and state constitutions.

There are also several strategic advantages to government investment and competition. Governments will be able to provide a managed market economy without directly interfering with private wealth. In certain circumstances they can bend their newly acquired commercial interests to protect the economy during crises. In other circumstances they can use their assets to stimulate an economy or develop certain sectors or areas. It has all the advantages of a managed market without any of the adverse effects of overregulation and misappropriation. Disposable incomes for individuals or corporations can be adjusted by changes in tax rates or dividends, and credit markets can be adjusted by mandating cash reserves held in government Permanent Funds, artificial demand for securities or commodities can be created by changing risk allocation requirements, and higher governments can dictate the volume of money invested in domestic or foreign securities or bond markets.

The nation will have more influence in the global political arena when its constituent governments intertwine themselves within the corporate boards of banks and other financial institutions, technology and manufacturing companies, energy and utility companies, or defense contractors and emergency equipment suppliers. With control of corporate boards contracts can be funneled towards other resident owned businesses operating abroad. Strategic resources and technologies can be relocated or diverted into the vested nation’s economy. Business contacts and transaction are an incredible source of intelligence that agencies can gain access to and embargos will be much more effective at causing banks runs, high unemployment, and higher inflation, losses in securities markets, real estate, markets, and economic crisis in general. Accumulating public debt from a foreign nation can aid in negotiating United Nations and WorldBank Votes. Investment dollars can supplement humanitarian aid to help develop undercapitalized regions. A fully vested MCPFS provides countless tools for a nation to manipulate and forward its interests. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Policy & Practice, published by American Public Human Services Association on April 1, 2009. The length of the article is 412 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: In our doers profile, we highlight some of the hardworking and talented individuals in public human services. This issue features Don Jordan of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.(Our do'ers profile)(Interview)
Author: Don Jordan
Publication: Policy & Practice (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2009
Publisher: American Public Human Services Association
Volume: 67Issue: 2Page: 44(1)

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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on June 1, 1994. The length of the article is 582 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Financing Public Education in an Era of Change. (book reviews)
Author: Margaret Post
Publication: Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1994
Publisher: Government Finance Officers Association
Volume: v10Issue: n3Page: p53(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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This digital document is an article from State Legislatures, published by National Conference of State Legislatures on July 1, 2010. The length of the article is 388 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: As they see it.(Jean Ross, Kris Jordan, and John Paul Capps)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: State Legislatures (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2010
Publisher: National Conference of State Legislatures
Volume: 36Issue: 7Page: 54(1)

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