The Social Contract, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, and A Discourse on Political Economy
Автор: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Год издания: 0000
Jean-Jacques Rousseau writes, «Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains.» This statement exemplifies the main idea behind «The Social Contract», in other words that man is essentially free if it weren't for the oppression of political organizations such as government. Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving political right amongst people. Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In «A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality» Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In «A Discourse on Political Economy» Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These three works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy.
Social Capital and Strategy Effectiveness: An Empirical Study of Entrepreneurial Ventures in a Transition Economy
Автор: I. Manev
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Although new ventures’ competitive positioning and their founders’ social networks are both recognized as important in the context of transition economies, not much is known about their multiplicative effect on performance. We build on the strategic management literature and social network theory to develop theoretical predictions about the role of competitive strategies and social capital for entrepreneurial performance. These are tested with survey data from Bulgaria. We find that both the venture’s competitive strategic positioning and the founder’s networking positively influence performance. The hypothesized moderating effect of networking for the relationship between differentiation strategy and performance received only tentative support. Contrary to expectations, we find a negative moderating effect of networking for the relationship of cost leadership with performance. These results suggest that the entrepreneur’s network plays a role in shaping how strategies influence performance by possibly upholding differentiation and deemphasizing cost leadership strategy. Implications for managerial practice and public policy are discussed.
Extracts From Adam's Diary (Translated From The Original MS)
Автор: Марк Твен
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Written at the end of Twain's career, Extracts from Adam's Diary was first published in 1897. Twain's Adam was based on himself.
Principles of political economy
Автор: John Macculloch
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Полный вариант заголовка: «Principles of political economy : With sketch of the rise and progress of the science / By J. R. M'Culloch».
Translations from the German and original poems
Автор: Francis Ellesmere
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Полный вариант заголовка: «Translations from the German and original poems / By lord Francis Leveson Gower».
L'antiquite devoilee au moyen de la genese source et origine de la mythologie et de tous les cultes religieux
Автор: Charles Gosselin
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Полный вариант заголовка: «L'antiquite devoilee, au moyen de la Genese : sourse et origine de la mythologie et de tous les cultes religieux : augmentee de la chronologie de la Genese, confirmee par les monumens astronomiques dont on s'est servi pour l'attaquer / par Gossalin Laic».