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Continue reading →: Health, the sustainable development agenda, and a world in crisis
Health is a one of the most pivotal global public goods, central to the well-being of every individual and the communities people live in. In the absence of health, people and societies face inordinate challenges to realise sustainable achievements against any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Continue reading →: The Social Determinants of Health: A Call for Transformative Policy Change
Much of public discourse and public health activity continues to be focused on genetics, bodily systems, and health-related behaviour as being the primary factors shaping health, despite extensive evidence of their minor role in shaping health outcomes. Rather, it is people’s living and working conditions — the social determinants of…
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Continue reading →: Comparative Public Administration in Europe: Traditions, Reforms, and the Path to Convergence
Comparative Public Administration (CPA) explores how administrative systems evolve across Europe, shaped by historical traditions and modern reforms. This book examines key administrative models, reform trends, and the impact of crises on governance. While reform discourses converge, national differences persist, highlighting the complexity of public administration in a globalized world.
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Continue reading →: Beyond Rivalries: How Policy Coordination Can Unlock Lasting Peace in the Nile Basin
Nationalist rivalries and historical disputes have long hindered cooperation in the Nile Basin. While past agreements failed to foster trust, policy coordination offers a pragmatic alternative. By aligning national interests through joint research, shared data, and coordinated dam operations, countries can transform conflict into collaboration, paving the way for regional…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Taxation: Efficiency, Equity, and Policy
Taxation is at the heart of economic policy debates, shaping individual behaviour, business investment, and government revenue. In his advanced introduction, George R. Zodrow explores key tax concepts, economic effects, and policy implications, offering insights into efficiency, equity, and simplicity in tax design.
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Continue reading →: The Cost of Living Crisis: Misleading Inflation Narratives Unveiled
Central bankers claim victory over inflation, but is their triumph real? This blog debunks the myth of controlling inflation through interest rate hikes, exposing how supply-side factors, not monetary policy, drove recent changes. Meanwhile, consumers face irreversible losses in purchasing power, challenging the narrative of economic success touted by policymakers.
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Continue reading →: Decoding Corporate Governance: Key Insights from Advanced Introduction to Corporate Governance Law and Regulation
Understanding corporate governance requires exploring the roles of key corporate participants and the dynamics shaping their interactions. Advanced Introduction to Corporate Governance Law and Regulation provides an economic and legal framework for analysing the bargaining arrangements underpinning corporate relationships, offering insights into governance, regulation, and the complex interplay of market…
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Continue reading →: Shape the Future of Interdisciplinary Research: Submit Your Book Proposal for the Elgar Dialogues Series
Invitation to submit a book proposal for a ‘Dialogue’ in social sciences, humanities, with an interdisciplinary perspective.
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Continue reading →: Is the Separation of Powers Failing America? How to Defend Democracy in the Trump Era
America’s separation of powers, once a cornerstone of democratic resilience, faces unprecedented strain. Wealth inequality, identity politics, and unchecked executive influence challenge its foundations. As President Trump consolidates power across branches, we must ask: Can this system adapt to modern pressures, or has the time come to rethink its value…
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Continue reading →: Academic Writing in the Age of AI: Benefits, Risks, and Ethics
Navigating the evolving role of AI in academia is crucial for maintaining originality and scholarly integrity. While assistive AI tools can streamline processes, generative AI tools must not produce substantive content. Transparency is key—protect your work, avoid open AI platforms, and consult guidelines to align with best practices in publishing.
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