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Maria Develaki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Social and ethical dimension of the natural sciences, complex problems of the age, interdisciplinarity, and the contribution of education
    Science & Education, 2008
    Co-Authors: Maria Develaki
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    In view of the complex problems of this age, the question of the socio-ethical dimension of science acquires particular importance. We approach this matter from a philosophical and sociological standpoint, looking at such focal concerns as the motivation, purposes and methods of scientific activity, the ambivalence of scientific research and the concomitant risks, and the conflict between research freedom and external socio-Political Intervention. We then point out the impediments to the effectiveness of cross-disciplinary or broader meetings for addressing these complex problems and managing the associated risks, given the difficulty in communication between experts in different fields and non-experts, difficulties that education is challenged to help resolve. We find that the social necessity of informed decision-making on the basis of cross-disciplinary collaboration is reflected in the newer curricula, such as that of Greece, in aims like the acquisition of cross-subject knowledge and skills, and the ability to make decisions on controversial issues involving value conflicts. The interest and the reflections of the science education community in these matters increase its—traditionally limited—contribution to the theoretical debate on education and, by extension, the value of science education in the education system.

  • Social and ethical dimension of the natural sciences, complex problems of the age, interdisciplinarity, and the contribution of education
    Science Education, 2007
    Co-Authors: Maria Develaki
    Abstract:

    In view of the complex problems of this age, the question of the socio-ethical dimension of science acquires particular importance. We approach this matter from a philosophical and sociological standpoint, looking at such focal concerns as the motivation, purposes and methods of scientific activity, the ambivalence of scientific research and the concomitant risks, and the conflict between research freedom and external socio-Political Intervention.

Hugh Compston - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Labour movement organization and Political Intervention
    European Journal of Political Research, 1992
    Co-Authors: Paul Boreham, Hugh Compston
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    Abstract. In contrast to much of the recent emphasis on micro economic reform and market oriented economic policy, there is a strong argument in favour of considering Political institutional factors. In particular, these include the power of labour in systems of collective bargaining and in broader policy formulation institutions which is an essential element of successful economic policy, especially the achievement of low rates of unemployment. The research reported in this paper is aimed at developing an explanation of the ability of the organized labour movement to promote its Political interests through the institutional decision making structures of modern capitalist economies. We argue that, where labour participation is formalised in these institutional arrangements, specific policy measures conducive to low unemployment will be favoured, including relatively high levels of public capital expenditure and the protection of manufacturing employment. Most comparative studies of the consequences of collective action and of Political Intervention in the market employ a cross‐sectional design that limits the number of cases in statistical analyses to the number of countries covered. In this paper we present the results of an analysis of comparative data on 11 OECD countries using a pooled time series regression procedure that enables us to use many more cases than is possible with the cross‐sectional design. In this way we arrive at more firmly grounded conclusions as to the efficacy of labour movement strategies in reducing unemployment. Copyright

Fethi Zouheir Nouri - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Energy paradox and Political Intervention: A stochastic model for the case of electrical equipments
    Energy Policy, 2016
    Co-Authors: Omar Jridi, Maher Jridi, Saoussen Aguir Barguaoui, Fethi Zouheir Nouri
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    Abstract This paper develops a model that explains the delay of decisions to adopt profitable energy-saving investments. This problem is known as the energy paradox. The model rationalizes the profitability requirements raised by the irreversibility, the uncertainty and the decrease of costs as a result of learning by doing. In this context, the wait gives investors more visibility and more lower investment costs, which gives them an option value. The representative agent has an interest to postpone its energy saving decision until future benefits increase and equalize its required option value. Formally, we internalize these explanatory factors in a stochastic model where the updated energy saving benefits follows a geometric Brownian motion. To affirm the capacity of the model, we generate simulation results for two equipments for electrical uses. Beyond that, we extend the model to simulate the effects of energy policy instruments to promote adoption of such equipments. Simulations prove that the taxation of energy prices is likely to be more effective than the subsidy for energy-saving equipments. It is also found that the combination of these instruments amplifies the adoption of energy-saving equipments and generates very favorable economic and environmental externalities.

Benjamin Miethling - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Different but Similar: Geothermal Energy and the Role of Politics in Germany, Iceland and the United States
    Zeitschrift für Energiewirtschaft, 2011
    Co-Authors: Benjamin Miethling
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    This article looks into the role of the state in geothermal energy development. Based on the findings in three countries studied, it demonstrates that the demand for Political Intervention is strongly tied to the state of the technological and industry development. While government’s most important role in the early stages is R&D-support and regulatory guidelines, the relevance of market-based instruments and network support kicks in later. Between these two phases is a period where both ‘toolkits’ of Political Intervention (direct investment and indirect support efforts) have to be provided by state actors. Furthermore, the project timeline has to be kept in mind. Supporting project economics alone is not sufficient if project-internal barriers exist that cannot be overcome without specific support. The installation of an insurance scheme for dry wells in Germany and a similar mechanism in Iceland can be regarded as outstanding examples of this. However, it is important to note that geothermal energy generally will not be developed without strong public support in all development phases. The common cross-case barriers alone are sufficient for project developers and investors to be cautious about entering the industry. But if governments engage with the right instruments at the right time, there is reason to say that geothermal energy can provide a contribution to the energy turn towards renewable energies in many parts of the world, even apart from high-enthalpy regions. Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der Entwicklung geothermischer Energie und der Rolle des Staates. Auf Basis dreier Fallanalysen zeigt sich, dass der Bedarf an politischer Intervention stark mit dem Entwicklungsstand von Industrie und Technologie in diesem Bereich zusammenhängt. Während in den Frühphasen der geothermischen Entwicklung vor allem F&E-Unterstützung und die Einsetzung eines rechtlichen Rahmens im Vordergrund stehen, kommen Marktanreize und Netzwerkinstrumente in späteren Phasen zum Tragen. Dazwischen besteht ein Zeitraum in dem beide Arten politischer Intervention (direkte Investitionen als auch indirekte Unterstützung) von staatlichen Akteuren bereitgestellt werden müssen. Darüber hinaus ist auch der Projektablauf zu beachten. Die alleinige Ausrichtung der Förderung auf die Projektrentabilität reicht nicht immer aus, wenn projektinterne Hemmnisse bestehen. Die Versicherungslösung für nichtfündige Bohrungen in Deutschland sowie eine ähnliche Lösung in Island stellen zwei hervorzuhebende Beispiele für Lösungsansätze in diesem Zusammenhang dar. Schließlich lässt sich feststellen, dass die Entwicklung geothermischer Energie in der Regel nur durch starke staatliche Unterstützung in allen Phasen zustande kommt. Investoren und potentielle Entwickler werden ansonsten allein durch die fallübergreifenden Hemmnisse abgeschreckt. Wenn die Politik jedoch mit den richtigen Instrumenten zum richtigen Zeitpunkt interveniert, kann geothermische Energie in vielen Teilen der Erde, selbst außerhalb von Hochenthalpieregionen, einen Beitrag zur Energiewende in Richtung erneuerbare Energien leisten.

  • Different but Similar: Geothermal Energy and the Role of Politics in Germany, Iceland and the United States
    Zeitschrift für Energiewirtschaft, 2011
    Co-Authors: Benjamin Miethling
    Abstract:

    This article looks into the role of the state in geothermal energy development. Based on the findings in three countries studied, it demonstrates that the demand for Political Intervention is strongly tied to the state of the technological and industry development. While government’s most important role in the early stages is R&D-support and regulatory guidelines, the relevance of market-based instruments and network support kicks in later. Between these two phases is a period where both ‘toolkits’ of Political Intervention (direct investment and indirect support efforts) have to be provided by state actors.

Suzanne Pritzker - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Planning the Political Intervention: Voter Engagement
    Political Social Work, 2017
    Co-Authors: Shannon R. Lane, Suzanne Pritzker
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    Community members engage in advocacy and electoral efforts in a number of ways. This chapter focuses on ways in which individuals and communities express their power through voting, and ways that social workers can use voter engagement, including voter registration, education, and mobilization, as a tool in our work. This chapter looks at the values and meanings assigned to the act of voting, the history of voting and the right to vote in the USA, and current knowledge about voter participation and key issues. We acknowledge at the outset that laws and policies that relate to voting are constantly changing, and vary significant from state to state. It is generally a good idea to check with the local election authority in your area to confirm the current laws before moving forward on projects related to voting.

  • Planning the Political Intervention: Advocacy Campaigns
    Political Social Work, 2017
    Co-Authors: Shannon R. Lane, Suzanne Pritzker
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    This chapter builds from the five-stage process for developing Political strategy introduced in Chap. 5, and adapts it specifically to the process of planning an advocacy campaign. An advocacy campaign is a Political change effort focused on bringing about a specific policy change or changes. This process is most relevant to domains 1 and 2, specifically to strategies involving advocating for expanded Political power, and for influencing policy agendas and policy decision-making.

  • Planning the Political Intervention: Electoral Campaigns
    Political Social Work, 2017
    Co-Authors: Shannon R. Lane, Suzanne Pritzker
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    In this chapter, we build from the five-stage process for developing Political strategy introduced in Chap. 5, and adapt it to take you through the process of planning an electoral campaign. Electoral campaigns are those that focus on convincing voters to cast their ballot for or against a particular candidate or issue. They “represent the core of representative democracy” (Rackaway, 21st century Political science: A reference handbook. Sage, 2011). In fact, “the quality of a democratic society can be easily linked to the quality of its election campaigns” (para 1).