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For many years Spain has been one of the EU countries with the highest child poverty risk rates. Since the beginning of 1990s child monetary poverty rate has remained at the level of 24–25 per cent, thus being higher than for the overall population. Although Spain recorded high economic growth in years 2002–2007, the lack of changes in social policy towards children and families prevented any improvements in the situation. The ongoing economic crisis has worsened the poverty indicators for children comparing to other age groups and has progressed the process of deterioration of the situation of families with children, especially single-parent families. This article aims to present the ways of measuring the child poverty and social exclusion in Spain, taking into account methodological problems and complexity, and showing the need for multidimensional approach. Features characteristic of child poverty and social exclusion in Spain in comparison with other EU countries i.e. high chronic poverty as well as recurrent and long-term transitory poverty are highlighted. Special attention was paid to children from immigrant background, who were found to be more vulnerable.
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The article attempts to review the changes in the deposit guarantee systemresulting from the global financial crisis. There were two stages of regulatorychanges. One in the initial years of the crisis (2008-2009) when the changes werereactive in nature and focused in particular on raising the guarantee limits andrelief operations. As can be seen from the example of regulatory action in theEuropean Union, the present stage of changes in the deposit guarantee system ischaracterized by a systemic approach which attempts to position anew depositguarantees in the context of the financial safety net, particularly against thedevelopment of resolution procedures.
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Rapid growth of China’s demand for fuels, especially oil, caused by dynamic  economic growth of the PRC, is one of the sources of fundamental changes in  international energy policy and in international relations as such. The rate of  growth of China’s demand for fuels combined with similar trends in other developing  countries will influence the level of global prices of these fuels. It can also  become the source of political crisis’ in international race to secure access to them.  A question arises: what are the possible consequences of Chinese energy policy  for international environment, particularly in the oil sector? Analysis of China’s  energy profi le and the directions of expansion caused by it, leads to a conclusion  that PRC does not express tendencies to participate in conflicts. The possibilities of  conflicts are more likely to arise due to actions of China’s potential enemies among  developed countries that may perceive the growth of PRC international standing as  a danger to their own position or to position of other developing states whose  demand for fuels increases as fast as China’s.
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The period of global economic crisis starting from 2008 is a great challenge for public institutions responsible for macroeconomic management. Although Norway is a country that has not been significantly affected by the crisis, the pace and scale of countercyclical actions were a major challenge for Norwegian institutions. The activities of the Norwegian central bank included interest rate policy, liquidity management on the interbank market and supervision of the oil fund. The policy of interest rates had a huge importance in 2008 when the bank made a few decisions under conditions of high uncertainty and unprecedented scale. The initial phase of the crisis was also crucial in terms of liquidity and policy of enhancing stability of Norwegian banks. Due to high fluctuations of prices on stock, bond and real estate markets it was also extremely difficult to manage the oil fund portfolio. Nevertheless, through effective policy the Bank of Norway has contributed to minimizing the crisis’ costs.
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All versions of EU legal documents in all official EU languages are considered identical and authentic. From the theoretical point of view this may lead to interpretational arguments as each language has different grammar, word order, pragmatic and vocabulary. Potentially the greatest problems when comparing a document in two different languages may be caused by modal verbs (as have to, want, must etc.) which in different languages have different, overlapping meanings. However, as the analysis of English and Spanish versions of the services directive of the EU proves, the translation practice of EU aims at eliminating potential discrepancies in interpretation. The increase in regularity in different linguistic versions of the same EU documents is helped by three factors. First, legal parlance is much more systematic and meanings are more standardized than in common language. Second, most European legal systems share common legal tradition. Third, EU managed to create a sort of „new speak” based on many neologisms characteristic of EU institutions which are introduced at the same time into legal systems of all member-states. On the margin of the technical question, how to deal with potential discrepancies between different linguistic versions of EU law, there is also a political question: should we really consider all versions as equally identical? The papers tries to answer that question on a case study of Spanish as one of national languages of EU.
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The world economy is in serious crisis for a few years now. First signs of the  crisis were noticed in 2006 when the real estate market slump begun, followed  by crisis in banking, car manufacturing and other sectors. Some states suffered  from recession or economic slow down and the unemployment rates have gone  up. Although the crisis was global, it affected different countries in different ways.  To be in crisis meant something else for the United States, Japan or EU member  states. In this context, much attention was drawn to the fast growing economies  as China or India, whose economy grew in last 10 years by up to 9% annually  and suffered comparatively little due to the crisis. What were the mechanisms the  protected India’s economy from the crisis? Several factors were responsible for  that, including active state policy, anti-crisis packages, investments on internal  and foreign markets, and huge internal market.0
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The text contains basic information on business taxes in context of changes introduced on January 1, 2013 regarding the necessity to correct the costs in situation when the dues were not payed on time or when the date due is longer then the period regulated by law. The changes influence economic activity because they deprive the taxpayer of the right to consider expense as tax deductible in case when during certain period he had not payed the contractor. The reason for the change was increasing liquidity of transactions between enterprises through penalizing overdue payments. However, aside of the tax code the matter is also regulated by the transaction payment regulation act. The dualism of regulation, due to its fiscal effect (the beneficiary of new regulation is the treasury) causes the author to doubt the rationality of the new legislation.
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The decision to organize Euro 2012 in Poland was a challenge in the sphere of construction of economic infrastructure. Particular emphasis was put on construction and modernization of road network. The highway construction program that begun in 2006 was sped up and its priorities were slightly changed. However, when the Euro 2012 approached financial, environmental and construction problems were noticed. Many contracts were not realistic which caused arguments between the authorities and the building contractors. As a result the important and prestigious highway between Łódź and Warsaw was conditionally operational two days before the fi rst match. In spite of addition of 500 km of roads between 2011–2012 the highway construction program was not finished according to the plans. There were 423 km of A1 highway (Gdansk–border with Czech Republic) planned but 315 km were not build on time. Situation was similar on the A4 highway (German border–Ukrainian border) were instead of 297 km of roads only 74 km were finished. The only fragments that were finished as planned were 197 km on the A2 highway (German border–Warsaw) and 22,4 km of the A8 highway (Wrocław beltway).
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What comes to mind when thinking about the Code of Hammurabi is the famous phrase: eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. It is an example of cruel punishment. However the Code, a collection of royal sentences which dates back to 19th century B.C., contains surprisingly modern regulations. First of all, the law was accessible to all. The Code had been inscribed in stone columns which were placed in temples. Modern courts of law try to block the publication of their sentences. This problem is solved with different efficiency depending of the country. Second, Hammurabi wanted his law to be permanent. He cursed his successors who would like to change his Code. In present day Poland the VAT law had been changed over 40 times in 2011 and 2012 alone. Third, the sentences in the Code were straightforward. This made faith in authorities and trust between people possible. Today, if one kills a man, one can e sentenced to life imprisonment or to probation. That situation destroys faith in justice. Fourth, the foundations of Hammurabi’s law were values. He wanted to protect the vulnerable and to get rid of the bad. Present day law is not aimed at preserving values. It is just a law. Th is short review of Hammurabi’s achievement from the perspective of modern law makes one miss the 4000 years old law.
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European Union is principal example of the so-called fourth current of institutionalization of international relations. What makes it special in the context of other state-like communities is the level of integration and what follows the level of institutionalization of intra-communal relations. There are two levels of institutionalization of intentional relations in integration organizations. On the first level international relations are institutionalized within the community of states. The second level concentrates on institutionalization of relations between the community and other subjects of international relations. The European Union is an example of organization that is advanced on both levels of institutionalization. This paper analyzes institutionalization of international relations between EU and developed states (Australia and New Zealand) and Mercosur – another integrational organization. Recommencement of negotiation between EU and Mercosur on a treaty of association, as well as commencement of negotiations between EU and Australia on the conditions of a Framework Agreement, have taken place at the moment when it was certain that world economy has to cope with the effects of a serious recession. Those actions, although they may seem irrational, are thoroughly rational as they increase the chances of reaching a compromise. Crisis helps to concentrate on the core problems and states (or organizations of states) are more willing in that distinctions to reach an agreement, provided that the balance tilts in their favor (even if the results of negotiations are very diff erent from what was assumed at the beginning).
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Institutionalization of contacts between EU member stats and third countries influences structural changes in cooperating states, such as convergence of less developed economies to the level of the more developed ones and increase of efficiency of developed economies. All in all the overall level of welfare increases. The following paper defines cohesion and institutionalization and explains how those two processes are interlinked and what is their effect on economic growth dynamics and on diminishing of growth gap. Attention is drawn to the dynamic character of contacts between EU and it’s neighbors which translates into access to the EU market. Convergence is not limited to transfer of funds, materiel, expertise and know-how. EU acts also as a manager and controller of those processes. However the scope and dynamics of changes are limited in accordance with the political will of third parties. The process of convergence is beneficiary to all sides as their economies expand.
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The article is the result of the review of the literature concerning advertising, persuasion, social influence, etc. A hero is someone reliable that can be trusted and/or who has knowledge on the subject. In conclusion the text presents methods in which that kind of character is used in advertisements. An average consumer who knows the product from his personal experience is more oft en a main character of an ad than a professional who is highly knowledgeable because of his training and work. Ads usually present an emotional woman as an average consumer and rational man as an expert with knowledge and experience backed with affiliation with scientific institutions and association.
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Institutionalization of relations with Sub-Saharan Africa states is one of  approaches used to include those states in main currents of world economy.  The African states will benefit because new markets for their exports will open  which will increase the speed of reform of their political systems and economies.  EU will benefi t because better overall situation of the African states will help in  development of stable multilateral relations. In this paper I analyze the EU –  Sub-Saharan states relations as an example of institutionalization understood as  development of legal and institutional solutions that shape international relations.  In this context institutionalization is an instrument that enhances systematic  change which in turn leads to transformation of particular states and regions.  In the paper I try to answer the question: is the declared level of integration of  different instruments of EU foreign policy identical with the reality vis-a-vis the  states of Africa.
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The paper analyzes solutions used in the process of institutionalization of relations between UE, CIS member states and the states of Asia and Africa. It also analyzes influence of institutionalization of economic cooperation, particularly export and import, on the position of states involved. Different solutions, such as GSTP for least developed countries, are used. Attention is drawn to the asymmetry in trade relations with the less developed countries, which are given preferential access to EU markets. Those solutions are additionally strengthened by financial instruments. It seems that the results of these actions are positive: GNP increase of African states is higher than the GNP increase of EU-27, especially after 2009. The importance of European Commission and EBC is underlined as an important factor that stimulates growth in those countries. Similar cooperation but on different level is also observed in regard to other continents. The cooperation between Asia, Africa and CIS countries is not limited to transfer of funds. It also includes internationalization of contacts and liberalization of trade, services and capital flow as well as cooperation in research and support of economic transformation. The solutions applied are different for each country, however they are based on the same principles.
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As a result of scientific development, liberalization of the global economy and transformation of multinational enterprises, off shoring of business services has become a crucial area of international collaboration. The evaluation of location attractiveness of the Polish economy shows a rapid decline in financial factors combined with a growth in quality and availability of human resources. The off -shoring of business services to Poland can be largely attributed to multinational enterprises and has been performed in a form of foreign direct investment. Moreover, the analysis of the offshoring process suggests a significant increase in a pace of business services transfer to Poland between 2004 and 2008, as well as a considerable decline after 2008. The main outcomes of business services off shoring include: foundation of business entities specialized in delivery of business services and subsequent development of the business service sector, a significant export growth and an increased employment in related are.
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Christianity, filtered through the heritage of Enlightenment, is a founding stone of European identity. Western Christianity is of particular importance here, as only in the region it dominated we can speak of Enlightenment and periods that precede it, that is Renaissance and Reformation. European Union is primarily constituted by countries that are culturally related to Western (Latin) Christianity. Enlightenment (secular rationalism) as such was not sufficient for creation of European identity. The paper describes the evolution of European identity closely linked with Christianity, that was later on left for rationalism and national identities. I try to prove that the identity of Europeans is historically closely linked to the diversity of nations that constitute Europe and that a national identity serves to underline European Community rather than deny it. Existing European identity has its roots in common history, contrary to popular believes that Europeans identify only with their nations. The paper also explains why new European identity needs to be constructed in relation to common European past and not in relation to the future of Europe.
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The dissertation substantiates the possibility of applying the idea of law as a tool for defining the limits of legal interference in an economic system. Adopting the concept of law based on the Economical Analysis of Law it advocates the belief that the implementation of the idea of law consisting of three values – advisability, justice and legal safety – is the most optimal and effective instrument in determining the limits of legal regulations with regard to a liberal market economy. One can conclude then, that the idea of law can very well be described as a general cultural axiological system, especially with regard to the economic and legal culture. It is a system of values that determines the processes of internalization and institutionalization of norms and above all legal and moral ones. The law is a factor that determines and organizes the social life and it determines for the same reason the art and limits of economic activities. It cannot therefore be enacted in isolation from economic and axiological questions. As Gustav Radbruch observes, the law, as well positive as the natural law is a cultural phenomenon and can be looked into only in connection with values and always with reference to them. The positive law must embody and implement the idea of law. And although it is indisputable that no ideal legal or economic system can be completely fulfilled, the striving toward those ideals is an obligation for any society. Resigning and giving up the ideal does not simply mean the preservation of the status quo, but it results in regression and in repeating of former dysfunctions and/or other negative solutions.
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