Nejednakost nije problem U svojoj čuvenoj knjizi Kapital u 21. veku, Tomas Piketi napominje da je Napoleon opravdavao koncentraciju bogatstva i visoku nejednakost u Francuskoj jer je, po njegovom mišljenju, Francuska bila meritokratska država. Ako ste bili vredni i nadareni, mogli ste da napredujete – čak i u to vreme. Takve preterane tvrdnje o pokretljivosti dugo su bile argument povlašćenih sa vrha lestvice bogatstva. Američki san je, naravno, izgrađen na ovoj osnovnoj tvrdnji. Ekonomski konzervativci su ranije često tvrdili da je nejednakost u redu dokle god je prihodna pokretljivost velika. Ekonomski podaci sakupljani od početka 2000-ih ubedljivo pokazuju da je američka društvena pokretljivost slaba i da je takva već pola veka – naime, znatno je niža od naših navodno stratifikovanih evropskih konkurenata, gde su društvene sigurnosne mreže mnogo čvršće i porezi mnogo viši. Od Velike recesije, rast je još manji. Sada znamo da ne možemo računati da će prihodna pokretljivost rešiti ove probleme.
Reader Recs: Romantic Destinations Planning a trip with that special someone? We asked our Facebook fans to share their favorite romantic destinations, and they came through in a big way. Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true classic or something more off the grid, our travel community has got you covered: Not surprisingly Venice, the quintessential capital of romance, topped the list for many of our readers. Cozy up in a horse-drawn carriage in Bruges (Photograph by fattytuna, Flickr) As Lali Fricke put it, Paris “just has that special charm.” If you’re wild about France but are looking for a more rustic locale, Faye Wilson suggests giving La Réole a try. Due north, in Belgium, Bruges received rave reviews from both Judy Wright and Vanessa Lascano Fierro. Dave Lucas rounds out the European suggestions with a trip to Cape Sounion, Greece, to see the Temple of Poseidon. Victoria Falls (Photograph by tripsfortravellers, Flickr) Romance, island-style: Ko Tao, Thailand (Photograph by danielfriedle, Flickr) Ian M.
6 pueblos congelados en la Edad Media en Cataluña Dispersos por toda España, hay numerosos pueblos que conservan magníficos cascos y conjuntos medievales. En cambio los pueblos elegidos en éste caso en Cataluña, destacan por su increíble estado de conservación. Hablamos de pueblos congelados en el medioevo, con sus calles empedradas, arcos, balcones de piedra o ventanas ojivales. Son pequeños caseríos, algunos de ellos, con apenas unos 100 habitantes, otros más conocidos y visitados a nivel turístico, pero todos, plagados de encantadores rincones que nos transportan varios siglos hacia atrás. Cinco integrantes infaltables para una lista que podría transformarse en una buena ruta de paseo: 1. Quizás, sea uno de los conjuntos medievales más intactos y completos de la zona. Jose Manuel Mota Ester Westerveld Neil Thompson Felipe Gabaldón Angela Llop 2. En realidad las fotos a continuación pertenecen sobre todo a Rupit, que junto a Pruit integran unmunicipio en la comarca de Osona. J. Josep Enric Lopez 3. Jordi Cerdá Santi 4. Jordi Clará Nuria 5. 6.
Novo zlatno doba Prikaz knjige Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Piketty, Belknap Press/Harvard University Press 2014 Tomas Piketi, profesor Ekonomskog fakulteta u Parizu, nije poznato ime, iako će se to možda promeniti objavljivanjem engleskog prevoda njegove veličanstvene, sveobuhvatne meditacije o nejednakosti, Kapital u dvadeset prvom veku. Međutim, njegov uticaj je dubok. Često se može čuti da živimo u drugom zlatnom dobu – ili, kako Piketi voli da kaže, drugom Bel epoku – definisanom neverovatnim usponom „jednog procenta“. Ali ovo je postalo opšte mesto samo zahvaljujući Piketijevom radu. Rezultat je revolucionarni obrat našeg razumevanja dugoročnih tendencija nejednakosti. Zato je bilo revolucionarno otkriće kada su Piketi i njegove kolege pokazali da su prihodi sada već čuvenog „jednog procenta“, pa čak i manjih grupa, zapravo prava priča u porastu nejednakosti. Međutim, današnja ekonomija je sasvim drugačija od one iz 19. veka, zar ne? Upotreba ovih podataka nije jednostavna. Zašto?
33 Unbelievable Places To Visit Before You Die. I Can’t Believe These Actually Exist On Earth… So many other-worldly places exist right on our planet, and we never even knew about it. Here are 33 landmarks that look like paintings and scenes from science fiction movies. earthporm.com During the rainy season, the world’s largest salt flat becomes the world's largest mirror. The Salar was born when several prehistoric lakes joined into one. michaelyamashita.com These unqiuely tall and thin mountains are so alien that they were used in James Cameron’s “Avatar.” niccolobonfadini.comniccolobonfadini.com These sentinels are actually giant trees covered in snow and ice. apod.nasa.gov natureflip.com This 240-meter-long cave system has been one of Guilin, China’s most popular attractions for over 1200 years. amusingplanet.com all-that-is-interesting.com Ice caves are temporary structures that form at the edge of glaciers when flowing water melts a hole into glaciers. amusingplanet.com all-that-is-interesting.com wikipedia.org jeffwongdesign.com independent.co.uk mostbeautifulplacesintheworld.org
Christmas in New York City: 5 dos and don'ts Who does Christmas spirit better than New York? The famous poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' was inspired by a winter ride in downtown Manhattan in 1823, and the elf in the film Elf (with Will Ferrell) traded a spot in the North Pole for some Big Apple holiday time. Unsurprisingly, some of New York's Christmas landmarks have turned into well-worn touristy ruts, and worth every second, but there are a few things you simply should not do. DO go to Rockefeller Center Plaza (aka the Capital of NYC Christmas), and see the big tree (here since 1931, now boasting 30,000 lights), and snap a photo or two. It's worth fighting the crowds, particularly after dark when the lights bounce off the bare shoulders of the golden Prometheus statue. Lights click off at 11:30pm through Christmas, then at 9pm through New Year's Eve. DON'T skate the ice rink here. DO go to FAO Schwartz, and try to tap toes on the giant floor piano keyboard at New York's most famous toy store. DO see a holiday show.
Globalni porez Raspodela prihoda i bogatstva danas je jedno od najkontroverznijih pitanja. Istorija nas uči da postoje jake ekonomske sile koje vuku u oba pravca – ka većoj jednakosti i dalje od nje. Koja će pobediti zavisi od mera koje izaberemo. Amerika je dobar primer. Ova zemlja je zamišljena kao antiteza pokroviteljskih zajednica stare Evrope. U periodu od 1914. do 1945, evropsku nejednakost u bogatstvu zbrisali su ratovi, inflacija, nacionalizacija i porezi. Da ironija bude veća, mnoge od tih institucija inspirisane su američkim primerom. Amerika je takođe bila prva država u kojoj je razvijeno masovno školovanje, sa skoro univerzalnom pismenošću – makar među belcima – početkom 19. veka, za šta je Evropi trebalo još skoro 100 godina. Ljudi često ističu prednosti svojih nacionalnih meritokratija, ali – bilo u Francuskoj, Americi ili negde drugde – takva retorika retko odgovara činjenicama. Masovno obrazovanje je važno, ali ono ne garantuje poštenu raspodelu dohotka i bogatstva. Srodni linkovi:
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