Who says China doesn't have property rights, asks Hernando de Soto
秘鲁经济学家赫尔南多·德·索托（Hernando de Soto）是世界银行“经商”系列研究项目的思想总顾问，该系列项目的主要内容是考察世界上不同国家的经商成本。索托的著作《资本的秘密》曾引发人们对资本主义的讨论热潮
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Meeting with President of Ukraine
President Victor Yushchenko met today with the President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy, Hernando de Soto. During the conversation Victor Yushchenko said to Mr. de Soto that Ukraine is highly interested in Latin America countries experience in overcoming economic crises, realization of anti-inflation policy, fighting money laundering and shady economy.
From his part Mr. de Soto affirmed readiness of the Institute to provide consultations about implementation of economic reforms to the Ukrainian side. The parties also discussed current social and economic situation in Ukraine. 28.03.2008 17:17 Press office of President Victor Yushchenko
A Taste of Extralegality in Thailand
Mae Klong market is expeditiously disbanded to make way for the train and just as quickly reassembled in Samut Songkhram, Thailand. A prime example of a universal phenomenon, with a Thai flavor.
What links Kenya, Benazir Bhutto, the EU and Gordon Brown?
Two clues: private property
and the rule of law
«The single most fascinating thing I read last year was about the rise of mobile phones in Kenya. Not, you might think, the most thrilling of topics. In which case you'd be wrong, because it also helps to explain the murder of Benazir Bhutto, the reaction to Gordon Brown's refusal to call an election last autumn, the growth of the EU and the past few days' riots in Kenya....» By Stephen Pollard. January 2, 2008