Economic
Freedom of the World: 2010 Annual Report Philippine Edition
The
Economic Freedom of the World 2010 report discusses the
degree of economic freedom around the world based on a composite
index that includes: size of government, legal structure and security
of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally
and regulation of credit, labor and business in 141 nations. The
report also compares economic freedom and other desirable outcomes,
such as prosperity or quality of life, as measured by the UNDP
Human Development report. It finds a strong correlation
between economic freedom and various important developmental goals.
The index has become an important tool to evaluate economic policy
worldwide. Click here
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Please e-mail your name and address to liberal@fnst.org
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the EFW 2010 report. Likewise, you may download a soft copy from
www.freetheworld.com.
Liberal Philippines Series:
Beyond Borders: Does the Universality
of Human Rights Require a Particular Type of Democracy?
This
compilation of essays sheds light on Filipino views on the democratic
system in relation to human rights. Government is needed for the
protection of human rights, but what kind is debated in this book.
However whatever the label, this government must be characterized
by rule of law, good governance and an enlightened citizenry.
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contents.
If you are interested in this book, please contact the Ateneo
Human Rights Center.
Notes from the Academy:
Filipino Perspectives on Liberal Training in Germany
This
collection gathers the reflections of Filipino alumni of the International
Academy for Leadership (IAF) seminars. It presents fresh liberal
insights spurred by trainings in Gummersbach, Germany and other
important IAF venues. The alumni take with them ideas for liberal
solutions and strategies, with the hopes of challenging the status
quo back home, and also addressing issues of education reform,
media, governance, globalization and human rights. Click here
to see the table of contents.
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liberal@fnst.org if you wish to receive a free copy of this
book.
Liberal Times
in the Philippines: Reflections on Politics, Society and the Role
of Media
In
this collection of essays, Dr. Ronald Meinardus’ insights
reveal a political culture that is liberal in ethos, but illiberal
when it comes to the failings of its institutions. The result,
the author finds, is a perpetual crisis for which platform-based
and publicly accountable political parties may be the answer.
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to see the table of contents.
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if you wish to receive a free copy of this book.
Young Liberals on
the Move: Empowering Youth Wings of Asian Political Parties
Young
Liberals on the Move is the Young Liberals and Democrats
of Asia's response to the lack of material on current Asian youth
movements. It outlines specific initiatives spearheaded by Asian
youth to assert themselves in a political arena dominated by "traditional
politicians.” Click
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if you wish to receive a free copy of this book.
The Filipino as a
Liberal: Selected Essays on Liberalism and the Philippine Condition
These
essays reveal what young Filipinos believe liberalism has to offer
a Philippine body politic hungry for principled leadership. Most
importantly, these are their reasons of hope in the country’s
future. Click here
to see the table of contents.
If you are interested in this book, please contact the Center
for Liberal Leadership.
The
Dilemma of Philippine Campaign Politics: Alternative Strategies
in the 2004 National Elections
This
book is a look into another form of politics gradually emerging
in the Philippines, often called “alternative.” It
chronicles how a new generation of politicians under the Liberal
Party are eschewing the personality-dominated atmosphere of current
Philippine politics in favor of a new compact with voters, one
based on good governance and empowerment. Click here
to see the table of contents and read book reviews.
If you are interested in this book, please contact the Ateneo
School of Government
Other Publications:
Liberal Chronicles: 60 Years
of the Liberal Party
This
book should be a welcome addition to the library of each die-hard
Liberal and every concerned Filipino who wishes to understand
how the Liberal Party has contributed to the shaping of the Filipino
nation. Click here to see
the table of contents.
Liberal Chronicles is available in major bookstores.
Remembering Still: Interns’
Reflections on Alternative Lawyering in the Philippines
This
book is a collection of excerpts from selected reflections of
the interns of the Ateneo Human Rights Center from 1987-2005.
To the guest, a glimpse into the powerful transformative effect
of the internship program in the lives of the interns. To the
interns, a reminder of the experiences shared and a guiding light
to renew strength and will. Click here
to see the table of contents.
If you are interested in this book, please contact the Ateneo
Human Rights Center.
Liberalism: A Primer
Written
in accessible style, the Primer enables the reader to quickly appreciate
the basic concepts and principles of liberalism. It is also available
in Filipino and Cebuano. Click here
to see the table of contents.
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if you wish to receive a free copy of this book.
Liberal
Views on Constitutional Reform
Nine
respected Liberal personalities argue that the time has come to
amend the Philippine Constitution, and that reform is necessary
if we want our country to progress and endure. Click here
to see the table of contents.
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