Defining and Measuring the Middle Class in Bulgaria
The goal of this research paper is to define and measure middle class in Bulgaria in recent years, as well as to discuss its political role.
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Parallel Liberalisms: Who Are the Liberal Voters in Hungary?
Project Parallel liberalisms, based on research by Republikon Institute, aims to define liberal voters of Hungary – who these liberal voters are and where they stand.
Does Politics Lack Young People?
What is inspiring about Margaret Thatcher´s story is the gradual growth of her political career. She started in her 20´s but was not elected Minister of Education until the age of 45. At the age of 53 she was already ruling Britain as Prime Minister
Muslims in Europe: Our Fears vs. Facts
As human relationships develop mostly on a local level, it might be good to try and answer one particular question: are Muslims, Christians, and representatives of other cultures able to peacefully coexist in a multiethnic environment?
Who Owns Broccoli?
Despite their differences, the authors agree in the necessity to reappraise patent and copyright law from a liberal point of view. The current state of law doesn’t adequately meet the requirements of a manageable and incentive-compatible intellectual property rights regime.
Demography and Gender Equality : Two Sides of the Same Coin
Grassroots movements established to act in the public’s interest are the very essence of democracy.
Alcohol Quandaries
Alcohol policies enforced in Poland are rather strict. Drinking beer on a park bench is considered a misdemeanor and can get you fined.
Take the Smartasses to Court!
This February, Legutko’s representative moved for the case to be examined by the Supreme Court, which serves as the court of last resort in Poland’s judiciary. In this piece, Tomasz will provide his own commentary on the situation.
Let’s Ban Flavored Tobacco and “The Lord of the Rings”!
Why should an unelected official located somewhere thousands of kilometers away prohibit the tobacco manufacturer from adding even a garlic flavour if he wishes to do so, and why could not a consumer enjoy his or her favourite mint flavour?
Using Nationalistic Sentiments to Trample Competition
This is a hallmark of protectionism; it doesn’t matter what people want to buy – current producers have to be preserved at any cost, and competition kept away.
