The Role of Government in Society

By James E Njoroge, M. Sc. (VWL) - Economic Coach, Consultant and Lecturer / March 27, 2025 / Foundations of Economics, Economic Policy, Globalization, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Markets, Microeconomics, Public Policy

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Governments play a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining society’s structure. Their influence extends across numerous dimensions, from the economy and lawmaking to public service provision and international relations. This article explores the multifaceted role of government in modern society, emphasizing its responsibility for maintaining social order, protecting individual rights, and fostering economic growth. At the heart of effective governance are democratic principles, the rule of law, and a commitment to social justice.

Accountability in Government, Bureaucratic Inefficiency, Civil Liberties, Constitutionalism, Consumer Protection, Corruption, Democracy, Economic Regulation, Economic Stability, Economics, Ethical Governance, Executive, Fiscal Policy, Global Cooperation, Globalization, Governance, Government, Government Overreach, Human Rights, international trade, Judiciary, Legislature, Market Regulation, Monetary Policy, Participatory Democracy, Personal Liberties, Political Economy, Public Goods, Public Policy, Public Services, Public Trust, Public-Private Partnerships, Redistribution of Wealth, Rogue Government, Rule of Law, Social Justice, social norms, Social Trust, Social welfare, Sustainable Development, Transparency in Government

Principles of Democracy

By James E Njoroge, M. Sc. (VWL) - Economic Coach, Consultant and Lecturer / November 9, 2024 / Economic Policy, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Public Policy

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Let us continue building resilient democracies. To achieve that, we must delve into the ten principles of democracy and learn how to implement democracy at the global level. This article continues our first article on democracy and autocracy.

Accountability, Civic Participation, Democracy, Equality, Free and Fair Elections, Freedom of Expression, Global Implementation, Globalization, Human Rights, Majority Rule, Minority Rights, Pluralism, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Tolerance, Transparency

Managing Diversity in Society

By James E Njoroge, M. Sc. (VWL) - Economic Coach, Consultant and Lecturer / August 7, 2024 / Diversity, Behavioral Economics, Economic Policy, Globalization, Leadership and Management, Mobility, Personality, Social Life, Technology

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Managing diversity in society brings numerous benefits for individuals, families, firms, and the international community, fostering intercultural management and communication. Recognizing, accepting, and respecting differences is crucial, with human rights serving as the foundation for healthy diversity management. Upholding democratic values, education, fair engagement, and countering populism and disinformation are essential for promoting diversity.

Behavioral Economics, Diversity, Diversity Management, Equality, Global, Globalization, Human Rights, Inalienability, management, Plurality, Regionalization, social integration, social interaction, Society, Understanding

Democracy and Autocracy

By James E Njoroge, M. Sc. (VWL) - Economic Coach, Consultant and Lecturer / May 30, 2023 / Economic Policy, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Public Policy

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This article compares democracy and autocracy, two forms of governance with contrasting ideologies and implications. Democracy, a system of government where power is distributed among the people, values citizen participation, representation, and safeguards individual rights and freedoms. Conversely, an autocracy concentrates power within a single ruler or a small group and often suppresses political participation and individual rights. Each system has unique strengths and weaknesses relating to decision-making processes, power distribution, political participation, and the protection of rights and freedoms.

Autocracy, decision-making process, Democracy, Economics, Governance, Human Rights, Institutions, Political Science, Social order, Systems of Governance

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