National Research University – Higher School of Economics

About: National Research University – Higher School of Economics is a education organization based out in Moscow, Russia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Politics. The organization has 12873 authors who have published 23376 publications receiving 256396 citations.

Analysing the Business Model of Trafficking in Human Beings to Better Prevent the Crime

Abstract: The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe works for stability, prosperity and democracy in 56 States through political dialogue about shared values and through practical work that makes a lasting difference. Copyright: " All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may be freely used and copied for educational and other non-commercial purposes, provided that any such reproduction is accompanied by an acknowledgement of the OSCE/Office of the Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings as the source ". The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is a pan-European security body whose 56 participating States span the geographical area from Vancouver to Vladivostok. Recognized as a regional arrangement under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, the OSCE is a primary instrument for early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation in its area. Its approach to security is unique in being both comprehensive and cooperative: comprehensive in that it deals with three dimensions of security-the human, the politico-military and the economic/environ-mental. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including human rights, arms control, confidence-and security-building measures, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies , counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. It is cooperative in that all the States participating in OSCE bodies and activities are equal in status. Decisions are taken by consensus on a politically but not legally binding basis.

Means of production versus means of coercion: can Russian business limit the violence of a predatory state?

Abstract: In their most recent works, North and his coauthors (North, D. C., J. J. Wallis, S. Webb, and B. R. Weingast. 2012. In the Shadow of Violence: Politics, Economics, and the Problems of Development. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; North, D.C., J. J. Wallis, and B. R. Weingast. 2009. Violence and Social Orders: A Conceptual Framework for Interpreting Recorded Human History. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press) name the formation of organizations capable of effectively restricting violence in society as a necessary condition for transition from developing societies to societies with sustainable economic growth. However, the mechanisms of emergence and conditions for the operation of such organizations in contemporary developing countries remain unclear. We follow the logic of formation of such organizations using the case study of collective actions of the Russian business community aimed at restricting “state violence” against business. We seek to identify the conditions leading to a shift in ...

Limit theorems for translation flows

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to obtain an asymptotic expansion for ergodic integrals of translation flows on flat surfaces of higher genus (Theorem 1) and to give a limit theorem for these flows (Theorem 2).

SMEs and Mass Collaborative Knowledge Management: Toward Understanding the Role of Social Media Networks

Abstract: This article proposes that mass collaborative knowledge management MCKM and social media networks SMNs tend to enhance productivity in small-and medium-sized enterprises SMEs A case study methodology was employed to highlight the complementary advantages of MCKM related to the use of SMNs in a small business operating in southern Italy The research aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion on MCKM This article offers a fresh perspective by discussing the relevance of this construct for SMEs

The use of technology platforms as a policy tool to address research challenges and technology transfer

Abstract: The paper analyses technology platforms (TPs) that are seen as a valuable policy instrument to assist a multi-stakeholder formulation and implementation of long-term research and development (R&D) programs in specific technology areas. TP are predominantly initiated by policy-makers to support a wide range of priority technologies through direct funding and indirect support measures, information and technology transfer at economy or industry level. The authors propose a theoretical approach to TPs as a science, technology and innovation policy concept. A taxonomy of TPs is offered that may be useful for policy-makers in designing the R&D support measures through assessing a platform’s risk level. The paper clarifies the position of TPs in the science, technology and innovation policy mix. Through a case-study of Russia’s newly established Technology Platforms, designed after the European Technology Platforms, the authors demonstrate the policy adoption and policy learning approach to application of this tool.