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Campaign Finance in the U.S. : McCain-Feingold Reform
Vydra, Pavel ; Sehnálková, Jana (advisor) ; Calda, Miloš (referee)
The United States has a long history of political campaigns. The Bipartizan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, also known as McCain-Feingold, was the last attempt to regulate the campaign finance. Being enacted in order to cover the loopholes that occurred in the Federal Election Campaign Act, this act banned the "soft money", it modified the rules for the pre- electional broadcasting, and it brought special restrictions for self-financing candidates. These changes succeeded to be enacted by both chambers of Congress, were signed by the President and upheld by the Supreme Court in the McConnell v. FEC landmark decision. However, the impact of the reform didn't quite meet the expectations of its supporters.
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The currency reform in Czechoslovakia in 1953
Stromšík, Jakub ; Kuklík, Jan (advisor) ; Rákosník, Jakub (referee)
Resumé The Currency Reform in Czechoslovakia in 1953 The currency reform in Czechoslovakia in 1953 was significant because of many reasons. People lost their long-term savings, they understood the reform as theft of their honestly earned money. Communist propaganda could not change the people's feelings. The confidence in bank savings and life insurance was undermined. The result of the currency reform was cancellation of rationing but in fact the standard of living of Czechs and Slovaks dropped. In centrally controlled economy it was impossible to overcome the supply problems, which played into the hands of the shadow economy. Old-age and disability pensioners were also in difficult financial situation because they lost their income from their bound deposits and life insurance. The biggest group affected by the currency reform was labour class. That was the reason why the planned increase in industrial production failed. The monetary reform was a necessary condition for the continuation of extensive development of heavy industry, in the coming years to allow increased investments in this sector. Further, there have been general assumptions, that the corporate debts would be removed, however in contrary the debts substantially increased. Bankruptcy was unthinkable for many political reasons, and loans were...
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Mental Health Policy in Czech Republic
Divíšek, Michal ; Háva, Petr (advisor) ; Bodnár, Jan (referee)
Strategie reformy psychiatrické péče vydané Ministerstvem zdravotnictví ČR v vybranými zahraničními dokumenty. Za tímto účelem byla provedena Hlavním zjištěním práce jsou rozdíly v přístupu k duševnímu zdraví, kdy se Strategie reformy psychiatrické omezuje pouze na oblast psychiatrie a příjemce péče, zatímco mezinárodním diskurzu se tato problematika řeší ěji jako celospolečenský Na druhou stranu je vidět určitá ideová změna představovaná zejména rozvojem komunitní péče, která byla v České republice dlouhodobě zanedbávaná. duševního zdraví se některých ohledech přibližuje světovým trendům, rozdíl přístupech k duševnímu zdraví je ale stále patrný.
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Reform of the IMF Real empowerment of developing countries or just a gesture?
Kroupa, Michal ; Plechanovová, Běla (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
Recently implemented reform of the IMF was motivated by empowering smaller developing and emerging countries. My work has an ambition to assess the countries were empowered and whether there would be a more efficient way for IMF reform. I analyse of role and power of countries using well-established methodology of Voting Power Indices. Apart from the immediate change a longer perspective covering last 20 years would be implemented. My aim is not only assess the power of countries as isolated variables but also to assess them in context of other indicators such as economic development. Lastly, I would suggest a new way of reform proposal for the IMF. Currently countries are represented in the locus of executive power through constituencies. Constituencies are formed arbitrary often reflecting power-seeking behaviour of developed countries. The result is composition of constituencies that often further marginalize the developing countries. My proposal is to restructure these constituencies in line with regional international organizations, which can enhance the position of developing countries in two ways. By providing institutional capacity of already existing organizations the consensus within the constituency would be better facilitated. By formation constituencies in line with regional...
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Hledání zpravodajství z lidských zdrojů: Měnící se role HUMINT v rámci americké zpravodajské komunity po 9/11
Lochovský, Jan ; Bureš, Oldřich (advisor) ; Schmidt, Nikola (referee)
Diploma thesis tracks changes of approach to the clandestine human intelligence collection (HUMINT) as part of a wider process of the United States Intelligence Community reform after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Using longitudinal comparative analysis, the author observes which key factors enabling successful HUMINT collection were significantly improved and which were neglected, thus constraining a highly desirable development of this intelligence collection technique so important in combating asymmetric threats such as terrorism. Following factors were identified as critical in improving HUMINT: institutional anchoring of HUMINT, adaptation of operational techniques to successfully monitor decentralized terrorism, 'dependence' of the US intelligence community on technological means of intelligence collection, and availability of qualified and especially linguistically adept intelligence professionals in responsible agencies. Keywords CIA, DIA, HUMINT, intelligence, reform, terrorism, United States of America
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Legal framework of healthcare and its financing
Veberová, Monika ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor) ; Vysokajová, Margerita (referee)
The issue of legal framework and healthcare affect each of us; we're all elements of health care system. Health care and its financing are discussed more and more intensively. Increasing pressure on economical spending of funds selected for the purposes of the general health insurance. Acceleration of the development of science and technology should improve the responsibility of each of us. I tried to point out some important issues from the perspective of the on-going changes in the health-care legislation. It is also one of the main reasons why I chose the topic "LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF HEALTH CARE AND ITS FINANCING. The aim of thesis is especially to highlight the legal ground and other relevant documents, which provide health care in the Czech Republic, and to carry out their analysis in the light of the on-going legislative changes. In separate chapters then in more details I describe the financing of health care and financial participation of patients, public health insurance schemes and providing of health care. I tried to make a comparative analysis of the legislation on health care and health systems of the European Union members as well. In conclusion, I propose that we must insist on completing the current reform of health care in the light of the domestic and foreign developments.
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Analyses of public higher education funding in Czech Republic- implementation of changes
Vašková, Alexandra ; Veselý, Arnošt (advisor) ; Vlk, Aleš (referee)
Diploma thesis "Analyses of public higher education funding in Czech Republic- implementation of changes" deals with setting the rules and principles of higher education institutions funding in Czech Republic and analyzes the situation in funding after year 2006. The thesis outlines its view on the universities budget and its function by clarifying the function of public budgets and it clarifies the constitution of higher education as a mixed good with externalities. Funding of higher institutions is a tool in the hands of the state, which helps to influence the higher education politics.For better understanding the current situation, the thesis is using the description of evolution in higher education funding after year 1989. Another important aspect is the international context, therefore , the thesis peeks into the setting up the system of higher education funding in chosen states and implements detected knowledge into the wider context. Using case study research design the thesis makes clear the evolution in funding after year 2006 and formulates the implication for public policy.
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Process and rate of disability among seniors
Malá, Marcela ; Tomeš, Igor (advisor) ; Dragomirecká, Eva (referee)
The most characteristic feature of the demographic development in the Czech Republic and other developed countries is population ageing. The aim of the thesis "The process and rate of disability among seniors" was to determine the extent to which disability interferes with the lives of the seniors and to map the development, progress and conditions of the pension system. After an introductory overview of basic concepts, a part of the thesis deals with a theoretical analysis of the European framework of social security of seniors and another part is concerned with the reform of disability pensions in the Czech Republic. The focus is also on the forms of care for disabled pensioners. The empirical part analyzes the areas related to the development of population structure, administrative agenda, overview of pensions according to the WHO diagnosis groups, total overview of disability pensions, the development of the structure of pensions, financing of pension administration, and the average age of retired people. The economic side is also included, where pensions are compared with average salary and also the economic activity of seniors. The research is quantitative and confirms the current global phenomenon of population ageing as one of the most important problems of developed countries. With this, old-age...
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