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Dr. Olga Lazin

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Dr Olga Lazin is a published author. Two hardcover books and articles by Dr. Olga Lazin can be found at: http://www.olgalazin.com under Books And Articles.



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 Civil Society Versus the Negative Heritage of World Statism Since 1989: Mexico and Romania in the Era of Globalization by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. Price: $20.00 USD. Words: 20,560. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2011. Categories: Nonfiction » History » Contemporary political

My contribution is to remedy the failure of analysis of the Mexican and Romanian case studies of civic society in an era of globalization. Especially since the collapse of the Berlin Wall, thousands of NGOs have sprung up. Many have hoped in vain to receive funds from domestic donors, but merely by their existing they are not eligible to receive funds from abroad.

 George Soros: Robber Barron or Philanthropist by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. Price: $20.00 USD. Words: 7,100. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2011. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography

This book focuses on George Soros' life and his actions as a philanthropist. A promoter of the rise of civil society in East-Central Europea, as well as the United States, Soros' Open Society Foundation has been active over 20 years literally changing the world. But Soros also has his detractors, and this digitized book takes up some of the unresolved issues surrounding the financer Soros.

 North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union compared by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. You set the price! Words: 5,420. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2011. Categories: Nonfiction » History » American

NAFTA and the European Union Compared. Differences and similarities are taken up between the biggest free trade areas in the world. All countries are rushing to join FTAs with manageable trade, and of these Mexico has the most FTAs that is 34 signed to date.

 U.S. Model for Philanthropy: NAFTA and The European Union Compared by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. Price: Free! Words: 5,330. Language: Spanish. Published: March 31, 2011. Categories: Nonfiction » History » Essays

U.S. model for philanthropy

 NAFTA and The European Union Compared by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. Price: Free! Words: 710. Language: Spanish. Published: March 31, 2011. Categories: Nonfiction » History » Essays

In Spanish, a comparative analysis. Stats and tables enclosed.

 NAFTA and The European Union Compared by Dr. Olga Lazin

Series: History of Free Trade Agreements: NAFTA & EU COmpared. Price: $15.00 USD. Words: 4,870. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2011. Categories: Essay » Author profile

This book is a comparative analysis between NAFTA (The North American Free Trade Are) and the European Union, the two biggest free trade blocs to date. Why the failure of a few plants in Japan can impact many countries on different continents and why supply chaines should be fail proof. Stats and tables enclosed.



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