The Lao Economy: Capitalizing on Natural Resource Exports

Trade and investment reforms in Laos since the mid‐1980s have boosted natural resource‐based exports, underpinning recent economic growth. A high proportion of the proceeds from these exports accrue directly to the government. Over the 8 years preceding 2011, total government revenue increased from 11% to over 19% of gross domestic product, due almost entirely to revenues derived from mining and hydropower. The effect on the Lao people depends on how the government uses these revenues. This paper examines how Laos' export‐led growth can be channeled into directions that deliver the greatest benefit to the Lao people.     

The wealth of nature: economics as if survival mattered

Livestock play a key role in the lives of poor, rural people in developing countries, providing a major proportion of their cash income, capital assets, draught power, fuel and fertilizer. Rapid growth in demand for meat and dairy products in Asia presents both opportunities and challenges for livestock development and poverty alleviation. This paper explores the potential of livestock intensification to benefit the livelihoods of upland households and meet market demand in the Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), a South East Asian country undergoing significant economic change.

A review of the livestock sector in Asia shows increasing demand for live animals and meat in neighbouring Vietnam, Thailand and China. Lao PDR is well positioned to capitalize on the growing Asian livestock sector, however the extent livestock production in Lao PDR can reduce poverty, meet growing domestic meat demand and lift livestock exports is problematic. Findings from research in two upland northern provinces demonstrate how the introduction of forages for livestock has revolutionized the lives of some farmers and villages, but concludes that strategies are still needed to engage poorer households. The impacts of changing domestic and export markets are less certain, and are discussed within the context of environmental and public health, cultural traditions, economic development and sustainable livelihoods.     

老子“继知弃偏”思想对图书馆知识管理的指导

老子在《道德经》中提出＂继知弃偏,民利百倍＂,这一思想与现代图书馆知识管理理念不谋而合。本文从知识管理的角度阐述了老子＂继知弃偏＂思想,认为老子的这一思想应该是最早的图书馆知识管理思想,并从更新观念、改进方式、加强教育、完善机制等四个方面提出了用这一思想指导现代图书馆知识管理工作的具体做法。     

《老残游记》“揭清官之恶”来源考辩

在明清两代人们已经普遍认识到"清官之恶",揭露"清官之恶"的文献大量见于笔记、小说、词话、随笔、奏折等,已成为常识与常论,《老残游记》中的"揭清官之恶"不过是在这个背景下顺理成章得出的结论而已。考诸史实,"揭清官之恶"并非一定来源于李贽、袁枚等,因为这在当时已经是一种显见的共识。     

论老舍戏剧与小说的文本沟通

从跨文体创作角度论述老舍戏剧与其小说的文本沟通,从题材、主题、人物、结构、语言等方面具体分析这种沟通的存在,可以更加深入地把握和理解老舍戏剧创作的特点,同时也利于全面完整地了解老舍整个创作的流变。     

论老庄之“大巧”与创造主体的修养

老庄所推崇的“巧”表面看不见形态 ,为无巧之巧 ,是“道”的外化 ,好“大巧” ,但人的创造也可以达到 ,创造主体要实现“大巧”须一定的条件 ,即主体必须排除一切主观性的因素 ,与“道”为一 ,保持内心清静。     

“柔弱胜刚强”命题的真理性维度分析

＂柔弱胜刚强＂是老子哲学的重要命题,是老子关于＂道＂的弱用原则的理论依据。由于老子思维方式的特殊性,又造成了人们对该命题的误解。文章从老子的思想体系本身出发,提出正确理解这个命题的四个维度：道的维度、象思维的维度、社会治理的维度和价值的维度,并由此推出该命题成立的约束条件及其局限性。     

老子哲学思想对高校学生管理的启示

目前，高校学生管理尚存在不少弊端，高校思想政治教育管理工作应汲取老子哲学思想的积极因素和合理成分，完善学生教育管理体制机制，提高教育管理效果，促进学生全面发展。     

ENTREPRENEURIAL HUMAN CAPITAL AND MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS IN LAO PDR

This paper examines the determinants of performance in 1,776 micro and small enterprises that represent all industry sectors and geographical regions in Lao PDR. Although considerable resources are being directed toward promotion schemes in the country, empirical research on this subject is very limited. This study provides concrete insights into development strategies, particularly investment in basic education. The impact of business experience is small and insignificant. The differences between urban and rural, and Lao and ethnic minorities are narrowing in the younger generation, but still remain very large. The difference between male and female entrepreneurs found in most reports is rejected regardless of region, groups, and generation. These findings would help to formulate further efforts attempting to promote this sector.     

我国高科技企业员工管理的现状及对策

老子“无为而治”思想充满了现代管理意识。本文从修身养性 ,知人择人 ,始制有名、亦将知止三方面分析老子“无为而治”思想对现代企业管理者的启示 ,从而提高现代企业管理者的素养、开发人力资源、优化管理实践 ,最终实现“无为而治”的管理。