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primary purpose―to serve its citizens―is given full consideration. This
approach is closely in line with the theoretical positions adopted by many
developmental and heterodox economists in the context of the role of
government in the economy.18
The model covers the scope and nature of resources (including both
qualitative and quantitative dimensions), mobilisation, allocation and
governance of these resources from an ESC rights perspective. It also
incorporates essential features of State policy, including: key areas of social
justice, equity and fairness in distribution of economic benefits; vigorous
engagement with the market and the international community; combined
action with the community and the private sector; and more transparent,
accountable and efficient institutions for the mobilisation and allocation of
resources. The model is represented in Figure 2 on the next page.
18
See for example, Frederic Lee, A History of Heterodox Economics: Challenging the
mainstream in the twentieth century (Routledge, New York, 2009); Manuel Couret Branco,
Economics versus Human Rights (Routledge, London, 2009); Radhika Balakrishnan and
Diane Elson, 'Economic Policies and Human Rights Obligations' in Radhika Balakrishnan;
Diane Elson (ed), Economic Policy and Human Rights (Zed Books, London, 2011) 257;
Julien-Francois Gerber and Rolf Steppacher (eds), Towards an Integrated Paradigm in
Heterodox Economics: Alternative Approaches to the Current Eco-Social Crises (Palgrave
Macmillan, 2011).
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