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Promoting Equality Through Assistive Technologies, A Socioeconomic Perspective

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  • Ana-Maria NEAGU

    (Politehnica University of Bucharest)

  • Liviu Mihail MATEESCU

    (Politehnica University of Bucharest)

Abstract

The aim of the proposed paper is to identify a possible cost benefit evaluation of assistive technologies in the context of promoting equal opportunities in life. Equal opportunities represent more than just ensuring an equitable framework for all individuals; equality represents recognition and respect for all individuals no matter the differences among us. The paper debates the issues of equality in the context of assistive technologies advance. The use of assistive technology was found to be predictive of enjoyment of human rights and increased capabilities for those with special needs. Because promoting equality among individuals necessitates more than doing nothing it is obvious that we should think of evaluating the costs and the benefits of such actions taking into consideration socio and economic aspects. The topic has a novelty and an applicability character mostly for our country.

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  • Ana-Maria NEAGU & Liviu Mihail MATEESCU, 2015. "Promoting Equality Through Assistive Technologies, A Socioeconomic Perspective," SEA - Practical Application of Science, Romanian Foundation for Business Intelligence, Editorial Department, issue 7, pages 401-406, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:cmj:seapas:y:2015:i:7:p:401-406
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    1. Skare, Marinko & Porada-Rochoń, Małgorzata, 2022. "Technology and social equality in the United States," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 183(C).

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    Keywords

    Equal opportunities; Socioeconomic perspective; Evaluation; Assistive technologies;
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    JEL classification:

    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification
    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values

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