The rise of biofuels as a mainstream fuel source coupled with large price fluctuations in both crude oil and agricultural commodity markets in recent years has led to several investigations into the effect crude oil prices exert over agricultural commodity prices. This study analyses crude oil,...

Much present research on the relationship between socio-economic factors and the siting of sources of environmental pollution has focused primarily on race and income. Using census data, timed-based data from multiple sources of pollution, and rates of cancers and low birth weight in the State...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the implications of the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) January 25, 2011 discussion paper, DP11/1 Product Intervention. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses the FSA's previous regulatory approach; the limited usefulness of...

AbstractThe following sections are included:Executive SummaryProposalWhy Restricting Activities Is the SolutionEvolution of Current Financial StructureRegulationIncreased CompetitionShadow BankingExpansion of Bank ActivitiesImplications for Financial Structure, Stability, and RiskChanges in...