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Fertilizing Nature: A Tragedy of Excess in the Commons
Good, Allen G; Beatty, Perrin H - eSocialSciences - 2011
Globally, we are applying excessive nitrogen (N) fertilizers to our agricultural crops, which ultimately causes nitrogen pollution to our ecosphere. The atmosphere is polluted by N2O and NOx gases that directly and indirectly increase atmospheric warming and climate change. Nitrogen is also...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009323687
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The Yuan’s Exchange Rates and Pass-through Effects on the Prices of Japanese and US Imports
Xing, Yuqing - eSocialSciences - 2010
This paper estimated the pass-through effects of yuan’s exchange rates on prices of the US and Japanese imports from … a 0.23% increase in prices of the US imports in the short run and 0.47% in the long run. Japanese import prices were … of the yuan against the yen, Japanese import prices would be expected to rise 0.55% in the short run and 0.99%, a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008694256
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A Perspective on Fisheries Sector Interventions for Livelihood Promotion
Biswas, Subho; Datta, Samar K.; Singh, Srijan Pal; … - eSocialSciences - 2010
The ultimate goal of this paper is to derive inspiration from Coase Theorem and the Japanese model of Keiretsu to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008544598
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Developing Asia’s Competitive Advantage in Green Products: Learning from the Japanese Experience
Lino, Fukuya; Lim, Alva - eSocialSciences - 2010
. The aim of this paper is to show what lessons can be learnt from the Japanese case. [ADBI Working Paper 228] …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008671973
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Lessons from Japan’s Banking Crisis
Kawai, Masahiro; Fujii, Mariko - eSocialSciences - 2010
The Japanese government’s response to the financial crisis in the 1990s was late, unprepared and insufficient; it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008677772
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Promoting Democracy in Myanmar: Political Party Capacity Building
Aung, Aung - eSocialSciences - 2013
The importance of the political parties in Myanmar and their role as the creators of the future of the country. The course of the present developments relies on the ability of the political parties. This paper highlights the role of political parties, the conflict history of the country and the...
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Is There a Global Bioethics? End-of-Life in Thailand and the Case for Local Difference
Stonington, Scott; Ratanakul, Pinit - eSocialSciences - 2007
the use of mechanical ventilators in Thailand. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005341678
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Study on Impact of Micro Finance in Reduction of Domestic Violence Against Women
eSocialSciences; Institute of Social Studies Trust ISST - 2012
The main objective of the study is to investigate whether there is any evidence to support the view that the disbursement of micro finance to women reduces the incidence of domestic violence, and if so, under what circumstances. [WCD]. URL:[http://wcd.nic.in/].
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650331
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Philippine Economy: Sluggish in 2011, Bullish in 2012?
eSocialSciences; Senate Economic Planning Office SEPO - 2012
The Philippine domestic economy shrunk to 3.7 percent in 2011, after a growth of 7.6 per cent in 2010. Outlook for 2012 is relatively sanguine with the government hinging its optimism on robust consumer demand and a more vigorous public spending. However, downside risks to growth persist with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010542220
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Trans-boundary River Basins in South Asia: Options for Conflict Resolution
Chintan, Gopal Siwakoti - eSocialSciences - 2012
south - Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - on five river systems - the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010543504