In this article we develop a theoretical model to explain the homicide rate in any given place and construct a Bayesian model with a spatial structure to test the hypotheses. We assume that in his quest for self-fulfilment the individual, when taking the decision to perpetrate violence, not only...

In this article, we discuss the current pattern of territorial reconfiguration of the Brazilian industry, its current forms, and motivations in order to problematize some of the most significant challenges of the current regional issue. We have brought new evidence of how it keeps...

This report describes the subject, design and realization of the study "Entscheidungsträger in Deutschland: Werte und Einstellungen". The survey focusses on political attitudes, behavioral norms, motives and biographies of leaders in politics, public administration, business as well as in the...