The use of non-cash payment schemes is particularly widespread in France where the number of non-cash transactions is in fact well above the European average. Though they have different features corresponding to users’ varying needs (payments may be face-to-face, remote or recurring, for...

The dielectric permittivity and resistivity have been measured simultaneously as a function of magnetic field in Pr<Subscript>1-x</Subscript>Ca<Subscript>x</Subscript>MnO<Subscript>3</Sub script> crystals with different doping. A huge increase of dielectric permittivity was detected near percolation threshold. The dielectric and conductive properties are found to...<//sub></subscript></subscript></subscript>

The magnetic properties of a polycrystalline Sr<Subscript>3</Subscript>NiIrO<Subscript>6</Subscript> sample have been investigated by means of susceptibility and magnetization measurements. On the one hand, it is found that this compound, made of magnetic chains on a triangular lattice, behaves very similarly to Ca<Subscript>3</Subscript>CoRhO<Subscript>6</Subscript> and Ca<Subscript>3</Subscript>CoIrO<Subscript>6</Subscript>. In...</subscript></subscript></subscript></subscript></subscript></subscript>

We report on the resistivity (ρ), thermoelectric power (S for Seebeck) and magnetic measurements of the series Pr<Subscript>1-x</Subscript>Ca<Subscript>x</Subscript>CrO<Subscript>3</Sub script> (x=0.0–0.5). These orthochromites exhibit a T independent, large and positive S, from 100 K to 700 K which follows the Cr<Superscript>4+</Superscript> concentration. Upon Ca<Superscript>2+</Superscript> for Pr<Superscript>3+</Superscript>...</superscript></superscript></superscript><//sub></subscript></subscript></subscript>

The crystal and magnetic structures of Pr<Subscript>0.15</Subscript>Sr<Subscript>0.85</Subscript>MnO<Subscript>3< /Subscript> manganite have been studied by means of powder X-ray and neutron diffraction in the temperature range 10–400 K at high external pressures up to 55 and 4 GPa, respectively. A structural phase transition from cubic to tetragonal phase...</subscript></subscript></subscript>

This paper provides empirical evidence on the response of monetary policymakers to uncertainty. Using data for the UK since the introduction of inflation targets in October 1992, we find evidence that the impact of inflation on interest rates is lower when inflation is more uncertain and is...

This paper compares alternative estimates of the extent of Australia's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While the total amount cannot be known with certainty, debate concerning appropriate policies to deal with and monitor emissions must rely on estimates. However, it is shown that there are...