The standard nonparametric, rank-based approach to the analysis of dependent data from factorial designs is based on an estimated unstructured (UN) variance--covariance matrix, but the large number of variance--covariance terms in many designs can seriously affect test performance. In a...

Most global economy and environmental watchers expect the transition to a market economy to yield environmental benefits. The changing incentives that a market economy introduces should foster more efficient production, better use of resources, and increased community input. The advanced...