The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was founded in the 1950s with price support as the main policy instrument. Despite massive criticism from both within and outside the EU, price support remains the backbone of the CAP. This paper argues that the choice of price support was logical viewed in...

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was founded in the 1950s with price support as the main policy instrument. Despite massive criticism from both within and outside the EU, price support remains the backbone of the CAP. This paper argues that the choice of price support was logical viewed in...

In form of a qualitative single case study this thesis examines what people from industrialized countries such as Germany can learn about sustainability from Lynedoch EcoVillage, South Africa, and the associated 'Sustainability Institute', a non-profit trust based at and operating from Lynedoch...

Diese Arbeit besteht aus vier Essays, die empirische und methodische Beiträge zur Messung von Konjunkturzyklen und deren Zusammenhänge zu demographischen Variablen liefern. Der erste Essay analysiert unter Zuhilfenahme eines Bayesianischen Dynamischen Faktormodelles die Volatilität des...

Text, January 18, 1856. Article entitled:Valuable Sugar Plantation and Hands for Sale. "We are requested to call particular attention to the sale, by N. Vignie, auctioneer, which will take place today, at 12 o’clock, at the rotunda of the St. Louis Hotel, of a large and valuable plantation,...

Government accepts responsibility for stimulating and supporting research and development for the welfare of the entire community. Research is therefore a matter of serious concern which should be approached with the greatest degree of responsibility by those trained and qualified to engage in...

SMEs are considered to be an engine for growth in both developed and developingcountries, by generating employment opportunities, strengthening industrial linkages,securing home markets and earning valuable export revenue. Government-backed loanschemes play a major role in many countries, by...

Summary of Banco de España Working Paper no. 2131