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Preliminary overview of the economies of the Caribbean 2020–2021 [PDF]
This overview examines the economic performance of economies of the Caribbean in 2020 and comprises four chapters. The first chapter provides a comparative analysis across Caribbean economies of the main macroeconomic variables, namely GDP growth ...
Hendrickson, Michael +5 more
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Analysing engineering consulting firms
Meeting: Research and Policy Workshop on Technology Problems for the Caribbean, 13 Nov.-10 Dec. 1983, Runaway Bay, JMDraftAlso included as item no. 11, Module 5 in: Bibliography / Research and Policy Workshop on Technology Problems for the Caribbean ...
Caribbean Technology Policy Studies Project +1 more
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Caribbean development report: Exploring strategies for sustainable growth and development in Caribbean small island States [PDF]
The Third Caribbean Development Roundtable (23-24 April 2014) was held under the theme “Exploring strategies for sustainable growth and development in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS)”.
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How wildlife respond to tropical cyclones: short‐term tactics and long‐term impacts
ABSTRACT From butterflies to lizards and from sharks to seabirds, wildlife exhibit tactics to survive the impacts of tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cyclones, or typhoons depending on where they occur. Some species seek refuge during the storm by moving, some remain in place and ride it out, and others move longer distances, avoiding the ...
Erin L. Koen +15 more
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El espejo tiznado: el tratado de parís (1898) en la historia jurídica de puerto rico
El Tratado de París de 1898 puso fin a una breve guerra, pero marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia jurídica y cultural de Puerto Rico. En poco más de tres meses de conflicto, España cedió Puerto Rico a los Estados Unidos sin la presencia de los ...
José R. Gómez Biamón
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State-owned enterprises and the development of a technological capability
Meeting: Research and Policy Workshop on Technology Problems for the Caribbean, 13 Nov.-10 Dec. 1983, Runaway Bay, JMDraftAlso included as item no. 12, Module 12 in: Bibliography / Research and Policy Workshop on Technology Problems for the Caribbean ...
Odle, M.A. +1 more
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Flight of the dragons: a global review of migration in Odonata
ABSTRACT Insects are the most abundant and ecologically important animal migrants. Yet, we know relatively little about the patterns and processes underlying insect migration. Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and damselflies (Zygoptera) comprise the ancient insect order Odonata, whose ancestors were the first organisms to fly on Earth.
Johanna S.U. Hedlund +3 more
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ABSTRACT Rapid technological change, shorter lifecycles and rising demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) are increasing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and emphasise the need for a circular economy. This paper identifies barriers and enablers of the circular transition in EEE and outlines interventions.
Aya Abdelmeguid, Lucia Corsini
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Citizenship education, democracy and global shifts: Re-thinking Caribbean Social Studies
This monograph examines the role and challenges of social studies in achieving citizenship education or cultivating democratic-minded citizens in the Caribbean, and offers a theoretical and conceptual framework of understanding the role of social studies
Marshall, Don, Howe, Glenford D.
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Stock Market Reactions to Climate Risk Events: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda
ABSTRACT As global warming intensifies, climate risks' impact on firm value has become a critical concern for academia and investors. This systematic literature review analyzes 50 event studies in this research field, classifying them by climate risk type.
Mario Schuster, Rainer Lueg
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