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The Economic History Review, Volume 79, Issue 3, Page 957-986, August 2026.Abstract After the Second World War, family allowances became a cornerstone of social spending in western Europe. Whilst religion is often highlighted as a driver of this policy, the role of political Catholicism remains contested, particularly in southern Europe.
Guillem Verd‐Llabrés
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Powerful representation of the poor? German welfare associations' narrative advocacy during COVID‐19
Policy Studies Journal, Volume 54, Issue 3, August 2026.Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic sparked unprecedented experimentation in the German social assistance system, leading to changes previously considered impracticable by policymakers. This included a sanctions moratorium, easier access to benefits, and temporary cash transfers, all of which were advocated by welfare associations—key organized interests ...
Christopher Smith Ochoa
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Enforcing environmental law in the Amazon
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 7, Page 2281-2294, July 2026.Abstract This article identifies the underlying obstacles to enforcement of laws against environmental crimes such as illegal logging, mining and ranching. With four departments (provinces) from Colombia as case studies, it assesses enforcement of the country's main environmental law, Law 2111, which is one of Latin America's strongest. The article has
Mark Ungar, Juan Corredor‐Garcia
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Revista de Economía y Estadística, 2004 El trabajo analiza cuestiones habitualmente discutidas en la literatura sobre descentralización fiscal, distinguiendo entre el enfoque normativo y el enfoque positivo (elección pública).
Horacio Piffano
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Political Cycles, Electricity Policy, and Mexico's Economy
Latin American Policy, Volume 17, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Electricity reform in Mexico should stimulate economic growth, improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This article evaluates the successes and failures of reform and draws lessons across political cycles by analyzing changes in political dynamics—often tied to policy reversals—and the legal framework during the pro ...
David Bonilla
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Policy, Waste, and Power: Textile Dumping in Chile's Atacama Desert
Latin American Policy, Volume 17, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Globally, 87% of textile fibers end up incinerated or in landfills, with Chile bearing the brunt of this crisis. Every year, 39,000 tons of discarded clothing are illegally dumped in the Atacama Desert, turning it into a sacrifice zone for the Global North's waste economy.
Emma Minerva Brambilla
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Federalismo fiscal & reforma institucional: falácias, conquistas e descentralização
Nova Economia, 2013 Federalismo fiscal & reforma institucional: falácias, conquistas e ...
José Roberto Rodrigues Afonso
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Barley seed quality under harvest management practices
Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 3, May/June 2026.Abstract Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) has a strategic role in global agriculture due to its use in food, feed, and brewing industries and its adaptability to diverse environments. This study evaluated the effect of harvest timing on seed quality in two commercial cultivars (ABI Rubi and ABI Valente), focusing on physical integrity, physiological ...
Suélen Giacomini +4 more
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Sexuality, Gender &Policy, Volume 9, Issue 2, May 2026.ABSTRACT Masculinity significantly influences men's health‐seeking behaviors, yet its intersection with legal frameworks and healthcare access in Sub‐Saharan Africa remains underexplored. This mixed‐methods study investigates how gender norms and structural barriers influence healthcare experiences among 60 middle‐aged men (aged 30–60 years) in Yaoundé,
Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile +1 more
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L'esperada reforma fiscal, novament
, 2022 Tot i que el tema fiscal ja fa anys que és molt present en el debat públic, difícilment trobarem un període com el més recent, que va de mitjan tornada de vacances a mitjan octubre del 2022 (mo-ment de redacció d'aquestes línies), en el qual els impostos hagin protagonitzat amb tanta intensitat les notícies dels mitjans de co-municació i el debat ...
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