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Does Continuous Disclosure Improve Investment Efficiency? Evidence from a Unique Regulatory Setting

open access: yesAbacus, EarlyView.
We examine the association between continuous disclosure and investment efficiency within the context of Australia's unique regulatory setting for continuous disclosure. Based on 8,527 firm‐year observations, we find that continuous disclosure is positively associated with investment efficiency and helps to mitigate both over‐investment and under ...
Sudipta Bose   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gatekeeping harm reduction in Canadian Federal Prisons: Perspectives on the threat risk assessment for the prison needle exchange program by prison administrative leadership

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Prison needle exchange programs (PNEPs) are evidence‐based, cost‐effective interventions that prevent transmission of blood‐borne viruses. PNEPs were introduced in a minority of Canadian federal prisons in 2018; however, participation is contingent on a mandatory approval process known as a “Threat Risk Assessment” (TRA ...
Nadine Kronfli   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The evolution of Australian cannabis policies, 1967 to 2024

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To describe the outcomes of cannabis policy debates in Australia from 1967 to 2024. Methods We searched popular media, public reports, parliamentary inquiries and policy documents on cannabis in Australia since the 1960s and examined peer reviewed papers, national survey data and police records of cannabis‐related arrests.
Wayne D. Hall   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caste criminalisation in South India and permanent migration to Fiji, 1903–1927

open access: yesAsia‐Pacific Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Does the official criminalisation of a group lead to permanent out‐migration? In the early 20th century, British officials in south India designated multiple castes as inherently criminal under the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA). The CTA required police registration and could force entire groups into special settlements.
Alexander Persaud
wiley   +1 more source

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