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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PECULIARITIES OF NON-STATE PENSION FUNDS [PDF]
Economy and Sociology, 2015 Non-state pension fund is a institution of social security, the primary purpose of which is the payment of pensions to members of the system of private pension provision. The insurance and pension funds in Republic of Moldova is just beginning.
Ivan LUCHIAN, Cristina POTLOG
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The Global Risks Report 2016, 11th Edition [PDF]
, 2016 Now in its 11th edition, The Global Risks Report 2016 draws attention to ways that global risks could evolve and interact in the next decade. The year 2016 marks a forceful departure from past findings, as the risks about which the Report has been ...
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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Perennial bioenergy crops, such as miscanthus and switchgrass, and crop residues have the potential to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and mitigate carbon emissions. However, high establishment costs, delayed returns, and risk–return profiles that diverge from those of conventional crops can hinder incentives to adopt ...
Fahd Majeed, Madhu Khanna, Ruiqing Miao
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Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes +2 more
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Towards a Satisfactory Future—Multiprofessional Rehabilitation for Young Persons with ADHD or ASD
DisabilitiesThere is a lack of knowledge about what kind of support should be offered in adulthood for persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to promote inclusive participation in meaningful life domains.
Hennariikka Heinijoki +5 more
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Groping for Autonomy: The Federal Government and American Hospitals [PDF]
, 1999 This article chronicles the slow but steady emergence of countervailing power in the hospital industry since mid-century. The transformation of American health care policymaking reflects the federal government\u27s growing fiscal obligations as the ...
Hackey, Robert B.
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Markets Mitigate Land‐Use Competition From Energy Crops and Increase Farm Revenues
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Meeting the US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge target of 35 billion gal annually by 2050 will require an estimated 380 million–700 million dry tons of agricultural biomass feedstock. This study evaluates the implications of large‐scale biomass production for land use, crop production, and market outcomes under mature market ...
Daniel G. De La Torre Ugarte +2 more
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Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.The article attracts researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders in renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable development, as it addresses the critical need for clean, efficient energy solutions. By evaluating the technical, environmental, and economic feasibility of integrating wind energy with hydrogen production. The findings offer significant
Mohamed Elnaggar +4 more
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Is a Growing Middle Class Good for the Poor? Social Policy in a Time of Globalization [PDF]
, 2017 We examine the effect of the rise and evolution of the middle class on extreme poverty, using the World Bank's international poverty line of $1.90 per person per day in 2011 purchasing power parity (PPP)- adjusted terms.
Homi Kharas, Raj M. Desai
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AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.The majority of patients in Malaysia purchase medications at community pharmacies for simple medical conditions. One‐fourth of them are not satisfied with the pricing practices at these pharmacies. The majority rely on medical insurance to purchase routine medications.
Amelia Ravindran +3 more
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