Sustainability and Degradation in Less Developed Countries


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This title was first published in 2002. The concept of sustainable development has increasingly gained currency as a policy determination tool, yet its interpretation and application is widely contested, especially with respect to the role of economics in the facilitation of environmentally and socially sustainable outcomes. Sarah Lumley assesses some of the fundamental assumptions of mainstream economic theory as part of an analysis of farmers' motives in adopting soil conservation on degraded lands in the Philippines. The text has a strong focus on the theoretical and practical interactions between environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainable development; it is both multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary, and draws on conceptually important points of each discipline that it encompasses.







Capital Punishment 2004


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An issue of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin providing information about the execution of prisoners during 2004. Twelve States executed 59 prisoners; the number executed was 6 fewer than in 2003. Those executed during 2004 had been under sentence of death an average of 11 years, or 1 month longer than the period for inmates executed in 2003. Tables & graphs.




Analysis of the Career of Roger Clemens


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This report evaluates the career of Roger Clemens, one of the most successful pitchers in major league history. It examines both the quality & quantity of his pitching over the course of his 24-year career. As of the 2007 season, Clemens was one of 28 active major league players who were at least 40 years old. Of those 28, 18 were pitchers, & 12 of those were starting pitchers. Charts & tables.




U. S. Costs of Verification and Compliance Under Pending Arms Treaties


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Verification of arms control treaties is an important function of the national security community, & has been a key concern of arms negotiators as well as members of the Congress for a number of years. New types of verification procedures have been introduced recently, giving a prominent role to various types of on-site inspections. Such inspections can improve the verifiability of treaties & contribute to a better spirit of cooperation among treaty signatories. There have been concerns, however, that such measures could prove costly. This study addresses the costs of verification & compliance of five pending arms control accords. Charts & tables.







California Is Still Coming Up Short on Electricity


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Despite California¿s aggressive response to the 2000-2001 energy crisis & the ongoing work of regulators to reach policy consensus, there is still a meaningful risk that future power supplies will come up short. One of the key drivers of this risk is a highly uncertain investment climate. In addition, the State¿s power policy still has significant flaws that will challenge long-term reliability & will contribute to continued high retail electricity costs for consumers. This paper highlights the risks of a near- to medium-power-supply shortage & sets forth options policy makers have for alleviating these risks. It also identifies the key longer-term challenges that policy makers face in reforming the State¿s power sector. Illustrations.