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Chinese economic coercion against Taiwan [[electronic resource] ] : a tricky weapon to use / / Murray Scot Tanner
| Chinese economic coercion against Taiwan [[electronic resource] ] : a tricky weapon to use / / Murray Scot Tanner |
| Autore | Tanner Murray Scot |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (179 p.) |
| Disciplina | 337.5105124/9 |
| ISBN |
1-281-18076-9
9786611180768 0-8330-4253-X 1-4337-0944-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One - Introduction; Potential for Economic Coercion; Purpose of This Study; Organization of This Monograph; Chapter Two - Economic Coercion: Factors Affecting Success and Failure; Defining Economic Coercion/Economic Pressure; Mainland Chinese Economic Pressure: Serving Many Political Goals; Likely Scenarios for Chinese Economic Coercion Against Taiwan; Factors Affecting Success and Failure of Economic CoercionAgainst Taiwan; Economic Factors That Help Determine Success or Failure
Political Factors That Help Determine Success or FailureEfforts to Subvert or Change Taiwan's Government; Likely Issues in a Beijing-Taipei Economic Confrontation; International Support for the Initiating and Target Countries; Chapter Three - Taiwan's Struggle to Manage Expanding Cross-Strait Economic Ties; Key Conclusions: Taipei's Powerful Dilemmas in ControllingCross-Strait Trade and Investment; Taiwan's Major Policies Designed to Limit Mainland Influence; Beijing's Initial Entreaties to Taiwan; Encouraging Diversification: President Lee's "Go South" Policy Tightening Administrative Oversight and Controls:"No Haste, Be Patient"From "No Haste, Be Patient" to"Active Opening, Effective Management"; Business and Opposition Party Reactions; Holiday Direct Flights; Conclusion: Overall Evaluations of Taiwan's Government Policy; Chapter Four - Economic Factors: Evaluating Taiwan's Vulnerability; Main Findings; The Rapid Expansion of Cross-Strait Trade and Investment; Gauging the Importance of Cross-Strait Economic Relations toTaiwan's Economy; The Strategic Significance of Current Cross-Strait Economic Ties The Rising Importance of Mainland-Based Production:The Information Technology SectorStrategic Resources: Vulnerability to Cutoff; Vulnerability to Deliberate Economic Disruption: Stock Markets; Disruption of Taiwan's Information Networks; Coda: China's Economic Dependence on Taiwan; Conclusion: Putting Taiwan's Economic Vulnerability in Perspective; Chapter Five - Political Factors: Converting Economic Influence into Political Leverage; Political Factors Influencing the Success or Failure ofEconomic Pressure; Domestic Politics and Their Influence on Economic Coercion Major Findings: Obstacles to Beijing's Political LeverageTurning Economic Influence into Political Leverage: Beijing's Strategies; Seeking Conduits of Influence in Taiwan; Beijing's Efforts to Leverage the Taishang; Beijing's Counterproductive Strategy Toward the Taishang; The Impact of Economic Pressure on Mainland Chinese Politics; Chapter Six - China's Economic Leverage: A Powerful Weapon, but Tricky to Use; Taiwan's Rising "Asymmetric Interdependence" with Mainland China; Mainland Economic Vulnerabilities; Potential Risks for U.S. Interests:Beijing's Frustrations and Taipei's Fears Bibliography |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219989503321 |
Tanner Murray Scot
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| Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, c2007 | ||
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Chinese engagement in Africa : drivers, reactions, and implications for U.S. policy / / Larry Hanauer, Lyle J. Morris
| Chinese engagement in Africa : drivers, reactions, and implications for U.S. policy / / Larry Hanauer, Lyle J. Morris |
| Autore | Hanauer Larry |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California ; ; Washington, District of Columbia : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (171 p.) |
| Disciplina | 327.5106 |
| ISBN |
0-8330-8412-7
0-8330-8414-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Table; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Scope of This Research; Organization of This Report; Chapter Two: Intertwined Interests of China and Africa; What China Wants from Africa; Natural Resources and Chinese Exports; International Legitimacy; Security; What Africa Wants from China; Political Stature; Investment; Trade; Human Development; Security Assistance; Chapter Three: How China-Africa Relations Have Developed; A Brief History; Political Engagement
Text Box: Chinese Government Agencies Involved in China's Africa PolicyEconomic Engagement; Trade; Chinese Investment; Chinese Infrastructure Financing; Chinese Development Aid and Loans; Special Economic Zones and the China-Africa Development Fund; Security Engagement; Arms Sales; Military Ties; UN Peacekeeping Operations; Chapter Four: The Impact of Chinese Engagement on African Countries; Political and Military Impact; Economic Impact; Corruption; Wasted Public Resources; Summary; Chapter Five: African Reactions to Chinese Engagement; Official Responses; Political Issues; Economic Issues African Popular Perceptions of Chinese EngagementAfricans Hold Generally Positive Views of China; Africans' Views Are Primarily Influenced by Chinese Economic/Commercial Activities; China Invests Little in Social Infrastructure; African Opinion of China Is Negatively Influenced by Perception That China Enables Waste, Inefficiency, and Corruption; Negative Perceptions of China Have Led to Social Unrest; Clashes with Local Chinese Populations; Chapter Six: China Modifies Its Approach; "Soft Power": Media, Culture, and People-to-People Exchanges; Media; Culture and People-to-People Exchanges Health AidSustainability; Security and Diplomacy; Threats to Chinese Nationals; Summary; Chapter Seven: Implications for U.S. Interests; Implications of China's Expanding Influence in Africa for U.S. National Security Interests; The Political Arena; The Security Sphere; Economic Development; Business and Commercial Investment; Competition and Suspicion; African Perceptions of U.S. Versus Chinese Engagement; U.S. and Chinese Public Diplomacy Activities; Opportunities for U.S.-Chinese Collaboration in Africa; Collaboration on Economic Development Initiatives Collaboration on Promoting Regional IntegrationCollaboration on Shared Security Challenges; Recommendations for Promoting Better Chinese Behavior in Africa; Recommendations for Further Study; Bibliography |
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Hanauer Larry
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| Santa Monica, California ; ; Washington, District of Columbia : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 | ||
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Chinese investment in U.S. aviation / / Chad J. R. Ohlandt [and four others]
| Chinese investment in U.S. aviation / / Chad J. R. Ohlandt [and four others] |
| Autore | Ohlandt Chad J. R. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (125 pages) : illustrations, tables |
| Disciplina | 338.4762910973 |
| Collana | Research report |
| Soggetto topico |
Aerospace industries - United States
Aerospace industries - China Investments, Chinese - United States |
| ISBN | 0-8330-9716-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter one. Introduction -- Chapter two. Aviation Markets -- Chapter three. China's Government Policy for Commercial Aviation -- Chapter four. Chinese Investments in U.S. Aviation -- Chapter five. Assessing the Effect of Chinese Investments in U.S. Aviation -- Chapter six. Conclusions -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910717367403321 |
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Ohlandt Chad J. R.
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2017 | ||
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Choices for America in a turbulent world / / James Dobbins [and nine others]
| Choices for America in a turbulent world / / James Dobbins [and nine others] |
| Autore | Dobbins James |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (167 p.) |
| Disciplina | 327.73 |
| Collana | Strategic Rethink |
| Soggetto topico |
National security - United States
National interest - United States Strategic planning - United States International relations Security, International |
| ISBN | 0-8330-9114-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219970103321 |
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Dobbins James
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Class Action Dilemmas [[electronic resource] ] : Pursuing Public Goals for Private Gain
| Class Action Dilemmas [[electronic resource] ] : Pursuing Public Goals for Private Gain |
| Autore | Hensler Deborah R |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (635 p.) |
| Disciplina | 347.7353 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ArquillaJohn
FullerGraham |
| Soggetto topico |
Class actions (Civil procedure) --United States --Costs
Class actions (Civil procedure) --United States Lawyers -- Fees -- United States Law - U.S. - General Law - U.S Law, Politics & Government |
| ISBN |
1-282-45144-8
9786612451447 0-8330-4394-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
COVER; RAND INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL JUSTICE; BOARD OF OVERSEERS; FOREWORD; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Section I; Chapter One - "ATTENTION: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES"; NOTES; Chapter Two - A MATTER OF SOME INTEREST; A. THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF CLASS ACTIONS; B. THE BIRTH OF RULE 23; C. THE "HOLY WAR" AGAINST CLASS ACTIONS; D. A NEW CONTROVERSY; E. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE STEPS BACK IN; F. A RETURN TO WARFARE?; NOTES; Chapter Three - VIRTUES AND VICES; A. THE SCOPE OF CLASS ACTIONS; B. IS THE NUMBER OF CLASS ACTIONS GROWING?
C. THE TRADITIONAL PARADIGM: REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS FOR MONEY DAMAGESD. THE NEW PARADIGM: AGGREGATIVE ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE; E. DILEMMAS FOR PUBLIC POLICY; NOTES; Section II; Chapter Four - INTO THE FISHBOWL; CASE SELECTION; DATA COLLECTION; RESULTS; NOTE; Chapter Five - CONTACT LENS PRICING LITIGATION: ROBERTS v. BAUSCH & LOMB, INC.; PROLOGUE; THE LITIGATION BEGINS; PRIMARY ISSUES IN THE LITIGATION; THE LITIGATION PROGRESSES; INITIAL CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE; OTHER RELATED LITIGATION; MOVEMENT TOWARDS SETTLEMENT; DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT FINAL APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION AND FEESACTUAL DISTRIBUTION OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS; EPILOGUE; NOTES; Chapter Six - BANK BROKERAGE PRODUCT LITIGATION: PINNEY v. GREAT WESTERN; PROLOGUE; CLASS LITIGATION BEGINS; NEGOTIATING THE SETTLEMENT; REGULATORY ACTION; SETTLEMENT; DISTRIBUTION; EPILOGUE: ELEVENTH HOUR MANEUVERING; NOTES; Chapter Seven - COLLATERAL PROTECTION INSURANCE LITIGATION: GRAHAM v. SECURITY PACIFIC HOUSING SERVICES, INC; PROLOGUE; CLASS LITIGATION BEGINS; THE INITIAL COMPLAINT AND ITS ALLEGATIONS; THE DEFENDANTS' POSITION; PRIMARY ISSUES IN THE LITIGATION PARTIES MOVE TOWARD SETTLEMENTTERMS OF THE INITIAL SETTLEMENT; OBJECTIONS; FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING; DISTRIBUTING SETTLEMENT AWARDS; NOTES; Chapter Eight - CABLE TV LATE FEE LITIGATION: SELNICK v. SACRAMENTO CABLE; PROLOGUE; CLASS LITIGATION BEGINS; PRIMARY ISSUES OF THE LITIGATION; LITIGATION OF THE CASE; NEGOTIATING THE SETTLEMENT; NOTES; Chapter Nine - CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM OVERCHARGING LITIGATION: INMAN v. HEILIG-MEYERS; PROLOGUE; THE LITIGATION BEGINS; PRIMARY ISSUES OF THE LITIGATION; THE LITIGATION CONTINUES; DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT; PRELIMINARY APPROVAL; FINAL APPROVAL DISTRIBUTION OF SETTLEMENT FUNDSEPILOGUE; NOTES; Chapter Ten - INSURANCE PREMIUM DOUBLE ROUNDING LITIGATION: MARTINEZ v. ALLSTATE 2 AND SENDEJO v. FARMERS; PROLOGUE; THE LITIGATION BEGINS; PRIMARY ISSUES OF THE LITIGATION; EARLY DAYS IN THE LITIGATION; MOVEMENT TOWARDS SETTLEMENT; FINAL APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION AND FEES; EPILOGUE; NOTES; Chapter Eleven - BLOOD CLOTTING PRODUCTS FOR HEMOPHILIACS: IN RE FACTOR VIII OR IX CONCENTRATE BLOOD PRODUCTS; PROLOGUE; EARLY FACTOR CONCENTRATE LITIGATION; THE WADLEIGH CLASS ACTION; THE WALKER SETTLEMENT; IMPLEMENTING THE SETTLEMENT; EPILOGUE; NOTES Chapter Twelve - TOXIC CHEMICAL FACTORY LITIGATION: ATKINS v. HARCROS |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219989703321 |
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Hensler Deborah R
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| Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2000 | ||
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CMS Innovation Center Health Care Innovation Awards : evaluation plan / / Sandra H. Berry [and twenty-others]
| CMS Innovation Center Health Care Innovation Awards : evaluation plan / / Sandra H. Berry [and twenty-others] |
| Autore | Berry Sandra H. <1949-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (133 pages) |
| Disciplina | 362.1068 |
| Soggetto topico | Health services administration - United States |
| ISBN | 0-8330-8304-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219974403321 |
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Berry Sandra H. <1949->
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2013 | ||
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Coastal Louisiana risk assessment model : technical description and 2012 coastal master plan analysis results / / Jordan R. Fischbach [and five others]
| Coastal Louisiana risk assessment model : technical description and 2012 coastal master plan analysis results / / Jordan R. Fischbach [and five others] |
| Autore | Fischbach Jordan R. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (144 pages) |
| Disciplina | 333.714 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FischbachJordan R |
| Collana | Technical report Coastal Louisiana risk assessment model |
| Soggetto topico | Environmental risk assessment |
| ISBN | 0-8330-7985-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219976403321 |
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Fischbach Jordan R.
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2012 | ||
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A community-based, focused-deterrence approach to closing overt drug markets : a process and fidelity evaluation of seven sites / / Jessica Saunders [and three others]
| A community-based, focused-deterrence approach to closing overt drug markets : a process and fidelity evaluation of seven sites / / Jessica Saunders [and three others] |
| Autore | Saunders Jessica |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (113 pages) |
| Disciplina | 363.450973 |
| Soggetto topico |
Drug control - United States
Drug traffic - United States |
| ISBN | 0-8330-9336-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219968903321 |
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Saunders Jessica
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 | ||
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Considerations for integrating women into closed occupations in U.S. special operations forces / / Thomas S. Szayna [et al.]
| Considerations for integrating women into closed occupations in U.S. special operations forces / / Thomas S. Szayna [et al.] |
| Autore | Szayna Thomas S. <1960-.> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (81 pages) |
| Disciplina | 356/.160820973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LarsonEric V <1957-.> (Eric Victor)
O'MahonyAngela RobsonSean SchaeferAgnes Gereben MatthewsMiriam (Behavioral scientist) PolichJ. Michael AyerLynsay EatonDerek <1963-.> MarcellinoWilliam |
| Collana | Research report (Rand Corporation) |
| Soggetto topico |
Special forces (Military science) - United States
Special operations (Military science) - United States Women in combat - United States |
| ISBN | 0-8330-9346-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- CHAPTER ONE. Introduction -- Approach -- Outline of This Report -- CHAPTER TWO. ISIS Supporters and Opponents on Twitter -- Using Terminology to Find ISIS Supporters and Opponents -- ISIS Supporters and Opponents: Activity and Location -- Summary -- CHAPTER THREE. ISIS Debate: Community Content -- Shia Distinct Messaging and Themes -- Syrian Mujahideen Distinct Messaging and Themes -- ISIS Supporters Distinct Messaging and Themes -- Sunni States Distinct Messaging and Themes -- Summary -- CHAPTER FOUR. ISIS Debate: Community Structure -- Sunni Community Structure -- Summary -- CHAPTER FIVE. Recommendations and Implications -- Summary of Recommendations -- APPENDIX -- A. Twitter Search -- B. Analytic Methods -- C. Sunni Community Analysis -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910154696103321 |
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Szayna Thomas S. <1960-.>
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| Santa Monica : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 | ||
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Considering marijuana legalization : insights for Vermont and other jurisdictions / / Jonathan P. Caulkins [and seven others]
| Considering marijuana legalization : insights for Vermont and other jurisdictions / / Jonathan P. Caulkins [and seven others] |
| Autore | Caulkins Jonathan P (Jonathan Paul), <1965-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, Calif. : , : RAND Corporation, , [2015] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (219 p.) |
| Disciplina | 364.177 |
| Soggetto topico | Drug legalization |
| ISBN | 0-8330-8877-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; A Brief Overview of Marijuana Policy; Report Overview; Chapter Two: The Marijuana Landscape in Vermont; Introduction; Marijuana Laws in Vermont; Marijuana Prevention and Treatment in Vermont; Indicators of Marijuana Use in Vermont; Estimating the Size of the Marijuana Market in Vermont in 2014; Criminal Justice Costs Associated with Marijuana Prohibition in Vermont; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Three: Consequences of Marijuana Use; Introduction
Limitations of Existing StudiesConsequences of Marijuana Consumption on Health; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Other Outcomes; Consequences of Marijuana Prohibition; Substitution for or Complementarity with Other Substances; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Four: Supply Architectures; Introduction; The Commonly Discussed Options; The Middle-Ground Options; The Extreme Options; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Five: Taxation and Other Sources of Revenue; Introduction; Bases for Taxing Marijuana; Collection Point; Mechanisms for Changing the Tax Burden.; Fees and Auctions Other Revenue ConsiderationsConcluding Thoughts; Chapter Six: Regulation; Introduction; A Regulatory Checklist; A Closer Examination of Eight Regulatory Decisions for Legal Marijuana; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Seven: How Legalization in Vermont Could Influence Tax Revenue, Consumption, and Public Budgets; Introduction; Potential Revenue from Taxing Vermonters' Marijuana Consumption When the Only Competition Comes from the Black Market; Sales to Marijuana Tourists and Exports; Threats to Tax-Revenue Collection in the Longer Run; Cost of Regulation; Concluding Thoughts Chapter Eight: Closing RemarksIntroduction; Uncertainty; Weighing Policy Options; Final Thoughts for Vermont; Appendixes; A. Evidence Concerning Substitution and Complementarity; B. Business Deductions and U.S. Code Title 26 Section 280E; References |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219971003321 |
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| Santa Monica, Calif. : , : RAND Corporation, , [2015] | ||
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