Treasury Fact Sheet: New Sanctions on Iran – 11/21/2011: “Today, the United States is taking a series of actions to confront the threat posed by Iran and significantly increase pressure on Iran to comply with the full range of its international obligations and to address the international communitys longstanding concerns regarding its nuclear program. These… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
New UNEP report: governments and businesses accelerating plans for global transition to green economy
Towards a Green Economy: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication [632 pages, PDF] – “The Green Economy Report is compiled by United Nations Environmental Programme’s (UNEP) Green Economy Initiative in collaboration with economists and experts worldwide. It demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new… Continue Reading
Basel III counterparty credit risk – Frequently asked questions (Basel Committee)
Basel III counterparty credit risk – Frequently asked questions (Basel Committee) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has received a number of interpretation questions related to the 16 December 2010 publication of the Basel III regulatory frameworks for capital and liquidity and the 13 January 2011 press release on the loss absorbency of capital at… Continue Reading
EIA India Country Analysis Brief
India Background – India boasts a growing economy, and is increasingly a significant consumer of oil and natural gas: “In 2009, India was the fourth largest energy consumer in the world, after the United States, China, and Russia. Despite a slowing global economy, India’s energy demand continues to rise. As vehicle ownership expands, petroleum demand… Continue Reading
The Chronicle Review – The Reach of 'Prospect Theory'
“Based on thousands of citation records from Thomson Reuters, this chart shows the scholarly influence of “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk,” written by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, and published in Econometrica in 1979. The theory has turned up as a reference for an increasing number of journal articles and book chapters… Continue Reading
New on LLRX – Learning to Live Without a Statistical Abstract: Thinking about Future Access to Government Information
Learning to Live Without a Statistical Abstract: Thinking about Future Access to Government Information – The U.S. Census Bureau anticipates that budget cuts will likely dismantle the entire Statistical Compendia division. James T. Shaw’s presentation focuses on why there is no truly good alternative to the Statistical Abstract in terms of providing both convenience and… Continue Reading
UN – The Least Developed Countries Report 2011
The Least Developed Countries Report 2011 – The Potential Role of South-South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: “The least developed countries (LDCs) are a group of countries that have been classified by the United Nations as least developed in terms of their low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, weak human assets and high… Continue Reading
Managing the Risks of Shale Gas: Identifying a Pathway toward Responsible Development
“For decades, natural gas has played an important role in electricity generation, industrial uses, and heating in the United Statesand with recent improvements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of shale formations, drillers can now access a vastly greater amount of gas at lower cost than in the past. The rapid growth in drilling… Continue Reading
New on LLRX – ShoppingBots and Online Shopping Resources 2012
Via LLRX.com – ShoppingBots and Online Shopping Resources 2012 – Marcus P. Zillman’s guide, great for holiday and year round shopping, and comprises a comprehensive listing of shoppingbot and online shopping resources and sites on the Internet. Comparison shopping for books, electronics, gadgets, clothing, green products, hotels? Looking for coupons, discounts, vouchers or last minute… Continue Reading
Corporate Governance of Political Expenditures: 2011 Benchmark Report on S&P 500 Companies
Corporate Governance of Political Expenditures: 2011 Benchmark Report on S&P 500 Companies, By Heidi Welsh and Robin Young, November 2011 “This study takes a close look at the nature and extent of the voluntary governance reforms companies have made, using a broad definition of political spending, to see how these practices affect key disclosure and… Continue Reading
FTC Issues Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2011
“The Federal Trade Commission has issued its Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Performance and Accountability Report. The report shows American taxpayers how the FTC has managed its resources, highlights major accomplishments in fulfilling the FTC’s two core goals of protecting consumers and promoting competition, and outlines plans for addressing future challenges. As required by the Reports… Continue Reading
Over 100,000 primary care providers sign up to adopt electronic health records through their Regional Extension Centers
News release: “The HHS Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced today that more than 100,000 primary care providers are adopting certified Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to help improve their quality of care and ultimately lower health care costs. This commitment by more than one-third of all primary care providers nationwide to… Continue Reading
