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In response to the looming eco-social collapse, a growing number of scholars and activists in Europe and beyond call for 'degrowth'. They advocate democratic transitions towards post-capitalist societies that can function within ecological boundaries while being socially equitable. The present paper takes stock of what degrowth entails and addresses where it stands, both as an academic and a political project. It suggests that whereas the academic project is currently flourishing, the political project remains marginalised. Against this background, the question of what it would take for the political project of degrowth to gain momentum is addressed. Reception date: February 22, 2020 Acceptance date: May 20, 2020 ; Un número cada vez más importante de académicas/os y activistas de Europa y más allá promueven el "decrecimiento" como reacción ante un inminente colapso ecosocial. Abogan por transiciones democráticas hacia sociedades postcapitalistas que puedan funcionar dentro de las fronteras ecológicas y, a la vez, ser socialmente equitativas. Este artículo examina qué implica el decrecimiento y realiza un balance de su situación actual como proyecto académico y político. Se sugiere que, mientras que el proyecto académico está floreciendo, el proyecto político continúa siendo marginal. Ante este panorama, se aborda el interrogante de qué sería necesario para que el proyecto político del decrecimiento cobre impulso. Fecha de recepción: 22 de Febrero de 2020Fecha de aceptación: 20 de Mayo de 2020

AbstractOur aim was to evaluate the ability of prenatal ultrasound scans to predict fetal growth discordance, and to examine the correlation between fetal weight estimated by ultrasound with actual birthweight in twin pregnancies. The study consisted of 221 twin pregnancies with ultrasound fetal weight estimates based on Hadlock's 4 parameter formula. Prediction of intertwin birthweight discordance was examined at 4 different intervals between ultrasound examination and delivery (0–7 days, n = 96; 8–14 days, n = 66; 15–21 days, n = 58; 22–28 days, n = 59 pregnancies), with a total of 279 ultrasound examinations. Birthweight discordance was considered as a difference of 20% or greater. The correlation between fetal weight estimated between 0 and 7 days and actual birthweight was calculated by intraclass correlation coefficient. The predictive values for intertwin discordance of 20% or more in the 0 to 7 days group were: sensitivity = 93.6%, specificity = 79.4%, positive predictive value = 89.2%, negative predictive value = 87.1% and accuracy = 88.6%. In the groups with scans carried out between 8 and 14 days, 15 and 21 days, and 22 and 28 days, the sensitivity and accuracy values were 95.8% and 84.9%, 95.6% and 84.5%, 90.9% and 84.8%, respectively. Fetal growth discordance in twins can be accurately predicted by ultrasound examination performed up to 28 days before birth. There is a good correlation between fetal weight estimated between 0 and 7 days and actual birthweight.

by Lai Hau-yee, Lee Siu-ling. ; Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. ; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-70). ; ACKNOWLEDGMENT --- p.iii ; ABSTRACT --- p.iv ; TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v ; Chapter ; Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 ; Scope --- p.1 ; Statement of Problems --- p.2 ; Motive for Shopping --- p.3 ; Source of Product Information --- p.3 ; Choice of Outlet/Product --- p.3 ; Influencer of Purchase Decision --- p.3 ; Type of Salesperson Preferred --- p.4 ; Chapter II. --- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY --- p.5 ; Research Design --- p.5 ; Exploratory Research --- p.5 ; Descriptive Research --- p.6 ; Data Collection Method --- p.7 ; Secondary Data --- p.7 ; Primary Data --- p.7 ; Fieldwork --- p.8 ; Analysis --- p.9 ; Chapter III. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.10 ; Chapter IV. --- ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS --- p.14 ; Purpose --- p.14 ; External Environment --- p.14 ; Population Demographics --- p.15 ; Economic Environment --- p.15 ; Infrastructure --- p.16 ; Taxation --- p.16 ; Legal Environment and Government Bureaucracy --- p.17 ; Political Environment --- p.19 ; Competitive Environment --- p.20 ; Culture --- p.20 ; Marketing Environment --- p.22 ; Market Segmentation --- p.22 ; Product --- p.23 ; Price --- p.24 ; Distribution --- p.24 ; Promotion --- p.26 ; Chapter V. --- SURVEY FINDINGS --- p.29 ; Results of Descriptive Research --- p.29 ; Cross-Tabulation --- p.29 ; Hypothesis Testing --- p.39 ; Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.45 ; Chapter VII. --- LIMITATIONS --- p.49 ; APPENDICES --- p.53 ; BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.68

Cover -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, OUTLOOK AND RISKS -- POLICY DISCUSSIONS -- A. Fiscal Policy -- B. Monetary Policy -- C. Safeguarding Financial Stability -- D. Policies to Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Growth -- E. Capacity Development -- STAFF APPRAISAL -- BOX -- 1. Nepal's Potential Growth and Comparison to Peers -- FIGURES -- 1. Recent Macro-Economic Developments -- 2. Recent Fiscal Developments -- 3. External Sector Developments -- 4. Monetary Sector Developments -- 5. Nepal and its Peers: Growth, Exports, FDI, Remittances and Human Development -- TABLES -- 1. Macroeconomic Framework-Baseline and Policy Scenarios -- 2. Macroeconomic Framework, 2015/16-2023/24 (Baseline) -- 3. Summary of Government Operations, 2016/17-2023/24 (Baseline) -- 4. Monetary Indicators, 2015/16-2023/24 (Baseline) -- 5. Balance of Payments, 2015/16-2023/24 (Baseline) -- 6. Commercial Banks' Financial Soundness Indicators, 2013-2018 -- ANNEXES -- I. External Sector Assessment -- II. Risk Assessment Matrix -- III. Revenue-Enhancing Measures -- IV. Progress in Implementing High-Priority FSAP Recommendations -- CONTENTS -- FUND RELATIONS -- INFORMATION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF OTHER IFIS -- STATISTICAL ISSUES.

Cover -- CONTENTS -- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS -- OUTLOOK AND RISKS -- POLICY DISCUSSIONS -- A. Macro-Financial Issues and Policies -- B. External Balance and Policies -- C. Fiscal Issues and Policies -- D. Structural Issues: Investment and Growth -- STAFF APPRAISAL -- BOX -- 1. Macroprudential Measures on New Mortgage and Consumer Loans -- FIGURES -- 1. Pension Indicators -- 2. Real Sector Indicators -- 3. Fiscal Sector Indicators -- 4. External Sector Indicators -- 5. Financial Sector Indicators -- TABLES -- 1. Selected Economic Indicators -- 2a. General Government Accounts (Billions of euros) -- 2b. General Government Accounts (Percent of GDP) -- 3. Monetary Survey, 2014-2023 -- 4. Balance of Payments, 2014-2023 -- 5. Selected Financial Indicators of the Banking System, 2013:Q1-2017:Q4 -- 6. External Debt Sustainability Framework, 2015-2023 -- 7. Indicators of Fund Credit, 2014-2023 -- 8. General Government Financing Requirements and Sources -- 9. External Financing Requirements and Sources -- ANNEXES -- I. Public Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) -- II. Risk Assessment Matrix -- III. External Stability Report -- IV. Labor Market Developments and Productivity -- V. Past Recommendations -- CONTENTS -- FUND RELATIONS -- STATISTICAL ISSUES.

Zwischen 2000 und 2020 standen die Gewerkschaften in den EU-Ländern unter teils massivem Druck durch neoliberale Politiken auf der nationalen und der europäischen Ebene. Basierend auf 27 Länderberichten einschlägig Forschender fassen die Herausgeber die konkreten neoliberalen Herausforderungen, die Auswirkungen auf die gewerkschaftlichen Machtressourcen und die unterschiedlichen Anpassungsstrategien der Gewerkschaften zusammen. Auf diese Weise bietet der Band ein umfassendes und nuanciertes Bild der Lage der europäischen Gewerkschaften.