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"Human Dignity in International Relations" published on by Oxford University Press.

"Emotions and International Relations" published on by Oxford University Press.

"Die Arbeitskosten eines Landes dienen oft als Erklärung für seine Wettbewerbsstärke, die Standortattraktivität und die Arbeitsmarktlage. Daher stoßen internationale Arbeitskostenvergleiche auf großes öffentliches Interesse. Es existiert jedoch keine eindeutige Definition des Begriffs 'Arbeitskosten', und die verschiedenen Berechnungsmethoden werden für unterschiedliche, aber auch für gleiche Fragestellungen genutzt. Der Bericht geht anhand internationaler, nationaler und regionaler Vergleiche der Bedeutung dieser Berechnungsmethoden nach. Die Entwicklung der Arbeitskosten hängt insbesondere von der Berücksichtigung der Preiseffekte, der sektoralen Abgrenzung, der Arbeitsproduktivität und der Währungsbasis ab. Daher wird empfohlen, die Bewertung der Lohnpolitik anhand nominaler gesamtwirtschaftlicher Lohnstückkosten auf Nationalwährungsbasis vorzunehmen." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)

Since 1997 arms transfers have declined by about 33%. For the period 1997-2001 the USA was the dominant supplier, accounting for nearly half of all deliveries. Russia was the second largest supplier for the period, but for 2001 Russia was the largest supplier. Taiwan was the largest recipient for 1997-2001. For 2001 the People's Republic of China was by far the largest recipient. For 1997-2001 the most important arms transfers in terms of volume were between Taiwan & the US, & China & Russia. The list of main suppliers & main recipients has changed little over the past 10 years. India & Pakistan are both major recipients of arms. They have received weapons or have weapon acquisition plans that could be destabilizing. On the other side of the scale, small imports of weapons have strongly influenced the course of the war in Sierra Leone & relations between West African countries. Competition has increased the importance of offsets, including technology transfers. The Joint Strike Fighter project may point to an unbalanced future transatlantic market. 5 Tables, 1 Figure, 5 Appendixes. Adapted from the source document.

This book examines the attempts by the international community and the United Nations to define and criminalise terrorism. In doing so, it explores the difficult legal, ethical and philosophical questions involved in deciding when political violence is, or is not, permissible.

As a united global economy evolves, economists and policymakers are forced to consider whether the current system of taxing income is inconsistent with the trend toward liberalized world financial flows and increased international competition. To help assess existing tax policies and incentives, this volume presents new research on how taxes affect the investment and financing decisions of multinationals today. The contributors examine the effects of taxation on decisions about international financial management, business investment, and international income shifting. They consider the influence of tax rules on dividend policy decisions within multinationals; the extent to which tax incentives affect the level and location of research and development across countries; and the fact that foreign-controlled companies operating in the United States pay lower taxes than do domestically controlled companies. The contributors to this volume are Rosanne Altshuler, Alan J. Auerbach, Neil Bruce, Timothy Goodspeed, Roger H. Gordon, Harry Grubert, Bronwyn H. Hall, David Harris, Kevin Hassett, James R. Hines Jr., Roy D. Hogg, Joosung Jun, Jeffrey K. Mackie-Mason, Jack M. Mintz, Randall Morck, John Mutti, T. Scott Newlon, James M. Poterba, Joel Slemrod, Deborah Swenson, G. Peter Wilson, and Bernard Yeung