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Examines the institutional aspects and ramifications of the BSE crisis. Also includes in an annex a full chronology of how the crisis has unfolded. Suggests that the British government's non-co-operation policy was largely unsuccessful, both strategically and tactically.

"BRUSSELS" IS A CONVENIENT SHORTHAND TERM ENCOMPASSING A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS AND ACTORS, INCLUDING THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COMMISSION, AND THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL. IN THIS ESSAY, THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THE ROLES OF SEVERAL BRUSSELS COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COMMISSION, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, AND THE CONFERENCE OF PARLIAMENTS. HE ALSO EXAMINES PROPOSALS FOR CREATING A SECOND PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER FOR THE EU AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE MAASTRICHT TREATY RATIFICATION PROCESS.

Aims to demonstrate that the coefficients which have been employed are inadequate for measuring price distortion, and to develop a suitable method for measuring distortion at each point on domestic marketing chains. Demonstrates, using the example of maize in Kenya, the potential magnitude and direction of the differences between the conventional coefficients and the distortion coeffecients developed in the article. (Abstract amended)

The most common means of measuring agricultural price distortion in less developed countries has been through the estimation of variously defined nominal protection coefficients. It is argued that the coefficients that have been employed are inadequate for measuring price distortion. An attempt is made to develop a suitable method for measuring distortion at each point in domestic marketing chains for agricultural commodities. Using the example of the price structures for maize in Kenya, the potential magnitude & direction of the differences between the conventional coefficients & the distortion coefficients developed here are demonstrated. 3 Tables, 21 References. Modified HA

Cover -- Contents -- List of Tables and Boxes -- List of Cartoons -- Acknowledgements -- Notes on Authors and Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 Background -- 2 Framework -- 3 Party Preparations -- 4 Candidate Selection -- 5 The National Campaign -- 6 Candidates' Views and Activities and the Campaign in the Regions -- Candidates' Views and Activities -- The South-West -- London and the South-East -- The Midlands -- The North of England -- Wales -- Scotland -- Northern Ireland -- The Successful Candidates -- 7 Outcome and Consequences -- 8 Questions -- Appendix: An Analysis of the Results -- Bibliography -- Index.