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July 2nd, 2009

UNESCO chief backs G8 call on Iran to respect human rights

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding freedom of expression and press freedom today voiced his strong support for the recent call issued by the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight (G8) nations on Iran to respect fundamental human rights.

July 2nd, 2009

Economic Survey of Austria 2009

How has the crisis affected Austria’s economy and banks? What short and longer term fiscal policies are advised? How strong is productivity and labour market performance? How can employment rates be improved? Does the education system equip students to meet today’s challenges?

July 1st, 2009

Independent UN rights expert criticizes seizure of aid boat by Israeli forces

An independent United Nations human rights expert today denounced what he described as “the unlawful naval seizure” by an Israeli gunboat of a ship carrying medicine and reconstruction material for the people of Gaza.

July 1st, 2009

The incentives to participate in and the stability of international climate coalitions: a game-theoretic approach using the WITCH Model

Once the free-riding incentives of non-participants are taken into account, only a “grand coalition” including virtually all regions can be successful. This grand coalition is profitable as a whole, implying that all countries can gain from participation provided appropriate transfers are made across them. However, neither the grand coalition nor smaller but still environmentally significant coalitions appear to be stable.

July 1st, 2009

The incentives to participate in and the stability of international climate coalitions: a game-theoretic approach using the WITCH Model

Once the free-riding incentives of non-participants are taken into account, only a “grand coalition” including virtually all regions can be successful. This grand coalition is profitable as a whole, implying that all countries can gain from participation provided appropriate transfers are made across them. However, neither the grand coalition nor smaller but still environmentally significant coalitions appear to be stable.

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