Sentences with phrase «world impact of policy»

This is less about high - policy and more about the real world impact of policy — on things like prices, jobs, and so on.

Not exact matches

When you put a policy in place that serves one objective without considering the broader impact, you suffer from axis displacement disorder: That's when you believe the axis of the earth has shifted and now the world revolves around you.
It is the rare combination of a simultaneous impact of hugely restrictive fiscal policies, gravely damaged channels of financial intermediation and crippling trade imbalances in especially depressed segments of the world economy - the euro area - where there is an obvious need for a strong stimulation of domestic demand in countries of that region whose trade surpluses range from 2 percent to nearly 9 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Before incorrectly blaming the Fed and the ECB for their allegedly ineffective monetary policies, investment strategists would do well to reflect on the depressive impact of an unreasonable haste to balance budgets, and on political leaders» inability to strengthen the financial systems (in the U.S. and in Europe) and to negotiate a better balanced world economy.
«The revision reflects increased global growth momentum and the expected impact of the recently approved U.S. tax policy changes,» the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook report, published Monday ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Global financial crisis: causes, consequences, cures Central bank responses to the crisis: issues of democratic accountability, QE and inflation, regulatory reform Fiscal policy responses to the crisis: issues of inflation, stimulus, debt sustainability Real estate prices and mortgage problems New directions in economics in light of the GFC Impacts of the GFC on the BRICS and the developing world Modern Money Theory, Functional Finance Job Guarantee / Employer of Last Resort Problems of Euroland,
This research area covers rules governing trade between Canada and other countries or among Canadian provinces, the impact of trade restrictions or of their removal, and policy issues affecting the ability of Canadians to compete in world markets, including questions of international economic cooperation.
As crowdfunding accelerates at an unprecedented rate, it's impacting government policy, informing enterprise innovation and changing the role of financial institutions around the world.
People in other parts of the world who feel the impact of those policies pay close attention.
The impact of modernity did not show itself again in Catholicism until Pope John XXIII called Vatican II, when Catholicism took a sudden but cautious leap into the modern world with its policy of aggiornamento (updating).
People who want to travel to third - world nations such as Mexico, the Philippines, the countries in Central America and the Mideast with the specific purpose of exploring the causes of poverty and the impact of U.S. policies can contact the Center for Global Education, Augsburg College, 731 - 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
This means that a sudden change in supply, demand or policy in one or more of these countries could have a major impact on world market flows and prices, such as occurred in the price crisis of 2007 to 2008.
Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City, University of London, discusses the lack of consumer knowledge about the food system and its impacts on our world.
Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste
The Role and Impact of the IBCLC: This position paper, released in 2011, is intended for IBCLCs, administrators, policy makers, and members of the public who are interested in the role and impact of the IBCLC within an organization, community, nation, or the Impact of the IBCLC: This position paper, released in 2011, is intended for IBCLCs, administrators, policy makers, and members of the public who are interested in the role and impact of the IBCLC within an organization, community, nation, or the impact of the IBCLC within an organization, community, nation, or the world.
A world in which moms have the support of policies and programs that prioritize the health and nutrition of moms and babies would create positive societal impacts.
Liberals, who have dominated American foreign policy thought, have maintained a positive - sum view of world politics: through the impact of free trade, institutions, and the effort of a benign hegemon, the world is becoming more and more prosperous, and everybody — especially the US — is gaining from this endeavour.
Adetarami who described Osun education policy as one of the best in the world, said the impacts of the state in building solid foundation in education sector has been yielding positive results.
Yet an impact assessment of this kind is not radical - it is the gold - standard approach for assessing public policy the world over.
Supporting commercial lines businesses Progress on fixed fees for costs of noise - induced hearing loss claims Support for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers Expansion of the Insurance Fraud Bureau's scope to commercial liability Campaigning for solutions fit for our future Our Flood Free Homes campaign Forward thinking policy for data and cyber Engaging Government to support the role of income protection Delivery of Flood Re, a world first solution for affordable flood cover Fighting fraud Partnering with Government on the Insurance Fraud Taskforce Renewing the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department Securing new insurer access to the DVLA registered owners database Influencing sensible regulation On Solvency II, we: Secured changes to secondary legislation Clarified treatment of deferred tax Negotiated a favourable calibration of the EIOPA's fundamental spread Supporting insurance businesses Pushing for sensible development of global capital standards Securing better targeted tax legislation Managing the impact of international financial reporting standards.
Without policies to allocate finite supplies of water more efficiently, control the burgeoning demand for water and reduce wastage, water stress will intensify where water is already scarce and spread to regions of the world — with impacts on economic growth and the development of water - stressed nations.»
To find out, a group of scientists, engineers and policy experts, led by PNNL's Joint Global Change Research Institute, gathered at a workshop in Cambridge, Maryland, in April 2013 to consider the long - term impact of an expansion of the current natural gas boom on the rest of the world.
They indicate that particulates are the greatest current environmental risk to human health, with the impact on life expectancy in many parts of the world similar to the effects of every man, woman and child smoking cigarettes for several decades,» says study co-author Michael Greenstone, the director of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and the Milton Friedman Professor in Economics, the College and the Harris School.
«These studies had an impact in terms of policy,» Grais says, leading to a change in World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
The report from the Commission on Health and Climate Change lays out the health impacts of a warming world and offers policy advice on how to address medical concerns and prevent them from getting worse.
Observers note that if the vote triggers a prolonged recession, that could have an impact on U.K. energy and climate policy as well as its aid budget, which per capita is one of the largest in the world.
In its 2012 World Energy Outlook, the IEA is very clear about the impact of climate policy on U.S. oil demand.
Paul Hawken is a renowned lecturer — since 1983, he has keynoted conferences and led workshops on the impact of commerce upon the environment, and consulted with governments and corporations throughout the world on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.
As far as politicians interest in the environment is concerned it depends some come to the issue through an understanding of the impacts policies are having on their community, their country the world others come from a religious values perspective that we are custodians of the planet for God and then others through an interest in the issues themselves.
Please note: The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) enrolled its final cohort in Fall 2013 but continues to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to have a broad impact in the worlds of policy and practice.
Today, in almost every corner of the education world, you'll find an economist studying the impact of government policies and helping to design programs that provide incentives — and disincentives — for students and school districts.
Historically, the outperformance of value has been associated with a rising interest - rate environment; as the US Federal Reserve Board (sometimes referred to as «the world's central bank» for the far - reaching impact of its policies) attempts to begin raising rates, we see a potential catalyst for a value recovery over our long - term investment horizon.
While the landlord may subrogate against the tenant in the above example, an Illinois renters insurance policy would make a world of difference in how that actually impacts the tenant.
This distinction refers to whether policy loans will negatively impact the dividend rate that is being paid on the policy cash value, and of course, taking policy loans are a major aspect of insurance policy growth in the infinite banking world.
Shahidur Khandker, Zaid Bakht and Gayatri Koolwal «The Poverty Impact of Rural Roads: Evidence from Bangladesh» World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 3875, April 2006
Through the care and sheltering of animals needing protection, providing pet care resources to our communities, promoting the human - pet bond through adoption services, and targeted, high - impact spay / neuter policies, the South Suburban Humane Society will make every effort towards ending pet homelessness, reducing pet overpopulation, and creating a better world for pets and their people.
Delegates and other attendees heard from the World Health Organization about the powerful relationship between climate and health and the International Labor Organization on the need to consider impacts of climate (and climate policies) on workers.
Chris FIELD (Carnegie Institution, USA)-- Chair • Philippe CIAIS (Climate Environment Society, France) • Wolfgang CRAMER (Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d'Ecologie marine et continentale, France) • Purnamita DASGUPTA (Institute of Economic Growth, India) • Ruth DEFRIES (Colombia University, USA) • Navroz DUBASH (Centre for Policy Research, India) • Ottmar EDENHOFER (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany) • Michael GRUBB (University College London, UK) • Jean - Charles HOURCADE (Centre national de la recherche scientifique [INRA], France) • Sheila JASANOFF (Harvard Kennedy School of Government, USA) • Kejun JIANG (Nanyang Technological University, China) • Vladimir KATTSOV (Main Geophysical Observatory, Russia) • Hervé LE TREUT (CNRS - Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France) • Emilio LEBRE LA ROVERE (National University, Brazil) • Valérie MASSON - DELMOTTE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement / Institut Pierre Simon Laplace, France) • Cheik M'BOW (World Agroforestry Centre [ICRAF], Kenya) • Isabelle NIANG - DIOP (Institut de recherche pour le développement, Senegal) • Carlos NOBRE (Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais [Cemaden / MCTI], Brazil) • Karen O'BRIEN (University of Oslo, Norway) • Joy PEREIRA (University Kebangsaan, Malaysia) • Shilong PIAO (Peking University, China) • Hans - Otto PÖRTNER (Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany) • Monika RHEIN (University of Bremen, Germany) • Johan ROCKSTRÖM (Stockholm University, Sweden) • Hans SCHELLNHUBER (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany) • Robert SCHOLES (University of Witwatersrand, South Africa) • Pete SMITH (University of Aberdeen, UK) • Youba SOKONA (The South Centre, Switzerland) • Jean - François SOUSSANA (Institut national de la recherche agronomique [INRA], France) • Mark STAFFORD - SMITH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia) • Thomas STOCKER (University of Bern, Switzerland) • Laurence TUBIANA (Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales, France) • Diana ÜRGE - VORSATZ (Central European University, Hungary) • Penny URQUHART (Independent analyst, South Africa) • Carolina VERA (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) • Alistair WOODWARD (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
-- It's clear that vulnerability to impacts from climate extremes, natural or otherwise, is largely a function of poverty, so fostering economic advancement (and access to any form of relatively clean energy, fossil fuels included) in the world's poorest places is smart climate policy.
So it will, in essence, be a war of words between Obama and his GOP challengers over an issue that actual policy has very little immediate bearing on — but it has already had real - world impacts.
The prominence of climate risk and policy in the minds of business leaders is reflected in the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2016, which found that the risk with the greatest potential impact is a failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
These impacts will also be monetized and aggregated to produce the world's first empirically - derived estimate of the social cost of carbon — the cost to society done by each ton of carbon dioxide we emit — which will be designed to be fed directly into energy and climate policies around the world.
As the World Energy Investment Outlook notes, it is only with «consistent and credible policies» that we can close the growing gap between energy investment today, and the investment required to meet growing energy demands while avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
Amongst climate scientists and advocates of climate policy, a growing recognition is taking hold that the current trajectory of global emissions will almost certainly lead us to a world of dangerous climate change impacts.
The World Bank and the OECD could review the emission reduction policies and their costs, while national institutions could assess the impacts of climate change.
To extend the reach of and scope of our World Weather Attribution project we are engaging in a new project with CDKN: Raising Risk Awareness — Using climate science to inform post disaster Policy & practice in developing countries Today we understand the impact of human activities on global mean temperature very well; however, high - impact -LSB-...]
When you argue that a nation emitting high levels of ghgs need not adopt climate change policies because there is scientific uncertainty about adverse climate change impacts, are you arguing that a nation need not take action on climate change until scientific uncertainties are resolved given that waiting to resolve all scientific uncertainties before action is taken may very likely make it too late to prevent catastrophic climate change harms to millions of people around the world?
Which they aren't, the problem lies with the message, how it's conveyed and the lack of comprehension of the real world impact of proposed save - the - world policy offerings.
One important way to do that is to enact policies that offer the most vulnerable communities in the world the support they need to combat the impact of climate change and help them and the rest of the world transition to a low - carbon global economy.
It's about time that the climate movement recognized the connections between the impacts of a warming world, populations being forced from their homes and immigration policies.
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