Author Archives: Other News Sources

Alberta: Who needs it?

Posted on May 23, 2003 by Other News Sources

(May 23, 2003) Contrary to the views of Canadian premiers who seek a Triple-E Senate and other provincial powers, contrary to the views of cod fishermen and others whose livelihoods have been extinguished by federal government mismanagement, and contrary to the views of conservative theorists who want political power to devolve to the provincial level, Canada needs weaker, not stronger, provinces. Continue reading →

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Environmentalists rule

Posted on March 1, 2003 by Other News Sources

(March 1, 2003) To the chagrin of many conservatives, environmentalists as a group have more credibility than business executives, government officials, politicians, journalists and — apart from scientists — just about everyone else that public opinion pollsters compare them to. This great confidence that the public shows in environmentalists, a confidence that spans more than a decade and covers all manner of environmental issues, stems overwhelmingly from one factor. Continue reading →

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Deterrence and origin of legal system: evidence from 1950 – 2000

Posted on March 1, 2003 by Other News Sources

(March 1, 2003) This study presents evidence on deterrence incentives… finding that fatality rates from motor vehicle accidents and from other types of accidents vary significantly across countries classified by origin of legal system. Continue reading →