Author Archives: urbanrenaissanceinst

Dissatisfaction with Auto Insurance: Results of a Public Opinion Poll

Posted on November 5, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(November 5, 2003) Rising premiums have politicians and the public searching for answers. Continue reading →

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Energy Savings Estimates of Light Emitting Diodes in Niche Lighting Applications

Posted on November 1, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(November 1, 2003) This analysis of niche markets and applications for light emitting diodes (LEDs) was undertaken on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a more complete understanding of the energy savings resulting from the use of LEDs. Continue reading →

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Sustainable labour migration policies in a globalizing world

Posted on October 29, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(October 29, 2003) The number of international migrants – people outside their country of birth or citizenship for 12 months or more, for any reason and with all legal statuses – reached 175 million in 2000, up from 154 million in 1990. Continue reading →

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History of ACC in New Zealand

Posted on October 22, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(October 22, 2003) The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme, which provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. Continue reading →

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N.B. drivers abandoing cars because of high insurance

Posted on October 9, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(October 9, 2003) Saint John: High insurance rates are prompting some New Brunswick drivers to park their cars in public lots or back roads and simply walk away. Continue reading →

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