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Laws of Tanzania : subsidiary legislation ( the revised edition of 2022) volume v (chapter 192) /

The state of food and agriculture 2002

Constitutional law / by Nowak, John E.

Criminology today : an integrative introduction / by Schmalleger, Frank

Table of Contents: “…399 (1) Notes 399 (6) CHAPTER 13 DRUG ABUGE AND CRIME 405 (30) Introduction 408 History of Drug Abuse in the United States 407 (6) Extent of Abuse 408 (2) Young People and Drugs 410 (1) Theory versus Reality: The Harvard Alcohol Study 411 (1) Costs of Abuse 412 (1) Types of Illegal Drugs 413 (4) Stimulants 413 (2) Depressants 415 (1) Cannabis 415 (1) Narcotics 416 (1) Hallucinogens 416 (1) Anabolic Steroids 416 (1) Inhalants 416 (1) Pharmaceutical Diversion and Designer Drugs 417 (1) Drug Trafficking 417 (2) Drugs and Crime 419 (2) Illegal Drugs and Official Corruption 420 (1) Social Policy and Drug Abuse 421 (9) Theory versus Reality: Drug Courts and Public Policy 423 (1) Recent Legislation 424 (1) Drug-Control Strategies 424 (1) The National Drug-Control Policy 425 (1) Crime in the News: Customs Chief Calls for New Drug Strategy 426 (1) Policy Consequences 427 (1) Alternative Drug Policies 428 (2) Summary 430 (1) Discussion Questions 430 (1) Web Quest! …”

Fundamentals of air pollution / by Vallero, Daniel A.

Macroeconomics : principles, problems, and policies / by McConnell, Campbell R.

Table of Contents: “…Economy: Private and Public SectorsChapter 5: The United States in the Global EconomyPart 2: GDP, Growth, and InstabilityChapter 6: Introduction to MacroeconomicsChapter 7: Measuring Domestic Output and National IncomeChapter 8: Economic GrowthChapter 9: Business Cycles, Unemployment, and InflationPart 3: Macroeconomic Models and Fiscal PolicyChapter 10: Basic Macroeconomic RelationshipsChapter 11: The Aggregate Expenditures ModelChapter 12: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply (+ Appendix)Chapter 13: Fiscal Policy, Deficits, and DebtPart 4: Money, Banking, and Monetary PolicyChapter 14: Money and Banking Chapter 15: Money CreationChapter 16: Interest Rates and Monetary PolicyChapter 17: Financial EconomicsPart 5: Extensions and IssuesChapter 18: Extending the Analysis of Aggregate SupplyChapter 19: Current Issues in Macro Theory and PolicyPart 6: International EconomicsChapter 20: International TradeChapter 21: Exchange Rates, Balance of Payments, and Trade DeficitsChapter 21 Web Supplement: Previous International Exchange-Rate SystemsChapter 22W: The Economics of Developing Countries…”
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Urban and regional planning /

Macroeconomics : principles, problems, and policies / by McConnell, Campbell R.

Table of Contents: “…Economy: Private and Public Sectors 6 The United States in the Global Economy PART 2 NATIONAL INCOME, EMPLOYMENT, AND FISCAL POLICY 7 Measuring Domestic Output, National Income, and the Price Level 8 Introduction to Economic Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation 9 Building the Aggregate Expenditures Model 10 Aggregate Expenditures: The Multiplier, Net Exports, and Government 11 Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply 12 Fiscal Policy PART 3 MONEY, BANKING, AND MONETARY POLICY 13 Money and Banking 14 How Banks and Thrifts Create Money 15 Monetary Policy PART 4 LONG-RUN PERSPECTIVES AND MACROECONOMIC DEBATES 16 Extending the Analysis of Aggregate Supply 17 Economic Growth and the New Economy 18 Deficits, Surpluses, and the Public Debt 19 Disputes over Macro Theory and Policy PART 5 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND THE WORLD ECONOMY 20 International Trade 21 Exchange Rates, Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits 22 The Developing Economies Transitional Economies: Russia and China [Internet-Only chapter]…”

International law and the use of force : cases and materials by O'Connell, Mary Ellen

Table of Contents: “…The Contemporary International Law On The Use Of Force The Basic International Law and Institutions on Resort of Force 222 (52) The Charter's History 223 (8) Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations 224 (5) Stephen C. Schlesinger A Job Well Done: The Founding of the United Nations Revisited 229 (2) Reichard C. …”

International human rights law and practice / by Bantekas, Ilias

International law / by Shaw, Malcolm N.

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The Challenge of the new international economic order /

Proactive purchasing in the supply chain : the key to world-class procurement / by Burt, David N.

Table of Contents: “…Multiple Sourcing Share of Supplier's Capacity Local, National, and International Sourcing Manufacturer or Distributor "Green" Supply Management Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Ethical Considerations Reciprocity Consortium Purchasing and Group Buying Disaster Plans Summary Appendix Illustrative Plant Survey Financial Statement Analysis Planning a Facility Visit Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 14 Global Supply Management Global Management Perspective Future of Global Supply Management Stages to Global Supply Management Reasons for Global Sourcing Potential Problems Questions Before Going Global Supply Channels Global Trade Intermediaries International Procurement Offices Direct Suppliers Eliminating Intermediaries Identifying Direct Suppliers Qualifying Direct Suppliers Preparing for Direct Relations The Initial Meeting Currency and Payment Issues Exchange Rates Payments Letters of Credit Countertrade Countertrade's Advantages Countertrade's Disadvantages Supply Management's Role Creative Countertrade Political and Economic Alliances European Union North American Free Trade Agreement MERCOSUR Association of Southeast Asian Nations Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summary Appendix Currency Risk Hedging Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 15 Total Cost of Ownership Three Components of Total Cost Acquisition Costs Ownership Costs Post-Ownership Costs TCO, Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis, and Estimated Costs The Importance of Total Cost of Ownership in Supply Management Service Providers Retail Manufacturing Supply Chains/Supply Networks Summary Appendix: Supply Management in Action Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 16 Price and Cost Analysis Introduction General Economic Considerations Conditions of Competition Variable-Margin Pricing Product Differentiation Six Categories of Cost Regulation by Competition Price Analysis Competitive Price Proposals Regulated, Catalog, and Market Prices Internet/e-Commerce II Historical Prices Supply and Demand Factors Independent Cost Estimates Cost Analysis Cost Analysis Defined Capabilities of Management Efficiency of Labor Amount and Quality of Subcontracting Plant Capacity Sources of Cost Data Potential Suppliers Supply Partners Cost Models Direct Costs Direct Labor Direct Materials Tooling Costs Learning Curves Cumulative Curve and the Unit Curve Target Cost Estimation Indirect Costs Engineering Overhead Material Overhead Manufacturing Overhead General and Administrative Selling Recovering Indirect Costs Activity-Based Costing Target Costing Profit Resisting Arbitrary Price Increases Summary Appendix A: Application of Learning Curves Appendix B: Discounts Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 17 Methods of Compensation Introduction to Compensation Arrangements Observation Contract Cost Risk Appraisal Technical Risk Contract Schedule Risk General Types of Contract Compensation Arrangements Fixed Price Contracts Incentive Contracts Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Specific Types of Compensation Arrangements Firm Fixed Price Contracts Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment Contracts Fixed Price Redetermination Contracts Incentive Arrangements Fixed Price Incentive Fee Cost Plus Incentive Fee Arrangements Cost Plus Fixed Fee Arrangements Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Cost without Fee Cost Sharing Time and Materials Letter Contracts and Letters of Intent Considerations When Selecting the Method of Compensation Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 18 Negotiations Introduction Objectives of Negotiation Quality Fair and Reasonable Price On-Time Performance Control Cooperation Supplier Relationship Management When to Negotiate Supply Management's Role in Negotiation The Supply Management Professional Acting Alone The Supply Management Professional as the Negotiating Team Leader The Negotiation Process Preparation Establishing Objectives Identify the Desired Type of Relationship Five Powerful Preparation Activities The BATNA The Agenda "Murder Boards" and Mock Negotiations Crib Sheets Draft Agreements Face-to-Face Discussions Fact Finding Recess Narrowing the Differences Hard Bargaining Techniques Universally Applicable Techniques Transactional Techniques Collaborative and Alliance Negotiating Techniques The Debriefing: An Incredible Learning Opportunity Documentation Online Negotiation Advantages to Online Negotiation An Example of a Successful Application of Negotiating Online Drawbacks to Online Negotiation Negotiating for Price Price Analysis Negotiation Cost Analysis Negotiation Characteristics of a Successful Negotiator Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 19 Contract Formation and Legal Issues Litigation Prevention Dispute Resolution Negotiation Mediation Litigation Arbitration Courts Development of Commercial Law Electronic Contract Considerations: Cyber Law Attempts to Revise the UCC Basic Legal Considerations Status of an Agent The Purchase Contract Letters of Intent Special Legal Considerations Inspection Rights Rights of Rejection Title and Risk of Loss Warranties Evergreen Contracts Order Cancellation and Breach of Contract JIT Contracts Honest Mistakes Patent Infringement Restraint of Trade Laws International Considerations Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 20 Contract and Relationship Management Need for Better Contract Management Preaward Conference: The Stage Has Been Set Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress Operations Progress Reports Gantt Charts CPM and PERT Closed-Loop MRP Systems Monitoring and Controlling Total Supplier Performance Supplier Performance Evaluation Motivation Punishment Rewards Assistance Transformational Training Quality Audits and Supply System Reviews Problem Solving Collaboration Managing the Relationship Summary Appendix A: Supplier Reporting Requirements for Unique Major Projects Appendix B: How Critical Path Scheduling Works Appendix C: Supplier Questionnaire Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 21 Ethics and Social Responsibility Ethics in the Supply Management Context Professional Supply Management Ethics Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct National and International Supply Management Conduct Important Areas Requiring Amplification Avoid Sharp Practices Competitive Bidding Negotiation Samples Treating Salespeople with Respect Substandard Materials and Services Gifts and Gratuities Management Responsibilities Written Standards Ethics Training and Education Departmental Environment Miscellaneous Factors Dealing with Gray Areas The Four Way Test Social Responsibilities Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 22 Implementing World-Class Purchasing in the Supply Chain Designing an Effective Purchasing/Supply Management Department The Purchasing Planning Function Defining Planning Four Phases of Planning The Organizing Function The Five Basic Steps to Organizing Basic Concepts of Organizing Organizing for Supply Chain Management The Staffing Function The Directing Function Leadership Leadership and the Purchasing Profession The Controlling Function Evaluating the Purchasing/Supply Management Department The Annual Report Risk Management New Focus on Risk Management Appendix A: The Institute for Supply Management Awards for Excellence in Supply Management Appendix B: From Reactive to Proactive Procurement: A Case Study Appendix C: Raytheon Supply Base Optimization, April Appendix D: At Rolls-Royce North America, an Organizational Shift Is the Driving Force Behind an Innovative New Journey to Engage Its Supply Chain Endnotes Suggested Reading Epilogue The Future of Supply Management Index…”

Principles of European environmental law : proceedings of the Avosetta Group of European Environmental Lawyers /

Table of Contents: “…154 (1) 3 Similar principles that have emerged in the Netherlands 154 (3) 3.1 The 'alara' ("as low as reasonably achievable") principle 154 (1) 3.2 The stand still principle 155 (1) 3.3 The substitution principle 156 (1) 4 Conclusions 157 (4) CHAPTER 10 The Application and Interpretation of the Core Environmental Principles by the Portuguese Courts Alexandra Arag��o 1 Introduction 161 (1) 2 Legal context 161 (3) 3 The Portuguese cases 164 (11) 3.1 Illegal activities and the prevention principle: Comital Mining case and Azem��is Dairy case 165 (2) 3.2 Locally unwanted land uses and the prevention principle: Estarreja Incinerator case and Maia Petrol Pump case 167 (1) 3.3 The polluter pays principle: Minderica Dyers and Coruche Stork Nests case 168 (1) 3.4 The polluter-pays and prevention principles: first P��voa de Lanhoso landfill case 169 (1) 3.5 The principles of precaution and prevention: Second P��voa de Lanhoso Landfill case 170 (2) 3.6 The principles of prevention and polluter-pays: Cerveira Scrap-ground case 172 (1) 3.7 The principles of prevention and integration: Nisa Swallow Nests case and New Bridge case 173 (2) 4 Final remarks on the national application of the principles 175 (1) 4.1 The precaution principle 175 (1) 4.2 The polluter pays principle 176 (1) 4.3 The integration principle 176 (1) 5 Conclusion 176 (5) CHAPTER 11 The Application of the Core K Environmental Principles by Spanish Courts Angel-Manuel Moreno 1 Methodological remarks 181 (1) 2 EC environmental principles applied in jurisdictional 'environmental' adjudication. 182 (9) 2.1 The polluters pays principle (el que contamina, paga) 183 (5) 2.2 The principle of prevention/precaution (principio de cautela y acci��n preventiva) 188 (3) 2.3 Rectification at source, producer or extended responsibility, regional variations, scientific base, and the integration principle. 191 (1) 3 Environmental principles enshrined in Spanish legislation 191 (1) 4 Conclusions 191 (4) CHAPTER 12 Environmental Principles in the United Kingdom Richard Macrory and Ian Havercroft 1 Principles in UK legislation 195 (2) 2 Environmental principles in UK legislation and policy 197 (1) 3 Environmental principles in policy documents 198 (2) 4 Significant case law involving environmental principles 200 (12) 4.1 Polluter pays principle 200 (4) 4.2 The precautionary principle 204 (5) 4.3 Prevention at source 209 (1) 4.4 Producer or extended responsibility 209 (3) 5 Conclusions 212 (3) CHAPTER 13 Environmental Principles - Experiences of Transition Countries Gyula B��ndi 215 (10) CHAPTER 14 Environmental Principles, Modem and Post-modem Law Nicolas de Sadeleer 1 Introduction 225 (1) 2 Modern law 225 (2) 3 Post modern law 227 (4) 3.1 Dispersion of the law makers 228 (1) 3.2 Fragmentation of law 228 (1) 3.3 Acceleration of time 229 (1) 3.4 Decline of State authority 230 (1) 3.5 Increasing dependence of the law on extra-legal spheres 230 (1) 3.6 The undermining of the premises of modern law 231 (1) 4 Environmental principles represent the interface between modern law and post modern law 231 (4) 4.1 Enabling function 232 (1) 4.2 Directing function 233 (1) 4.3 Interpretrative function 234 (1) 4.4 Weighing the conflicting interests 235 (1) 5 Conclusions 235 (3) Table of Cases 238 (12) Index 250 (4) Contributors 254…”