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This book examines corporate and international taxation laws with a focus on reform of U.S. international taxation, tax cuts on repatriation earnings as an economic stimulus, corporate tax reform issues for Congress, firms that incorporate abroad for tax purposes (inversions and expatriation), tax havens and tax avoidance and international competitiveness and the tax policy debate.

Congress has created multiple trade preference programs designed to foster economic growth, reform and development in less developed countries. These programs give temporary, non-reciprocal, duty-free U.S. market access to select exports of eligible countries. Congress conducts regular oversight of these programs, repeatedly revising and extending them. This book discusses the major U.S. trade preference programs, their possible economic effec...

This book examines the phase behavior of polymers. The authors present topical research in this field. Topics discussed include the phase behavior of PVP as compared with that of poly(N-vinylcaprolactam), the applicability of lattice cluster theory to the calculation of miscibility, Raman study of the pressure and temperature induced transformations in crystalline polymers of C60, polymer phase behavior in nanocomposites, phase inverting polym...

Weathering is an important phenomenon of the geochemical cycle as it contributes to the relief formation. It corresponds to a general term applied to physical and chemical changes suffered by rocks as a consequence of their exposition to different conditions of humidity and temperature. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, processes and effects of weathering. Topics discussed include the use of weatheri...

The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers to conduct new research into whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended a...

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In recent years, a financial crisis not encountered for almost half a century broke out globally, deeply affecting the economy of China. This book covers topics in relation to the financial crisis in China, such as how the financial crisis intensifies discussion on "the China Model", the comprehensive interpretation on the scale, structure and effects of the 4 trillion economic stimulus plan and the development of rural finance in China under ...

This book profiles the countries of Central America. Discussed are the political, economic and social conditions of these countries, as well as their relations with the United States. Highlighted are the countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama

Congressional advisory commissions are formal groups established to provide independent advice, make recommendations for changes in public policy and study or investigate a particular problem, issue or event. While no legal definition exists for what constitutes a "congressional commission, " in this book, congressional commission is defined as a multi-member independent entity that is established by Congress, exists temporarily, serves in an ...

Financial derivatives allow users to manage or hedge business risks that arise from volatile commodity prices, interest rates, foreign currencies and a wide range of other variables. Derivatives also permit potentially risky speculation on future trends in those rates and prices. Derivatives markets are very large, measured in the hundreds of trillions of dollars, and they grew rapidly in the years before the recent financial crisis. The event...

DNA vaccination is one of the most promising techniques for immunisation against diseases caused by viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and even for tumours and illnesses with genetic origins. These vaccines can be administered by direct inoculation of plasmid by several routes. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, advantages and limitations of DNA vaccines. Topics discussed include the role of novel carrier c...

The Constitution requires that states be represented in the House of Representatives in accordance with their population. It also requires that each state have at least one Representative, and that there be no more than one Representative for every 30, 000 persons. For the 2010 apportionment, this could have meant a House of Representatives as small as 50 or as large as 10, 306 Representatives. This book examines apportioning seats in the Hous...

While it remains too early to tell whether Treasury's intervention in and reshaping of the U.S. automotive industry will prove to be a success, there can be no question that the government's ambitious actions have had a major impact and appear to be on a promising course. Even so, the companies that received automotive bailout funds continue to face uncertain futures, taxpayers remain at financial risk, concerns remain about the transparency a...

Examines the permutations and problems of modern Islam, wherein discussion is directed towards the differences between Sunni and Shiite Islamic sects, the Islamic traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya, an overview of Islamic finance based on the principles of shariah or Islamic law, and Islamist militancy in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.

The Bureau of the Census Director's constitutional mandate to enumerate the U.S. population every 10 years has been summarized with deceptive simplicity: count each person whose usual residence is in the United States, count the person only once and count him or her at the right location. In reality, the attempt to find all U.S. residents and correctly enumerate them is increasingly complicated, expensive and it attracts congressional scrutiny...

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death world-wide with the majority of patients suffering from advanced unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Despite the advances in palliative chemotherapy, the survival rate for patients with this advanced disease treated with chemotherapy remains poor. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of lung cancer treatments including epidermal growth factor tyrosi...

Ambulatory care is undoubtedly a fundamental facet of paediatric medicine. This 4th volume is an essential resource for paediatric residents, paediatricians, family physicians and child health-care professionals as it provides a comprehensive review of common health problems in ambulatory paediatrics. Cleverly presented in a manner which lends to learning rather than rote memorisation, this book offers a wealth of information and in-depth answ...

Ambulatory care is undoubtedly a fundamental facet of paediatric medicine. This 2nd volume is an essential resource for paediatric residents, paediatricians, family physicians and child health-care professionals as it provides a comprehensive review of common health problems in ambulatory paediatrics. Cleverly presented in a manner which lends to learning rather than rote memorisation, this book offers a wealth of information and in-depth answ...

William Howard Taft (15 September 1857 - 8 March 1930) was the 27th President of the United States and later the 10th Chief Justice of the United States. He is the only person to have served in both offices. Riding a wave of popular support of President (and fellow Republican) Theodore Roosevelt, Taft won an easy victory in his 1908 bid for the presidency. In his first and only term, President Taft's domestic agenda emphasised trust-busting, c...

This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the study of ceramics in biomedical research applications, HtrA as a chaperone and protease in bacterial pathogenesis, the role of the unfolded protein response in cell physiology, inflammati...