I propose an analysis of either in either… or … sentences that relates to a broader generalization about the syntax all focus-sensitive operators. argue originates inside disjunction phrase, c-commanding leftmost contrastive focus. Then it is internally merged as sister phrase. Either copy may be pronounced. When appears higher than bare argument ellipsis has occurred second disjunct. This cons...

Guaranteed Annuity Options (GAOs) are options available to holders of certain pension policies. Under these contracts, policyholders contribute premiums into a fund managed by the insurer. At retirement, the policyholders buy life annuities at a guaranteed rate provided by the original insurer, or annuitize with another insurer. If the guaranteed annuity rates are better than the prevailing rat...

This article assesses insurance uptake in three community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes located in rural parts of two of India's poorest states and offered through women's self-help groups (SHGs). We examine what drives uptake, the degree of inclusive practices of the schemes and the influence of health status on enrolment. The most important finding is that a household's socio-economic...

A fundamental assumption of cognitive science is that the individual is the correct unit of analysis. I present evidence that this assumption may have limited utility, that the social networks containing the individuals are an important additional unit of analysis, and that the distribution of intelligence across individuals in the social network is significantly mediated by non-linguistic proc...