This paper builds on an existing notion of group responsibility in [2] and proposes two ways to define the degree of group responsibility: structural and functional degrees of responsibility. These notions measure the potential responsibilities of (agent) groups for avoiding a state of affairs. According to these notions, a degree of responsibility for a state of affairs can be assigned to a gr...

Angus Deaton was born in Edinburgh in 1945, obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from Cambridge University in 1974, taught at Cambridge University and the University of Bristol, and was appointed Professor of Economics at Princeton University in 1982, where he is now a Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of International Affairs and Professor of Economics and International Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson Sch...

research symposia which were in themselves the reports of working Parties held over the preceding fortnight. Some of them have been already printed in various journals, but this book will provide a welcome opportunity for these to be re-read and for some to be studied for the first time. It will also bring back happy memories to participants. The subjects covered partnership in mental health an...

Background. In recent years, dentistry has benefited from a marked increase in the development of esthetic materials, including ceramic and plastic compounds. But the advent of these new materials has not eliminated the usefulness of more traditional restorative materials such as gold, base metal alloys and dental amalgam. Overview. This report outlines important features of direct and indirect...

In this paper a model is deseloped that explains the allocation OF an individual’s tirnc among work and two types of leisure activities: time spent with spouse, and time spent with paramour. Data from two recent magazine surveys are available that can be used to test the predictions of the model regarding the detcrminanu of time spent with paramour. The results of estimating the equation explai...

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LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE / SUMMER 2004 ◆ 19 W hat constitutes a competent student affairs professional? How can we assure quality professional preparation? How can we define our profession for staff and create a driving sense of purpose? The Academy for Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) responds to these critical questions. The Texas A&M Academy for Student Affairs ...