This paper studies how the effectiveness of various Dynamic Voltage Scaling mechanisms is affected by technology scaling and system activity. We show that V dd scaling maintains its effectiveness while V th scaling and supply gating become more efficient as the feature size decreases. We also discuss the impact of packaging and provide tools for bringing it early into the design process. In thi...

This paper reviews the relationship between the rule of law, good governance, and sustainable development as those terms are used by the relevant development organizations; describes the efforts made by various organizations to promote the rule of law and good governance; and addresses the need to strengthen compliance and enforcement for sustainable development. A recent movement, which has re...

This paper uses Benford’s Law, a mathematical law that predicts the frequency of naturally occurring numbers, to investigate the occurrence of the intentional manipulation of reported financial statement numbers during recessionary times. The analysis shows that reported financial statement data generally conforms to Benford’s Law. However, in periods surrounding recessions occurring since 1950...

The dominance of English common-law countries in prospects for financial development in the legal-origins debate has been debunked by recent findings. Using exchange rate regimes and economic/monetary integration oriented hypotheses, this paper proposes an “inflation uncertainty theory” in providing theoretical justification and empirical validity as to why French civil-law countries have highe...

according to article 3 of civil responsibility law (tort law), it is necessary for the judge to determine the amounts of damages by considering the  circumstances of the case. one of the instances of  such circumstances which may have an impact on determination of the amount of damages, as mentioned in article 4(2) of tort law, is financial status of the person causing the loss. following the s...

1. 1. 1. 1. General introduction General introduction General introduction General introduction Since the late 1990s, a series of papers published in leading economics and finance journals contain evidence for a significant impact of institutions on financial and economic development (e. this literature, high-quality institutions cause financial development. In turn, financial development is a ...

A large literature contends that legal systems that adapt efficiently to meet the contracting needs of the economy foster financial sector development. The paper discusses the adaptability features of Islamic law related to commercial transactions (Islamic commercial law) in light of contemporary financial system. After discussing the nature and way the common and civil law traditions can evolv...

The "law and finance theory" predicts that the common law system provides the best basis for financial development and economic growth, followed by Scandinavian and German origin civil law and finally French origin civil law. This paper summarises the key points of the theory as well as a number of sceptical views. Moreover, it argues that the theory faces an identification problem, since the m...

Law plays a different role in China’s financial system than in most developed economies. China’s financial system is dominated by a large banking sector. The role of the stock market in allocating resources in the economy has been limited and ineffective. The most successful part of the financial system, in terms of supporting the growth of the overall economy, is a shadow banking sector that c...

This paper examines the influence of educational debt aversion on the career choice of law school students, including the decision to attend law school and the decision to work in public interest law. To isolate the role of debt aversion, I analyze experimental data from NYU Law School’s Innovative Financial Aid Study in which two career-contingent financial aid packages were randomly assigned ...