A public good, as defined by economic theory, is a good that, once produced, can be consumed by an additional consumer at no additional cost. A second characteristic is sometimes added, specifying that consumers cannot be excluded from consuming the public good once it is produced. Goods with these characteristics will be underproduced in the private sector, or may not be produced at all, follo...

research councils and other funding agencies around the world, it has in recent years made headlines by investing record sums in infrastructure projects. In the Joint Infrastructure Fund, the grants given by the trust in partnership with the UK government and its research councils are often used as a lever to make government money available. For instance, the trust might approach the government...

The paper analyzes the legal nature of Financial Ombudsman. conclusion is made about its multi-component nature. examines both components this institution that are laid down by normative regulation activities Ombudsman in Russian Federation and historically inherent functions institution. In particular, author dwells on content such as protection rights consumers financial services, resolution ...

The institution of the president, especially person head state, has played, since ancient times, defining role in organization and functioning any collective/community. In con-text importance state system central public authorities, also taking into account political regime from perspective need to ensure separation powers particular is given determination functions establishment President, whi...

The problem of supporting scientific and educational institutions is considered. A method selective financing that create innovative technologies taking into account their investment in developments proposed. On the basis statistical data on indicators for assessing activities indicator potential a institution from production innovations (PNn), rating was calculated. essence PNn to compare volu...

There is a paradoxical condition which afflicts higher education institution. On the one hand, institution has proven itself as an educational generates several knowledgeable and great people for interest of Indonesian society global community. However, another side university considered being affected by serious problems in relation with corruption state. Lots notorious corruptors have already...

During the reign of Japanese Government-General of Korea (Joseon) from 1910 to 1945, the main health professionals who were educated about modern medicine were categorized into physicians, dentists, pharmacists, midwives, and nurses. They were clearly distinguished from traditional health professionals. The regulations on new health professionals were enacted, and the licensing system was enfor...

This study investigates publication profiles of 137 accounting and finance faculty promoted to professor at UK universities during 1992 to 2007. On average, 9 papers in Association of Business Schools (ABS) (2008)-listed journals, with 5 at the highest 3*/4* quality levels in a portfolio of 20 outputs are required for promotion. Based on various theoretical perspectives, multivariate models of ...