At the double

Article Abstract:

There are considerable variations among industrialized countries in policies relating to maternity leave and childcare provision. All Nordic countries offer generous parental leave, along with high quality, subsidized public day-care centres. In contrast, the majority of mothers in the US return to work very soon after the birth of their child, and the quality of childcare provision can vary greatly. It is still quite common in Europe for women to remain at home with their children, but this does not necessarily mean that they are happier than working women.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
Working women

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Double life: dragonflies

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The predatory behaviour of the dragonfly both as an adult and in its larva stage interests ecologists because it gives clues as to the environmental condition of their habitats. Research hopes to uncover ways of keeping their rivers and wetlands ecologically healthy.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
Analysis, Ecological research, Dragonflies

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Double Dutch

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The Dutch who watch British news programs are both amused and appalled by the numerous ways in which British politicians mispronounce the word 'Maastricht.' Most believe they can tell how the person feels about the treaty by the way he mangles the word.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
United Kingdom, Netherlands, English language, Language and languages, Accentuation (Linguistics)

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