Freeports

Article Abstract:

Freeports are soon-to-be a reality in the United Kingdom. The idea was first announced in the 1983 Budget speech. Freeports are defined as zones treated as outside the home state where goods can be manufactured, processed and stored with the intent of export, without payment of customs duty. Freeports presently control approximately ten per cent of world trade with an expected increase to twenty per cent by 1985. Four preconditions that are characteristic are: no duties, lower taxes, lower level of regulation and independent management. Seven advantages are listed, mainly attracting business and improving the economy. The United Kingdom government is proceeding cautiously, beginning with only two or three initial sites, as not all duty-free ports are successful. Other guidelines are mentioned.

United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Tariffs, Duty-free importation, Duty free importation, Export sales contracts

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Isoforms of endothelin-converting enzyme: why and where?

Article Abstract:

Researches have been conducted to examine the occurrence of isoforms of endothelin-converting enzyme (ECE-1). Debates over the localization and site of action of ECE-1 have been driven by its crucial significance in effective drug design and delivery. Previous studies concluded an intracellular and a plasma membrane location. Results of new studies reveal substantial variations in the relative expression ratios of the ECE-1 isoform mRNAs.

Research, Enzymes, Endothelin, Vasoconstrictors, Vasoconstrictor agents

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The unselfish gene

Article Abstract:

Political scientist Francis Fukuyama describes in his most recent book, 'The Great Disruption,' how much people are genetically inclined to participate in groups. He believes that people want to be accepted and desire to be joiners, and have a need for social order to behave constructively.

Analysis, Interview, Political scientists, Interpersonal relations, Fukuyama, Francis

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