A GUIDE TO THE ESRC'S WHITEHALL PROGRAMME, 1994-1999

Article Abstract:

This article introduces a symposium based on the findings of the ESRC's Whitehall Programme. It describes the Programme's origins, covering its objectives and themes. It provides a summary of the Programme's activities and publications. It allows the Programme Director to identify some of his personal highlights under the headings: from government to governance; publications; interdisciplinary work; international links and elite seminars. In the conclusions I identify four broad topics for future research: network steering, decentralization, anti-foundational epistemology and methods, and comparing Westminster systems. Finally in Appendix 1, I list all the programme publications so far and, in Appendix 2, I provide a list of projects along with the contact details for the principal investigator.

United Kingdom, Administration of General Economic Programs, Admin. of general economic programs, Economic Research Service, Statistical Data Included, Services, Economic research, United Kingdom. Economic and Social Research Council

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The best buys in life

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The top term life, trauma and income protection products are evaluated from the more than 170 products derived from 40 companies. Term life insurance appears more affordable as competition between companies increase. Consumers will also see rate in trauma insurance and income protection on the rise as claims continue to increase.

Life insurance

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A new kind of tax: adopting a consumption tax

Article Abstract:

An evaluation of the proposed imposition of a traditional consumption tax or value-added tax (VAT) in the US was presented. Analysts believe that the imposition of this new tax scheme would increase national savings, promote growth, improve living standards, and increase the US's competitiveness in the international marketplace.

Evaluation, United States economic conditions, Value-added tax

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