Many calls for funding include already a website as a criterion. If not, the most part of communication plans are based in a website as the central point. Even if for small and short projects, other social media may be privileged, a website can give an enormous boost when trying to mobilize opinion and resources …
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What if …? Scotland and the European Union
Originally published at United Explanations Blog (November 2012) One of the questions raised by the possible Scottish referendum on independence, which has been previously discussed in several articles, is its implication for the European Union membership of a newly created Scottish State. The European Treaties do not have a specific clause stating the procedure for such a case, but some …
From Tobin to Robin: Ins and Outs of the Financial Transaction Tax
What is a Tobin Tax? Despite the fact that the Tobin Tax is a fairly widespread idea, there are several concepts converging on this proposal for a new tax and a significant amount of skepticism around it. Even the economic theorist behind this speculative tax, Mr. Tobin, expressed some serious doubts regarding his own proposal in an interview conceded …