Making Ends Meet on Low Wages: The 2008 North Carolina Living Income Standard

Estimates incomes required to meet basic needs in the state by family type, region, and county compared to the federal poverty line and minimum wage. Analyzes changes in labor market conditions and suggests ways to support those who fall below the LIS

New cobalt(I) complexes derived from dicarbonyltricyanocobaltate(I)

The preparation and characterization of several series of mixed ligand cobalt(I) complexes of the types [Co(CN)_2(CO)_2(PR_3)]–, [Co(CN)_2(CO)(PR_3)_2]–, and [Co(CN)(CO)_2(PR_3)_2], prepared by the reactions of tertiary phosphines (PR_3) with [Co(CN)_3(CO)_2]^(2–), are described and some novel aspects of their chemistry are discussed

WORKSHOP ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Public Economics,

The Impact of Milk Quota Abolishment on Dutch Agriculture and Economy: Applying an Agricultural Sector Model Integrated Into a Mixed Input-Output Model

A modelling system is presented and used to analyse the impact of milk quota abolishment on Dutch agriculture and economy. The modelling system consists of a regionalised, agri-environmental, partial equilibrium, mathematical programming model of agriculture supply in the Netherlands integrated into a mixed input-output model. It was found that abolition of the milk quota system has large impacts on milk production and livestock numbers and composition. The latter is explained by the strict mineral and manure policies in the Netherlands; an increase in the numbers of dairy cows leaves less room for other livestock. It is also found that, although the total effect on gross value added in the Dutch economy is limited, the effects for individual industries can be large.Mathematical programming, Manure markets, Input-Output, Dairy policy, Agribusiness,