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1. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE 1980S CALIFORNIA INSURANCE AND LIABILITY REFORMS.

Author

Viscusi, W. Kip and Born, Patricia

Subjects
INSURANCE companies, PROFITABILITY, LEGAL liability, LAW reform, FINANCIAL institutions
Abstract

The authors examine the impact of Proposition 103. They contend that Proposition 103 reforms did not come at the expense of insurer profitability. Rather than exhibiting a decline in profitability following the adoption of Proposition 103, there was a substantial improvement in profitability which remains quite high relative to the rest of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1999
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2. Inbox.

Author

Charing, Steve, Stevens, Barry, Viscusi, Laurie, Bender, Linda, Ascher, Fred, Halpin, Christine, and Cox, Eleanor

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, UNITED States presidential elections
Abstract

The article presents letters to the editor responding to previous issues, including one responding to an article on the 2008 U.S. Presidential elections in the March 10, 2008 issue, one responding to an article on the California Institute of Technology basketball team in the March 10, 2008 issue, and one responding to an article on U.S. President George W. Bush's policies on Africa in the March 3, 2008 issue.

Published
2008

3. Untitled.

Author

Viscusi, Laura

Subjects
*SUSTAINABLE architecture, *GLOBAL warming, *CONFERENCES & conventions, ADVERTISING awards
Abstract

This article highlights the 2006 National Convention of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) held in Los Angeles, California. The conference focused on the issue of green and sustainable design, where lawyer/activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stressed the need to create environmentally conscious structures in order to reduce global warming. It also offers information on the Excellence in Advertising Green Awards which aims to recognize AIA exhibitors who practice sustainable architecture.

Published
2006

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