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In this paper, I take Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty as the starting point for a set of twelve policy proposals that could bring about a genuine shift in the distribution of income towards less inequality. In designing the set of proposals, I draw on the experience of reducing inequality in postwar Europe and on an analysis as to how the economic circumstances are now different in the twenty-first century, highlighting the role of technical change and the rise in capital emphasized by Piketty. The proposed measures span many fields of policy, and are not confined to fiscal redistribution, encompassing science policy, competition policy, public employment, a guaranteed return on small savings, a capital endowment, as well as more progressive taxation of income and wealth transfers, and a participation income. Inequality is embedded in our social structure, and the search for a significant reduction requires us to examine all aspects of our society. I focus on inequality within countries, and what can be achieved by national governments, with the UK specifically in mind. The primary audience is those concerned with policy-making in national governments, but implementation should not be seen purely in these terms. There are different levels of government, and certain proposals, particularly those concerned with taxation, may only be feasible if pursued by a group of countries in collaboration. The last of the twelve proposals - for a basic income for children - is specifically directed at the European Union. Finally, actions by individuals as consumers, as workers, or as employers, can all contribute to reducing inequality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Opinion. Argues about the political support for a citizen's income (CI). CI seen as an alternative to social insurance; Reference to Margaret Thatcher's contribution towards CI; Objections for CI; Inclusions for a participation income.

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Reports the measurement of cortisol concentrations during low dose dexamethasone suppression test to screen for Cushing's syndrome. Participation of patients in a dexamethasone suppression tests; Use of radioimmunoassay for measurement of cortisol concentrations; Comparison on the simplicity of measuring cortisol than urinary steroids.

Describes a case of insulinoma in diabetics with evidence of proinsulin, gastrin and pancreatic polypeptide hypersecretion. Discontinuance of treatment with glibenclamide and phenformin due to hypoglycemia; Patterns of multiple hormone secretion; Decrease of pancreatic polypeptide and insulin extraction from the liver.

Presents several correspondence related to medicine. Effects of insulin resistance; Treatment of acromegaly and changes in glucose tolerance; Manifestations of epilepsy in women of childbearing age.

Presents several letters concerning medicine. Genetic aspects of Alzheimer's disease; Advances in respiratory distress syndrome; Ethical issues in in-vitro fertilization; Pharmacological treatment for intractable sneezing.

Examines the changes in glucose tolerance and development of gall stones during treatment with octreotide for acromegaly. Decrease of hormone concentrations by octreotide; Effects on lucose tolerance; Increase of incidence of gall stones; Account high dosage of drugs as reason.