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The manifestation of intonational focus in Castilian Spanish

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In this paper we study the phonological manifestation of various intonational focus domains in
Castilian Spanish. We propose that downstep is one of the intonational signallers of focus in this
language. The phonological problems of accounting for this phenomenon in Pierrehumbertian
models are explored. Alternative solutions are offered following the single-tone model put forward
by Cabrera Abreu (2000) within the Government Phonology framework, taking into account
other proposals by the author and her co-workers.

Tema: general: 

• Lengua y Literatura›Filología y Lingüística

Central bank financial independence

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Central bank independence is a multifaceted institutional design. The financial component has been seldom analysed. This paper intends to set a comprehensive conceptual background for central bank financial independence. Quite often central banks are modelled as robot-like maximizers of some goal. This perspective neglects the fact that central bank functions are inevitably deployed on its balance sheet and have effects on its income statement.

Tema: general: 

• Negocios y Economía›Economía›Teoría Económica›Obras Generales e Historia

Latvian language acquisition: a fight with myths, stereotypes and prejudeces

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When Latvia regained its independence in 1991 the status of the Latvian language was one of the main problems facing the country. In spite of well-meant State policies in 1992-1993 the situation changed hardly. This was the reason why the Latvian Government in 1995 decided to develop and implement a ten-year National Programme for Latvian Language Training (NPLLT).

Tema: general: 

• Lengua y Literatura›Filología y Lingüística