This is especially important given the findings of the UNESCO World Social Science Report 2010, revealing the marginal presence of South Asia in the domain of international social science research and its limited impact on policy making.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The big gap between the headline and effective marginal tax rates reflects the large number of allowances given to firms for doing particular activities, such as research and development.

ECONOMIST: Tax reform

Platinum is likely approaching the so-called marginal cost of production, which can trigger output cuts in any commodity, said David Wilson, director of metals research at Societe Generale.

FORBES: Analysts: Too Soon For Platinum Tumble To Hurt Output, But 'Something...To Keep An Eye On'