Rule Britannia!: British Stock Market Returns, 1825-1870

This article presents a new series of monthly equity returns for the British stock market for the period 1825-1870. In addition to calculating capital appreciation and dividend yields, the article also estimates the effect of survivorship bias on returns. Three notable findings emerge from this study. First, stock market returns in the 1825-1870 period are broadly similar for Britain and the United States, although the British market is less risky. Second, real returns in the 1825-1870 period are higher than in subsequent epochs of British history. Third, unlike the modern era, dividends are the most important component of returns.

The rate of return on equity across industrial sectors on the British stock market, 1825-70

This article assesses the contribution of the various industrial sectors to the growth of the British equity market in the 1825–70 period. It also provides estimates of the rates of return on these industrial sectors in this period. The article then proceeds to examine whether differences in rates of return across the various sectors can be explained by risk or other financial factors. One of the main findings is that the relatively high rates of return in the banking, insurance, and miscellaneous sectors appear to be in some measure explained by the presence of extended liability and uncalled capital.

Are older people prescribed antidepressants on the basis of fewer symptoms of depression, and for longer periods of time? A survey of 1825 New Zealanders

Aims: To determine whether older people are prescribed antidepressants at lower levels of depression and with fewer symptoms, and whether they are more likely to engage in chronic usage. Methods: An online survey about experiences with, and opinions about, depression and antidepressants, was completed by 1,825 New Zealand adults who had been prescribed antidepressants in the preceding five years. Results: Participants over 55 were prescribed antidepressants with significantly fewer symptoms and were significantly less likely to meet DSM criteria for depression. They were also significantly more likely to have used the drugs for three years and still be using them. Conclusions: Prescribing physicians and their older patients might benefit from discussing the pros and cons of antidepressants (including the additional risk factors with this age group) and the alternatives; and, if prescription does occur, careful monitoring to avoid unnecessary, potentially damaging, long-term use is recommended.

Compte rendu: Johann Wolfgang Unger (2013), The Discursive Construction of the Scots Language : Education, Politics and Everyday Life, Amsterdam, John Benjamins, coll. « Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 51 », 178 p. [ISBN : 978-9-027-20642-8]

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Síndrome de Churg-Strauss - Vasculite Cutânea como Forma de Apresentação Clínica

A síndrome de Churg-Strauss (SCS) ou angeíte granulomatosa alérgica é uma doença rara caracterizada pela presença de asma, eosinofilia e vasculite dos pequenos e, por vezes, dos médios vasos. O pulmão, coração, pele e nervos periféricos são frequentemente atingidos. Os autores descrevem o caso clínico de uma doente do sexo feminino de 47 anos de idade, internada por lesões purpúricas dolorosas com uma semana de evolução, localizadas nas superfícies extensoras dos membros inferiores. Nos antecedentes pessoais destacava-se asma brônquica com 7 anos de evolução, rinite alérgica e sinusite. A avaliação laboratorial revelou leucocitose com eosinofilia e elevação dos parâmetros de inflamação. Os anticorpos citoplasmáticos anti-neutrófilos eram negativos. A avaliação neurológica e o estudo electroneuromiográfico mostraram uma polineuropatia periférica assimétrica. A biopsia cutânea revelou uma vasculite necrotizante com infiltrado perivascular rico em eosinófilos. O diagnóstico de SCS foi apoiado pelos achados clínicos e histopatológicos, pelo que se iniciou corticoterapia sistémica que resultou numa melhoria clínica marcada. As manifestações cutâneas podem ser uma forma de apresentação clínica do SCS, sendo o seu reconhecimento essencial para a instituição precoce de terapêutica e para a prevenção de lesões irreversíveis em órgãos vitais.

A Recuperação da Filosofia Política Clássica no Pensamentode Leo Strauss

Tese apresentada para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Doutor em Filosofia, especialidade em Filosofia Moral e Política