Z. Islam

This dissertation is concerned with the interplay of long-range order and anisotropy in the tetragonal RNi2Ge2 (R = rare earth) family of compounds. Microscopic magnetic structures were studied using both neutron and x-ray resonant exchange scattering (XRES) techniques. The magn…

The main motivation for this study is the recognition of the fact that asymmetric information in the form of moral hazard and adverse selection results in sizeable efficiency losses. These costs are passed back to producers in the form of excessively high premium rates and also …