The basic model outlined in the book, as well as in more scholarly publications, projected unsustainably high net tax rates for future generations and was widely used as a rationale for reducing public commitments to the elderly.
Unless there is a rationale for dropping a commitment (such as the belief that an intention has been achieved already or the belief that it is impossible to achieve) the agent should persist / persevere in its commitment, stick to it, so to speak, and try realizing it, After Bratman's philosophy was published, researchers tried to formalize this theory using logical means.
Yet, although this rationale for continued UK nuclear commitments is clearly documented on the military side, it is unmentioned anywhere in official civil nuclear policy statements – and in energy debates more widely.
Joanne Livingstone, principal at consulting actuary Punter Southall, said: "We call on the Treasury to end the panic and uncertainty immediately by explaining clearly what the benefit-in-kind charge is designed to achieve, what exemptions there will be for existing promises and commitments, and the rationale for tapering.
O'Neill's strongest weapons in the battle were his political skills and the depth of his personal commitment to the rationale for government assistance to the needy.
The rationale for this was explained, and a verbal commitment requested prior to signing consent.
COMMENT 17. (C) A/S Carson effectively provided the IOCs with a rationale for the United States' interest in Nigeria and its commitment to the country.
The first lady, Mr. Lazio said here, "has no record, no commitment to the state, and has no real rationale for representing us in the state".
Although there is an underlying biological rationale for HIT, 45, 46 whether low-volume (and therefore short time commitment) HIT can provide similar benefits to the type 2 diabetes population remains to be determined.
Others have questioned the economic rationale for the mine, citing falling world coal prices, a supply glut and a commitment by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to reduce emissions and his country's dependence on coal.
