In this process, any evidence of a free rider problem, alternatively called behaviour that reflects a 'tertius gaudens' (a 'rejoicing third': [4, 39], as referred to in [28]), is likely to undermine emerging levels of inter-firm trust.
Shares in RBS and a number of other banks fell marginally on Friday and the British Bankers Association said Labour's proposals would "undermine" the levels of service given to existing customers.
"That kind of gatekeeping would undermine the level playing field essential to the internet's growth.
That is to say, no group should be made into second-class citizens, because such inequalities undermine the level playing field necessary for reasoned debate.
The most sophisticated fakers now know how to undermine atomic-level thermoluminescence tests for authenticity by "irradiating a new piece so that it will give a false positive for ancient," the authors warn, and dryly conclude, "Caveat emptor, baby, caveat emptor".
Former Ambassador James Dobbins--whashas directly negotiated with Iran--argued for lifting the ban in 2009, saying it could "enable both sides to more accurately gauge the other's real intentions, interests and possible areas of flexibility" and eliminate some of the pressure and hype that has undermined high-level diplomacy.
David McNaughton argues that, even if the agent's commitment to his/her principles is not undermined, two-level utilitarianism does not succeed in its goal of showing, "how, on utilitarian principles, it is a good idea to think and reason in a pluralist and non-consequentialist manner".
While most of these sequences can be readily identified as contaminants, they undermine the level of certainty of potential LGT.
The shortage of skilled workers is undermining current output levels and, unchecked, it threatens the long-term health of the sector".
Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS): "In the early 1980s, interest rates climbed to unprecedented levels, undermining the viability of the S&L business model.
