In monkeys, the level of dopaminergic activity is highly correlated with the level of uncertainty such that the activity increases with uncertainty.

Arab States of Uncertainty

The uncertainty values were then mapped into the appropriate uncertainty band, to yield a conservativeness factor.

But these are big ifs especially given the high level of uncertainty regarding the ultimate volume of oil resources.

Here is the moment of strategic uncertainty.

The uncertainty values have been grouped into five sets of uncertainty bands, with corresponding conservativeness factors, by assigning a given uncertainty values to a given band.

We've surrendered our power, trading off our discomfort with uncertainty for the illusion of certainty that they provide.

But, whatever the reason, policymakers face considerable uncertainty about the level of NAIRU.

There are two major geopolitical uncertainties as well.

The results of this survey are addressed in the following chapter.

On the contrary, the recent resignation from the premiership of Yukio Hatoyama created more uncertainty than his own government did.

In the face of such uncertainty, markets froze.

Uncertainty is a reality, and judgment is required.

Shifting geopolitical power also breeds uncertainty.

While proponents argue that investment treaties reduce uncertainty, the ambiguities and conflicting interpretations of these agreements provisions have increased uncertainty.

However, further understanding of the relationships between climate change and the frequency and intensity of extreme events is hampered by high levels of uncertainty surrounding the magnitude of the changes that have been projected using GCMs.

This heightens uncertainty.

Despite the large uncertainties associated with climate predictions a number of Parties provided information about how they dealt with the uncertainties inherent in climate change and emission scenarios.

That is why risk premiums are continuing to fall in the eurozone, despite high political uncertainty in Italy and continuing large fiscal deficits elsewhere.

The abolition of uncertainty abolishes the need for moral rules.

This initial analysis identified systematic differences in national cultures on four primary dimensions power distance (PDI), individualism (IDV), uncertainty avoidance (UAI) and masculinity (MAS), which are described below.

Such uncertainties may stem from the fact that, in certain cases, the data messages expressing offer and acceptance are generated by computers without immediate human intervention, thus raising doubts as to the expression of intent by the parties.

There are a few clear points amidst the large uncertainties and confusions.

As the statistical manipulation that attends uncertainty increases, confidence is eroded.

Today s new service economy is driven by the resulting uncertainty over identity.

In the case of uncertainty, expectation is what is considered the most likely to happen.

These bands relate to the underlying uncertainties, as follows

Greater Europe s three parts are, then, in a state of strategic uncertainty.

Another complexity is uncertainty over who will rule Russia.

This is not irrational behavior. It is reasonable behavior in the face of uncertainty.

And, over time, uncertainty concerning the latter question has risen to an uncomfortable level.

At the level of individual consciousness, this means that religious certainty is now harder to come by.

If the volume of oil resources were known with certainty, and if we could accurately predict the growth of oil consumption, calculating the imminence of exhaustion would be simple. But these are big ifs especially given the high level of uncertainty regarding the ultimate volume of oil resources.

Despite uncertainty about Putin s intentions, that prize is not out of reach.

And yet much of the current uncertainty is set to dissipate.

But uncertainties about value also expose deep problems in the political order.

For companies, renegotiations mean uncertainty and possible interruptions of production and revenue.

The everyday consequence for the middle class is a stagnant paycheck and growing job insecurity.

In the meantime, Chávez is striving to minimize the uncertainty.

That is a big gap, but also a perplexing finding how can there be so much uncertainty?

The uncertainty surrounding China s impending economic transformation muddies the growth outlook somewhat.

Central banks have expanding balance sheets, but prices continue to fall and uncertainty rises.

But we cope better with candidly acknowledged uncertainty than with false confidence.

Today, the global economy is facing many known unknowns, most of which stem from policy uncertainty.

Imposing controls also spawns uncertainty about a country s policies.