[Q]: Border effects refer to asymmetries in trade patterns between cities and regions of different countries that share a national border and those that are located in the same country. Usually, trade volume is much lesser between the former cities and regions. Economic integration (as in the EU) may be a solution to overcome these effects. There are asymmetrical aspects of patterns in trade when looking at regions and also cities in varying countries which have touching borders.
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[Q]: Kobo Abe ( , "Abe Kobo" ) , pseudonym of Kimifusa Abe ( , "Abe Kimifusa" , March 7, 1924 January 22, 1993) , was a Japanese writer, playwright, photographer and inventor. Abe has been often compared to Franz Kafka and Alberto Moravia for his modernist sensibilities and his surreal, often nightmarish explorations of individuals in contemporary society. The pseudonym of Kimifusa Abe actually is Kobo Abe.
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[Q]: The Terry Pratchett First Novel Award is a biennial award for the best unpublished science fiction novel in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is named after British author Terry Pratchett. The book is chosen by a panel of judges previously including Pratchett. Terry Pratchett was part of a panel.
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[Q]: Emanuel was a five-piece rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was formed in 1998 under the lesser-known name Emanuel Nice and appeared on four self-released records, before being signed to Vagrant Records and changing the name in 2004. Since then, Emanuel has released a debut album, "Soundtrack to a Headrush", and a second album "Black Earth Tiger". Emanuel Nice released a debut album called "Soundtrack to a Headrush"
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Yes