Polder

The Northern European models relies on a co-operative “stakeholder” approach, alternatively termed the Polder Model.

Matthew Yglesias » EFCA in International Comparison 2009

The south side was similarly defended by a wall with four strong bastions, while beyond these at the south-west corner lay a field called the Polder, extending to the point where the

By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 1867

Beyond these, towards the southwest, were some detached fortifications, resting for support, however, upon the place itself, called the Polder, the Square, and the South Square.

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1600-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845

Beyond these, towards the southwest, were some detached fortifications, resting for support, however, upon the place itself, called the Polder, the

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1600-02 John Lothrop Motley 1845

Beyond these, towards the southwest, were some detached fortifications, resting for support, however, upon the place itself, called the Polder, the Square, and the South Square.

PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845

Beyond these, towards the southwest, were some detached fortifications, resting for support, however, upon the place itself, called the Polder, the Square, and the South Square.

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845

On the ends of this bank are two Polders; that at the south end is 1 fathom deep, and lies upon the marks of Berg about N W, somewhat westerly from Dunkirk; it is called the Polder of the Dyke, or Dyke-Polder; the other is about 4 and a half fathoms deep, and lies N W from the Abbey of the Downs.

Le petit Neptune français; or, French coasting pilot, for the coast of Flanders, Channel, Bay of ... Neptune 1793

So, to “empower” American unions in their present form is to invite disaster; unless they can convincingly transform themselves into Polder-Model, “stakeholder” unionism, they will die a painful and certain death as industrial-age dinosaurs.

Matthew Yglesias » EFCA in International Comparison 2009

"The research highlights an underappreciated aspect of the elusive Casimir-Polder force, one of the stranger effects of quantum mechanics."

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I use this fantastic Polder Meat Thermometer that I got from Elise to make sure the flank steak is perfectly cooked, because this is a cut of meat that will be ruined if it's cooked too much.

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