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A model to distribute mark-up amongst quotation component item
Cattell, David; Bowen, Paul; Kaka, Ammar - EconWPA - 2004
The outline of a proposed new unbalanced bidding model is discussed. Background is provided as regards the role of item price loading, otherwise known as unbalanced bidding. Three types of loading are described, namely those of ‘front-end loading’, ‘back-end loading’ and ‘quantity...
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A food demand system based on demand for characteristics
Bouis, Howarth E. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 1995
A food demand system is proposed, based on demand for energy, variety, and tastes of foods. By specifying utility as an explicit function of these characteristics, the entire matrix of demand elasticities can be derived for n foods and one nonfood from prior specification of just four...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004997311
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A standard computable general equilibrium (CGE) model in GAMS
Löfgren, Hans; Harris, Rebecca Lee; Robinson, Sherman - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2001
Computable general equilibrium (CGE) models are used widely in policy analysis. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to and facilitate the use of CGE models. The paper includes a detailed presentation of a “standard” CGE model (an equation-by-equation description) and its required...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005038236
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Macroeconomic and agricultural reforms in Zimbabwe
Bautista, Romeo M.; Thomas, Marcelle - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2000
Using a CGE (computable general equilibrium) model for Zimbabwe with 1991 as base period, this paper examines quantitatively the income and equity effects of macroeconomic reform measures in isolation and in conjunction with potentially complementary changes in agricultural sector policies. Some...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005038245
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Performance of Islamic Banks across the world: an empirical analysis over the period 2001-2008
KABLAN, Sandrine; YOUSFI, Ouidad - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
Our study aims at analyzing Islamic bank efficiency over the period 2001-2008. We found that they were efficient at 92%. The level of efficiency could however vary according to the region where they operate. Asia displays the highest score with 96%. Indeed, country like Malaysia made reforms in...
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La localisation d’une entreprise multinationale et le savoir enraciné. L’étude de cas d’un cluster industriel
Leszczynska, Dorota; Pruchnicki, Erick - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
Research works haven’t yet shed much light on the performance of the location choice of multinational companies. The … multinational company and its consequential performance. We put forward a conceptual approach allowing to formulate the bases of a … highlight some types of managerial behaviours which will ensure the location performance within a cluster. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010764026
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L’ECONOMIE CIRCULAIRE : QUELLES MESURES DE LA PERFORMANCE ECONOMIQUE, ENVIRONNEMENTALE ET SOCIALE
FERNANDEZ, Dominique BONET; PETIT, Isabelle; LANCINI, Agnès - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
pourrait répondre non seulement à la performance économique et environnementale mais aussi à l’amélioration de la performance … l’amélioration de la performance sociétale. …
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Capital risque industriel et innovation technologique
Lantz, Jean-Sebastien; Sahut, Jean-Michel; Teulon, … - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
Le capital risque industriel (CVC) joue un rôle moteur dans le développement d’innovations technologiques. C’est à la fois un apport en fonds propres ainsi qu’en compétences techniques et stratégiques aux start-up. Mais c’est également une stratégie entrepreneuriale réalisée à...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010764037
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WHAT RELATION EXISTS BETWEEN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AND LONGEVITY OF FIRMS?
Sahuta, Jean-Michel; Boulerne, Sandrine; Mili, Medhi; … - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
The relation between company longevity and its performance is undeniable; however the relationship between … sustainability and performance remains the subject of multiple studies which seem to confirm a positive link. But what type of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010860445
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Les conseils d'administration dans les PME tunisiennes
Mehdi, Imen Khanchel El - Institut de Préparation à l'Administration et à la … - 2014
performance des PME. Les caractéristiques du conseil d’administration qui ont été retenues sont la structure, le fonctionnement et … caractérisations retenues influencent la performance. Plus précisément, nos estimations montrent qu’un conseil d’administration qui … augmentation de la performance. Toutefois, un contrôle important assuré par le CA ne permet pas de laisser une marge de manoeuvre …
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