Narrow search
Showing 1 - 10 of 298
Cover Image
Monetary Incentive Response Effects in Contingent Valuation Mail Surveys
Wheeler, William J.; Lazo, Jeffrey K.; Heberling, Matthew T. - EconWPA - 1997
Monetary incentives are one approach for increasing response rates in contingent valuation surveys. We present the results of a case study desgined to assess the effect of incentives on response rates and respondent behavior. We compare response rates and quality of answers for five incentive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005407811
Cover Image
"Basic Principles of Sustainable Development"
Harris, Jonathan M. - EconWPA - 2001
This paper explores what a critical commentary on micro principles texts might look like, examining what is to be critiqued and how to do it.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005555984
Cover Image
NATURAL RESOURCE ABUNDANCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH REVISITED
Stijns, Jean-Philippe - EconWPA - 2001
Data on energy and mineral reserves suggest that natural resource abundance has not been a significant structural determinant of economic growth between 1970 and 1989. The story behind the effect of natural resources on economic growth is a complex one that typical growth regressions do not...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005118731
Cover Image
Privatization, Corporate Control and Regulatory Reform: The case of Telefonica
Bel, Germa; Trillas, Francesc - EconWPA - 2004
-level regulation will likely make any type of collusion or capture more difficult in the future. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005413213
Cover Image
Privatization in Sub-Saharan Africa: Some Lessons from Experiences to Date
Buchs, Thierry - EconWPA - 2005
in privatization transactions despite some showcase transactions; fifth, regulation and competition have often been …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005413292
Cover Image
Constraints on Private Conservation of Biodiversity
Commission, Productivity - EconWPA - 2001
arrangements ¡X particularly relating to land tenure, competitive neutrality, native wildlife regulation and taxation frameworks ¡X … frameworks are characterised by extensive and often complex legislation and regulation. At times, the interpretation or … application of the frameworks, or of specific legislation or regulation may be uncertain. Further, the legislation and regulation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005407802
Cover Image
Modelling Possible Impacts of GM Crops on Australian Trade
Stone, Susan; Matysek, Anna; Dolling, Andrew - EconWPA - 2003
This paper looks at the impact on Australia’s trade in crops (non-wheat grains and oilseeds) where GM technology has been introduced. The model includes assumptions about the productivity gains of GM crops, possible consumer responses and regulatory costs for Australia and its major trading...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005407855
Cover Image
Creating Markets for Biodiversity: A Case Study of Earth Sanctuaries Ltd
Aretino, Barbara; Holland, Paula; Peterson, Deborah; … - EconWPA - 2001
This papers examines the activities and operations of the first publicly listed company in Australia with wildlife conservation as its primary goal. Earth Sanctuaries Ltd (ESL) is the first publicly listed company in Australia with wildlife conservation as its primary goal. Its focus to date is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005556135
Cover Image
Price Effects of Regulation: Telecommunications, Air Passenger Transport and Electricity Supply
Doove, Samanatha; Gabbitas, Owen; Nguyen-Hong, Duc; … - EconWPA - 2001
Price Effects of Regulation draws on research undertaken at the OECD to quantify the effects of domestic regulatory …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005556147
Cover Image
Assessing Environmental Regulatory Arrangements for Aquaculture
Commission, Productivity - EconWPA - 2004
This paper discusses the appropriateness, efficiency, and effectiveness regulatory arrangements covering aquaculture production in Australia. It identifies a number of key areas including environmental protection, land use planning, marine and coastal management, and land administration.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005118895