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The economic analysis of substance use and abuse : the experience of developed countries and lessons for developing countries
Grossman, Michael (ed.); Hsieh, Chee-Ruey (ed.) - 2001
Currently developed countries pay much more attention to harmfully addictive substances than developing countries. However, the experience of developed countries is very relevant to the developing world since substance abuse is likely to impose a continually increasing burden of disease in this...
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Economics uncut : a complete guide to life, death and misadventure
Bowmaker, Simon W. (contributor) - 2005
This highly innovative and intriguing book applies principles of microeconomics to unusual settings to inspire students, teachers and scholars alike in the 'dismal science'. Leading experts show how economics reaches into the strangest of places and throws light onto the occasionally dark side...
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Refining regulatory regimes : utilities in Europe
Windhoff-Héritier, Adrienne (contributor);  … - 2005
With regulation seeking to foster competition at the same time as also having to protect essential services, the authors investigate regulatory styles, costs of new regulatory functions and how firms in the new regulatory landscape access and influence regulatory authorities. The authors...
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Academic spin-offs and technology transfer in Europe : best practices and breakthrough models
De Cleyn, Sven H. (contributor); Festel, Gunter (contributor) - 2016
Introduction: what is the current state of knowledge transfer at research institutions in Europe, what are the main … perspective on academic spin-offs and technology transfer -- 12. What Europe still has to learn from the US in academic innovation … / Hervé Lebret -- Part V conclusion -- 13. Academic spin-offs and technology transfer in Europe - concluding insights and …
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Incentives, regulations and plans : the role of states and nation-states in smart growth planning
Knaap, Gerrit-Jan (contributor) - 2007
This unique book allows readers to compare analyses of how North American states and European nation-states use incentives, regulations or plans to approach a core set of universal land use issues such as: containing sprawl, mixed use development, transit oriented development, affordable...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420036
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Biotechnology and competitive advantage : Europe's firms and the US challenge
Senker, Jacqueline (ed.); Vliet, Ronald van (organizer) - 1998
Biotechnology and Competitive Advantage investigates the development of biotechnology in Europe and the United States …. It examines why Europe has fallen behind in applying biotechnology, when its scientific capabilities are largely … biotechnology in Europe and the US. Issues discussed include: * European policy for biotechnology, in individual countries and at …
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Corporate governance, market structure and innovation
Calderini, Mario (contributor);  … - 2003
This book investigates the relationship between corporate governance, market structure and innovation. The editors observe that a number of radical mutations are occurring in industries that have played a crucial role in sustaining and fostering the pace of technological progress
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851058
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Decision-making on mega-projects : cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation
Flyvbjerg, Bent (contributor); Wee, Bert van (contributor);  … - 2008
This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851130
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The public financing of pharmaceuticals : an economic approach
Puig-Junoy, Jaume (contributor) - 2005
This book provides a complete approach to the economics of financing medicines and policy implications for the efficiency and equity of health systems. In all health systems with majority public financing, pharmaceutical reimbursement is one of the key factors in policies of change and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851613
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Internet entrepreneurship in Europe : venture failure and the timing of telecommunications reform
Waesche, Niko Marcel - 2003
From its launch in 1997, the Frankfurt technology stock exchange developed spectacularly as did other European technology exchanges. Many Europeans thought that a new age of entrepreneurship had dawned. Following the downturn, however, the search for blame began. Much of this blame was...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851743