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Coad, Alex - HAL - 2007

We survey the phenomenon of the growth of firms drawing on literature from economics, management and sociology. We begin with a review of empirical "stylised facts" before discussing theoretical contributions. Firm growth is characterized by a predominant stochastic element, making it difficult...

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The European Firm

Colombelli, Alessandra; Quatraro, Francesco - HAL - 2012

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an extended overview on the debate on the European firm, by articulating it against the backdrop of more traditional theories of the firm. The chapter also proposes a different interpretation of the issue by grafting the discussion into the...

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Longevity, Pollution and Growth

Raffin, Natacha; Seegmuller, Thomas - HAL - 2012

We analyze the interplay between longevity, pollution and growth. We develop an OLG model where longevity, pollution …

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The Cost of Pollution on Longevity, Welfare and Economic Stability

Raffin, Natacha; Seegmuller, Thomas - HAL - 2014

This paper presents an overlapping generations model where pollution, private and public healths are all determinants … show that an appropriate fiscal policy may enhance welfare. However, when pollution is heavily harmful for longevity, the …

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Water in India: Situation and Prospects

Prakash, Anjal; Sharma, Medhavi; Chourey, Jayati - eSocialSciences - 2013

This report attempts to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state of water resource development and management in India, based on secondary information. It maps the current challenges and suggests feasible alternatives amidst increasing water scarcity and disenfranchisement of resource bases...

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Public Opposition Halts Violation of Environmental Norms: Case of APSEZ, Gujarat

Aggarwal, Yogi - eSocialSciences - 2014

All too often blinded by the dazzle of development people and planners do not see the trail of destruction that accompanies new initiatives. It need not be that way. As the case of Adani Ports and SEZ in Mundra, Gujarat shows it is possible for a vigilant environmental movement backing popular...

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Pollution Across Chinese Provinces

Co, Catherine Yap; Kong, Fanying; Lin, Shuanglin - eSocialSciences - 2008

The environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis is revisited using 1987-1995 data for Chinese provinces.

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Responding to Climate Change: A Proposed Framework for Action

Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2000

For the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean to respond effectively to the Climate Change challenge, they need to be able to understand what the impacts of Climate Change may be for each country and the extent of each country's contribution to the problem before they can define and...

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Fertilizing Nature: A Tragedy of Excess in the Commons

Good, Allen G; Beatty, Perrin H - eSocialSciences - 2011

nitrogen pollution to our ecosphere. The atmosphere is polluted by N2O and NOx gases that directly and indirectly increase …

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Environmental Regulations, Air and Water Pollution, and Infant Mortality in India

Hanna, Rema; Greenstone, Michael - eSocialSciences - 2011

Using the most comprehensive data file ever compiled on air pollution, water pollution, environmental regulations, and … air pollution regulations were effective at reducing ambient concentrations of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and … nitrogen dioxide. The most successful air pollution regulation is associated with a modest and statistically insignificant …

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