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The paper investigates the characteristics of house price dynamics and the role of institutional features in nine Asia-Pacific economies during 1993-2006. On average, house prices tend to be more volatile in markets with lower supply elasticity and a more flexible business environment. At the...
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A preliminary study is one that is conducted to develop an initial framework of analysis and/or to gain an initial assessment to provide enough understanding of the research issue so as to inform the direction of a more complete and comprehensive data collection, study analysis, and policymaking...
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The Transitional Support Scheme (TSS) aims to provide ‘through the gate’ mentoringsupport for short sentence prisoners up to 12 weeks following their release from custody.Specifically, TSS is designed to address the practical resettlement needs of short-sentenceprisoners who are returning to...
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to support SMEs drawing on consultancy expertise in matters of working-time. The paper provides insights into the process … and outcomes of such consultancy activities. It draws on ongoing case studies in SMEs and focuses on the particular … difficulties of SMEs trying to change their working-time organisation. The deficiencies of any advice given during a consultancy …
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Showrooming, the phenomenon of consumers visiting a brick-and-mortar (B&M) store to learn about products but then buying online to obtain lower prices, is attracting increased attention both in business practice and in academic literature. It is considered a major threat to the B&M retailers,...
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This paper examines the evolution of drug use in Colombia over the past years. Our analysis, based on surveys from the Dirección Nacional de Estupefacientes, shows that drug consumption grew substantially between 1996 and 2013. The growth occurred for both genders, all ages, socioeconomic...
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