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LeShane, James C. - 2010

No one would argue that the economy in the United States has been faltering in recent years; due in part to global factors, and even with stimulus plans offered by the Federal Government, there is increased burden on states to find forms of revenue. More and more, states must compete not only...

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REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS AND THE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY MARKET IN ALBANIA

Moores, Margaret Eveline; Flynn, Norman D. - 1997

The experience of other Eastern and Central European countries would suggest that in Albania, as the market for real … contracts of sale. The appearance of such real estate professionals began in Albania in 1991, immediately following legal … of the real estate profession in Albania from 1991 to 1996 and is based on interviews and meetings with representatives …

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Voices of the Poor: Poverty and Growth in Albania

Tsaneva, Magda - 2007

This paper uses three waves of panel surveys at the household level to study growth and poverty in Albania over the … question asks whether growth in Albania during the period 2002-2004 has been pro-poor. I find that there is some evidence for a …

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Voices of the Poor: Poverty and Growth in Albania

Tsaneva, Magda - 2007

This paper uses three waves of panel surveys at the household level to study growth and poverty in Albania over the … question asks whether growth in Albania during the period 20022004 has been pro-poor. I find that there is some evidence for a …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009474985

The politics of technology adoption : Water metering in Progressive Era Chicago

Sloan, Mellini - 2008

This paper examines the interactions between knowledge and power in the adoption of technologies central to municipal water supply plans, specifically investigating decisions in Progressive Era Chicago regarding water meters. The invention and introduction into use of the reliable water meter...

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Contextualizing Personal Experience: The Role of Mass Media

Mutz, Diana C - 1994

This study considers competing theories concerning the role of mass media in hindering or facilitating the translation of personal experience into political preferences. Using national survey and media content data that allows evaluations of both media coverage and individual patterns of media...

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Designing and delivering compelling experiences: Insights from the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Kale, Sudhir H.; Pentecost, Robin D.; Zlatevska, Natalina - 2010

Purpose – Joseph Pine and Jim Gilmore coined the term “experience economy” to describe a paradigm shift in consumption. To survive in this new economy, businesses must provide customers with memorable consumption experiences. The purpose of this paper is to suggest eight ingredients that...

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Effects of Leadership Style on Oil Policy

Devlin, John F. - 1992

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Saving America's Automobile Industry: The Bailouts of 1979 and 2009, An Overview of the Economic Conditions, Factors for Failure, Government Interventions and Public Reactions

Wall, Taylor A. - 2010

This paper will discuss the bankruptcies experienced by U.S. automakers in both 1979 and 2009. The main factors which led the automakers into financial ruin was the uncontrolled power of labor unions, the severe financial impact of oil embargos, the aggressive imposition of federal regulations...

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Restructuring Russia's Electricity Sector: Towards Effective Competition or Faux Liberalisation?

Tompson, William - 2004

Russia in 2003 embarked on the restructuring of its electricity sector. The reform is intended to introduce competition into electricity production and supply, leaving dispatch, transmission and distribution as regulated natural monopolies with non-discriminatory third-party access to the...

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