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Adoption d’innovations par les agriculteurs : rôle des perceptions et des préférences
Roussy, Caroline; Ridier, Aude; Chaib, Karim - Laboratoire Études et Recherches Économiques … - 2015
as the lengthening of rotations, with innovative production techniques such as precision agriculture. The adoption of … in the adoption of agricultural innovations. But others individual agronomic, economic and psychosocial determinants also … affect the adoption decision process. However, among the determinants identified in the literature, few seem common and …
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Factors influencing adoption of conservation tillage in Australian cropping regions
D'Emden, Francis H.; Llewellyn, Rick S.; Burton, Michael P. - In: Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 52 (2008) 2
The purpose of this research is to improve understanding of conservation tillage adoption decisions by identifying key … biophysical and socio-economic factors influencing no-till adoption by grain growers across four Australian cropping regions. The … study is based on interviews with 384 grain growers using a questionnaire aimed at eliciting perceptions relating to a range …
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Mesure de l’utilité attachée aux états de santé : valorisation de l’index d’utilité EQ-5D et évolution de l’échelle actuelle en France
Chevalier, Julie - Université Paris-Dauphine (Paris IX) - 2010
In cost-utility analysis results are often processed in terms of QALY (Quality Adjusted Life Year). The duration of a given health state is weighted with a coefficient calculated based on its associated quality of life. Using such an indicator assumes two things: knowing the health state of the...
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Impacts des incitatifs économiques en médecine générale : Analyse des préférences et des motivations des médecins
Sicsic, Jonathan - Université Paris-Dauphine (Paris IX) - 2014
This thesis addresses several issues raised by the introduction in France of economic incentives such as pay-For-Performance applied to general practice. These incentive schemes are designed to improve the quality of care, but they are discussed both in terms of effectiveness and potential side...
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Health benefits of eliminating child labour : research paper in conjunction with the ILO-IPEC study on the cost and benefits of the elimination of child labour
Gastal Fassa, Anaclaudia - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2003
Estimates the relationship between education and disability adjusted life years (DALY) using World Bank data. Presents tables and charts that illustrate the dangers that children face at work on a daily basis in a variety of occupations and sectors in both developed and developing countries....
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Worker safety in the ship-breaking industries : an issues paper
Andersen, Aage Bjørn - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2001
Examines procedures and practices adopted during the decommissioning, demolition and disposal of obsolete ships, focusing on occupational safety and health issues and environmental aspects. Reviews existing legal and regulatory tools, assesses previous work undertaken by concerned agencies and...
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Child labour in small-scale mining : examples from Niger, Peru, and Philippines
Jennings, Norman S - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1999
Young workers engaged by concession holders to work in small-scale mines are attractive for a number of reasons. Firstly, as they are working illegally, any complaints regarding wages or working conditions would likely be ignored. Secondly, young workers are generally compliant and tend not to...
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Seguridad y salud en minas de superficie de pequeñas escala : manual
Walle, Manfred; Jennings, Norman - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2001
Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.
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Risks and dangers in small-scale fisheries : an overview
Ben-Yami, Menakhem - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2000
Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...
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Safety & health in small-scale surface mines : a handbook
Walle, Manfred; Jennings, Norman - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2001
Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966667