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RIDDERSTAAT, JORGE; CROES, ROBERTICO - In: Review of Economic Analysis 5 (2013) 1, pp. 1-24

The literature on tourism development has focused on a one dimensional relationship between tourism development and quality of life. The impact of shock events on the relationship tourism development and quality of life seems ignored. Rather less attention has been paid to the multi-dimensional...

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Quality of life in the regions: an exploratory spatial data analysis for West German labor markets

Rusche, Karsten - In: Review of Regional Research 30 (2010) 1, pp. 1-22

Which of Germany’s regions is the most attractive? Where is it best to live and work—on objective grounds? These questions are summed up in the concept “quality of life”. This paper uses recent research projects that determine this parameter to examine the spatial distribution of quality...

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The capitalization of non-market attributes into regional housing rents and wages: evidence on German functional labor market areas

Hiller, Norbert; Lerbs, Oliver - In: Review of Regional Research 35 (2015) 1, pp. 49-72

Dieser Aufsatz erweitert den Kenntnisstand der ökonomischenForschung bezüglich regionaler Lebensqualitäten in Deutschland. Dafür wird die Rolle regionaler (quasi-)öffentlicher Güter („Amenities“) im Preisbildungsprozess regionaler Wohnungsmieten und Arbeitslöhne auf neuartige Weise...

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Views and attitudes of Burgas's residents (Bulgaria) for paper recycling

Arabatzis, Garyfallos; Treneva, Viktoriya; Malesios, … - In: International Journal of Green Economics 8 (2014) 1, pp. 49-73

The present study aims to examine the views and attitudes of Burgas' residents in Bulgaria. The research was carried out with the help of structured questionnaire; and the method of personal interview was used. In particular, it explores the views and attitudes of residents of Burgas on...

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Tourism, residents' attitudes and perceived carrying capacity with an experimental study in five Tuscan destinations

Bimonte, Salvatore; Punzo, Lionello F. - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 14 (2011) 3/4, pp. 242-261

This paper starts from the idea that tourism is an encounter of at least two non-homogeneous populations: residents and tourists. Their interaction may trigger conflicts and a population dynamics whose results are difficult to foresee. It follows that the sustainability of tourism depends...

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Climate change scenarios to facilitate stakeholder engagement in agricultural adaptation

Webb, N.; Stokes, C. - In: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 17 (2012) 8, pp. 957-973

with the approach can be used by evaluating climate change impacts and an adaptation option for livestock industries in the … north-east Australian rangelands. Climate change impacts on forage production, animal liveweight gain and soil loss are … impacts and adaptation; simplifying the assessments and allowing limits to the effectiveness of adaptation options to be …

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Exploring the characteristics of major natural disasters in China and their impacts during the past decades

Zhou, Yang; Li, Ning; Wu, Wenxiang; Wu, Jidong; Gu, Xiaotian - In: Natural Hazards 69 (2013) 1, pp. 829-843

The exploration of the characteristics of natural disasters (NDs) and their impacts have important implications for …

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Influence of landscape restoration and degradation on storm surge and waves in southern Louisiana

Wamsley, Ty; Cialone, Mary; Smith, Jane; Ebersole, Bruce; … - In: Natural Hazards 51 (2009) 1, pp. 207-224

The purpose of this investigation was to examine storm surge and wave reduction benefits of different environmental restoration features (marsh restoration and barrier island changes), as well as the impact of future wetland degradation on local surge and wave conditions. Storm surge simulations...

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Characteristics of high impact weather and meteorological disaster in Shanghai, China

Shi, Jun; Cui, Linli - In: Natural Hazards 60 (2012) 3, pp. 951-969

Shanghai, China. The frequency and spatial distribution of meteorological disasters and their impacts on both human and …

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Environmental non-governmental organizations: key players in development in a changing climate—a case study of Mali

Ménard, Gabriel - In: Environment, Development and Sustainability 15 (2013) 1, pp. 117-131

how the MFC attempts to address these impacts with their programs in the communities. The paper then illustrates the …

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