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Hardback. Presents original contributions related to motor vehicle insurance and road safety. This book covers Automobile Insurance Pricing, Risks and Asymmetric Information; Insurance Fraud; Young Drivers: Licensing Policies, Evaluation and Risks; and Road Insurance Regulation. Editor(s): Dionne, Georges; Laberge-Nadeau, Claire. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFN; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383949
- ISBN
- 9780792383949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.82
€ 247.82
Hardback. Covering some new and still challenging older problems which arise in the planning of telecommunication networks, this book examines the necessary optimization of the planning process in a competitive field. Network design and wireless and mobile networks are among the topics covered. Editor(s): Sanso, Brunilde; Soriano, Patrick. Series: Centre for Research on Transportation. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJP; KNTT; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383970
- ISBN
- 9780792383970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
Paperback. Focuses on the European experiences in the performing arts (theatre and opera), heritage (museums and built heritage) and cultural industries (film and television broadcasting and the book industry). This work offers an insight into privatization in the cultural sector and its consequences for cultural policy and development in Europe. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Hemel, Annemoon van (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Wielen, Niki van der (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KC; KNS; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384083
- ISBN
- 9780792384083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.12
€ 191.12
Hardback. Focuses on European experiences in the performing arts, heritage and cultural industries. This book offers an insight into privatization in the cultural sector and its consequences for cultural policy and development in Europe. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Wielen, Niki van der (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Hemel, Annemoon van (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KC; KNS; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384090
- ISBN
- 9780792384090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.42
€ 191.42
Hardback. The Policy Research Corporation N.V. has carried out a Caribbean SWOT analysis. Two sectors were examined: container shipping and cruising. The results scan of Caribbean ports with respect to the main container trade routes or cruise loops within the region are included here. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384311
- ISBN
- 9780792384311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Emerging Competition in Postal and Delivery Services
. Ed(S): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul ...
hardcover. Examines various policy and regulatory issues facing the postal and delivery industries. This book reviews such topics as cost and productivity analysis, universal service and entry, demand analysis and the structure of postal payment system, price regulation and competition. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul A. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384540
- ISBN
- 9780792384540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44
Hardback. Outlines the application of auction methods for various aspects of power system operation, primarily for a competitive environment. This book provides an introduction to auction basics to explain how auctions have grown in other industries. It compares auction methods to classical techniques for power system analysis, operations, and planning. Series: Power Electronics and Power Systems. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBL; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384755
- ISBN
- 9780792384755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.06
€ 194.06
Hardback. Addresses the public policy issues underlying liability rules for common carriers in the context of telephone companies. This book offers the industry and policymakers the means and recommendations for designing appropriate liability rules in order to achieve social objectives for the telecommunications industry. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385127
- ISBN
- 9780792385127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.17
€ 67.17
Hardback. Analyzes the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the 'practices' employed by insurers to succeed in this business environment. This book offers a survey of life insurer management practices and strategic choices in distribution systems, mergers and acquisitions, human resources and financial strategies. Editor(s): Cummins, J. David; Santomero, Anthony M. Series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFN; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385356
- ISBN
- 9780792385356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.97
€ 247.97
Hardback. This text has collected research into the transportation of science, covering its fundamental concepts, methods and principles. The purpose of this handbook is to define transportation as a scientific discipline that transcends transportation technology and methods. Editor(s): Hall, Randolph W. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 532 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 32. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385875
- ISBN
- 9780792385875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.00
€ 251.00
Hardback. Addresses the different environments, and human health problems arising from these environments, in third-world and emerging societies. This book examines the scope of human health effects and environmental interventions, including engineering and technical, educational and legislative elements. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; MBNH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386162
- ISBN
- 9780792386162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.30
€ 193.30
Hardback. Examines the relationship between congestion tolls and highway capacity in the long run. This book also examines the chief models and empirical studies of vehicular flow on urban highways. It also analyzes the choice that commuters make between urban tollways and freeways. Series: Transportation, Research, Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386315
- ISBN
- 9780792386315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.29
€ 194.29
The Future of the Telecommunications Industry. Forecasting and Demand ...
. Ed(S): Loomis, David G.; Taylor, Lester D.
Hardback. Describes research in the area of empirical telecommunications demand analysis and forecasting in the light of tremendous market and regulatory changes. This book intends to educate readers about how traditional analytic techniques can be used to assess telecommunications products and how analytic techniques can better address existing products. Editor(s): Loomis, David G.; Taylor, Lester D. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386674
- ISBN
- 9780792386674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.64
€ 128.64
Hardback. Presents a unified and systematic treatment of manufacturing enterprises. These enterprises are networks of companies working in partnership. This book focuses on foundations of manufacturing enterprises: the generic value delivery process, their performance measures and redesign to meet specifications on lead time and defect levels. Series: The International Series on Discrete Event Dynamic Systems. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386711
- ISBN
- 9780792386711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.55
€ 246.55
Hardback. Studies public technology procurement as an instrument of innovation policy. This book intends to contribute to a serious reconsideration of public technology procurement from the complementary standpoints of innovation theory and innovation policy. Editor(s): Edquist, Charles; Hommen, Leif; Tsipouri, Lena. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386858
- ISBN
- 9780792386858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.65
€ 193.65
Hardback. The main aim of this book is to look at larger economic hierarchical organizations, and develop a scientific account of them. Tullock examines the internal functioning and organization of the corporation, relying on narrative analysis rather than mathematical complexity. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792391685
- ISBN
- 9780792391685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.30
€ 193.30
Hardback. Focuses on three areas where the role of the government in innovation can be found: funding of R&D in the private sector; funding of federal laboratory research activities and transferring this knowledge to the private sector; and encouraging the industry-university collaboration in R&D. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392613
- ISBN
- 9780792392613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.57
€ 187.57
Hardback. Features contributions that represent the best research on various topics in public utility regulation, including topics in antitrust law, the environmental impact of public utility regulation, incentive regulation, price-cap regulation, and contractual relationships. This book is distilled from articles presented at two seminars held at Rutgers. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392699
- ISBN
- 9780792392699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.65
€ 192.65
Hardback. Postal service is facing major challenges arising out of the increasingly high-tech nature of the service, the entry of competition and new government attitudes. This work encompasses the theoretical foundation for postal policy, particularly on pricing, service quality and competitive issues. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392743
- ISBN
- 9780792392743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.46
€ 126.46
Hardback. Develops a new theory of asymmetric regulatory risk that shows that infallible estimates of the cost of capital are sure to provide downward-biased estimates of the necessary allowed rates of return in the presence of such regulatory risks. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792393306
- ISBN
- 9780792393306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.17
€ 194.17