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Industry & industrial studies
Hardback. Offering insights to problems in postal and delivery economics, this book covers issues including international postal policy, the universal service obligation, regulation, competition, entry, the role of scale and scope economies, the nature and role of cost analysis in postal service, productivity, and interaction of law and economics. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376385
- ISBN
- 9780792376385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.38
€ 195.38
Hardback. Addresses measurement issues and techniques in agricultural productivity analysis, applying those techniques to data sets for American agriculture. This book provides a guide to using the productivity data available on the website of the US Department of Agriculture/Economic Research Service. Editor(s): Ball, V. Eldon; Norton, George W. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376224
- ISBN
- 9780792376224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.74
€ 193.74
Hardback. Examines the effects of deregulation on the energy and telecommunications industries in an economic environment that has changed dramatically since deregulation was first introduced in those industries several years ago. This book discusses the aspects of deregulation that appear to be succeeding and those that seem to be failing. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Schuh, Joseph C. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; KJU; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375692
- ISBN
- 9780792375692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.16
€ 129.16
Comprehensive Assessment of the Role of Risk in U.S.Agriculture
. Ed(S): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D.
Hardback. After the research on agricultural risk, the treatment of risk in agricultural research is far from harmonious. This book is intended to: define the state of the literature on agricultural risk research; provide a critical evaluation of economic risk research on agriculture; and set a research agenda that meets future needs and prospects. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJMD; KNAC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375678
- ISBN
- 9780792375678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.11
€ 252.11
Hardback. In this volume, several authors consider various aspects and contexts of performance measurement with regard to the public sector. Editor(s): Fox, Kevin J. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375630
- ISBN
- 9780792375630
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Condition: New
€ 190.66
€ 190.66
Hardback. Intends to provide research in the area of empirical Internet forecasting, demand analysis, pricing and planning. This book aims to educate the reader about how traditional analytic techniques can be used to access Internet growth and how new approaches can better address the pricing, planning and regulatory issues of Internet growth. Editor(s): Loomis, David G.; Taylor, Lester D. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375463
- ISBN
- 9780792375463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
hardcover. This volume deals with innovative trends in communications systems, information processing, and security and trust in electronic commerce, business, and government. Editor(s): Schmid, Beat; Stanoevska-Slabeva, Katarina; Tschammer, Volker. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 875 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KNP; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1511.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 875
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375296
- ISBN
- 9780792375296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.45
€ 247.45
Valuation, Hedging and Speculation in Competitive Electricity Markets
Skantze, Petter L.; Ilic, Marija D.
hardcover. Examines the unique properties which separate electricity from other traded commodities, including the lack of economical storage, and the impact of a scarce transmission network. This work traces the sources of uncertainties in the price of electricity to underlying physical and economic processes. Series: Power Electronics and Power Systems. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBL; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375289
- ISBN
- 9780792375289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardback. The technology investment decision of an individual firm has become a very complex matter. In this book, several theoretical and technology investment models of the firm are developed and analyzed. To solve these models real options theory and game theory is used. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KN; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374879
- ISBN
- 9780792374879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardback. Traffic psychology is in need of a summary work outlining the main trends in the discipline. This text provides a theoretical basis of the topic, a summary of the acquired research in the field, practical applications for government planners, and a critical discussion of future trends. Editor(s): Barjonet, Pierre-Emmanuel. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374794
- ISBN
- 9780792374794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.76
€ 194.76
Agricultural Globalization, Trade and the Environment
. Ed(S): Moss, Charles B.; Rausser, Gordon C....
Hardback. This volume explores a number of different issues, including the operation of the tariff-rate quotas established under the Uruguay Round Agreement, the implications of sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions on trade, and the growing controversy over genetically modified organisms. Editor(s): Moss, Charles B.; Rausser, Gordon C. (College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley, USA); Schmitz, Andrew; Taylor, Timothy G. (Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, USA); Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 567 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 973.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 567
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374725
- ISBN
- 9780792374725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.53
€ 251.53
Communications Deregulation and FCC Reform: Finishing the Job
. Ed(S): Eisenach, Jeffrey A.; May, Randolph ...
hardcover. Communications markets have made much progress towards competition and deregulation. However, in the age of Internet and digital revolution, both at the Federal Communications Commission and in Congress, will be required to complete the task. This volume shows how to finish the job of deregulating communications markets and reforming the FCC. Editor(s): Eisenach, Jeffrey A.; May, Randolph J. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCC; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374534
- ISBN
- 9780792374534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.95
€ 127.95
Hardback. Analyzes transitions in agricultural knowledge generation and extension arrangements from an empirical perspective. This book examines perspectives as to how knowledge systems can be assessed effectively. It presents views on the degree of complementarity and substitution between private and public sector investments in research and extension. Editor(s): Wolf, Steven; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792374480
- ISBN
- 9780792374480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.82
€ 130.82
Hardback. Brings together researchers and practitioners in diverse areas of computer science and software engineering to explore their technical innovations to problems in security and privacy in e-commerce. This work introduces them to innovations in secure and private e-commerce. It is also suitable as a secondary text for a graduate level course. Editor(s): Ghosh, Anup K. Series: Advances in Information Security. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KNP; UDB; UTN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373995
- ISBN
- 9780792373995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
The Next Generation of Electric Power Unit Commitment Models
. Ed(S): Hobbs, Benjamin F.; Rothkopf, Michae...
Hardback. As optimization technology improves, the electric power industry is undergoing radical restructuring, and the role of commitment models is changing. The dual purpose of this book is to explore the technology and needs of the next generation of computer models for aiding unit commitment decisions. Editor(s): Hobbs, Benjamin F.; Rothkopf, Michael H.; Chao, Hung-Po; O'Neill, Richard P. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373346
- ISBN
- 9780792373346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.86
€ 278.86
Hardback. This text brings together contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast-moving area. It serves as a reference, providing insight into some of the most challenging research issues in the field. Editor(s): Kohavi, Ronny; Provost, Foster. Num Pages: 153 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNP; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 153
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373032
- ISBN
- 9780792373032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.09
€ 126.09
Hardback. Examines some of the major policy and regulatory issues facing the postal and delivery industry. This title addresses such issues as: international postal policy; the universal service obligation; regulation; competition, entry, and the role of scale and scope economies; and, interaction of law and economics. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 167 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372745
- ISBN
- 9780792372745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Hardback. Biotechnology offers great potential for sustainable agricultural growth in developing countries, yet there are many institutional constraints that inhibit the poor's access to such innovations. This text explores these constraints across developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372301
- ISBN
- 9780792372301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
Paperback. Offers information and insights into the potential of market and policy instruments in improving the state of the world's forests. This book t advocates the use of the concept of optimal mix of markets and policies as an approach to view the appropriate and operational roles of market and government in dealing with forestry issues. Editor(s): Palo, Matti; Uusivuori, Jussi; Mery, Gerardo. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 490 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 899.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371717
- ISBN
- 9780792371717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.45
€ 250.45
hardcover. Editor(s): Palo, Matti; Uusivuori, Jussi; Mery, Gerardo. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 490 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1093.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371700
- ISBN
- 9780792371700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.77
€ 244.77
Hardback. The German chemical industry has been a major site for the development and application of the science-based technologies that gave rise to these products. This volume explores the German chemical industry's scientific and technological dimension, its international connections, and its development after 1945. Editor(s): Lesch, John E. Series: Chemists and Chemistry (Closed). Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; KNDC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364870
- ISBN
- 9780792364870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.88
€ 249.88
Soil Quality, Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Security in Ce...
. Ed(S): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach,...
Paperback. Soil Quality in Relation to Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Environmental Security in Central and Eastern Europe, held in Pulawy, Poland, 13-17 October 1997 Editor(s): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach, B. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; KCS; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363781
- ISBN
- 9780792363781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Hardback. The debate in the social sciences on the management of common resources crosses interdisciplinary boundaries. Regulation brings little gain if the established rules are not complied with by the users of the resource. This book discusses how public authorities can influence the users' decision making in this regard. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNN; JPQB; KNAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362432
- ISBN
- 9780792362432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.66
€ 125.66
hardcover. Discusses the complex relationship between the environment and the development of tourism. This title focuses on the challenges of sustainable tourism, devoting attention to cultural, regional and policy issues. Editor(s): Briassoulis, Helen; Van der Straaten, Jan. Series: Environment and Assessment. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KNSG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd rev. ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361367
- ISBN
- 9780792361367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.97
€ 247.97