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Industry & industrial studies
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
€ 130.96
€ 130.96
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
€ 197.35
€ 197.35
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
€ 194.29
€ 194.29
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
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
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
€ 200.59
€ 200.59
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
€ 199.03
€ 199.03
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
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
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
€ 256.89
€ 256.89
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
€ 201.02
€ 201.02
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
€ 132.55
€ 132.55
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
€ 195.80
€ 195.80
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
€ 133.42
€ 133.42
Hardback. The competition among airlines is rapidly spreading to the competition among airports, and the difficult regulation of these strategic spatial monopolies is now attracting research activity. The next discussion in the airline industry will be the role of airports. This title is about Technology, Economy, and Policy (TEP) in the airline industry. Editor(s): Gaudry, M.; Mayes, Robert. Series: Centre for Research on Transportation. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383871
- ISBN
- 9780792383871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.54
€ 133.54
Hardback. Acquaints the reader with the basic elements of fuzzy set theory, fuzzy logic, fuzzy logic systems, artificial neural networks, neurofuzzy modeling, and applications of fuzzy logic and neural networks to date in traffic and transportation engineering. Series: International Series in Intelligent Technologies. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNG; PBWX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383802
- ISBN
- 9780792383802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.35
€ 257.35
Hardback. Responds to concerns about the loss of valuable genetic resources and crop vulnerability arising from widespread cultivation of genetically uniform varieties. This book assembles a series of applied studies focusing on the fundamental economic issues related to genetic diversity in crop species, with reference to developing countries. Editor(s): Smale, Melinda. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383680
- ISBN
- 9780792383680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
Hardback. Aims to introduce a variety of energy-environmental modeling concepts, and to provide an overview of these modeling concepts. This book also deals with the application of management science techniques to energy and environment policy issues. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383482
- ISBN
- 9780792383482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.90
€ 197.90
Hardback. Health care arguably is the single most regulated industry in industrial countries, and possibly in the industrialized and developing countries as well. This book seeks to resolve problems in answering the key questions regarding the health care sector in two countries - Sweden and Switzerland. Editor(s): Zweifel, Peter; Lyttkens, Carl Hampus; Soderstrom, Lars. Series: Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 1DNS; KCC; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383420
- ISBN
- 9780792383420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.55
€ 199.55
Hardback. Deals with atomic energy costing on three levels: patterns, parameters, and politicization of atomic energy costing. The Introduction to this book provides an overview of some of the debates on the early costing of atomic energy. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 125 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 125
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383291
- ISBN
- 9780792383291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.24
€ 130.24
Hardback. Contains sections which deals with various aspects of the transition from analog to digital TV broadcasting. This book presents information about consumer TV viewing and includes examples of experimental interactive programs. It also addresses economics and financial issues from various perspectives. Editor(s): Gerbarg, Darcy. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383253
- ISBN
- 9780792383253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.20
€ 256.20
Hardback. A collection of papers drawn from the conference held at the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in June 1997. It seeks to explore many of the key issues surrounding the debate over the impact of globalization and technological change on labor markets in Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Black, Stanley W. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; KCF; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383185
- ISBN
- 9780792383185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81