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Cost-Benefit Analysis and Water Resources Management
Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1847202349 |
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`Water is not just H2O, but has a socioeconomic value for many use and non-use purposes. This volume contains a varied set of very interesting evaluation studies on water resources management. The editors have served the scientific community and relevant policy bodies with a balanced collection of operational contributions to a solid cost-benefit perspective on water management. This book is certainly an eye-opener for anyone interested in the significance of cost-benefit analysis for water policy issues.'
`The book chapters are written to accommodate readers of various disciplines, using a descriptive analysis of complicated issues to be easily comprehended by non-technical readers. The coverage of the issues is also phenomenal, including application of CBA to flood control, river restoration, river basin management, water quality, ground water, and water allocation, to mention only a few. The group of contributing experts is also very impressive, including authoritative practitioners and academicians, all of whom display a high level of expertise and experience. In a world where water becomes a contested scarce resource, the appropriate use of economic tools in a policy context is a very important goal. This book with its authoritative guidance does contribute to achieving it.'
- Ariel Dinar, World Bank and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, US
`This book provides a solid foundation in the theory and methods of cost-benefit analysis of water resources, along with a wide range of case studies that illustrate the practical aspects of applying cost-benefit analysis. There is much an aspiring cost-benefit practitioner and water resources planner can learn from this volume to improve the economic efficiency of water resource management.'
- John Loomis, Colorado State University, US
`This book offers a unique and very coherent collection of ambitious CBA studies of water-related issues. It can be seen as a showcase of the potential, as well as a test on the limits, of cost-benefit analysis. Given the increasing importance of effective and efficient management of water - in response to water scarcity, water pollution and climate trends - the lessons from this book will be very useful to policymakers and social scientists alike.'
- Jeroen van den Bergh, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
How are the economic values of water and water quality accounted for in policy and project appraisal? This important new book aims to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) in water resources management throughout Europe and North America, along with an examination of current applications.
The distinguished authors highlight problems and challenges encountered in the use of CBA in 15 country-specific case studies. Based on these case studies, the value and limits of CBA in water resources management are assessed and special attention is paid to the institutional and policy context in which CBA is carried out.
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Water Resources Management is written for both academics and policymakers interested in the use and usefulness of CBA in water resources management.
Contributors: I.J. Bateman, J. Briscoe, R. Bronda, R. Brouwer, P. Campos-Palacín, A. Dubgaard, D.P. Dupont, P. Frykblom, S. Georgiou, C. Griffiths, B. Groom, A. Helgesson, M.F. Kallesøe, J.M. Kind, A. Kontogianni, P. Koundouri, J. Ladenburg, I.H. Langford, J. López-Linage, S. Loubier, J. Maestu, D.W. Pearce, M.L. Petersen, S. Renzetti, J.-D. Rinaudo, H. Scharin, M. Skourtos, R. Smale, T. Söderqvist, G. Soto Montes de Oca, T. Swanson, W. Wheeler, R.A. Young, B. Zanou
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Cleaning-up the Ganges: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Ganga Action Plan
A. Markandya , and M. N. Murty Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0195649451 |
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This book analyzes the case for cleaning the Ganga river system, using rigorous cost-benefit analysis. The first study of its kind, it evaluates user benefits and non-user benefits, incidence of costs, methods of appropriating part of the benefits for the financial sustainability of the
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Cost-benefit analysis in the selection of efficient multipollutant strategies.(TECHNICAL PAPER) : An article from: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
Lauraine G. Chestnut , David M. Mills , and Daniel S. Cohan Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000GAL6DE Release Date: 2006-06-13 |
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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 6369 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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How much is that doggy in the window? The inevitably unsatisfying duty to monetize.(response to article by Kip Viscusi in this issue p. 1003): An article from: Fordham Urban Law Journal
Adam F. Scales Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000IY0I1Y Release Date: 2006-09-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Fordham Urban Law Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 10871 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Limiting environmental program contradictions: a demand systems application to fishery management.: An article from: American Journal of Agricultural Economics
Frank A. Ward , Richard A. Cole , Robert A. Deitner , and Katherine A. Green-Hammond Manufacturer: American Agricultural Economics Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00097UCA2 Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from American Journal of Agricultural Economics, published by American Agricultural Economics Association on August 1, 1997. The length of the article is 6186 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Monetizing the benefits of risk and environmental regulation.: An article from: Fordham Urban Law Journal
W. Kip Viscusi Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000IY0I1O Release Date: 2006-09-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Fordham Urban Law Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 17895 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Mr. Bottomline. (Cover Story).(John D. Graham) : An article from: OnEarth
Steve Weinberg Manufacturer: Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0009FW08G Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from OnEarth, published by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 3391 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Regulatory reform: the new Lochnerism?: An article from: Environmental Law
David M. Driesen Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000JMK4UA Release Date: 2006-10-16 |
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This digital document is an article from Environmental Law, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2006. The length of the article is 27998 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Using economic valuation techniques to inform water resources management: A survey and critical appraisal of available techniques and an application [An ... from: Science of the Total Environment, The]
E. Birol , K. Karousakis , and P. Koundouri Manufacturer: Elsevier ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000P6NUPQ |
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This digital document is a journal article from Science of the Total Environment, The, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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An analysis of the costs and benefits of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) under present conditions and proposed management alternatives (with appended C & SFFCD rebuttals)
Paul Roberts ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00072F10A |
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Payments Law In A Nutshell (Nutshell) (Nutshell Series)
Steve H. Nickles , and Mary Beth Matthews Manufacturer: West ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0314162763 |
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Explains the fundamentals of negotiable instrumentspromissory notes, drafts, checks, and certificates of deposit. Provides an overview of Article 3's requisites of negotiability. Reviews contract liability, secondary liability conditions, and discharge liability. Covers instruments of property, including enforcement, transfer, and negotiation. Discusses warranty, restitution, claims, defenses to instruments, holder in due course, and check collection process. Examines the customer/payor bank relationship and risk allocation.
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The Downsizing of Asia
Franço Godement Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0415198348 |
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Francois Godement argues that the Asian miracle has not come to an end, but rather the Asian economies have reached a crisis of maturity. He explains the reasons behind the recent financial crisis and provides a broad ranging survey of the region's economies since 1993, examining factors such as demography, Asian values, cronyism, industrial groupings and the wane of political authority.
Despite widespread pessimism, the main components of healthy commercial growth for the region remian intact. Godement makes it clear that improvised self-regulation and discipline within the financial sector will prove crucial if East Asia is to realize its full potential.
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The Downsizing of Asia
Francois Godement ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OMU6WQ |
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Economic crisis, downsizing and "layoff survivor's syndrome".: An article from: Journal of Contemporary Asia
Wang-Bae Kim Manufacturer: Journal of Contemporary Asia Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008EALD4 Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Contemporary Asia, published by Journal of Contemporary Asia Publishers on October 1, 2003. The length of the article is 7678 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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A Program to End Hunger: Hunger 2000 (Hunger)
Manufacturer: Bread for the World ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1884361080 |
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Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands
Marty Neumeier Manufacturer: Peachpit Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0321426770 |
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"When everybody zigs, zag," says author Marty Neumeier in this fresh view of brand strategy. ZAG follows the ultra-clear "whiteboard overview" style of Neumeier's first book, THE BRAND GAP, but drills deeper into the question of how brands can harness the power of differentiation. The author argues that in an extremely cluttered marketplace, traditional differentiation is no longer enough—today companies need “radical differentiation” to create lasting value for their shareholders and customers. In an entertaining 3-hour read you’ll learn:Customer Reviews:
Zag is Zagworthy.......2007-09-29
Zag Zag Zigidy Zag de Zag.......2007-09-21
A book that zags.......2007-08-23
Best Branding Book Ever.......2007-08-22
Grok branding like never before..........2007-08-15
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High-Performance Interactive Marketing
Christopher Ryan Manufacturer: Racom Communications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0970451504 |
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In brief: "High-Performance Interactive Marketing" will give you the practical guidance to capitalize on all of the potential and avoid all of the problems of marketing with new interactive technologies. You'll get an insider's advice and insights into the kinds of tactics that will help you sell more products and services right now--today and tomorrow--as well as help you develop the strategic vision needed to build the lasting customer relationshps that will keep you successful long after your competitors have faded from the scene.The business press of recent years has been filled with dramatic portrayals of interactive marketing succcess. But the landscape behind those exciting pictures is filled with the wreckage of the failures--those who couldn't handle the probles and challenges of this fast-paced, ever-changing world. This book gives you all the strategic and tactical tools, with chapters like: --Disintermediation and the Changing Role of Marketing and Sales
--Bridging the Gap between Marketing and Sales
--The Huge Impact of Infomediaries and Portals
--The New Communications Model
--E-Branding and Positioning
--Creating and Implementing Successful Web Events
--Heuristic Marketing Techniques
--Using Marketing Automation The author has distilled his two-plus decades of experience making practical use of marketing technology to write a new marketing rule book. With your copy at your side, you willbe able to rewrite the rule book for your organization as well.
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Ryan Hits Home - As Usual.......2001-04-16
Ryan hits a homerun!.......2001-04-12
Not only would I consider this a must read, I'd say it's one to pick up again and again.
High Performance Practicality.......2001-03-16
I love the fact that Ryan provides the reader with a plethora of real-world examples that a company (such as mine or my client's) can utilize immediately.
In a book world that is so focused on nice-to-know theories, Ryan delivers on what all companies covet--practical advice that can be used the next day. I especially like his demonstrations of metrics, such as return on marketing investments, as this continues to be the holy grail that most companies seek, but very few find the right formula tied to their specific situation.
I will use this book regularly for my company and highly recommend it to my clients.
It's about time.......2001-03-14
great reading.......2001-02-28
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Building the High-Performance Sales Force
Joe Petrone Manufacturer: Amacom Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0814402194 |
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Sales managers are under pressure as never before. Pressure to squeeze out higher revenues with less support . . . to battle increased competition in shrinking markets . . . to consolidate districts and oversee larger sales teams . . . even to take on marketing functions in addition to a busy sales agenda. In this tough new world, old approaches to sales and sales management don't work anymore. What's needed is what you'll find in this book: strategies that address the rapidly changing roles and responsibilities of today's overworked sales professionals. As a working sales manager, the author knows your challenges firsthand. He understands the demands of the balancing act that requires short-term profits as well as long-term growth. He'll show you how to:. Maneuver in the new ear . . . deal with the trust gap caused by downsizing and job insecurities . . . handle layoffs . . . and become a "renaissance sales manager". Balance people and profits . . . create and maintain high morale . . . address work/family issues . . . monitor the company's financial picture . . . review sales compensation plans . . . and build loyalty in times of uncertainty. Introduce self-management . . . implement Progressive Goal Management (PGM), which links reps' goals to corporate performance . . . appraise their work according to PGM . . . and use it to improve your own performance. Take advantage of sales management tools . . . evaluate macro management tools such as prospect databases . . . get more out of micro management tools, from call reports to long-range sales forecasts . . . and automate to save time and money. Grow sales despite harsh competition . . . get a better handle on current customers . . . uncover new leads . . . and pinpoint and correct substandard performance. Implement Total Quality Selling . . . adopt Total Quality Management methods, such as benchmarking, to gain a competitive edge . . . and make every aspect of your organization less sales-driven and more customer-focused. The author also provides a precise blueprint - a 120-Day Improvement Plan - that demonstrates his high-performance concepts in action, step by step. Seasoned with real-life sales examples and anecdotes that are certain to hit home, Building the High-Performance Sales Force will help you master the demands of today's business environment. If you're like most sales pros - forced to do more with less, but determined to thrive nonetheless - this is one sales management book you can't afford to ignore.Customer Reviews:
Older than you think.......2000-01-13
I would recommend SPIN Selling in lieu of this title.
These techniques make good managers great!.......1999-03-29
These techniques make good managers great!.......1999-03-29
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High Performance Sales Organizations: Creating Competitive Advantage in the Global Marketplace
Darlene Coker , Ed Del Gaizo , Kathleen A. Murray , and Sandra L. Edwards Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0071351604 |
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"A must-read for the business leader of today and tomorrow."--John G. O'Neill, Vice President, 3M Canada. High Performance Sales Organizations defined the true nature of market-focused sales and service operations, and helped push sales organizations into the 21st century. This essential guide includes three new chapters that highlight the latest computer and communications technologies and updates the comprehensive research, charts, and checklists that have made it so indispensable.Download Description
Hig Performance Sales Organizations defined the true nature of market-focused sales and service operations. This updated guide highlights the latest computer and communications technologies with all-new research, charts, and checklists that make it indispensable to today's sales manager.
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High Performance Sales Organizations: Achieving Competitive Advantage in the Global Marketplace
Daniel B. Baitch , Kevin J. Corcoran , and Laura K. Petersen Manufacturer: Irwin Professional Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0786303522 |
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High Performance Sales Organizations is filled with solid strategies, best practices, and provocative points of view that every organization can apply immediately. Companies will be able to compete more successfully by: focusing on the new expectations of today's more demanding customers; developing a strategy to differentiate personal sales organization from today's more determined competitors; using best practices to ensure the successful execution of your sales strategy; applying process management concepts to sales operations to develop a more successful strategy and a higher quality field execution; integrating training and coaching processes with sales strategy; creating market-focused sales and service operations.Customer Reviews:
Outstanding, research-based information........1998-12-04
A great summary of updated sales expectations.......1997-05-05
cool by association.......1997-04-11
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Firing on All Cylinders: The Service/Quality System for High-Powered Corporate Performance
Jim Clemmer , and Barry Sheehy Manufacturer: Business One Irwin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1556237049 |
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At the heart of this book are twelve key service/quality improvement areas-or cylinders-that include: signaling commitment; listening to internal/external customers; education and awareness; hiring and orienting; improving processes, and more!
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The 5 Best Practices of Highly Effective Sales Managers: A Guide to Leading High Performance Sales Teams
Jerry, D. Elmore Manufacturer: AuthorHouse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 142083164X |
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The Five Best Practices of Highly Effective Sales Managers is a book for new as well as experienced Sales Managers. It focuses on five best practices that result in highly effective and efficient sales team which achieve the desired levels of sales volume, profits and growth necessary for a successful organization. The single most important factor for improving a sales person's performance, as found by a major university study, is effective supervisory leadership. Filled with real-life sales management examples and anecdotes, the book shows sales managers how to use an effective supervisory leadership process to achieve high salesperson productivity. The book discusses the foundational attitude of highly effective sales managers then presents the five best practices that enable sales managers to answer the question, "How do I tap the full potential of each of my salespeople?"
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High Performance Sales Management (60 Minute Success Skills Series)
John Frazer Robinson Manufacturer: David Grant ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1901306267 |
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How to Make Teamwork Work: Targeting Team Members' Roles to Get the Best Results (Dartnell High-Performance Skill Builder)
Dartnell Publications , and Dartnell Corp Manufacturer: Dartnell Corp. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0850132908 |
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Inside Secrets of Outstanding Salespeople: The Fast Track to High Performance Selling
C. Conrad Elnes Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Trade ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0134676971 |
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Assets and Liabilities of Finance Houses and Other Consumer Credit Companies (Business Monitors)
Great Britain Manufacturer: Stationery Office Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0115278613 |
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