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Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2013 OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness, -utility, and -benefit of a newly developed participatory return-to-work (RTW) program for temporary agency and unemployed workers, sick-listed due to musculoskeletal disorders ...
Sylvia J Vermeulen +5 more
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Measuring natural capital: towards accounts for the UK and a basis for improved decision-making
Oxford review of economic policy, 2019 The paper describes the ongoing project begun by the UK Office for National Statistics and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2011 to compile comprehensive natural capital accounts for the UK.
G. Bright, Emily Connors, J. Grice
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Economic Valuation With Stated Preference Techniques
, 2002 This manual offers a detailed, up-to-date explanation of how to carry out economic valuation using stated preference techniques. It is relevant for the application of these techniques to all non-market goods and services including air and water quality ...
I. Bateman +7 more
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Structure identification methods for atomistic simulations of crystalline materials [PDF]
Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering 20
(2012), 045021, 2012 We discuss existing and new computational analysis techniques to classify local atomic arrangements in large-scale atomistic computer simulations of crystalline solids. This article includes a performance comparison of typical analysis algorithms such as Common Neighbor Analysis, Centrosymmetry Analysis, Bond Angle Analysis, Bond Order Analysis, and ...
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The Impact of Incentives to Recruit and Retain Teachers in “Hard‐to‐Staff” Subjects
, 2015 We investigate the effects of a statewide program designed to increase the supply of teachers in designated “hard†to†staff†areas, such as special education, math, and science.
Li Feng, Tim R. Sass
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International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgricultureThere is a widespread interest in converting organic waste into compost fertilizer to extend the life of landfills, create economic and environmental benefits, and ultimately reduce the pressure on local governments in managing the ever-increasing ...
Andante Hadi Pandyaswargo +1 more
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The political economy of low carbon infrastructure in the UK
, 2018 This chapter discusses the political economy of low carbon infrastructure, proposing an extended, and inclusive definition of low carbon infrastructure.
Ralitsa Hiteva, T. Foxon, K. Lovell
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Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 2020 A commonly assumed reason for the delegation of authority from a legislature (politicians) to bureaucracies is that the bureaucrats have an information advantage over the politicians, including knowledge of cost–benefit analysis (CBA).
J. Hammes, L. Nerhagen, H. C. Fors
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Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 2023 This paper conducts a benefit–cost analysis of expanding agricultural research and development (R&D) in the Global South. We extend a recent modeling exercise that used IFPRI’s IMPACT model to estimate the investments required to reduce the global ...
M. Rosegrant +4 more
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Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 2023 In 2023, the world will be at “halftime” with respect to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This midline acts as an important milestone to review the progress of the SDGs and develop policies based on the most effective interventions.
Bryan N. Patenaude +2 more
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