Assessing the effectiveness of EU’s regional policies: a new approach [PDF]
In this paper, we propose a new methodology for the assessment of EU’s regional policies, making use of the HERMIN macro econometric model. A major feature of our approach is that allows us to compare the actual evolution of the economy under analysis ...
Carmen Díaz-Roldán +2 more
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PLS-PM Model for Sustainable Development of Ecotourism: Case Study of Ulytau Nature Park
This article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the factors influencing the development of ecotourism in the Ulytau Nature Park, Kazakhstan. The authors use an integrated methodology that combines quantitative (statistical analysis) and qualitative ...
Seidualin Darken A. +2 more
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Spatial Variability of Tourism Demand and Differences in Economic Impact in a Rural Economic Development Context [PDF]
Statistically predicted future tourism demand is used to conduct an economic impact analysis in twelve tourism zones in the state of Arkansas. The analysis reveals spatial variability in employment, and output growth that will continue into the future ...
Das, Biswa R., Rainey, Daniel V.
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Sustainable Land Development In An Urban Context
It can be argued that sustainable urban land development depends on the long-term viability and management success of local economic development. It can be further argued that here, economic sustainability is the key.
Kauko Tom +2 more
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The Impact of a Commune’s Planning Tactics on the Landscape of Suburban Areas
The article aims to present selected transformations of landscape that follow changes in land use designated by suburban municipalities. Currently, under the pressure of suburbanization, suburban rural municipalities are gradually being transformed into ...
Zysk Elzbieta, Źrobek-Różańska Alina
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Partnerships and new rural governance for reacting to demographic change in rural regions in Germany [PDF]
Peripheral rural areas are particularly affected by demographic changes. The research question is: how the involved rural actors interact with each other to react to the resulting challenges, and why does this mode of interaction come about?
Kupper, Patrick
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The use of social media in EU policy communication and implications for the emergence of a European public sphere [PDF]
Cohesion policy is the European Union’s (EU) main investment policy and seeks to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion. While accomplishments in this regard are constantly measured, European citizens are not always aware of the policy’s ...
Barberio, Vitaliano +3 more
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Decision Support System for Evaluating Rural Water Supply Infrastructure Scenarios [PDF]
This paper seeks to develop a methodology that will be useful for rural water districts in assessing the future of their water systems infrastructure.
Sanders, Dee Ann +2 more
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The Financial Aspect of Growing Organic Wine Grapes in the Vredendal District [PDF]
Confusion still exists regarding the meaning of the organic production system. It can be defined as a holistic production system which enhances the agricultural eco-system by prohibiting the use of synthetic production mediums.
Hough, Ella Christina, Nell, Wilhelm T.
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Who Replaces Agriculture's Contribution to Settlement in Lagging Rural Areas? An Integrated Input-Output and Dynamic Simulation Analysis [PDF]
This paper develops an integrated model for analysing regional economic development and structural change in agriculture. The input-output method allows the detailed description of a regional economy.
Buser, Benjamin +2 more
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