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From rhetoric to measurement: The economics of wetland conservation

Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics/Revue canadienne d'agroeconomie, EarlyView.
Abstract Wetland conservation continues to be a pressing issue as wetlands continue to be lost due to urban, industrial, and agricultural expansion. This paper synthesizes the current knowledge about wetland conservation economics in Canada, with a focus on prairie landscapes. We review the methods economists use to empirically measure the costs (i.e.,
Patrick Lloyd‐Smith, Peter Boxall, Ken Belcher   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bargaining and market power in a GIS-based hedonic pricing model of the agricultural land market [PDF]

Agricultural land markets differ greatly from the textbook-case of perfect competition. This is why standard hedonic pricing techniques should be revised before applying this technique to this market.
Cotteleer, Geerte, Gardebroek, Cornelis
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Are AI Coaching Agents Learning Friend or Foe?: A Qualitative Study of Learning and Development Leaders' Perceptions of AI Coaching Agents Using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2

International Journal of Training and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This qualitative study examines how learning and development (L&D) leaders perceive and evaluate AI‐enabled coaching agents and identifies factors shaping organisational adoption. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 11 senior L&D and HR leaders from large organisations who had recent experience of using generative AI coaching tools.
Jonathan Passmore, Jane Daly
wiley   +1 more source

Price Indices Rekindled, 1970s–1990s: Theory and Practice at Cross Purposes?

Journal of Economic Surveys, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper revisits the discussions on price indices during a period marked by theoretical advancements and practical challenges in measuring inflation. Index‐number theorists sought to improve accuracy, yet national statistical offices largely maintained established practices due to concerns over data availability, stability, and public trust.
Victor Cruz‐e‐Silva, Bert M. Balk
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of social housing developments on nearby property prices: A Nelson Mandela Bay Case Study [PDF]

Social housing projects often face substantial “Not-in-my-backyard†(NIMBY) sentiment and as a result are frequently plagued by local opposition from communities who argue that nearby property prices will be affected adversely by these developments ...
M. Du Preez, M.C. Sale
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The Uneven Effect of Airbnb on the Housing Market: Evidence Across and Within Italian Cities

Journal of Regional Science, Volume 65, Issue 2, Page 339-377, March 2025.
ABSTRACT We investigate if Airbnb diffusion affects residential property values differently across and within cities leveraging the heterogeneity of five Italian cities in terms of tourist attractiveness, local housing markets, and socioeconomic conditions. We find that Airbnb density growth leads to increases in house prices in all cities. Within‐city,
Raffaele Congiu, Flavio Pino, Laura Rondi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local News Deserts and Community Social Capital Erosion

Journal of Regional Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The disappearance of local newspapers across the United States has sparked growing concern about its implications for community life in rural America. This study examines the societal consequences of local news deserts, focusing on three critical dimensions of community social capital: crime, civic engagement, and political polarization. Using
Tess Haddock, K. Aleks Schaefer, Brian E. Whitacre, Trey Malone   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of landscape amenities in regional development: a survey of migration, regional economic and hedonic pricing studies [PDF]

Quality of life factors continue to gain importance in residential location decisions as well as location decisions of firms. One such factor is an attractive local landscape.
Fabian Waltert, Felix Schlaepfer
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Location as a determinant of accommodation prices: managerial approach [PDF]

, 2014
In the presentation authors discuss the location-based factors’ impact on accommodation prices. The aim of the presentation is to compare the results of qualitative and quantitative research on location-based determinants of accommodation prices in Lodz ...
Leśniewska, Katarzyna, Napierała, Tomasz   +1 more
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A Systematic Review on Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Obesity Prevention

Obesity Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This systematic review examines the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in preventing obesity, addressing a critical public health issue that affects a substantial portion of the population. With obesity rates rising alarmingly, particularly in the United States, this review synthesizes findings from 46 studies published between 2008 ...
Atefehsadat Haghighathoseini, Shuo‐yu Lin, Ge Song, Ruopeng An, Hong Xue   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source