“…The impact of energy efficiency measures can go far beyond energy savings, and energy efficiency improvements can be an important contributor to economic growth and social development.Benefits attributed to the implementation of energy efficiency measures range from localised benefits, such as energy affordability, improved health, wellbeing and social development, to sectoral benefits, such as industrial productivity, improved asset values and reduced environmental damage. …”

“…This paper inquires into the forces that drive the practice of risk management at defined benefit (DB) pension funds in Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States in the aftermath of the perfect pension storm. …”

“…An overlapping-generations model with search unemployment is calibrated for the Netherlands to assess the impact of tax-benefit reforms on labour supply. Several reforms are analysed, in particular the introduction of a flat tax and pension reforms. …”

“…This study of the paradox of plenty looks at the actions that can be taken to ensure that underground assets are used to bring overall benefits to the host country. Two complementary countries that have escaped the resource curse and prospered are examined in detail. …”

“…This report applies a cost-benefit analysis to quantify the economic effects of non-tariff measures in the agri-food sector. …”

“…The practice of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) has a long tradition in France, dating back to Dupuit (1849), but is still a topical subject. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Équité et analyse coûts-bénéfices -- Introduction -- Fondements de l'analyse coûts-bénéfices -- Évaluation des risques pour la santé et pour la vie -- Étapes concrètes de l'analyse coûts-bénéfices -- Règles de décision -- L'économie politique de l'analyse coûts-bénéfices -- Analyse coûts-bénéfices et autres procédures de prise de décision -- Durabilité et analyse coûts-bénéfices -- Coûts des politiques et des projets -- Transfert de bénéfices -- Valeur économique totale -- Valeur d'option (ou de quasi-option) -- Méthodes des préférences révélées pour l'évaluation des impacts non marchands -- Approches fondées sur les préférences déclarées : méthode d'évaluation contingente -- Approches fondées sur les préférences déclarées : modélisation des choix -- Valeur des services procurés par les écosystèmes -- Actualisation -- Consentement à payer ou consentement à recevoir?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Executive Summary -- Leveraging Local Benefits for Global Events: Conclusions and Principles for Success -- Bidding to Host a Global Event but Not Winning? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards; Contents; Introduction: Redefi ning Employee Rewards; THE EVOLUTION OF REWARDS; About the Author; Chapter 1: Total Rewards: That Employees Value in the Employment Relationship; BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF TOTAL REWARDS; EVOLUTION OF THE WORLDATWORK TOTAL REWARDS MODEL; EXPLORING THE KEY AREAS; Chapter 2: Why the Total Rewards Approach Works; THE TOP FIVE ADVATAGES OF A TOTAL REWARDS APPROACH; REFERENCE; Chapter 3: Developing a Total Rewards Strategy; THE TOTAL REWARDS BLUEPRINT…”

“…The Special Issue “Physical Activity, Wellness and Health: Challenges, Benefits and Strategies” was collected research articles on anthropometric determinants of health and performance, PA and healthy habits, exercise and diet, exercise and body composition, interventions to promote PA for people of all ages, strategies for the implementation of an active life, and the beneficial effects of exercise on metabolic syndrome. …”