Infrastructure restructuring is one of the major elements of structural reforms in transition economies because of its expected large economic and social impact. This article aims to assess the role of infrastructure policy in economic development in transition countries in general and Ukraine...

This article examines whether, how, and to what extent international technology partnerships of Russian enterprises and research institutes contribute to their technological capability building. It presents results obtained by analysis of both a unique survey of Russian enterprises and research...

Decentralization has put increasing power at the disposal of regions to support conversion processes in Russia since 1992. There is, however, no clear-cut relation between the defense dependency of regions and their conversion success. Other factors, such as exports of any kind, the composition...

A significant improvement in energy efficiency is crucial for the success of the energiewende. Energy efficiency plays an important role in reducing primary energy demand and fuel costs, and in many cases, it constitutes the least-cost option for GHG emissions reduction. Other benefits arise...

Frontmatter -- INHALTSVERZEICHNIS -- ABHANDLUNGEN UNO STUDIEN -- Ökonomische Aspekte der Friedenssicherung und Abrüstung unter den Bedingungen der wissenschaftlich-technischen Revolution -- Die friedensfördernde Potenz von internationaler Arbeitsteilung und Handel -- Technologietransfer und...

This open access textbook provides a concise introduction to economic approaches and mathematical methods for the study of water allocation and distribution problems. Written in an accessible and straightforward style, it discusses and analyzes central issues in integrated water resource...