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High-Tech Products and the Double Adverse Selection: Does Commercial Distribution Worsen Efficiency?

BIONDO, Alessio Emanuele - In: Journal of Knowledge Management, Economics and … 1 (2011) 7, pp. 18-18

We all know that information about products drives consumption choices. But knowledge comes first. Without the correct consciousness about products, even with complete information inefficient outcomes may result. The adverse selection problem is revisited in this paper, successfully interpreting...

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A Conjoint Analysis of Buyers¡¦ Preferences for Residential Property

Iman, Abdul Hamid Mar; Pieng, Fu Yek; Gan, Christopher - In: International Real Estate Review 15 (2012) 1, pp. 73-105

attributes in their purchase decision, by using the conjoint method, whereby the buyers¡¦ ¡¥trade-offs¡¦ of different product … combination of the six most important attributes that determine the purchase decision of buyers. The preference rating of the …

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The effects of medical insurance on durables consumption in rural China

Ying, Meiling; Du, Zaichao - In: China Agricultural Economic Review 4 (2012) 2, pp. 176-187

Purpose – The New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NRCMS), implemented in China since 2003, has greatly increased the access of the poor to health services and alleviated the hardship caused by catastrophic medical payments. Both the precautionary saving theory and the Buffer-Stock saving...

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Durable Purchases over the Later Life Cycle

Browning, Martin; Crossley, Thomas; Lührmann, Melanie - İktisat Bölümü, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi - 2012

We investigate the life cycle patterns of households' spending on medium value durables. We use panel data on expenditures on appliances and consumer electronics the British Household Panel Study between 1997 and 2008. In cross section, expenditures for appliances and consumer electronics...

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Disaggregating household expenditures on food away from home in Beijing by type of food facility and type of meal

Bai, Junfei; Zhang, Caiping; Qiao, Fangbin; Wahl, Tom - In: China Agricultural Economic Review 4 (2012) 1, pp. 18-35

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors influencing household food consumption away from home in Beijing by type of food facility and type of meal. Design/methodology/approach – Derived from the Becker's household production and consumption theory, the authors...

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Changes in consumer tastes in the demand for fish and meat in Malaysia

Abdullah, N.M.R. - In: Naga 20 (1997) 1, pp. 49-51

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Exploring consumers' perceptions of eco-conscious apparel acquisition behaviors

Connell, Kim Y. Hiller - In: Social Responsibility Journal 7 (2011) February, pp. 61-73

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to advance understanding of the socially responsible apparel consumer by exploring apparel consumption behaviors perceived by consumers to be eco-conscious. Design/methodology/approach – This study used a qualitative approach to collect and analyze...

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Farmer demand for financial record-keeping system attributes

Wolf, Christopher A.; Lupi, Frank; Harsh, Stephen - In: Agricultural Finance Review 71 (2011) July, pp. 259-276

decision and its implementation on project value is based on a decision tree method and binomial lattice method (which adds … growth option). The project valuation is based, first on actual data at the time of the initial decision and second the …

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The demographic profile of socially responsible investors

Junkus, Joan C.; Berry, Thomas C. - In: Managerial Finance 36 (2010) June, pp. 474-481

Purpose – Given the size and growing importance of socially responsible (SR)-related funds and investments, the purpose of this paper is to see if those who invest in socially responsible investments (SRIs) conform to a particular profile and if that profile is significantly different than...

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Is Market-Oriented Reform Producing a “Two-Track” Europe? Evidence from Electricity and Telecommunications

Clifton, Judith; Díaz-Fuentes, Daniel; Fernández … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011

The European Commission has formally recognised that adequate provision of basic household services, including energy, communications, water and transport, is key to ensuring equity, social cohesion and solidarity. Yet little research has been done on the impact of the reform of these services...

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