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The aim of this paper is to generalize the‎ ‎notion of almost valuation domains to arbitrary commutative‎ ‎rings‎. ‎Also‎, ‎we consider relations between almost valuation rings ‎and pseudo-almost valuation rings‎. ‎We prove that the class of‎ ‎almost valuation rings is properly contained in the class of‎ ‎pseudo-almost valuation rings‎. ‎Among the properties of almost‎ ‎valuation rings‎, ‎we sh...

This work attempts to measure the direction and size of misrepresentation in the answers to referendum type contingent valuation (CV). In a laboratory experiment simulating a simple public project, participants are asked to reveal, by means of a CV procedure, their induced Willingness To Pay (WTP) for this project. The results of the experiment indicate that, at least in a symmetric environment...

The EU H2020 RURITAGE project takes 20 case studies, considered to be Role Models (RMs) of successful heritage-led rural regeneration from Europe, analyze them and transfer knowledge learning a network Replicators (Rs). To quantify the success these interventions, monitoring framework has been developed which includes range Key Performance Indicators (KPI) co-monitoring program. This program bo...

Compound real options are combinations of real options, where an exercise of a real option opens another real option. Compound real options are commonly found in a number of industrial projects, but are especially relevant in, e.g., research and development (R&D) where the R&D projects give the real option to research further, or to start the implementation of the results. Valuation of compound...

One of the most sustainable ways of improving the landscape value is the valorisation of the countryside dirt road network with the purpose of creating a greenweb, a communication system able to improve the territory attractiveness. The study assumes an axiological approach to land planning, including a qualitative valuation model and an interactive multicriteria tool based on the combination o...

India has a lot of historical places. Among them one the most precious is Taj Mahal. Due to fewer threats conservation, placed on the1996 watch list 100 endangered sites by World Monument Fund. In this study, an attempt was made calculate economic value Mahal in relation conservation issues. This study assesses households' WTP for through CVM study. Single Bounded Dichotomous Choice with open-e...

Despite the close affinity between collective memory and urban structures as the relationship between what is hidden and what is visible; rapid changes throughout the city have caused a disconnection between integrated memories and landscape cohesion. As a context for memories, the historical urban landscape proves to be valuable. The present research seeks to identify elements and signs in urb...

This article was originally written in May 2001 and extensively revised in January 2011. The valuation method described herein was also detailed in my book, the Definitive Guide to Raising Money from Angels (2006). The Ohio TechAngels adapted this valuation methodology in 2008 to meet their needs and named it the Bill Payne Method. I expanded the method in 2010 for use in Valuation of Early Sta...

economic valuation of water is useful in the administration and management of water. population growth and urbanization caused municipal water demand increase in iran. limited water resource supply and urban water network capacity raised complexity in water resources management. present condition suggests using economic value of water as a criterion for allocating policies and feasibility study...