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Abstract: Handbook in Environmental Economics, Volume 4, the latest in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting timely chapters on Modeling Ecosystems and Economic Systems, Framing Sustainability Policy Questions: Who Leads – Ecology or Economics?, Valuing Natural Capital Within an Integrated Economic Ecological, Developing Economies, Urbanization, Climate Change and Health, Viewing Environmental Policy Instruments for Domestic and International ...; [Read more...] Handbook in Environmental Economics, Volume 4, the latest in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting timely chapters on Modeling Ecosystems and Economic Systems, Framing Sustainability Policy Questions: Who Leads – Ecology or Economics?, Valuing Natural Capital Within an Integrated Economic Ecological, Developing Economies, Urbanization, Climate Change and Health, Viewing Environmental Policy Instruments for Domestic and International Perspective, Quasi experimental Estimation of Environmental Policies, Environment Macro, The Rules for Formal and Informal Institutions in Managing Environmental Resources, and How Should Uncertainty Be Integrated into the Methods for Policy Evaluation?

Abstract: This book is a cutting-edge guide that distills everything you need to know to effectively use or design an RDF database. This book starts with the basics of linked open data and covers the most recent research, practice, and technologies to help you leverage semantic technology. With an approach that combines technical detail with theoretical background, this book shows how to design and develop semantic web applications, data models, indexing and query processing solutions.

Abstract: This second edition discusses the capabilities of Semantic Web modeling languages, such as RDFS (Resource Description Framework Schema) and OWL (Web Ontology Language). Organized into 16 chapters, the book provides examples to illustrate the use of Semantic Web technologies in solving common modeling problems. It uses the life and works of William Shakespeare to demonstrate some of the most basic capabilities of the Semantic Web.

Abstract: The aim of this study is to provide th Commission with an independant in-depth analysis on the feasibility and added value of creating a European platform for cooperation between labour inspectorates and other relevant monitoring and enforcement bodies to prevent and fight undeclared work. The study includes all EU Member States as well as the countries of the EEA and Switzerland. Desk research, a web-based survey in all countries, interviews and five international expert workshops are ...; [Read more...] The aim of this study is to provide th Commission with an independant in-depth analysis on the feasibility and added value of creating a European platform for cooperation between labour inspectorates and other relevant monitoring and enforcement bodies to prevent and fight undeclared work. The study includes all EU Member States as well as the countries of the EEA and Switzerland. Desk research, a web-based survey in all countries, interviews and five international expert workshops are included as method of research. The project started in Jenuary 2010 and was finalised in October of that year.