Researching policy impacts

Researching Privatisation: some Notes about Public Policy Evaluation

The objective of this paper is to present a literature review about public policy evaluation, with specific reference to privatisation. The basic research goal still in process is to evaluate the purpose and reach of public policy objectives relating to privatisation, particularly in relation to their socio-economic outcomes at regional and community levels. In order to achieve this objective, ...

Measuring Policy Impacts on Rural Regions

Current global trends (globalization, environmental protection, consumer demand for food safety and quality) constitute major challenges for the European rural economy as more than 80% of EU territory is rural. Thus, EU policies are oriented towards rural economies aiming at greater integration and economic development. Different rural development policies are devised to improve the socioeconom...

Policy impacts of ecosystem services knowledge.

Research about ecosystem services (ES) often aims to generate knowledge that influences policies and institutions for conservation and human development. However, we have limited understanding of how decision-makers use ES knowledge or what factors facilitate use. Here we address this gap and report on, to our knowledge, the first quantitative analysis of the factors and conditions that explain...

China's Wetlands: conservation plans and policy impacts.

Renewable energy investment: Policy and market impacts

The liberalization of electricity markets in recent years has enhanced competition among powergenerating firms facing uncertain decisions of competitors and thus uncertain prices. At the same time, promoting renewable energy has been a key ingredient in energy policy seeking to de-carbonize the energy mix. Public incentives for companies to invest in renewable technologies range from feed-in ta...