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Hydrology is a key influence on water security, environmental
sustainability, agricultural production, energy, and transport,
especially in unique environments such as arid regions and the
tropics, where degradation issues on water and land can threaten
the livelihoods of poor communities. With implications in
urbanization, landscape architecture, and sanitation, enhancing the
practice of water use, management, and planning is imperative for
the sustainable development of these regions. Hydrology and Water
Resources Management in Arid, Semi-Arid, and Tropical Regions is an
essential research publication that seeks to improve scientific
understanding and sharing of data in hydrology and integrated water
resources management of arid, semi-arid, and tropical regions in
order to enhance water governance and alleviate reduction in the
vulnerability of water resources systems to global changes.
Featuring a wide range of topics such as hydrometeorology,
sustainable development, and climate change, this book is ideal for
researchers, technology developers, academicians, policymakers,
government officials, and students.
From France to California. From journalism to real estate. From
sales associate to founder, executive vice-president, general
manager, CEO, or president of some of the top companies in the US.
Such has been the professional itinerary of Alain Pinel, an
American real estate icon in constant search for business
excellence. In Real Estate Behind The Scenes - Games People Play,
Alain shows real estate professionals the path to ultimate success.
A must read for agents, managers and company owners. Includes
foreword by Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices of America
This Second Edition arms real estate professionals with a
comprehensive approach to the economic factors that both define and
affect modern urban areas. The text considers the economics of
cities as a whole, instead of separating them. Emphasis is placed
on economic theory and empirical studies that are based in economic
theory. The book also explores the policy lessons that can be drawn
from the use of economics to understand urban areas. Real estate
professionals will find new coverage of urban areas around the
world to provide a global perspective.
This book surveys the contributions that economic theory has made
to the often contentious debate over the government's use of its
power of eminent domain, as prescribed by the Fifth Amendment. It
addresses such questions as: When should the government be allowed
to take private property without the owner's consent? Does it
depend on how the land will be used? And what amount of
compensation is the landowner entitled to receive (if any)? The
recent case of Kelo v. New London (2005) revitalized the debate,
but it was only the latest skirmish in the ongoing struggle between
advocates of strong governmental powers to acquire private property
in the public interest and private property rights advocates.
Written for a general audience, the book advances a coherent theory
that views eminent domain within the context of the government's
proper role in an economic system whose primary objective is to
achieve efficient land use.
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