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Dol, C.P. (author), Mazo, Estrella Cruz (author), Lambea Llop, N. (author), Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author), Cano Fuentes, G.I. (author), Etxarri, Aitziber Etxezarreta (author)The Spanish home ownership sector has been hit hard by the economic crisis. Repossessions stand at around half a million in the period from 2008 to 2014. This article investigates how the authorities, both at the level of the Spanish state and of the autonomous communities (regions), have responded to this problem. We investigated whether...journal article 2016
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Tanner, R. (author)Discrete choice analysis is a cornerstone of modern day transportation economics. It facilitates the analysis and prediction of individual’s transportation choices as well as the computation of welfare and willingness to pay (WTP) metrics for economic appraisal. In this paper, I develop an approach which enables the derivation of welfare and...report 2015
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Haffner, M.E.A. (author), Ong, R. (author), Wood, G.A. (author)Australian tax preferences and asset test concessions have traditionally favoured wealth accumulation in the primary home, with added impetus lent by a decade-long period of sustained house price appreciation prior to the Global Financial Crisis. The primary home is increasingly viewed by governments worldwide as a key store of wealth that can...report 2015
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Kwong, C.H. (author)In the future scenario 5 years from now, the Hong Kong government decided to help gentrify the whole Hong Kong cities, so decided to demolish all the public housing in Hong Kong and relocate the underprivileged people to “Hong Kong Land” in Mainland China. Tin Shui Wai New Town will be developed once again trying to get rid of the negative image...master thesis 2015
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Veldboer, L. (author), Kleinhans, R.J. (author), Van Ham, M. (author)Modern welfare policies are increasingly based on notions of reciprocity. Citizens on welfare benefits have to do something in return, e.g. volunteer work. Notwithstanding general public support, social philosophers have been critical on ‘mandatory’ activities in community programmes. So far, the participants themselves have scarcely been asked...journal article 2015
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Elsinga, M.G. (author), Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author)This paper reflects on the different faces of asset-based welfare from both a theoretical and an empirical perspective. It shows that asset-based welfare can be perceived as a lever for welfare state restructuring but also as an instrument for poverty eradication. In most countries, asset-based welfare policies focus on stimulating home...journal article 2015
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Slooten, L.Z. (author)This graduation project aims to find a housing solution for these solitary kept rabbits. This was done by identifying the needs and wants of the solitary kept rabbits and their care takers, which concluded in recommendations for the rabbit hutch. After that, an iterative design project started in which different shapes of hutches were tested, as...master thesis 2014
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Nobel, A. (author)Introduction – The principle of shareholder value maximization raises concerns about reduced levels of investment in innovation (Lazonick, 2011a). Since shareholder value maximization entails to maximize profits for the shareholders of corporations, the principle is connected to the allocation of capital in markets. There are concerns about the...master thesis 2014
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Boelhouwer, P.J. (author)The Dutch social rented sector has acquired an international reputation because of its social nature and the way it has evolved. With around 32% of the total stock, the size of the sector is much bigger than in other western European countries. Also the development after the second world war is unique. This current position is deter-mined by the...report 2014
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Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author)The relationship between housing and the welfare state is a heavily researched topic in international comparative housing research. This exploratory paper provides a historical overview of the academic debate. For a long time, the discussion primarily focused on the degree and the nature of government intervention within the field of housing....conference paper 2013
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Broeken, S. (author)In the pet product market a gap has been noticed in the Dutch field of domestic cat products. Variation in cat perching solutions (commonly referred to as cat trees or scratch posts) has been limited. Almost all products look the same: plush levels connected with sisal posts. To seize this opportunity a new product with an original appearance,...master thesis 2013
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Van den Heuvel, D. (author)The dissertation looks into the work of the British architects Alison and Peter Smithson (1928-1993, 1923-2003). Their work is regarded as exemplary for the development of modern architecture in the second half of the twentieth century, specifically with regard to the relation between architecture, welfare state politics and the rise of a new...doctoral thesis 2013
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Kranzbühler, A. (author), Schifferstein, Hendrik N.J. (author)Eating meat can have detrimental effects on the environment, animal welfare, and a person’s health. However, consumers are often reluctant to reduce their meat consumption and public information-based awareness campaigns show little effect. As an alternative, some vegan activists and pressure groups employ emotion-based campaigns using meat...journal article 2013
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Blank, J.L.T. (author), van Hulst, B.L. (author), Wilschut, J.A. (author)Menselijke of economische maat in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg is een studie naar de schaal- en diversificatie-effecten in de sector geestelijke gezondheidszorg in de periode 2008-2010. Instellingen die zich alleen bezig houden met ambulante behandeling opereren al vrij snel onder schaalnadelen. De kosten van een ambulante behandeling zijn...working paper 2012
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Kleinhans, R.J. (author), Veldboer, A.P.M. (author)Social mobility is a key concept in neighbourhood-based policies in Europe and the US. The Dutch neighbourhood approach often implies physical restructuring combined with a range of economic and social mobility strategies such as counselling, citizenship courses, debt relief, work training / placement programs and language courses. However, the...conference paper 2012
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Kurniawan, K. (author)The normalization of political relationship between ASEAN and China brings a closer economic cooperation between them. It culminated through the establishment of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). In this research, I analyze the economic, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of ACFTA on Indonesia. The economic analysis covers trade...master thesis 2011
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Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author)The book explores the relationship between the characteristics of the welfare state and the characteristics of the housing system (housing policies, housing outcomes and housing market developments) in different European countries. It consists of a theoretical framework, six published articles and a concluding chapter. All six articles use the...doctoral thesis 2010
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Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author)The book explores the relationship between the characteristics of the welfare state and the characteristics of the housing system (housing policies, housing outcomes and housing market developments) in different European countries. It consists of a theoretical framework, six published articles and a concluding chapter. All six articles use the...book 2010
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Doling, J. (author), Ronald, R. (author)Notwithstanding current market volatility, there has been exceptional expansion in owner-occupied housing sectors and increases in house prices across European countries in recent decades. In the EU, individual wealth held in housing equity, especially among older people, has been considered a substantial reserve that could be tapped into to...journal article 2010