Priemus (system innovation and spatial development, Delft U. of Technology, The Netherlands) et al. bring together 15 chapters that provide suggestions for decision making on major investment
projects, addressing different aspects of the process. Management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation, and competition are addressed. Contributors from North
America and Europe working in public administration, planning, management, and economics describe case examples and best and worst practices from democratic governments and market-oriented
private institutions. The book is aimed at practitioners of large-scale project management, politicians, public officials and private organizations, researchers, and students. Annotation 穢2008
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