By 2006, the U.S. government has spent $15 billion to address the degradation of urban streams, including erosion of stream banks, disconnection of rivers from the floodplain, and disturbance of surface runoff pathways. Bank stabilization is one of the most prevalent restoration activities in urban stream restoration. Unfortunately, most stream restoration projects have been undertaken without a pre- or post-evaluation of the impact of stream restoration on real value in the area. All restoration projects beg the question: Did the money spent on the project result in greater benefits to stream stability as well as to adjacent properties? The Walnut Creek watershed, located in Austin, Texas, has experienced varying stages of urbanization since the 1990s. One of the streams, the Walnut Creek tributary, was restored in 2003. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of stream restoration on housing values. We applied the hedonic pricing method to evaluate the changes in housing value associated with housing and environmental characteristics. Repeat ground photography was utilized to assess stream restoration activities at spatial and temporal scales. Our results suggest that the stream restoration project resulted in significant positive impacts on housing values in the periods of restoration (8.3%) and restoration adjustment (10.7%). However, the project did not enhance the values of houses on the floodplain. In addition, results show that erosion had continuous negative impacts on housing values. Overall, the restoration project contributed to the greater benefits during the restoration adjustment period right after restoration by an increase of 1% of the average housing value for each property on the restoration site. In this study, the benefits of stream restoration project were minimal since bank stabilization was the main activity considered in this stream restoration project. Nevertheless, restoration enhances the stability of the stream banks, minimizes erosion problems, and presents an enhanced aesthetic beauty of the stream in Austin, Texas.

The aim of this diploma thesis is to determine what is the effect of the train noise on prices of properties in Prague. This influence is investigated by using the method of hedonic price. The theoretical part is devoted not only to the problematic of the train noise and its physical properties but also to its impact on humans and the prices of apartments. Then the train noise is specified as well as its issuers and the ways in which it is possible to defend from the negative effects of the impact of the train noise. The thesis also explains the various stages of the method of hedonic price together with the theoretical part of Foreign Studies which have been engaged in using the method of hedonic price and the train noise. In the empirical part are used the knowledge from search, the selected variables are discussed and are submitted to descriptive analysis and the hypothesis are given. Then the model works through a regression analysis of function of the method of hedonic price and the various results are discussed. This thesis finishes by calculating the implicit prices and elasticities for the individual variables in the selected models. At the very end recommendations and the benefits resulting from the analysis are drawn.

The main purpose of the diploma thesis is to estimate the impact of urban vegetation on real estate prices in terms of hedonic pricing method and furthermore to suggest a way how the estimated results should be implemented into decision-making within green areas of Prague. In the legal setting of Czech republic, the greenery is almost entirely provided to citizens through public budgets. As many effects of green areas do not come through markets, the decision-making about optimal quantity of greenery supplied comes to be heavily problematic. Concerning this, contibution of urban vegetation to the well-being of residents estimated in this thesis may become fundamental guide-post for public bodies. The theorethical part of the thesis is devoted to the problematics of green areas as an economic good and to the specification of urban greenery in Prague.Then the method used is shortly characterised. The practical part deals with choice of the appropriate variables representing urban greenery on the basis of relevant literature search. The main scope of the practical part is to describe and analyze property data set from Prague and finally to examine the impact of chosen environmental variables on the property prices.

My Diploma thesis is focused on economic evaluation of gratuitous goods, especially on hedonic price method. The core of this paper is theoretical description and practical usage of HPM. Main theme is "Influence of plantscape on flat price.

在所有的行銷變數中，價格是攸關公司是否獲利，從而決定企業成敗最直接的因素。經濟學中的價格理論一直佔著很重要的地位，而在其理論中卻有太多的假設，以致與現實市場情況脫節。且對於廠商實際上應如何訂價也很少提及，導致企業在訂價時，有許多技術性的問題無法克服，因此便無從運用這些理論。以下所列者為本研究所探討的幾個重要的課題。 (1)建立『致實用』的訂價理論架構 (2)建立需求曲線的衡量方法過去經濟學家藉『序列效用理論』或『計數效用理論』，建立了需求曲線。但這些理論都建立在一些不合理的假設下。且這些方法對企業來說也過於抽象，運用上也欠缺競爭因素的考慮。導致企業訂價時，無法合理估計出價量的關係，更無從利用需求曲線來決定最佳的訂價。本研究透過『貝氏整合法』，經『人機整合』的方式，整合了各專家的先驗訊息與市場調查的樣本訊息，以期提高需求曲線的賴度，並作為企業訂價時預估銷售量的基礎。 (3)落實各種訂價方法在實務上的運用就像經濟理論一樣，過去學者所建立的一些訂價方法，就學術觀點固然有其價值，但在實務的運用上卻往往缺乏技術面的考量，以至未能為企業界廣為採用。本研究對各訂價方法研擬運用的步驟，並將以個案公司實務運用之。 (4)提出整合導向的訂價觀點影響廠商訂價的因素相當複雜，必須統合競爭、成本與需求面的考慮，以訂出最適的價格。因此，本研究以過去文獻中所提者為基礎，再輔以一些技術上的克服，落實經濟理論中有關整合導向的訂價方法。本研究並首創以權益報酬率為觀點的整合導向訂價法，藉著整合訂價與各功能部門的互動，使產品能為公司創造最大的價值。 (5)提出權益報酬率觀點之訂價的理由過去企業實務上的訂價，甚至各文獻所提到的訂價方法，大都限於行銷部門的觀點，尋求銷售額或利潤的極大化。但經本研究分析，利潤極大化未必會使公司整體獲利。在『股份有限公司』盛行的今日，股東價值的提升才是公司經營的最終目標。一味的尋求利潤或銷售量的極大，可能會造成生產與財務部門無法充分的與訂價策略配合，導致權益報酬率下降。

This thesis explores factors that determine the price for Australian art sold at auction. Using a large data set that comprises over 20,000 sale observations of Australian paintings sold between 1995 and 2003 characteristics associated with the artist, the work and auction are included in a series of hedonic models. In addition to modelling the overall market, differences within defined market segments for Indigenous and Non-indigenous art are explored. The role of artist identity and critical acclaim, the period in which art works are created and the event of an artist death are areas of specific focus within the analysis along with an investigation of the risks and returns associated with Australian art investment. It is found that artist identity is a crucial factor that drives price. Further, the most highly valued Non-indigenous art works are found to be created prior to 1900, although the market for Contemporary art produced post 1980 is associated with relatively high prices also. Distinctions emerge between Indigenous and Non-indigenous art as we consider the period in which works are created and the influence this has upon price. Almost 90 per cent of Indigenous art sold at auction has been created since 1970 and it is works from the 1970s that command the highest prices for Indigenous art sold at auction. This is not unexpected given the rise of Indigenous art in the early 1970s coinciding with the emergence of the Papunya Tula art movement. The death of an artist also proves to have a different influence upon price when we compared Indigenous and Non-indigenous art. For Non-indigenous art there is clear evidence of a death effect upon art prices, where prices typically rise around the time of an artists death before falling back somewhat with the passing of time. For Indigenous art the influence of a living artist's conditional life expectancy upon price proves to be of greater relevance in explaining price where as the artist ages and the term of their life expectancy reduces prices tend to rise. The analysis within this thesis finishes with the construction of a number of short term art price indices where it is found that returns to investment in Indigenous art are generally higher and less risky compared to Non-indigenous art. Australian art generally and Indigenous art in particular is found to have a relatively weak correlation with the stock market suggesting that Australian art has a role to play in a balanced investment portfolio especially taking into account the aesthetic utility that can also be derived as a result of holding art. The research contributes to understanding how the auction market for Australian art operates with emphasis paid to the distinctions and similarities observed within the sub-markets for Indigenous and Non-indigenous art. Insights from this research have the potential to inform public policy on a number of issues including the effect of resale royalties upon the operation of the auction market, and how indigenous economic development may be facilitated through a strong market for Indigenous art.

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of family-recreation amenities to home valuation in Southern Arizona communities. Although recreation amenities have become a frequent addition to housing developments, little research exists regarding the value these amenities contribute to home valuation. The sample consisted of 600 homes in master-planned communities and 600 homes in comparable traditional subdivisions. Using the hedonic pricing method, this study examined whether the inclusion of recreation amenities provides additional value to homes after structural and locational characteristics were controlled for. Blocked multiple regression analyses were used to determine the contribution of both individual and bundled recreation amenities to home valuation. The results of this study revealed a positive significant relationship between the bundle of community parks, neighborhood parks, and trails located within master-planned communities and home valuation, accounting for 17.45% of home value in this sample. In addition, the inclusion of family-recreation programming was found to contribute 6.82% of home value within master-planned communities. The findings suggest the inclusion of recreation amenities may be an appropriate way to revitalize communities, to increase the tax base for new housing developments, and to attract residents during a time of economic recession.

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Este estudo visa compreender a relação entre os atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos do produto calça jeans e o seu preço no varejo, tendo como objetivo específico analisar a influência separadamente dos atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos sobre os preços. Para tanto, utiliza-se da teoria de atributos proposta por Lancaster (1966) e dos métodos de preços hedônicos propostos por Rosen (1974), por meio dos quais é possível observar a importância dos pacotes de atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos sobre os preços, bem como observar a constituição de pacotes de atributos para diferentes perfis econômicos de consumidores. Foram analisadas 12 categorias de atributos sendo 5 de atributos intrínsecos e outras 7 de atributos extrínsecos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de observação e a pesquisa foi realizada no período de 01 de julho a 31 de julho de 2015 nos maiores shoppings centers e principais lojas de ruas de São Paulo. A partir dos dados coletados, foram realizadas regressão múltipla e a regressão quantílica. A regressão múltipla apresentou o R2 de 58%, nessa análise os principais atributos que influenciam são: loja premium, venda assistida, origem da loja, tamanho da loja (megaloja), tamanho da loja (ampla), lavagem destroyed, resina, modelo flare, lavagem dirty, localização da loja (rua ou shopping), complementos, modelo skinny insumos elastano e poliéster. A regressão quantílica proporciou a análise para 10% das calças mais caras e para os 10% das calças mais baratas. Para as calças mais caras o R2 é de 45% para as calças mais caras há mais atributos extrínsecos do que atributos do produto interferindo no preço, são eles: os insumos poliéster e elastano, lavagem e resinagem, origem da marca da loja, posicionamento da marca, venda assistida, localização da loja, cartão de crédito - private label (nesse caso influenciando negativamente), e tamanho da loja, todos extrínsecos ao produto, se mostraram relevantes para o processo de precificação das calças jeans mais caras observadas nesse estudo. Já para as calças mais baratas, com R2 de 27%, parece haver um equilíbrio entre o número de variáveis intrínsecas e extrínsecas que interferem no preço das calças jeans mais baratas, pois somente a modelagem (atributo intrínseco) e cartão private label (atributo extrínseco) parecem não interferir na precificação. Concluiu-se que há mais atributos extrínsecos que influenciam o preço da calça jeans no varejo. / This study aims to understand the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of jeans and its retail price, with the specific objective to analyze the influence separately from intrinsic and extrinsic attributes on prices. To do so, it uses the attributes of theory proposed by Lancaster (1966) and hedonic pricing methods proposed by Rosen (1974), through which it is possible to see the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic attributes packages on prices and to observe the constitution attributes of economic packages for different consumer profiles. 12 categories of attributes, 5 of intrinsic attributes and other 7 extrinsic attributes were analyzed. Data collection was carried out through observation and the survey was conducted in the period from July, 1st to July, 31st, 2015 in major shopping malls and main streets of São Paulo stores. The collected data was analyzed through multiple regression and quantile regression. Multiple regression showed a R2 of 48%, according to this analysis the attributes that influence are: premium store, assisted sale, shop origin, size of the store (superstore), store size (large), destroyed wash, resin application, flare model, dirty wash, store location (street or shopping), accessories, skinny model spandex inputs and polyester. The quantile regression, pointed analysis for 10% of the most expensive jeans and for 10% of the cheapest jeans. For the most expensive pants, R2 is 45% the extrinsic attributes interfering in the price more than product attributes, they are: polyester inputs and spandex, washing and resin application, the origin for store brand, brand positioning, assisted sale, store location, credit card -private label (in this case presenting a negative influence) and size of the store, all extrinsic to the have shown to be relevant to the process of pricing of the most expensive jeans observed in this study. As for the cheapest pants, with R2 of 27% seems to be a balance between the number of intrinsic and extrinsic variables that affect the price of the cheapest jeans, modeling (intrinsic attribute) and private label (extrinsic attribute) do not seem to interfere in pricing. It was concluded that there are more extrinsic attributes that influence the jeans of the retail price.

Este estudo visa compreender a relação entre os atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos do produto calça jeans e o seu preço no varejo, tendo como objetivo específico analisar a influência separadamente dos atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos sobre os preços. Para tanto, utiliza-se da teoria de atributos proposta por Lancaster (1966) e dos métodos de preços hedônicos propostos por Rosen (1974), por meio dos quais é possível observar a importância dos pacotes de atributos intrínsecos e extrínsecos sobre os preços, bem como observar a constituição de pacotes de atributos para diferentes perfis econômicos de consumidores. Foram analisadas 12 categorias de atributos sendo 5 de atributos intrínsecos e outras 7 de atributos extrínsecos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de observação e a pesquisa foi realizada no período de 01 de julho a 31 de julho de 2015 nos maiores shoppings centers e principais lojas de ruas de São Paulo. A partir dos dados coletados, foram realizadas regressão múltipla e a regressão quantílica. A regressão múltipla apresentou o R2 de 58%, nessa análise os principais atributos que influenciam são: loja premium, venda assistida, origem da loja, tamanho da loja (megaloja), tamanho da loja (ampla), lavagem destroyed, resina, modelo flare, lavagem dirty, localização da loja (rua ou shopping), complementos, modelo skinny insumos elastano e poliéster. A regressão quantílica proporciou a análise para 10% das calças mais caras e para os 10% das calças mais baratas. Para as calças mais caras o R2 é de 45% para as calças mais caras há mais atributos extrínsecos do que atributos do produto interferindo no preço, são eles: os insumos poliéster e elastano, lavagem e resinagem, origem da marca da loja, posicionamento da marca, venda assistida, localização da loja, cartão de crédito - private label (nesse caso influenciando negativamente), e tamanho da loja, todos extrínsecos ao produto, se mostraram relevantes para o processo de precificação das calças jeans mais caras observadas nesse estudo. Já para as calças mais baratas, com R2 de 27%, parece haver um equilíbrio entre o número de variáveis intrínsecas e extrínsecas que interferem no preço das calças jeans mais baratas, pois somente a modelagem (atributo intrínseco) e cartão private label (atributo extrínseco) parecem não interferir na precificação. Concluiu-se que há mais atributos extrínsecos que influenciam o preço da calça jeans no varejo. / This study aims to understand the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of jeans and its retail price, with the specific objective to analyze the influence separately from intrinsic and extrinsic attributes on prices. To do so, it uses the attributes of theory proposed by Lancaster (1966) and hedonic pricing methods proposed by Rosen (1974), through which it is possible to see the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic attributes packages on prices and to observe the constitution attributes of economic packages for different consumer profiles. 12 categories of attributes, 5 of intrinsic attributes and other 7 extrinsic attributes were analyzed. Data collection was carried out through observation and the survey was conducted in the period from July, 1st to July, 31st, 2015 in major shopping malls and main streets of São Paulo stores. The collected data was analyzed through multiple regression and quantile regression. Multiple regression showed a R2 of 48%, according to this analysis the attributes that influence are: premium store, assisted sale, shop origin, size of the store (superstore), store size (large), destroyed wash, resin application, flare model, dirty wash, store location (street or shopping), accessories, skinny model spandex inputs and polyester. The quantile regression, pointed analysis for 10% of the most expensive jeans and for 10% of the cheapest jeans. For the most expensive pants, R2 is 45% the extrinsic attributes interfering in the price more than product attributes, they are: polyester inputs and spandex, washing and resin application, the origin for store brand, brand positioning, assisted sale, store location, credit card -private label (in this case presenting a negative influence) and size of the store, all extrinsic to the have shown to be relevant to the process of pricing of the most expensive jeans observed in this study. As for the cheapest pants, with R2 of 27% seems to be a balance between the number of intrinsic and extrinsic variables that affect the price of the cheapest jeans, modeling (intrinsic attribute) and private label (extrinsic attribute) do not seem to interfere in pricing. It was concluded that there are more extrinsic attributes that influence the jeans of the retail price.