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The emergence of ‘Smart Cities’ is a contemporary global phenomenon which is closely aligned to a vision of modern technologically advanced sustainable urban environments. However, public policy and academic discourses differ about what constitutes a city that is either ‘smart’ or ‘sustainable’, and assumptions are frequently made about the positive impact of technology and its potential benefit to the environment. Whilst a smart city is not necessarily a sustainable city, the terms ‘smart ci...

The purpose of this paper is to consider an alternative to the logical positivist interpretation of Hume. A non-rationalist interpretation of the Scottish Enlightenment, is discussed as the context for Hume’s thought, putting the focus on his theory of human nature as the basis for science. By emphasising the limitations both of reason and of observation for understanding reality, Hume showed how science could draw on other human faculties to provide a basis for action. Smith’s adaptation of ...

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is subject to quick and impulsive decision making by consumers. As a result, new products on the market have an opportunity to be purchased but do struggle to remain on the shelves. New products in EU markets are failing, whilst in emerging countries FMCG brand growth and new product success continues to increase. This paper extends the current literature on new product development, product design and line extensions to explore why newness is mor...

There is increasing interest in the use of economic valuation of ecosystem goods and services for a wide variety of purposes. These include relatively familiar uses in project appraisal and more novel applications in advocacy, performance tracking and accounting in public and private settings. Decision makers who use valuation information need to understand the background, strengths and weaknesses of these approaches. The methods have a strong foundation in economic theory and offer a rapidly...