National Environmental Priorities of Israel, Position Paper VI, appendix to Vol. 3: Road pricing mechanisms for managing traffic congestion
Heavy traffic congestion, typical in cities and the highways leading to them, affect the environment as well as mobility. In these cases, the traffic system does not fulfill its goals efficiently. This paper discusses an economic tool “the congestion toll” it’s use in the world and in Israel and its expected effect on the transportation […]
A survey of active researchers at the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute at the Technion
The goal of this survey, prepared by the SNI, was to evaluate the outputs and the outcomes of the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI) at the Technion. RBNI was examined over time with the aim of evaluating the results and impact of the research activities within its framework. Several methods were used in the evaluation […]
Proceedings of the International Conference: “Privatization in Higher Education” January 7-8, 2008
Contributions by: Philippe Aghion, Shoshana Arad, Zvi Arad, Elise S. Brezis, Morton M. Denn, Ali Doğramaci, Nehemia Friedland, Sarah Guri-Rosenblit, Grant Harman, Ranan Hartman, Rhanan Har-Zahav, Yaacov Iram, Uri Kirsch, Daniel C. Levy, Nadav Liron, Hagit Messer-Yaron, Gabriel Motzkin, Guy Neave, Thorsten Nybom, Zvi Piran, Sheldon Rothblatt, Eliezer Shalev, Steven Stav and Galit Eizman, Zehev […]
DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE AND REAL PROPERTY: Land Readjustment according to Israeli Planning and Building Law
Real property is notorious for its unequal distributive. Land readjustment is a rare regulatory instrument that can ensure distributive justice. How useful is land readjustment for obtaining land for necessary public services and how does it compare with alternative tools? LR exists in only a few countries, including Israel, usually as a preferred alternative to […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – solid and hazardous waste
In the passing decade, the issue of waste treatment in Israel had taken an impressive step forward. Unauthorized damping sites were closed, landfill taxes had been set and the overall waste framework had improved. This report comes not only to encourage, but also to call out to decision makers to take an act today in […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – Water Issues in Israel – summer 2008
The paper unfolds general information on the water balance of Israel in the last decade. The information is general, yet gives a broad perspective of elements that affect and are effected by activities of management, development and administration of the water sector . The issues covered will affect decision making, development activities, daily management and […]
Energy Forum 8: Demand Side Management
The eighth thematic meeting of the Energy Forum was devoted to the subject of Demand Side Management (DSM). The meeting was held at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion on December, 2007. Experts on the subject, from industry, academia, governmental departments and the public sector participated. The Forum participants were selected with great care […]
Terror and the Costs of Crime
This paper argues that terrorism, beyond its immediate impact on innocent victims, also raises the costs of crime, and therefore, imposes a negative externality on potential criminals. Terrorism raises the costs of crime through two channels: (i) by increasing the presence and activity of the police force, and (ii) causing more people to stay at […]
Between technology development and public transparency: creating tools for public discussion on business ventures and technological alternatives for treating solid waste
In order to promote and implement a sustainable waste management in Israel there is a need to develop tools for common knowledge and language for all stakeholders. Therefore, this project includes: Coordinating an operational team comprised of professionals and interested parties from the various related sectors. Evaluation of the various technological options according to cost/benefit […]
Privatization in Higher Education
The private higher education sector has emerged gradually in recent years. This evolution occurred alongside the rapid growth in the demand for academic studies and degrees. Public support for higher education has severely declined in the last two decades due to mass expansion and soaring expense resulting in rapid growth in private higher education in […]
