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  ESTIMATING WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY AND PRICE SENSITIVITY FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES USING ADAPTIVE CHOICED-BASED CONJOINT ANALYSIS

  In this study, we present and prove an empirical approach for measuring willingness-to-pay and price sensitivity for educational services (master's programs in economics and management) offered in substitution setting with low visibility of the actual consumer value. Our experiments are based on adaptive choice-based conjoint analysis. We estimate ... In this study, we present and prove an empirical approach for measuring willingness-to-pay and price sensitivity for educational services (master's programs in economics and management) offered in substitution setting with low visibility of the actual consumer value. Our experiments are based on adaptive choice-based conjoint analysis. We estimate willingness-to-pay on an individual level, based on part-worth utility estimates derived using hierarchical Bayesian approach. At the aggregate level, we specify and derive market response functions and thresholds at which price sensitivity changes dramatically. Based on part-worth estimations we build a „market simulator”, based on optimization gradient method. Based on it we found the „optimal” product bundle that maximizes the share of consumers' preferences in two dimensions – institutional and competitive. We found that the present supply of integrated educational services is not relevant to the structure of preferences of the potential students. In terms of financial management of educational institutions, there is considerable potential for optimizing cash flows by rethinking and changing their price policies – from uniform charges for different master’s programs towards nonlinear pricing.

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  INTEGRAL ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PERIOD 1996-2010

  In line with the European strategy of scientific research Bulgaria has adopted the provisions and principles for carrying out scientific research. The national strategy of scientific research takes into consideration the peculiarities and trends of national scientific potential development and puts an emphasis on the relation of scientific ... In line with the European strategy of scientific research Bulgaria has adopted the provisions and principles for carrying out scientific research. The national strategy of scientific research takes into consideration the peculiarities and trends of national scientific potential development and puts an emphasis on the relation of scientific achievements with practice. The scientific research at „D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics” is focused on the need of a systematic institutional change through transformation of its position, role, managerial structure and financial incentive mechanisms. In spite of being institutionally systematic, the change is also oriented to individual researchers and their stimulation and motivation, as well as to career development of young researchers. The strategy proposes program balances, that are specific for the Academy, which take into consideration the contemporary trends in scientific research. The project covers issues related to development of scientific research within the European Union and nationwide, the state of research at „D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics” during the period 1996-2010, indicators for assessing the outlined areas of project activity development and the potential for further improvement of that trend.

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  STUDYING THE POSSIBILITIES FOR A FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT D. A. TSENOV ACADEMY OF ECONOMICS

  The main objective of the project is to study the possibilities for the future development of distance learning Master’s degree programmes at D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics. To achieve this, the following has to be done: forming a clear picture of the demand for graduates; identifying opportunities for improving the quality of the elements of ... The main objective of the project is to study the possibilities for the future development of distance learning Master’s degree programmes at D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics. To achieve this, the following has to be done: forming a clear picture of the demand for graduates; identifying opportunities for improving the quality of the elements of the educational process; drawing up proposals for future development and improvement of the VJL Web-based learning system; defining a vision of D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics’ market behaviour in terms of distance learning Master’s degree programmes.