The Global Economy and Way of Life on the Threshold of a New Era

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

Many claim that it is impossible to reform “socialist” societies, that their collapse was inevitable. But there is the Chinese experience, which does not correspond to this interpretation…

Paradoxes and Prospects of Civilizational Dynamics

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

World of civilizations at the beginning of the new century suddenly came across four paradoxes, which called into question further existence of this world, the future of humanity.

Applying the Concept of the Most Effective Utilization to Architectural Monuments Valuation

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

Evaluation of unique properties, which include architectural monuments, traditionally was one of the most complex, controversial and, therefore, interesting questions of the evaluation. At the same time one of the key stages is the process of determining the best use for the building, which gives an appraiser the opportunity to convert the concept of development of the historic buildings to the form of money, and justify giving a new function to the object, preserving its historical value.

Evaluation Companies Shall Have Good Reputation and Value it

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

It is not possible to bring to justice the appraiser who determined the cadastral value for the fact that the latter is not relevant to market price of specific real estate.

Fundamental Changes as a Condition for Preserving Valuation

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

The situation formed in the National Council of valuation activities (NCVA), in fact, represents the split of valuation community.

Activities of the Professional Cost Valuation Institute Becomes International

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

It would be useful to create a general certification center for all members of the Eurasian Association of Appraisers (EAA) as the qualification requirements should be uniform.

Eurasian Standards of Cost Valuation: History and Concept

#4. Cognitive Dissonance

Precise identification of valuation object was always important, but under emerging markets conditions it was proposed to pay special attention to it.