Index_U

U

uncertainty avoidance dimension (Hofstede) 185, 186

uncertainty reduction, through business networks 193 “94, 199

urban areas

consumption trends 44

growth of private sector 30

household income 38 “39, 39, 40

population 34 “35, 35

savings 40, 41

statistical surveys 56 “57

urbanization 5

utility models, patents for 164, 165