Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland
<p>In the form of an explorative empirical study, this paper deals with the reasons for the survival and demise of isolated Swiss ski lifts. For the first time, all isolated lifts documented in Switzerland have been recorded and coded according to a total of six conditions. Using a set-theoret...
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| description | <p>In the form of an explorative empirical study, this paper deals with the reasons for the survival and demise of isolated Swiss ski lifts. For the first time, all isolated lifts documented in Switzerland have been recorded and coded according to a total of six conditions. Using a set-theoretical research method in the form of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), the study aims to identify the necessary conditions and configurations of sufficient conditions explaining (non-)survival. It transpires that closed isolated lifts tend to be outdated and have no technical snowmaking facilities. Moreover, it has become evident that the simultaneous occurrence of the lack of lift facility replacement, lack of technical snowmaking and high ski area competition has caused the closure of most isolated lifts. Low natural snow depth and low elevation difference, conversely, have not had a measurable impact. The causes for the survival of isolated lifts, by contrast, are extremely heterogeneous.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0889e86ef245428f8d9f9f934b40de832024-03-26T08:54:13ZdeuCopernicus PublicationsGeographica Helvetica0016-73122194-87982024-03-0179859910.5194/gh-79-85-2024Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in SwitzerlandS. Schlegel0C. Schuck1Department of Philosophy and Political Science, TU Dortmund University, Emil-Figge-Str. 50, 44227 Dortmund, GermanyDepartment of Philosophy and Political Science, TU Dortmund University, Emil-Figge-Str. 50, 44227 Dortmund, Germany<p>In the form of an explorative empirical study, this paper deals with the reasons for the survival and demise of isolated Swiss ski lifts. For the first time, all isolated lifts documented in Switzerland have been recorded and coded according to a total of six conditions. Using a set-theoretical research method in the form of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), the study aims to identify the necessary conditions and configurations of sufficient conditions explaining (non-)survival. It transpires that closed isolated lifts tend to be outdated and have no technical snowmaking facilities. Moreover, it has become evident that the simultaneous occurrence of the lack of lift facility replacement, lack of technical snowmaking and high ski area competition has caused the closure of most isolated lifts. Low natural snow depth and low elevation difference, conversely, have not had a measurable impact. The causes for the survival of isolated lifts, by contrast, are extremely heterogeneous.</p>https://gh.copernicus.org/articles/79/85/2024/gh-79-85-2024.pdf |
| spellingShingle | S. Schlegel C. Schuck Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland Geographica Helvetica |
| title | Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland |
| title_full | Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland |
| title_fullStr | Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland |
| title_full_unstemmed | Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland |
| title_short | Die another day: explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) for the survival and non-survival of isolated ski lifts in Switzerland |
| title_sort | die another day explanations based on qualitative comparative analysis qca for the survival and non survival of isolated ski lifts in switzerland |
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