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Business & Finance
Hardcover. The book investigates the contemporary functioning of financial institutions and monetary policies in order to assess their effects in different economic situations. It advances some proposals to improve their contribution towards a more stable and vigorous economy in the context of both developed and developing countries. Editor(s): McCombie, John; Gonzalez, Carlos Rodriguez. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007987
- ISBN
- 9780230007987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.95
€ 118.95
Hardcover. This book considers some important economic issues currently facing the EU and examines its prospects. Topics covered include: the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines; the Growth and Stability Pact; company taxation in the enlarged EU; and the CAP and the European constitution and fiscal federalism. Editor(s): McCombie, John; Gonzalez, Carlos Rodriguez. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 141 x 222 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007994
- ISBN
- 9780230007994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.65
€ 118.65
Hardcover. This book focuses on the everyday life of ministers and senior public servants in different countries, describing the world through their eyes. It explores how their beliefs, practices and traditions create meaning in politics and public policy making. It provides unique data on life of politicians and practical advice on how to conduct fieldwork. Editor(s): Rhodes, R. A. W.; Hart, Paul 't; Noordegraaf, Mirko. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHM; JPP; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008403
- ISBN
- 9780230008403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. Flexibility is an ambiguous concept. This book contributes to expounding the importance of clearer concepts in the debates on economic systems, labour markets and work organization. The authors place 'flexibility' in a new theoretical context as juxtaposed to 'stability'. Much terminological confusion and is resolved by this suggestion. Editor(s): Furaker, Bengt; Hakansson, Kristina; Karlsson, Jan. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCFM; KJWX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013643
- ISBN
- 9780230013643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. Asia now offers scope not just for renewed economic activity, but also for research on its recent vicissitudes. In this intriguing analysis of the fluctuations of the contemporary economic system, this book provides a critical perspective through which to interpret business realities on the ground in terms of social and historical contexts. Editor(s): Sharpe, Diana Rosemary; Hasegawa, Harukiyo. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCP; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013650
- ISBN
- 9780230013650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This book provides an overview on the state and nature of industrial relations in tropical and southern Africa, encompassing theoretical and comparative perspectives and country studies. Leading experts in the field provide insights into the underlying causes of both individual national traditions and practices, and continent-wide trends. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey E.; Brewster, Chris. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013667
- ISBN
- 9780230013667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.30
€ 119.30
Hardcover. The world is experiencing the fastest growth in oil demand in more than 25 years. This text is based on the 'Energy Futures' research conference in November 2005 and brings together energy experts of rather different analytical views, doctrinal convictions and stakeholder affiliation to discuss the implications and growth of the oil industry. Editor(s): Boscheck, Ralf. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013674
- ISBN
- 9780230013674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Hardcover. This book delves deep into the application of corporate social responsibility, surfacing an uncomfortable reality. Honest intent without managerial skill results in CSR paucity. Studying insider trading, private healthcare and investment banking provision it reflects an absence of ethical leadership, undermining corporate reputation. Editor(s): Kakabadse, Andrew; Kakabadse, Nada. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013681
- ISBN
- 9780230013681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Hardcover. This book aims to show how Sraffa's theoretical contributions could be pursued in new directions, in effect providing an alternative paradigm to the postclassical economic theory and challenging the persistent dominance of a widespread economic culture based on that theory. Editor(s): Chiodi, Guglielmo; Ditta, Leonardo. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018907
- ISBN
- 9780230018907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.20
€ 120.20
Hardcover. In examining alternative economic policies for the EU after the rejection of the European Constitution, this book covers: macroeconomic policy and the European Constitution; EU financial integration; reform of European regional policy; assessment and alternative proposals on European structural policies; and labour market policies in the EU. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm C. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018914
- ISBN
- 9780230018914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.82
€ 118.82
Hardcover. This book examines the slow growth and other problems experienced by the Eurozone in its early years, and the challenges which it now faces. The authors investigate the operation of monetary and fiscal policy in the Eurozone, the extent of structural reform and the reasons for it, and other topics. Editor(s): Cobham, David. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KCBM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018921
- ISBN
- 9780230018921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.74
€ 119.74
Hardcover. This book provides a collection of essays by leading economists in honour of David Laidler's contributions to the field of macroeconomics, with important essays on central banking, monetary policy implementation, inflation targeting, monetary theory, monetary framework debates, and the mathematical theory of banking. Editor(s): Leeson, Robert. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018983
- ISBN
- 9780230018983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.92
€ 120.92
Hardcover. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 154 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019027
- ISBN
- 9780230019027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.85
€ 186.85
Paperback. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019041
- ISBN
- 9780230019041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.90
€ 185.90
Hardcover. This book addresses the importance of diversification for reducing volatility of investment portfolios. It shows how to improve investment efficiency, and explains how international diversification reduces overall risk while enhancing performance. This book is a crucial tool for any investor looking to improve the profit gain from their investment. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019157
- ISBN
- 9780230019157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.63
€ 234.63
Hardcover. Based on one of the most talked about events of the Year of Microfinance, this book argues for private capital investments in microfinance in developing countries. It uses a lifecycle perspective to consider the need for capital in microfinance and the issues investors need to address to obtain a larger mobilization of private capital. Editor(s): Leleux, Benoit; Constantinou, Dinos. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KF; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019799
- ISBN
- 9780230019799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420. Balancing the Growth, Equity, and Environment Imperatives. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100305
- ISBN
- 9780230100305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Paperback. In an effort to understand the reasons for and consequences of the political backlash to the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Kelo v. New London, this book brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners who explore the uses and abuses of eminent domain and regulatory takings. Editor(s): Benson, Bruce L. Num Pages: 321 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102477
- ISBN
- 9780230102477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. The Economic Crisis and the State of Economics brings together leading economists from a diverse set of backgrounds and presents their take on how economics can explain the current crisis but also how the crisis will affect economic thought. Editor(s): Skidelsky, Robert; Westerlind Wigstrom, Christian. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102545
- ISBN
- 9780230102545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This volume draws on disciplines as different as Psychology, Anthropology, History and Biology to explain when and why individuals act to promote their own self-interest and when they sacrifice their own outcomes so that others can benefit. Editor(s): Forsyth, Donelson R.; Hoyt, Crystal L. Series: Jepson Studies in Leadership. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP; KJMB; KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 220 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104037
- ISBN
- 9780230104037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06