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Paperback. Personal consumption accounts for two thirds of GDP, yet recent economic events haveemphasised our limited ability to translateconsumption patterns into policy. Steven Silveranalyses this understudied area, exploring the network membershipsthat emergefrom our everyday lives, and the consumption patterns these create." Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCC; KCK; KCS; KJMV8; KJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327416
ISBN
9781349327416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. During the 1980s Britain became one of the world's most market-oriented economies, an approach which resulted in three severe recessions and a deepening degree of inequality. This book argues that a rebalancing of the economy will remain elusive until proactive policies are implemented at the corporate and industrial level. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCC; KCG; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327515
ISBN
9781349327515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.62

Paperback. "This book investigates issues related to health inequality with a particular interest on developing countries. It provides rigorous empirical work on both trends and causal factors behind health inequality, analyzes the implications of health deprivations on poverty traps and suggests practical policies which can be implemented"-- Editor(s): McGillivray, Mark; Dutta, I.; Lawson, D. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPQB; KCA; KCM; KCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327799
ISBN
9781349327799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.10

Paperback. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCB; KCP; KCZ; KFF; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327812
ISBN
9781349327812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.93

paperback. This book introduces the reader to the 'world of finance', more exactly to one core activity: investment banking. Analysing the practices of traders, analysts, brokers and bankers it reveals how their contrasting perspectives on shares are put to use and the consequences this has for investment banks, corporations, investors and the stock markets. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM; KJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327836
ISBN
9781349327836
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.22

Paperback. By bringing together and critically engaging with accounts of certain themes in business and labour history, and utilizing original research, this book aims to widen understanding of industrial society and provide a background to further study and research in the area management and labour relations history. Editor(s): Richardson, M.; Nicholls, P. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; JHBL; KCK; KCZ; KJM; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349327911
ISBN
9781349327911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.25

Paperback. Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-264) and index. Editor(s): Lucarelli, Caterina; Brighetti, Gianni. Series: International banking series. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; KC; KFFH; KFFK; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328017
ISBN
9781349328017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.13

Paperback. This book analyzes the post-subprime crisis world from the global, Asian and Chinese perspectives. It dispels some of the myths about the crisis's effects on Asia and China; and exposes the ugly truth of bailout policies and their distortion and hindering of the world's economic rebalancing effort in the post-subprime era. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328055
ISBN
9781349328055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.04

Paperback. "In association with the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER)." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCM; KCP; KJH; KJMV6; KJVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
391
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328093
ISBN
9781349328093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.03

paperback. Credit rating agencies play a powerful and contentious role in the governance of global financial markets. Introducing an original framework for delegating political authority to private actors, this book explains common trends in the regulatory use of private ratings for public purposes and analyzes regulatory changes after the Financial Crisis. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; JPS; KCB; KCP; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328116
ISBN
9781349328116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.86

Paperback. The way in which energy is governed in China is driving its rising level of carbon dioxide emissions. This book analyses the nature of energy governance in China by combining ideas relating to transition management with institutionalist theories, which helps to identify factors which assist or constrain the country's path to a low-carbon economy. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HPQ; JP; KCN; RND; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328130
ISBN
9781349328130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.76

Paperback. "Combining theory, case studies and speculative fiction, a range of contributors, from leading UK academics to pioneering renewable activists, create a compelling picture of the potential perks and pitfalls of a low carbon future"-- Editor(s): Herring, H. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KCN; PDZ; RND; RNK; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328154
ISBN
9781349328154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.06

Paperback. Competence encompasses or overlaps with notions of efficiency, success, accountability, excellence and self-justification. This collection explores ways in which individuals, teams or groups in organizations discursively present themselves as competentto perform tasks or functions, possibly at a superior level." Editor(s): Van Hout, Tom; Pelsmaekers, Katja; Rollo, Craig; Heynderickx, Priscilla. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CB; CFB; CFGR; KJSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328505
ISBN
9781349328505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.89

Paperback. ncludes bibliographical references and index. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KFF; KFFH; KJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328628
ISBN
9781349328628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 193.50

Paperback. Providing anoverview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examineshow scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income securityand well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers." Editor(s): Van Soest, Arthur H. O.; Zaidi, A. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBL; JKSN; JPQB; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328680
ISBN
9781349328680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.96

Paperback. "Public sector organizations are about to enter one of the most challenging environments they have ever had to face as they bear much of the cost of the credit crunch. This timely book shows public sector leaders what they need to understand in order to be able to cope with these challenges"-- Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFFD; KJC; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328840
ISBN
9781349328840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.66

paperback. This book sheds light on the impact of the Great Recession from the perspective of both developing and developed countries. It traces the complex and multiple causes of the Great Recession, delineates the diversity in the macroeconomic and labour market consequences, and highlights the effectiveness of policy responses undertaken so far. Editor(s): Islam, I. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCF; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2011
SKU
V9781349328864
ISBN
9781349328864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. Math and jargon make essential financial concepts seem intimidating, but that is simply because most books do not have the goal of being accessible to interested readers this book does. In ten easy-to-read chapters, it explains all the essential financial tools and concepts, fully illustrated with real-world examples and Excel implementations." Series: IESE Business Collection. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFF; KFFH; KJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328888
ISBN
9781349328888
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.62

Paperback. This book proposes new methods to build optimal portfolios and to analyze market liquidity and volatility under market microstructure effects, as well as new financial risk measures using parametric and non-parametric techniques. In particular, it investigates the market microstructure of foreign exchange and futures markets. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCH; KFFH; KJM; KJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328901
ISBN
9781349328901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.46

Paperback. This book proposes new tools and models to price options, assess market volatility, and investigate the market efficiency hypothesis. In particular, it considers new models for hedge funds and derivatives of derivatives, and adds to the literature of testing for the efficiency of markets both theoretically and empirically. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N.; Pascalau, Razvan. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KFFH; KFFM; KJM; KJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328925
ISBN
9781349328925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.94

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