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paperback. In an extensively updated new edition, this book teaches stochastic programming, with new approaches for discrete variables, new results on risk measures in modeling and Monte Carlo sampling methods, a new chapter on relationships to other methods and more. Series: Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBU; UFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493937035
- ISBN
- 9781493937035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.42€ 64.34
€ 65.42
€ 64.34
Hardcover. Genetically modified food is at the heart of a new global conflict over how to govern risky technologies in an era of globalization. This timely collection brings together experts from the fields of IR, environmental studies, trade and law to examine the sources of international friction and to explore the prospects for international co-operation. Editor(s): Falkner, Robert. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDF; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230001251
- ISBN
- 9780230001251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardcover. This book applies an overarching theme of 'Development, Competition and Co-operation' to container ports in Asia. Major trends are identified and concrete examples offer insights into the nature of relationships between the main ports in the region. It aids understanding of port development within the context of Asian trade and economic growth. Editor(s): Cullinane, Professor Kevin; Song, Dong-Wook. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230001954
- ISBN
- 9780230001954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. The business services sector contributes heavily to European economic growth. Yet links between business services, and their role in economic growth remain under-explored. This volume provides a comprehensive approach from an applied economics perspective, covering with clear focus all the major mechanisms through which this contribution operates. Editor(s): Rubalcaba, Luis; Kox, Henk. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230002029
- ISBN
- 9780230002029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardcover. By examining the issues of environmental policy formation and implementation linked to economic development, and reviewing the Japanese experiences and the examples of other Asian countries, this book reveals factors of dynamism between environmental policy and social change in a domestic, regional and global context. Editor(s): Terao, Tadayoshi; Otsuka, Kenji. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCM; KCN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004702
- ISBN
- 9780230004702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardcover. This book provides new evidence on the magnitude and sources of pay inequalities between women and men in European countries and New Zealand on the basis of micro data. Particular attention is devoted to job access and workplace practices, promotions and wage growth, sectoral affiliation and rent-sharing, and unobserved heterogeneity and dynamics. Editor(s): Mahy, Benoit; Plasman, Robert; Rycx, Francois. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004719
- ISBN
- 9780230004719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. This book gauges possible development implications of current WTO trade negotiations by examining various proposals and assessing their likely economic impact. The experiences of a number of countries at different levels of development and across various regions are examined to ascertain the impact of their trade reforms. Editor(s): Laird, Sam; Cordoba, Santiago Fernandez de. Num Pages: 255 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCLT1; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004726
- ISBN
- 9780230004726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. This book presents theoretical and empirical analyses of the new developments in exchange rate regimes in developing countries since the 1990s. It addresses a variety of exchange rate regimes from hard peg to floating and their impact in regions such as East Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Editor(s): Mitsuo, Hisayuki. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCBM; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004733
- ISBN
- 9780230004733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. This book explores what happened in the transition economies of China, Vietnam and Myanmar from both macro and micro perspectives, and questions whether the governments of these countries are capable of implementing effective reform and transformation. Editor(s): Watanabe, Mariko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004740
- ISBN
- 9780230004740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardcover. Although economists have long pointed to the aggregate gains from increased economic integration, the popular perception of globalization is much more pessimistic. Workers feel less secure in their jobs and fear wage losses and unemployment. This book explores these issues, and asks whether the concerns are warranted. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Upward, Richard; Wright, Peter. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004931
- ISBN
- 9780230004931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. This book explores the macroeconomic changes in Chilean economics, complementing this with detailed sectoral evaluation and an analysis of the impacts at regional level. Evidence suggests a need to explore the degree to which economic development has or has not contributed to reducing disparities in level of welfare across the country. Editor(s): Aroca, Patricio; Hewings, Geoffrey J. D. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First edition. Hardback.
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004962
- ISBN
- 9780230004962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Paperback. Fiscal policy is critical to the development of poor countries. This book provides both a comprehensive and balanced guide to the current policy debate and new results on the development impact of fiscal policies. Editor(s): Addison, Tony; Roe, Alan. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004993
- ISBN
- 9780230004993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.95
€ 192.95
Hardcover. This text is essential reading for all those engaged with the security world. Split into five parts, it begins with the study of security as a discipline. It then looks at crime in organizations and analyzes the various sub-sectors of security. A section on management issues precedes the final section looking at issues that impact security. Editor(s): Gill, Martin. Num Pages: 701 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; KNSS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1188.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Number of pages
- 702
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006805
- ISBN
- 9780230006805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.19
€ 210.19
Hardcover. Evidence obtained from stakeholder groups in Europe is sobering indeed in the context of globalization and the constant striving for competitiveness. This book provides an honest and in-depth analysis of how stakeholders themselves assess and influence corporate sustainability. It is an eye-opener, both for companies and for the stakeholders. Editor(s): Steger, Ulrich. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006898
- ISBN
- 9780230006898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.68
€ 128.68
Hardcover. This book assesses China's ambitions to become an innovative society by 2050 and a techno-superpower by the middle of the century. The authors, who are all experts in their own fields, describe the strengths and weaknesses of research being done in four key areas: IT, energy, nano- and biotechnology. Editor(s): Jakobson, Linda. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJMV6; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006928
- ISBN
- 9780230006928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Deposit insurance has risen rapidly across the world. It was accelerated by the rash of financial crises that have struck in recent years. The contributions to this volume strike a fascinating balance between the interest of regulators, the view of academics as to how the issues should be handled, and the interests of banks and their depositors. Editor(s): Campbell, Andrew; La Brosse, John Raymond; Mayes, David G.; Singh, Dalvinder. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006997
- ISBN
- 9780230006997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.68
€ 128.68
Hardcover. This book examines the impact of globalization on employment, income distribution and poverty reduction in developing countries using the five country studies of Ghana, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nepal and Vietnam, looking at the evidence for targeted economic and social policies both at national and international levels. Editor(s): Lee, Eddy; Vivarelli, Marco. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- y First printing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007833
- ISBN
- 9780230007833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. This book addresses distributive justice across generations and includes original theories from distinguished economists on intergenerational equity, efficiency and rationality, which discuss policies on social security, pensions, and environmental degradation, as examples of policies of the present generation which impact upon future generations. Editor(s): Roemer, John E.; Suzumura, Kotaro. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; KCF; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 29. Weight in Grams: 628. Series: International Economic Association. 392 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Roemer, John E.; Suzumura, Kotaro. This book addresses distributive justice across generations and includes original theories from distinguished economists on intergenerational equity, efficiency and rationality, which discuss policies on social security, pensions, and environmental degradation, as examples of policies of the present generation which impact upon future generations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JKS; KCF; KFFP. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 29. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007864
- ISBN
- 9780230007864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardcover. Within the New Consensus Macroeconomics, monetary policy is upgraded while fiscal policy is downgraded. This new monetary policy has been the main instrument of policy under the guise of inflation targeting, an approach pursued by a number of central banks worldwide. This book raises problems relating to this new monetary and macroeconomic policy. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Hein, Eckhard. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007932
- ISBN
- 9780230007932
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. This book provides a comparative analysis of the emerging corporate control structures in the transition economies of Russia and Poland. It explores what kind of ownership structures are emerging and examines the directions of secondary ownership flows in both countries, and the impact of the government on corporations. Editor(s): Mickiewicz, Tomasz. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVUA; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007956
- ISBN
- 9780230007956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51