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Paperback. Examines whether the large and growing account deficit is a problem, and if so, how the problem can be solved. A central policy conclusion of this study is that it is increasingly important that the United States reduce its external current account deficit. This deficit is no longer benign as it arguably was in the late 1990s. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 549.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323993
- ISBN
- 9780881323993
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€ 30.99€ 22.20
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Paperback. Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. Would a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the country be beneficial both economically and politically to the US? This book presents a case for improved trade relations between Indonesia and the US and recommends exploratory talks toward a US-Indonesia FTA. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1KBB; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 417.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324020
- ISBN
- 9780881324020
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€ 24.99€ 18.72
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Paperback. How will global warming affect developing countries, which rely heavily on agriculture as a source of economic growth? This title asserts that developing countries have more at risk, such as their production capacity, than industrial countries as global warming worsens. It examines 2071-2100 to forecast the effects of global warming. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 3JM; KCJ; KNAC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 168 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324037
- ISBN
- 9780881324037
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€ 24.99€ 18.68
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Paperback. Since 1992, new issues have arisen in international taxation - for example, taxation of electronic commerce. This study analyzes the impact of taxes on industry location and profit shifting using new panel econometric studies. It also discusses and evaluates new paradigms that have been suggested for the international tax system. Num Pages: 592 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324051
- ISBN
- 9780881324051
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€ 30.99€ 22.15
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Paperback. Explores the dysfunctional state of US high-skilled immigration laws. This title recommends a coherent set of immediate reforms, which should aim to facilitate continuously high and increasingly economically necessary levels of high-skilled immigration to the United States. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 132 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324136
- ISBN
- 9780881324136
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€ 19.00€ 16.95
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Paperback. Deconstructs the gap between real blue-collar wages and labor productivity growth and estimates how much of the gap is due to measurement issues and how much higher these wages might have been if the distribution of income been kept constant. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 144 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 6. Weight in Grams: 177.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324143
- ISBN
- 9780881324143
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€ 23.99€ 17.86
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Paperback. Assesses the progress since China's July 2005 reform of its currency regime, focusing on China's global account position, movement of China's real effective exchange rate, the extent of the remaining misalignment of the renminbi (RMB), the roles of market forces and a currency basket in the determination of the RMB exchange rate. Editor(s): Lardy, Nicholas R.; Goldstein, Morris. Num Pages: 592 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 553.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324150
- ISBN
- 9780881324150
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€ 33.99€ 24.74
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Paperback. Presents specific proposals for how China's exchange rate and capital account policies might be modified over the medium term. This book contrasts the features of a "stay the course" policy with those of a bolder "three stage" approach that seeks to reduce more rapidly the current undervaluation of the renminbi. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 112 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 7. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324167
- ISBN
- 9780881324167
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€ 24.99€ 18.72
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Hardback. Helps the United States and the rest of the world better comprehend the facts and dynamics underpinning China's rise. This book analyzes the data on China's economy, foreign and domestic policy, and national security. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324174
- ISBN
- 9780881324174
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€ 30.99€ 22.20
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Paperback. With high growth rates in Asia, most notably in China, India, and Southeast and Central Asia, Eurasia's economic center of gravity is rapidly shifting to the East. The volume examines the causes and consequences of this major shift in economic power and considers the options available to policymakers in various parts of Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Aslund, Anders; Dabrowski, Marek. Num Pages: 416 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324181
- ISBN
- 9780881324181
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€ 33.99€ 24.81
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Paperback. The controversy within the United States over China's exchange rate policy has generated a series of legislative proposals to restrict the discretion of the US Treasury Department in determining currency manipulation. This book reviews Treasury's reports to Congress on exchange rate policy and Congress' treatment of them. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 112 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324198
- ISBN
- 9780881324198
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€ 25.99€ 19.59
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Paperback. Presents information on key aspects of Russia and discusses what its status means for the US and other nations. This book presents a framework that analyzes the nexus point of such areas as economic reforms and integration, domestic politics and society, foreign business partnerships, and energy demands. Num Pages: 248 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JM; JP; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324242
- ISBN
- 9780881324242
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€ 26.99€ 20.43
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Paperback. It is generally accepted that Social Security must be reformed, but there is little agreement on what should be done to reform the program. This book looks at the social pension reforms of 12 other countries, assesses the US Social Security program, and evaluates how these twelve models inform opportunities for adaptation of the system. Num Pages: 384 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 748.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324259
- ISBN
- 9780881324259
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€ 30.99€ 22.32
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Paperback. Maghreb has one of the lowest rates of intra-regional trade in the world. This book proposes strategies to meet the challenges and improve economic efficiency. It utilizes two distinct econometric tools to assess four key sectors - energy, banking and insurance, transport, and agribusiness - and outlines sector-specific recommendations. Editor(s): Hufbauer, Gary Clyde; Brunel, Claire. Num Pages: 114 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HB; JPS; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324266
- ISBN
- 9780881324266
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€ 26.99€ 20.43
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Paperback. What kinds of risks and threats should CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) analysts, strategists, and congressional overseers be prepared to identify and deal with? This book presents an examination of analytical tools that might aid CFIUS deliberations, namely, the Herfindahl-Hirschman concentration index. Num Pages: 100 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324297
- ISBN
- 9780881324297
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€ 19.99€ 16.09
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Paperback. How does the current financial crisis affect the relative positions of the dollar and the euro as global currencies? Based on a conference held at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in October 2008, this book answers this question and provides an assessment of the euro's stability and strength. Editor(s): Posen, Adam S.; Pisani-Ferry, Jean. Num Pages: 212 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1D; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 344.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324303
- ISBN
- 9780881324303
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€ 30.99€ 22.15
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Paperback. Looks at the long-run prospects for the international economic position of the United States, with particular focus on the growth of the US trade deficit and foreign debt and prospective foreign financing of this debt. Editor(s): Bergsten, C. Fred. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 92 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCL; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 159.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324327
- ISBN
- 9780881324327
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€ 18.99€ 16.09
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Paperback. NAFTA's revision remains a centerpiece of US trade-policy debate. This volume analyzes the national policies of US, Canada, and Mexico and envisions NAFTA's role in crafting laws and reconciling existing legislation in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Num Pages: 248 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324365
- ISBN
- 9780881324365
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€ 25.99€ 19.55
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Paperback. An assessment of the current commercial relationship between the US and Egypt that provides concrete suggestions for enhancing and expanding specific areas of their economic relationship, such as market access, services, trade facilitation and development Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 137 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1KBB; KCLT; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324396
- ISBN
- 9780881324396
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Paperback. Examines Russia after the financial crisis of 2007-2009 by assessing Russia's international and domestic policy challenges, and providing an all-encompassing review of this country's foreign and domestic issues. The authors, some of today's foremost exper Editor(s): Guriev, Sergei; Aslund, Anders; Kuchins, Andrew. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps, graphs, charts and index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324976
- ISBN
- 9780881324976
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€ 25.99€ 19.61
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Paperback. Traces the origins of Sovereign Wealth Funds and the buildup of international reserves and describes the potential political and economic power issues raised by these large holdings of cross-border assets for three entities: the countries that own them, host countries, and the international financial system. Num Pages: 192 pages, graphs, charts and index. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324983
- ISBN
- 9780881324983
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€ 26.99€ 20.48
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Paperback. Focuses on the benefits of financial globalization, examines the dangers of financial openness, and asks if the financial crisis of 2007-2009 warrants major policy changes. Through a chronological overview Cline--a noted financial expert--examines the role Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCG; KCL; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324990
- ISBN
- 9780881324990
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€ 33.99€ 24.74
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Paperback. Reviews the trajectory of the Taiwan-China economic relationship, exploring the implications for the two sides, as well as the broader implications for both the region and the United States. Num Pages: 198 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 322.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881325010
- ISBN
- 9780881325010
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€ 24.99€ 18.73
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Paperback. This volume considers the impact of capital account liberalization on global economic dynamics. Should capital controls, that limit foreign investment or domestic ownership of foreign assets, be put in place to prevent global imbalances? Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881325119
- ISBN
- 9780881325119
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€ 30.99€ 22.15
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€ 22.15