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Hardback. Proposes and supports the claim that small firms make two indispensable contributions to the economy. First, they are an integral part of the renewal process that pervades market economies. Second, small firms are the essential mechanism by which millions enter the economic and social mainstream of American society. Editor(s): Acs, Zoltan J.; Ackermann, Stephen J. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384151
- ISBN
- 9780792384151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
Hardback. Presents the results of the Esprit Wide project on database support for workflow management. This book discusses combining database management and workflow management technology, especially in the areas of transaction and exception management. Editor(s): Grefen, Paul; etc. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384144
- ISBN
- 9780792384144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.05
€ 195.05
hardcover. This collection of papers covers a wide spectrum of computational optimization topics, representing a blend of familiar nonlinear programming topics and such novel paradigms as semidefinite programming and complementarity-constrained nonlinear programs. Editor(s): Pang, John-Shi. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384137
- ISBN
- 9780792384137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Hardback. Presents a collection of papers which analyze the political systems of ten nations. This work also presents an empirically oriented study of the politics, bureaucratic organization, and regulated economies of particular nations in the canon of the comparativist. Editor(s): Hinich, Melvin J.; Munger, Michael C. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from PUBLIC CHOICE, 97:3
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384106
- ISBN
- 9780792384106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Hardback. Focuses on European experiences in the performing arts, heritage and cultural industries. This book offers an insight into privatization in the cultural sector and its consequences for cultural policy and development in Europe. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Wielen, Niki van der (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Hemel, Annemoon van (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KC; KNS; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384090
- ISBN
- 9780792384090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.42
€ 191.42
Paperback. Focuses on the European experiences in the performing arts (theatre and opera), heritage (museums and built heritage) and cultural industries (film and television broadcasting and the book industry). This work offers an insight into privatization in the cultural sector and its consequences for cultural policy and development in Europe. Editor(s): Boorsma, Peter B.; Hemel, Annemoon van (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Wielen, Niki van der (Boekmanstichting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KC; KNS; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384083
- ISBN
- 9780792384083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.12
€ 191.12
Hardback. Deals with some theoretical aspects of foreign aid, and analyzes some general policy aspects. This book also looks at the donor experience and includes one paper on the Danish experience. It considers the recipient experience and consists of five case studies. Editor(s): Gupta, Kanhaya L. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384045
- ISBN
- 9780792384045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardback. A guide to model, construct, interpret, and use economic performance measures. It emphasizes on the productivity growth and its dependence on the cost structure. It focuses on application of the tools of economic analysis to measure technological or cost structure, and link it with market and regulatory structure. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384038
- ISBN
- 9780792384038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.87
€ 247.87
Hardback. The purpose of this book is to outline the structure of Business Process Engineering (BPE), its practices, methods, and theory for implementing successful organization restructuring. BPE is the design and implementation of efficient and effective business processes. Editor(s): Elzinga, Jack; Gulledge, Thomas; Lee, Chung-Yee. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384021
- ISBN
- 9780792384021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Hardback. Covering some new and still challenging older problems which arise in the planning of telecommunication networks, this book examines the necessary optimization of the planning process in a competitive field. Network design and wireless and mobile networks are among the topics covered. Editor(s): Sanso, Brunilde; Soriano, Patrick. Series: Centre for Research on Transportation. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJP; KNTT; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383970
- ISBN
- 9780792383970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
Hardback. Devoted to the computation of equilibria, fixed points and stationary points. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383956
- ISBN
- 9780792383956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.12
€ 194.12
Hardback. Presents original contributions related to motor vehicle insurance and road safety. This book covers Automobile Insurance Pricing, Risks and Asymmetric Information; Insurance Fraud; Young Drivers: Licensing Policies, Evaluation and Risks; and Road Insurance Regulation. Editor(s): Dionne, Georges; Laberge-Nadeau, Claire. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFN; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383949
- ISBN
- 9780792383949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.82
€ 247.82
Hardback. Presents directions of thinking on decision theory on non-expected utility theory, fuzzy decision theory and case-based theory. This book also provides theoretical insights on measures of risk aversion and on problems for general equilibrium analysis. It analyzes how the thinking that underlies these theories spills over into real decisions. Editor(s): Luini, Luigi. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383918
- ISBN
- 9780792383918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.64
€ 194.64
Hardback. Develops the view that redistributing employment is a 'feasible capitalist' solution, not just to the unemployment which particular groups suffer, but also to the work that others have to contend with, including women. This book presents the economic theories driving the divide between the intensification of work and the extension of idleness. Editor(s): Wheelock, Jane; Vail, John. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383901
- ISBN
- 9780792383901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.85
€ 193.85
Hardback. The competition among airlines is rapidly spreading to the competition among airports, and the difficult regulation of these strategic spatial monopolies is now attracting research activity. The next discussion in the airline industry will be the role of airports. This title is about Technology, Economy, and Policy (TEP) in the airline industry. Editor(s): Gaudry, M.; Mayes, Robert. Series: Centre for Research on Transportation. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383871
- ISBN
- 9780792383871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.96
€ 128.96
Inclusion of Central European Countries in the European Monetary Union
. Ed(S): Grauwe, Paul De; Lavrac, Vladimir
hardcover. The creation of the EMU and the introduction of the Euro is a historic event for the EU countries. This book focusses on the direct issue of relevance for the Central European countries with respect to the EMU - why, how and when these countries are expected to join the EMU? Editor(s): Grauwe, Paul de; Lavrac, Vladimir. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1QFE; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383857
- ISBN
- 9780792383857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.74
€ 191.74
Hardback. Explores the development of the Vietnamese state banks, focusing on the situation in the early 1990s. This book highlights the lengthy process of altering the formal and informal rules governing the bank organizations. The prevailing socialist ideology implies that state ownership remains, enabling the government to intervene in banks' operations. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMV; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383840
- ISBN
- 9780792383840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.97
€ 193.97
Hardback. Acquaints the reader with the basic elements of fuzzy set theory, fuzzy logic, fuzzy logic systems, artificial neural networks, neurofuzzy modeling, and applications of fuzzy logic and neural networks to date in traffic and transportation engineering. Series: International Series in Intelligent Technologies. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNG; PBWX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383802
- ISBN
- 9780792383802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.40
€ 248.40
hardcover. Themed on the fact that the standard linear time series tools leave unexamined and unexploited economically significant features in frequently used data sets, this book comprises original contributions written by specialists in the field. It is useful to seasoned veterans of nonlinear time series analysis. Editor(s): Rothman, Philip. Series: Dynamic Modeling and Econometrics in Economics and Finance. Num Pages: 389 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383796
- ISBN
- 9780792383796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.41
€ 365.41
Hardback. Describes the relationship between subjective and objective elements in Life Cycle Impact Assessment. This title offers a framework that allows people to master the problems associated with LCA: the difficulty of separating subjective from objective elements, and the tendency for impact assessment to record 'phantoms' rather than actual damages. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383772
- ISBN
- 9780792383772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.65
€ 206.65
Hardback. This volume presents a set of case studies of ways in which economics and theology may actually have been combined in the real world. The question of whether the interaction of religion and economics is fruitful or intellectually defensible is the focus of the second part. Editor(s): Dean, James M.; Waterman, A. M. C. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383734
- ISBN
- 9780792383734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.36
€ 191.36
Hardback. Presents a framework for analyzing and forecasting various mineral and energy markets and related industries. This book seeks to advance mineral and energy modeling by presenting the modeling process sequentially by leading the model builder from model specification, estimation, simulation, and validation to practical model applications. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383727
- ISBN
- 9780792383727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.78
€ 126.78
Hardback. Offers a selection of the papers presented at the Second Meta-Heuristics Conference (MIC 97). This title describes the developments in theory and applications of meta-heuristics, heuristics for specific problems, and comparative case studies. Editor(s): Voss, Stefan; Martello, Silvano; Osman, Ibrahim H. (University of Kent); Roucairol, Catherine (Universite de Versailles, France). Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383697
- ISBN
- 9780792383697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.45
€ 259.45
Hardback. Responds to concerns about the loss of valuable genetic resources and crop vulnerability arising from widespread cultivation of genetically uniform varieties. This book assembles a series of applied studies focusing on the fundamental economic issues related to genetic diversity in crop species, with reference to developing countries. Editor(s): Smale, Melinda. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383680
- ISBN
- 9780792383680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69