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paperback. "A Critical Humanitarian Intervention Approach explores ways of reconceptualizing security in terms of Ken Booth's Theory of World Security. This approach, focusing on human development more broadly can improve upon the theoretical and practical limitations of solidarist theories on the subject of humanitarian intervention"-- Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 300.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- SKU
- V9781349303526
- ISBN
- 9781349303526
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Since the early 1990s there has been a trend towards narrative complexity within popular cinema. This book examines a number of contemporary films that play overtly with narrative structure, raising questions of chance and destiny, memory and history, simultaneity and the representation of time. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; JFD; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349303038
- ISBN
- 9781349303038
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€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Paperback. Hong Kong SAR is now highly unusual as a large economy running a currency board system that pegs the Hong Kong Dollar to the US Dollar. This volume explores the origins and persistence of this system, presenting the viewpoint of several of the main protagonists in the operation of the currency board since 1983 as well as new research by academics. Editor(s): Schenk, C. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFFH; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349302703
- ISBN
- 9781349302703
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€ 126.61
€ 126.61
Paperback. This book traces the historical rise of private equity finance in the US and UK over the last 40 years. It shows how this new industry has grown as credit markets have grown. It isclearly explained for the non-expert how financial gearing works in a leveraged buyout." Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFF; KFFH; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349302567
- ISBN
- 9781349302567
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Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Paperback. A broad survey of the history of the Indian business world during the colonial period Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBL; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349302345
- ISBN
- 9781349302345
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Paperback. This book analyzes the issues surrounding globalization andexplores the prospects of the global economy, as well as the potential vulnerabilities. Issues covered includetrade agreements, poverty and inequality, financial globalization, the environment, international economic law and threats to the future of globalization." Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KCM; KFF; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301928
- ISBN
- 9781349301928
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Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33
paperback. The process of globalizationis dynamic in the direction of increasing integration. The effects of economic events in one part of the world affect economic affairs in other parts of the world. This book focuses onthe role of the state in IEFPand also explores how institutions and trade affect globalization." Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KFF; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301904
- ISBN
- 9781349301904
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Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 351 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ; KJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301881
- ISBN
- 9781349301881
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Condition: New
€ 128.24
€ 128.24
Paperback. Exploresthe idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital.It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices." Editor(s): Gualandri, Elisabetta; Venturelli, Valeria. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KFFH; KFFK; VSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301690
- ISBN
- 9781349301690
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Condition: New
€ 126.64
€ 126.64
Paperback. In a financial revolution, new determinants of performance arise and interest in the way performance is measured and communicated to stakeholders grows. This book presents a wide and accurate analysis of theimpactthat regulation, structural changes and new financial products have onthe performance of markets and intermediaries" Editor(s): Carretta, Alessandro; Fiordelisi, Franco; Mattarocci, Gianluca. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301676
- ISBN
- 9781349301676
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Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33
Paperback. This bookprovides a comprehensive analysis ofnational fiscal policies in the European Union and in the European Monetary Union. Adopting a critical perspective, the book offers a deep insight into the consequences of the current strategy of national fiscal policiesoneconomic activity." Editor(s): Ferreiro, Jesus; Fontana, Giuseppe. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCL; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349301614
- ISBN
- 9781349301614
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Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Paperback. A study of the actors and institutions that shaped decision-making on privatization in the Russian oil industry between 1992 and 2006. The book analyses the origins of privatization as a policy on a macro, industry-wide level, as well as presenting three in-depth case studies of privatization on a company level. Series: St Antony's. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; KCD; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300976
- ISBN
- 9781349300976
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
The Banking Sector in Hong Kong. Competition, Efficiency, Performance ...
. Ed(S): Genberg, Hans; Hui, Cho-Hoi
Paperback. The book extensively discusses the structure and stability of the Hong Kong banking sector, using economic theory and advanced empirical econometric techniques. It is important for readers who are interested in studying the banking industry in general, andthe Hong Kong banking sector in particular." Editor(s): Genberg, Hans; Hui, Cho-Hoi. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300730
- ISBN
- 9781349300730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.36
€ 127.36
Paperback. Exploring the development of the European Union and the ways in which it has been studied over fifty years, this book draws on contributions by some of the world's leading scholars in the field, it maps the past and present of both the EU and EU studies, before setting out a provocative agenda for future work in the area. Editor(s): Phinnemore, David; Warleigh-Lack, Alex. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 254 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCL; L; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 343.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300594
- ISBN
- 9781349300594
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Payment systems are changing profoundly through regulation, technology and competition from new entrants.This is a comprehensive introduction and reference on payment systems, covering their structure, international systems and settlements, andfocusing on electronic transfers.Concludes with the future of the payments business." Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300556
- ISBN
- 9781349300556
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Condition: New
€ 182.25
€ 182.25
Paperback. Apositive chapter has begunin finance for poor countries. Yet progress remains tentative. This book looks at how to make international finance better serve the needs of poor countries and poor people. It contains contributions by economists and political scientistswho have been at the centre of the international policy debate." Editor(s): Addison, Tony; Mavrotas, George. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300532
- ISBN
- 9781349300532
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Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Paperback. This book provides new interdisciplinary and comparative answers as to why banking sectors in 'liberal' and 'coordinated' market economies operated under a shared set of rules during the Global Financial Crisis. Exploring the role of complex interactions among interdependent structures, institutions and agents defines this banking behaviour. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCK; KCP; KFF; KFFH; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300518
- ISBN
- 9781349300518
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Condition: New
€ 126.76
€ 126.76
Paperback. A principal theme of the book is a plea for ' real venture capital', withthe venture capitalist adding substantial value to companiesand their founders through a wide knowledge of business, in contrast to the purely financial skills required in other sectors of the private equity field, such as leveraged buy-outs." Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFF; KFFH; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300358
- ISBN
- 9781349300358
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Condition: New
€ 63.02
€ 63.02
Paperback. Asia is widely regarded as having benefited most from the dynamic growth effect of the recent wave of globalization. By examining mechanisms at work in the globalization poverty nexus through specific case studies reflecting different settings, the book seeks to find ways to rediscover and resume a pattern of shared growth in Asia" Editor(s): Nissanke, Machiko; Thorbecke, E. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300075
- ISBN
- 9781349300075
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Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Paperback. The relationship between risk, return and the cost of capital is contextualized by relating it to the needs of investors and borrowers, the historical evidence, and theories of choice and behavior. The text spans financial theory, its empirical tests and applications to real-world financial problems while keeping an entertaining easy-to-read style. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KFFM; KJC; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300037
- ISBN
- 9781349300037
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Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFB; CFGR; GTC; JFSJ; KJSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349300013
- ISBN
- 9781349300013
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Condition: New
€ 54.75
€ 54.75
Financial Development, Institutions, Growth and Poverty Reduction
Guha-Khasnobis, Basudeb; Mavrotas, George
Paperback. This bookexplorescountry case studies and works that detail the exact transmission mechanisms through which financial development can enhance pro-poor development in order to derive best practices in this field. This isan important companion for professionals and policymakers, and also a vital reference source for students." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCB; KCL; KCM; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349299973
- ISBN
- 9781349299973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Paperback. This book providesinsights into theevolving debateregarding the mobilization of domestic resources and the crucial role that financial development can and should play in this regard, exploringaspects ofthefinancial development domestic resource mobilization nexus, includingcountry case studies." Editor(s): Mavrotas, George. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349299959
- ISBN
- 9781349299959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.36
€ 127.36
Paperback. This bookexaminesIndia's new economy -its strengths, weaknesses and potential. The book covers three key areas of growth in India's economy -the IT (information technology) sector, export trade (with its externality effects) and the financial sector (in particular, banking reforms)." Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCD; KCM; KCP; KFFK; KNTX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349299935
- ISBN
- 9781349299935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.12
€ 127.12