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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€ 25.06
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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€ 22.43
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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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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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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€ 18.04
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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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€ 20.99€ 17.15
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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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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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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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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
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323993
- ISBN
- 9780881323993
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€ 30.99€ 22.43
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Paperback. Covers a range of issues such as trade liberalization, exchange rate regimes, international financial architecture, debt, economic sanctions, and the impact of technology and globalization. Editor(s): Mussa, Michael. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 585.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323979
- ISBN
- 9780881323979
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€ 26.99€ 20.68
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Paperback. Using the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) model of world trade and economic activity, this title analyzes the expected trade and other economic impacts of the prospective Free Trade Agreement. It examines bilateral trade and investment flows, bilateral trade frictions, and implications of the prospective accords. Num Pages: 123 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; KCLT1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323962
- ISBN
- 9780881323962
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Paperback. Focusing on the diplomatic relations between the United States and Pakistan, this book looks at questions, such as: Would a free trade agreement between these two counties benefit them? What type of economic benefits could be expected? It concludes that a free trade agreement between the United States and Pakistan would benefit both countries. Num Pages: 295 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; 1KBB; JPS; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323955
- ISBN
- 9780881323955
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€ 26.99€ 20.73
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Paperback. As China continues its rise as a great power, The United States Congress and the administration wrestle with one another over the strategies to shape US-China economic relations. What major disputes now, and looming on the horizon, will shape future US-China relations? This book examines these issues and offers suggestions for both sides. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 209.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323948
- ISBN
- 9780881323948
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Paperback. The tragic events of September 11 and the subsequent war in Iraq have focused international attention on a nexus of problems. This book examines the economics of the Middle East, with the aim of identifying changes to economic policy that could address at least the economic component of the challenges facing this part of the globe. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323931
- ISBN
- 9780881323931
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Paperback. Examines the structure of agricultural support in rich countries and explores the challenges as well as opportunities that developing countries might face if the Doha Round succeeds in reforming OECD agriculture policies. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 259.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323924
- ISBN
- 9780881323924
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€ 25.99€ 19.79
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Paperback. Information technology (IT) was the key to the superior overall macro-economic performance of the United States in the 1990s. This book traces the globalization of the IT industry, its diffusion into the US economy, and the prospects and implications of more extensive technology-enabled globalization of products and services. Num Pages: 237 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 395.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323900
- ISBN
- 9780881323900
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Paperback. Analyzes the economic effects of a prospective free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. This study uses the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) model of world trade and economic activity to analyze the expected trade and other economic impacts of the prospective FTA. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSC; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 331.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323894
- ISBN
- 9780881323894
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Paperback. Based on a conference held in September, 2005, on the future of the International Monetary Fund, this book includes an overview of the challenges facing the IMF. It looks at four areas: the international monetary system and the IMF, governance, financial resources, and financing from the fund. Editor(s): Truman, Edwin M. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 559 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCBM; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 803.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323870
- ISBN
- 9780881323870
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Paperback. Proposes to replace the US corporate income tax with one that has a broader base at a lower rate. This book explores alternatives: the National Retail Sales Tax (NRST) and the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT). To address the issue of regressivity, they are coupled with measures to preserve the spending power of households at the lowest income levels. Num Pages: 115 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881323849
- ISBN
- 9780881323849
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
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