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Hardcover. An in-depth analysis of the fundamental role that decentralization plays in developing countries, using detailed statistical data to examine the actual fiscal structure between tiers of government, and the effects of decentralization at the local, national and international levels. Editor(s): Uchimura, Hiroko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230389601
- ISBN
- 9780230389601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. Designed as a critique of the key failures of international development, this book brings together practitioners, policy-makers, researchers, activists, and academics in an attempt to work toward a shared conceptualisation of development by outlining and critically reflecting on their own understanding of development. Editor(s): Kingsbury, Damien. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Critical
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230389045
- ISBN
- 9780230389045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Hardcover. By the dawn of the 21st century, more than half of the world's population was living in urban areas. This volume explores the implications of this unprecedented expansion in the world's most urbanized region, Latin America, exploring the new urban reality, and the consequences for both Latin America and the rest of the developing world. Editor(s): Rodgers, Dennis; Beall, Jo; Kanbur, Ravi. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230371545
- ISBN
- 9780230371545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Hardcover. This book analyses recent reform trends of European health care systems. Using eight European countries case studies it connects policy reforms with a healthcare quadrilemma, and compares how well these systems perform in terms of economic efficiency, medical achievements, social inequalities, and responsiveness to patients and workers. Editor(s): Pavolini, Emmanuele; Guillen, Ana M. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSB; KCQ; KCR; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230369610
- ISBN
- 9780230369610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.53
€ 67.53
Hardcover. Maritime transport has been the main driver of trade growth, and the emergence and development of a global economy. This collection of essays from distinguished economists and historians takes an international and comparative perspective, covering topics ranging from technological advance and the role of the state to maritime business development. Editor(s): Harlaftis, Gelina; Valdaliso, Jesus; Tenold, Stig. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCZ; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230369146
- ISBN
- 9780230369146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.24
€ 128.24
Hardcover. A detailed and informed analysis of the current crisis facing the eurozone, examining the root causes and exploring the possible outcomes and uncertain future of the European Union and its currency. Chapters include case studies of Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Greece, as well as broader comparative perspectives. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm C. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; KCB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367500
- ISBN
- 9780230367500
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Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. An informed discussion of the global education market, analysing the rankings system, and the determinants which help universities to advance. The authors examine possible improvements in the promotion and commercialization of university research, and the role of universities in the social and economic development of transition economies. Editor(s): Stanley, Gordon; Brada, Josef C.; Bienkowski, Wojciech. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230364004
- ISBN
- 9780230364004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Hardcover. This EU-funded project examines the dynamics of conflict, collaboration and competition in relation to access to oil, gas and minerals. It involves 12 different institutions from across the EU and examines oil, gas and other minerals - spanning geology, technology studies, sociology, economics and political science. Editor(s): Dannreuther, Roland; Ostrowski, Wojciech. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPS; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230360501
- ISBN
- 9780230360501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Hardcover. Housing policy has been central to the economic success stories of the major East Asian economies as well as a pillar of social and welfare provision. This book explores not only the development of their distinctive approach, but also the challenges posed in recent years, and currently, by rapid socio-economic and demographic change. Editor(s): Doling, John; Ronald, Richard. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; JFFB; KCU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230358584
- ISBN
- 9780230358584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Hardcover. The financial sector is the talk of the global village. This book highlights that, before asserting that the institutions of the financial sector deserve to be regulated, one should consider that these very institutions are themselves the discreet regulators of the markets where their activity takes place. Editor(s): Huault, Isabelle; Richard, Chrystelle. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 figures, 13 black & white tables. BIC Classification: KCX; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355798
- ISBN
- 9780230355798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardcover. Food safety concerns have boosted the Asian demand for quality food in general and products of geographical indications in particular. This book shows how Asian countries are empowering regions and enterprises involved in differentiation strategies, and the effects that this regulation can have. Editor(s): Augustin-Jean, Louis; Ilbert, Helene; Saavedra-Rivano, Neantro. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCG; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355750
- ISBN
- 9780230355750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardcover. Decentralisation is changing the face of South East Europe. This book provides practical analysis of the devolutionary measures reshaping post-Communist economies. Using case studies from Croatia, the former Yugoslavia, Albania and more, this collection offers valuable insights into political and fiscal redistribution. Editor(s): Bartlett, William; Malekovic, Sanja; Monastiriotis, Vassilis. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVW; KCG; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355637
- ISBN
- 9780230355637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Hardcover. This book accounts for the work done around the two central aspects of Piero Sraffa's contribution to economic analysis, namely the criticism of the neoclassical theory of value and distribution and the construction of economic theory along the lines of the Classical approach. Editor(s): Levrero, Enrico Sergio; Palumbo, Antonella; Stirati, Antonella. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355309
- ISBN
- 9780230355309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.48
€ 128.48
Hardcover. This second volume of the book Sraffa and the Reconstruction of Economic Theory focuses on the theory of output and growth as developed in the modern revival of classical approach. Editor(s): Levrero, Enrico Sergio; Palumbo, Antonella; Stirati, Antonella. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 222 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355293
- ISBN
- 9780230355293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardcover. This book accounts for the work done around the two central aspects of Piero Sraffa's contribution to economic analysis, namely the criticism of the neoclassical theory of value and distribution and the reconstruction of economic theory along the lines of the Classical approach. Editor(s): Levrero, Enrico Sergio; Palumbo, Antonella; Stirati, Antonella. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355262
- ISBN
- 9780230355262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Hardcover. EPUB Editor(s): Shmelev, Stanislav; Shmeleva, Irina. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355248
- ISBN
- 9780230355248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.08
€ 129.08
Hardcover. A volume of specially commissioned papers which draws on the diverse expertise of academic researchers, policy makers and educational practitioners to address the changing patterns of competition and provision, in international higher education. Topics addressed range from policy, provision, teaching, research and business engagement. Editor(s): Ennew, Christine; Greenaway, David. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 black & white tables, 19 figures. BIC Classification: JFFS; JNM; KC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 3. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230354869
- ISBN
- 9780230354869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Paperback. In the setting of twenty-first century globalization this volume focuses on emerging societies, rather than emerging markets or powers. Adopting a sociological perspective, each chapter focuses on development and social inequality in emerging societies, with contributions from renowned international scholars. Editor(s): Nederveen Pieterse, Jan; Rehbein, Boike. Series: Frontiers of Globalization. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 346. Development and Inequality. Series: Frontiers of Globalization. 272 pages, 19 black & white tables. Editor(s): Nederveen Pieterse, Jan; Rehbein, Boike. In the setting of twenty-first century globalization this volume focuses on emerging societies, rather than emerging markets or powers. Adopting a sociological perspective, each chapter focuses on development and social inequality in emerging societies, with contributions from renowned international scholars. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCL. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 17. Weight: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230354494
- ISBN
- 9780230354494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. The book analyses the Spanish financial system from the turn of the last century to the present day and the economic, social and political backdrop to this history. The result is a consummate survey of historical developments leading right up to today's key issues and challenges, and to what the future may hold. Editor(s): Molina, Jose Luis Malo de; Martin-Acena, Pablo. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; 3JMC; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230350045
- ISBN
- 9780230350045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.73
€ 131.73
Hardcover. This book aims to tackle the issues that are central to understanding and addressing one of the most important employment policy problems facing governments in the UK and beyond: the high number of people of working age claiming 'disability' or 'incapacity' benefits. Editor(s): Lindsay, Colin; Houston, Donald. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB; KCFM; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230349940
- ISBN
- 9780230349940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Hardcover. The collapse of the Irish 'Celtic Tiger' economy, in the wake of a banking disaster, provoked a joint EU/IMF rescue plan in late 2010. The election that followed saw Europe's most successful ever party lose more than half of its vote and almost three quarters of its seats. This book provides the definitive analysis of an electoral earthquake. Editor(s): Gallagher, Michael; Marsh, Michael. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JMG; JPHF; JPHL; JPL; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348813
- ISBN
- 9780230348813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.25
€ 68.25
Hardcover. Microfinance in developing countries is a collection of studies by leading researchers in the field of microfinance. It discusses key issues that the rapidly growing microfinance industry currently faces, and offers interesting views and analysis of topical matters concerning the microfinance realm. Editor(s): Gueyie, Jean-Pierre; Manos, Ronny; Yaron, Jacob. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348462
- ISBN
- 9780230348462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardcover. Drawing on data from across Europe and the US, this book comparatively analyzes the current state of minimum income protection policies and explores the prospects for their improvement. Editor(s): Marx, Ive; Nelson, Kenneth. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 360 pages, 55 figures, 35 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB; KCF; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348134
- ISBN
- 9780230348134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.69
€ 139.69
Hardcover. International institutions (United Nations, World Bank) and multinational companies have voiced concern over the adverse impact of resource extraction activities on the livelihood of indigenous communities. This volume examines mega resource extraction projects in Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chad, Cameroon, India, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines. Editor(s): Sawyer, Suzana; Gomez, Edmund Terence. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSL9; KCP; KNAT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347724
- ISBN
- 9780230347724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.53
€ 67.53