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Hardcover. This book sheds light on the impact of the Great Recession from the perspective of both developing and developed countries. It traces the complex and multiple causes of the Great Recession, delineates the diversity in the macroeconomic and labour market consequences, and highlights the effectiveness of policy responses undertaken so far. Editor(s): Islam, Iyanatul; Verick, Sher. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCF; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 530.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230283589
- ISBN
- 9780230283589
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€ 67.48
€ 67.48
Hardcover. By bringing together and critically engaging with accounts of certain themes in business and labour history, and utilizing original research, this book aims to widen understanding of industrial society and provide a background to further study and research in the area management and labour relations history. Editor(s): Richardson, Mike; Nicholls, Peter. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; KCF; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280922
- ISBN
- 9780230280922
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€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Hardcover. This book investigates issues related to health inequality with a particular interest on developing countries. It provides rigorous empirical work on both trends and causal factors behind health inequality, analyzes the implications of health deprivations on poverty traps and suggests practical policies which can be implemented. Editor(s): McGillivray, Mark; Dutta, Indranil; Lawson, David. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280656
- ISBN
- 9780230280656
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€ 67.03
€ 67.03
Hardcover. Leading scholars assess the transformations in energy security policy that flow from recognition of global climate change. They explore through case studies the key policy responses formulated in the Asia-Pacific and identify potential synergies between energy policy and climate mitigation efforts. Editor(s): Anceschi, Luca; Symons, Jonathan. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSL; KCN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279872
- ISBN
- 9780230279872
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€ 67.96
€ 67.96
Hardcover. A comprehensive insight into a region which is characterized by rapid economic and social changes with a significant rise in foreign direct investments and privatization. Analysis covers political, legal, economic and social trends,and topics such as the influence of informal networks and corruption, as well as cultural diversity. Editor(s): Sternad, Dietmar; Doring, Thomas. Num Pages: 594 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVW; KC; KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 37. Weight in Grams: 796.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278653
- ISBN
- 9780230278653
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€ 131.03
€ 131.03
Hardcover. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure? Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398. Economic and Sociological Perspectives. Series: Bocconi on Management. 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure?. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277779
- ISBN
- 9780230277779
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Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Hardcover. This book looks at quantitative studies on media markets, examining economic environment, supply and concentration in the media, and demand. It presents the most recent econometric research on the media and their markets, and provides insights on media enterprises, such as, corporate strategy, marketing and advertizing. Editor(s): Badillo, Patrick-Yves; Lesourd, Jean Baptiste. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCH; KJC; KJSM; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277700
- ISBN
- 9780230277700
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Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
Hardcover. The authors explore the complex dynamics of mining and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Latin America, including a reflection on the African continent, presenting arguments and case studies based on new research on a set of urgent and emerging questions surrounding mining, development and sustainability. Editor(s): Sagebien, Julia; Lindsay, Nicole Marie. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS; KCP; KNAT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277649
- ISBN
- 9780230277649
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Condition: New
€ 68.49
€ 68.49
Hardcover. Iceland became one of the symbols of the global financial crisis. It provides an ideal test case for the perceptions of economists, in particular their ability to anticipate crises. The book contains papers and reports, written prior to the collapse of Iceland's financial system, about the economy. What did and didn't they see coming, and why? Editor(s): Aliber, Robert Z.; Zoega, Gylfi. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNC; KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230276925
- ISBN
- 9780230276925
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€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Hardcover. As the real economy is increasingly digitalized, banking lags behind. It is thus not well placed to support the new economy. The book provides some perspective on the changes taking place, identifying the systemic weaknesses in the traditional financial infrastructure, and proposing some radical rethinking to address systemic financial instability. Editor(s): Mouatt, Simon; Adams, Carl. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KFFH; KFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434. Breaking the Serfdom. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. 256 pages, 12 figures, 4 black & white tables. Editor(s): Mouatt, Simon; Adams, Carl. As the real economy is increasingly digitalized, banking lags behind. It is thus not well placed to support the new economy. The book provides some perspective on the changes taking place, identifying the systemic weaknesses in the traditional financial infrastructure, and proposing some radical rethinking to address systemic financial instability. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: KCX; KFFH; KFFK. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight: 434.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230275942
- ISBN
- 9780230275942
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Examining the new realities of economic immigration to Europe, this book focuses on new trends and developments, including the rediscovery of economic migration, legalization measures, irregular migration, East-West flows, the role of business and employer associations, new positions amongst trade unions, and service sector liberalization. Editor(s): Menz, Georg; Caviedes, Alexander. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS; JFSL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230274822
- ISBN
- 9780230274822
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€ 67.03
€ 67.03
Hardcover. This book draws on the experiences of different countries in Asia and Africa, discussing a number of mechanisms to achieve efficient interactions between state, market, and community. Editor(s): Otsuka, Keijiro; Kalirajan, Kaliappa. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; GTF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 534. 344 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Otsuka, Keijiro; Kalirajan, Kaliappa. This book draws on the experiences of different countries in Asia and Africa, discussing a number of mechanisms to achieve efficient interactions between state, market, and community. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; GTF; KCM. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 26. Weight: 534.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230274587
- ISBN
- 9780230274587
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€ 68.17
€ 68.17
Paperback. Social protection is fast becoming a key theme in development policy. This book, now in paperback, examines the political processes shaping social protection policies; compares key conceptual frameworks available for analysis; and provides a comparative discussion on social protection policies focused on the poor and poorest. Editor(s): Barrientos, Armando; Hulme, David. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JKSB; JKSR; KCM; YQG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230273580
- ISBN
- 9780230273580
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Condition: New
€ 161.12
€ 161.12
Hardcover. Hong Kong's laissez-faire tradition has crippled attempts to transform it into a more knowledge-intensive economy and this is a lesson with wide applicability. Many emerging economies face innovation bottlenecks, but even some more advanced economies face similar constraints and may benefit from the lessons of its negative example. Editor(s): Fuller, Douglas B. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCD; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522. Hong Kong's Policy in Comparative Perspective. 344 pages, 65, 24 figures, 41 black & white tables. Editor(s): Fuller, Douglas B. Hong Kong's laissez-faire tradition has crippled attempts to transform it into a more knowledge-intensive economy and this is a lesson with wide applicability. Many emerging economies face innovation bottlenecks, but even some more advanced economies face similar constraints and may benefit from the lessons of its negative example. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCD; KJK. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230273368
- ISBN
- 9780230273368
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Condition: New
€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Hardcover. This volume brings a plurality of approaches -- from political economic to Foucauldian -- to bear on the broad range of contestations around urban neoliberalism. The contributors explore the range of resistant agency and reveal the heterogeneity of intersecting power relations that movements mobilize against. Editor(s): Kunkel, Jenny; Mayer, Margit. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; KCA; RGCP; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271838
- ISBN
- 9780230271838
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Condition: New
€ 150.14
€ 150.14
Hardcover. This topical volume analyzes the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. It considers the origins and explanations of the current crisis, examines the regulatory implications and, with specific focus on developing countries, it provides a strategy for economic growth that can guarantee financial stability in the future. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sobreira, Rogerio; Oreiro, Jose Luis. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCM; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 143 x 24. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271609
- ISBN
- 9780230271609
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. This comprehensive and important volume examines the financial crisis, and addresses issues that are currently at the heart of many policy discussions taking place around the world today. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sobreira, Rogerio; Oreiro, Jose Luis. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCM; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464. Origins and Implications. 288 pages, 20 black & white tables, 39 figures. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sobreira, Rogerio; Oreiro, Jose Luis. This comprehensive and important volume examines the financial crisis, and addresses issues that are currently at the heart of many policy discussions taking place around the world today. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCM; KCX. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 21. Weight: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271593
- ISBN
- 9780230271593
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Condition: New
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
Hardcover. This book seeks to explore the development and policy implications of South-South migration, specifically with regard to the role and challenges for social policy. It examines the linkages and impact of migration on gender and care regimes, human resource flows, remittances, poverty, and political organizations by or for migrants. Editor(s): Hujo, Katja; Piper, Nicola. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271586
- ISBN
- 9780230271586
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€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardcover. This volume is a timely addition to the emerging literature on the rise of China and India, focusing on how rapid economic growth and geopolitical changes in these countries are reshaping the world economy and global governance. It covers issues such as productivity, labor market, trade competition, and energy. Editor(s): Santos-Paulino, Amelia U.; Wan, Guanghua. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510. Impacts, Prospects and Implications. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. 304 pages, 96, 62 black & white tables, 32 figures, 2 charts. Editor(s): Santos-Paulino, Amelia U.; Wan, Guanghua. This volume is a timely addition to the emerging literature on the rise of China and India, focusing on how rapid economic growth and geopolitical changes in these countries are reshaping the world economy and global governance. It covers issues such as productivity, labor market, trade competition, and energy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Dimension: 221 x 147 x 23. Weight: 510.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252738
- ISBN
- 9780230252738
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Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Hardcover. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. Num Pages: 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480. 304 pages, 44, 25 black & white tables, 17 figures, 2 maps. Editor(s): Dallago, Bruno; Guglielmetti, Chiara. The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best to create globally capable localities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KJH; RGCM. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 23. Weight: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252721
- ISBN
- 9780230252721
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Condition: New
€ 67.29
€ 67.29
Hardcover. During the last decade, many European countries introduced extensive reforms to the way that income protection and activation programmes for the unemployed are implemented and delivered. This book analyzes and compares these reforms in nine European countries, focusing on the reforms programmes themselves, as well as on their effects. Editor(s): Berkel, Rik van; Sirovatka, Tomas; Graaf, Willibrord de. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JKSB; JPB; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252004
- ISBN
- 9780230252004
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€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Hardcover. This volume examines the development of linked and panel data sets for European labour market and social policy analysis, with special focus on labour turnover flows and mobility, the role of labour market institutions and firms' human resource strategies in relation to wages, and the labour market outcomes of internationalization. Editor(s): Marsden, David; Rycx, Francois. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230251540
- ISBN
- 9780230251540
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Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Hardcover. Forecasts predict that those in need of long-term care in Europe will double in the next 50 years. This book offers a full understanding of the institutional responses and mechanisms in place to finance old age and provides analysis of demand and supply factors underpinning the development of financial instruments to cover long-term care in Europe. Editor(s): Costa-Font, Joan; Courbage, Christophe. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCQ; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249462
- ISBN
- 9780230249462
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Condition: New
€ 129.11
€ 129.11
Hardcover. With the current global crisis, high levels of volatility in trade, capital flows, commodity prices, aid, and the looming threat of climate change, this book brings together high-quality research and presents conceptual issues and empirical results to analyze the determinants of the vulnerability to poverty in developing countries. Editor(s): Grimm, Michele; Klasen, Stephan; Waibel, Hermann. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCC; KCM; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230248915
- ISBN
- 9780230248915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33