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Paperback. An interdisciplinary study of retail crime as a cultural phenomenon, drawing on economics, criminology and management to present a comprehensive explanation for the growth in retail thefts. This topical study explores crime prevention as a management issue, using criminomics, a concept based on commercial realities rather than maximising arrests. Series: Crime Prevention and Security Management. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKV; JKVQ2; KCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356478
- ISBN
- 9781349356478
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book provides detailed examinations of a range of state-society relations in post-socialism. Editor(s): Pickles, J. Series: Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356812
- ISBN
- 9781349356812
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Asset-based policies are becoming an increasingly important form of social policy globally. In this book, the first of its kind, Rajiv Prabhakar provides a theoretical perspective on the emerging asset agenda as well as examining specific policies, including the British Child Trust Fund. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPP; JPQB; KCA; KCP. 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
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356911
- ISBN
- 9781349356911
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€ 65.50
€ 65.50
paperback. One path towards development taken by a number of small jurisdictions is the establishment of an offshore financial centre. This text analyses the actual economic contribution for several small Caribbean economies and the impact to continued operation arising from an international initiative for the exchange of taxpayer information. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCP. 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
- 214
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- SKU
- V9781349356935
- ISBN
- 9781349356935
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book examines commodity consumption both as an ongoing problem for capital and a complex mediator of the post-Cold War political economy. Comor assesses consumption as a core but contradictory nodal point in contemporary world (dis)order developments arguing that capitalist consumption facilitates efforts to rule through consent. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSR; JPA; JPS; KCP. 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
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356959
- ISBN
- 9781349356959
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This collection examines anti-corruption campaigns and argues that they have often resulted in perverse and unintended consequences. The book examines how corruption has been addressed (and sometimes tolerated) in Africa, Asia, Latin America and East & Central Europe to interrogate government policy and question development discourse and practice. Editor(s): Bracking, Sarah. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPA; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349357697
- ISBN
- 9781349357697
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. This book examines financial and administrative reform in Britain, 1779-88, growing out of failure in the War of American Independence. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBL; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349357963
- ISBN
- 9781349357963
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€ 66.40
€ 66.40
Paperback. This book traces changes in development in East Asia since the financial crisis of 1997-8. Editor(s): Woo, Meredith Jung-En. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358106
- ISBN
- 9781349358106
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Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Paperback. In this unique and dramatic account of the rise of neoliberalism Howard and King consider the major features of historical materialism, the factors which resulted in19th and 20th century thinkers incorrectly predicting the long-term decline of the market, and the prospects for a reversal of neoliberalism in the 21st century." Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; KCA; KCP; KCZ. 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
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358779
- ISBN
- 9781349358779
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Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Paperback. Thisvolumeoffers a wide-reaching exploration of foreign direct investmentand developmental impacts through case studies from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Central Europe, also examining the role of'new players' such as Chinese, Indian and South African TNCs." Editor(s): Rugraff, Eric; Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Sumner, Andy. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358809
- ISBN
- 9781349358809
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Condition: New
€ 67.36
€ 67.36
Paperback. This book demonstrates how the Thalidomide catastrophe of the 1960s and the BSE crisis of the 1990s led to regulatory regimes for pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs in Europe. However, the developmental paths of these regimes differ and so does the efficiency and legitimacy of regulatory policy-making." Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; KN; TCB; TCBG. 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
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359363
- ISBN
- 9781349359363
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Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Paperback. This tells the story of the development of the private equity industry in Germany. It is the first comprehensive history of the private equity industry for any country, revealing the vicissitudes of private equity investing, warts and all. It is an engaging chronicle for anyone interested in the industry or the modern German economy. Num Pages: 639 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCZ; KFFH; KJH; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 808.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 639
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359424
- ISBN
- 9781349359424
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€ 130.07
€ 130.07
Paperback. Inequalities of wealth and income have a significant impact for the achievement of economic, political and human development in developing counties. This book argues that a high level of economic inequality undermines a country's growth potential, retards the development of social capital, and encourages corruption. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. 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
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359486
- ISBN
- 9781349359486
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Schwarzkopf, Stefan; Gries, Rainer. Num Pages: 305 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBJK; HBL; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359554
- ISBN
- 9781349359554
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. This book discusses the relationship between financial liberalization, financial deepening and economic performance from both a theoretical and a policy perspective, comparing several 'big' emerging countries: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa and India, amongst others." Editor(s): Arestis, P. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCP; KFF. 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
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359578
- ISBN
- 9781349359578
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Condition: New
€ 65.94
€ 65.94
Paperback. There arenumerous labour and employment issues facing South Asia in this era of growth. Withcritical examination ofongoing labour reforms, andusing extensive field surveys, this book will be ofinterest to all seeking an analysis of labour economics, labour laws, economic growth and globalization in South Asia." Editor(s): Sato, H. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM; KCP. 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
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359592
- ISBN
- 9781349359592
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Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Paperback. This bookexplorestrends of inequality and poverty in China, identifies their causes and assesses their consequences, analyzing in detailthe regional/personal variation in incomes, measures of human wellbeing, the gap between the coastal regions and the interior regions, and urban rural disparity." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. 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
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359615
- ISBN
- 9781349359615
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€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Paperback. Though labour market regulations have been blamed for the poor economic performance of many developing countries, the evidence on which this argument rests is weak. Through a survey of different labour market institutions in developing countries, this book reaffirms the importance of labour market institutions in this era of globalization. Editor(s): Berg, J.; Kucera, David. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 399.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359639
- ISBN
- 9781349359639
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. This book examinesthe efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for social equity.It argues for an integrated approach to economic and social objectives, and discusses the ways in which welfare states andinstitutions can contribute to equity and efficiency objectives." Editor(s): Costabile, Lilia. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPQB; KCA; KCB; KCM. 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
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359653
- ISBN
- 9781349359653
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Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. This book presents a clear exposition of what constitutes asymmetry in economics. It provides an empirical application of these ideas in the case of the EU. In particular, it shows how important asymmetry is for the appropriate design of policy in the Euro Area. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCL; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359691
- ISBN
- 9781349359691
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Condition: New
€ 66.13
€ 66.13
Paperback. "This book explores the impact of the rise of China on South East Asia, addressing the consequences for some of Asias key economic sectors, including educational services, bio-technology, financial services, and the food industry"-- Editor(s): Jarvis, D.; Welch, A. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359936
- ISBN
- 9781349359936
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Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Paperback. This book offers a detailed examination of the living arrangements and material circumstances of the poor betweeen 1650 and 1850.Chapters investigate poor households in urban, rural and metropolitan contexts, and contribute to wider investigations into British economic and social conditions in the long Eighteenth century." Editor(s): McEwan, J.; Sharpe, Pamela. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBJD1; HBL; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360000
- ISBN
- 9781349360000
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Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Paperback. Much more than a simple examination of EU-Asia relations, this book examines the idea that the EU may constitute a 'model' for East Asian regionalism. It challenges specialists on the EU to understand the EU's impact on Asia and Asia's impact on the EU whilst illustrating that there is a commonality of interests in both Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Murray, P. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360222
- ISBN
- 9781349360222
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book examines fiscal policy coordination in EMU and the required adjustments to national fiscal policies by EMU member states. The book shows that, in the process of Europeanization, national interests have had a major impact on the formation of fiscal policy coordination. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360307
- ISBN
- 9781349360307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37