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Development economics & emerging economies
Paperback. Why would a man in Morocco who doesn't have enough to eat buy a television? Why do the poorest people in India spend 7 percent of their food budget on sugar? This book overturns the myths about what it is like to live on very little, revealing the unexpected decisions that millions of people make every day. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780718193669
- ISBN
- 9780718193669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.67
€ 14.99
€ 11.67
Paperback. Beleaguered by mutual recrimination between rich and poor countries, squeezed by the zero-sum arithmetic of a shrinking global carbon budget, and overtaken by shifts in economic and hence bargaining power between these countries, international cooperation on climate change has floundered. This title addresses these problems. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: KCM; LBBP; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 206.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Center for Global Development United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933286679
- ISBN
- 9781933286679
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Condition: New
€ 25.98
€ 25.98
Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Less Favoured Areas
. Ed(S): Ruben, Ruerd; Pender, J.; Kuyvenhave...
hardcover. Through the study of less-favoured areas in Africa, Latin America, and South and East Asia, this work explores the development pathways allowing for the careful adjustment of resource use strategies at the field, farm-household and village level. Editor(s): Ruben, Ruerd; Pender, J.; Kuyvenhaven, A. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1193.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932770
- ISBN
- 9781845932770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.57
€ 276.57
Paperback. With its low incomes, lagging social indicators and widespread poverty, eastern Indonesia epitomizes the problems of development in Indonesia. The challenge is to advance the economy. This book explores the trade-offs and synergies between development, social concerns and the environment in Papua, Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara. Editor(s): Resosudarmo, Budy P.; Jotzo, Frank. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JFFA; KCM; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 26. Weight in Grams: 492.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812309594
- ISBN
- 9789812309594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99
€ 34.99
hardcover. In March 1998, professional colleagues and students of TN Srinivasan joined together at the Festschrift Conference at Yale to honor his work. This book contains 19 of the contributions which were presented, reflecting the 4 closely related dimensions of trade and development. It deals with the various dimensions of the issue of growth. Editor(s): Ranis, Gustav; Raut, L.K. Series: Contributions to Economic Analysis. Num Pages: 492 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCH; KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 863.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444500717
- ISBN
- 9780444500717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.56
€ 284.56
Hardback. Focusses on financial developments in the MENA region, emphasizing the role of stock markets and portfolio flows, foreign direct investments and private and public savings in the growth and development experience of the region. This volume addresses the role commercial banks played in channelling funds from savings to investments. Editor(s): Neaime, Simon; Colton, N. Series: Research in Middle East Economics. Num Pages: 249 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312160
- ISBN
- 9780762312160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Hardback. This book brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to historical studies of successful development experiences in countries with abundant natural resources. The evidence suggests that natural resources are neither a curse nor destiny. Editor(s): Lederman, Daniel; Maloney, William. Series: Latin American Development Forum. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804757089
- ISBN
- 9780804757089
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Condition: New
€ 260.12
€ 260.12
Hardback. These essays discuss the economic feasibility of frontier tourist development, the development of rural and urban settings, and the expansion of tourism to remote borderlands. They highlight the potential as well as the difficulties of peripheral tourism. Editor(s): Krakover, Shaul; Gradus, Yehuda. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; KCM; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739102879
- ISBN
- 9780739102879
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Condition: New
€ 186.74
€ 186.74
Hardback. Editor(s): Kattel, Rainer; Kregel, Jan; Reinert, Erik S. Series: Anthem Other Canon Economics. Num Pages: 504 pages, 25+ figures and tables. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843317876
- ISBN
- 9781843317876
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Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Hardback. Editor(s): Kattel, Rainer; Kregel, Jan; Reinert, Erik S. Series: Anthem Other Canon Economics. Num Pages: 364 pages, 18+ figures and tables. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843317869
- ISBN
- 9781843317869
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Condition: New
€ 138.10
€ 138.10
Hardback. This work takes its defining theme from Deng Xiaopeng's famous metaphor for gradual reform: "feeling the stones to cross the river". How far has China progressed in fording the river? This volume tackles many aspects of that question. Editor(s): Hope, Nicholas C.; Yang, Dennis Tao; Li, Mui. Series: Stanford Studies in International Economics & Development. Num Pages: 536 pages, 91 tables, 47 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 35. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804747660
- ISBN
- 9780804747660
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Condition: New
€ 117.76
€ 117.76
Paperback. Editor(s): Hoekman, Bernard M.; Porto, Guido G. Num Pages: 398 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCLT; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Centre for Economic Policy Research United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907142086
- ISBN
- 9781907142086
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Condition: New
€ 51.68
€ 51.68
Political Economy Of Small Tropical Islands: The Importance of Being S...
. Ed(S): Hintjens, Helen M.; Newitt, Professo...
hardcover. This book is a comparative study of a number of dependent and independent tropical islands and archipelagos. Its contributors seek to answer a number of vital questions affecting the security, political status and economic development of some of the world's smallest and most remote communities. Editor(s): Hintjens, Helen M.; Newitt, Professor Malyn. Num Pages: 268 pages, 9 maps, bibliograohy, index. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859893725
- ISBN
- 9780859893725
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Condition: New
€ 143.95
€ 143.95
Hardback. Editor(s): Hill, Hal; Khan, Muhammad Ehsan; Zhuang, Juzhong. Series: The Anthem-Asian Development Bank Series. Num Pages: 504 pages, 150+ figures, tables and graphs. BIC Classification: 1FMN; KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 37. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857284471
- ISBN
- 9780857284471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.25
€ 141.25
Value Chains, Social Inclusion and Economic Development: Contrasting T...
. Ed(S): Helmsing, A. H. J.; Vellema, Sietze
paperback. Editor(s): Helmsing, A. H. J.; Vellema, Sietze. Num Pages: 312 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138244009
- ISBN
- 9781138244009
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Condition: New
€ 66.29
€ 66.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Hayman, Rachel; King, Sophie; Kontinen, Tiina; Narayanaswamy, Lata. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853399251
- ISBN
- 9781853399251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.94
€ 122.94
The Impact of Trade on Labor. Issues, Perspectives and Experiences fro...
. Ed(S): Hasan, R.; Mitra, D.
Hardback. Proponents of free trade argue that a benefit for developing countries is that it provides economic opportunities for their asset-less workers. To what extent have workers benefited? This book attempts to piece together evidence on the effects of trade liberalization on labor markets in developing countries and selected countries from Asia. Editor(s): Hasan, R.; Mitra, D. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QFG; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444511300
- ISBN
- 9780444511300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.71
€ 226.71
The Next Rural Economies. Constructing Rural Place in Global Economies...
. Ed(S): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruc...
Discusses the future of rural development and the recognition of the importance of 'place-based economies'. This title includes topics such as seasonal economies, amenity migration, IT industries, green energy, and transportation developments. Editor(s): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruce, David. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; KCM; KNAC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 22. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935818
- ISBN
- 9781845935818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.61
€ 133.61
Hardback. Political Institutions and Financial Development demonstrates that political institutions are the primary drivers of a country's financial system and that getting politics right is essential to creating a healthy financial system and a vibrant economy. Editor(s): Haber, Stephen H.; North, Douglass C.; Weingast, Barry R. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 41 tables, 15 figures, 1 map. BIC Classification: JPH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756921
- ISBN
- 9780804756921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.07
€ 179.07
Paperback. In Perspectives on Aid and Development a distinguished group of policy experts offer perspectives on the lessons learned from development experience and how these lessons have been translated into new thinking on aid and development issues. Editor(s): Gwin, Catherine; Nelson, Joan M. Series: Policy Essay. Num Pages: 108 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Overseas Development Council,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781565170070
- ISBN
- 9781565170070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.85
€ 31.85
Paperback. In the nineteenth century, the degree of fraud and corruption in America approached that of corrupt developing nations as municipal governments and robber barons alike found ways to steal from taxpayers and swindle investors. This book explores this shadowy period of United States history in search of better methods to fight corruption world-wide. Editor(s): Glaeser, Edward L.; Goldin, Claudia. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 396 pages, 1 halftone, 20 line drawings, 33 tables. BIC Classification: JFFX; KCM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226299587
- ISBN
- 9780226299587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.56€ 50.07
€ 57.56
€ 50.07
Hardback. Editor(s): Francois, Joseph; Rana, Pradumna B.; Wignaraja, Ganesh. Series: The Anthem-Asian Development Bank Series. Num Pages: 584 pages, 100+ tables and figures. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843317890
- ISBN
- 9781843317890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.51
€ 155.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Drechsler, Wolfgang; Kattel, Rainer; Reinert, Erik S. Series: Anthem Other Canon Economics. Num Pages: 442 pages, 50+ tables and figures. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843317852
- ISBN
- 9781843317852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Financial Sector Reform and Privatization in Transition Economies
. Ed(S): Doukas, John A.; Murinde, Victor; Wi...
Hardback. This volume brings together a collection of research papers on financial sector reform and privatization in the transition economies of Eastern Europe and related issues in other transforming economies. Editor(s): Doukas, John A.; Murinde, Victor; Wihlborg, Clas G. Series: Advances in Finance, Investment & Banking S. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; KCM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 693.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444826534
- ISBN
- 9780444826534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.81
€ 270.81