Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Cluster-Based Industrial Development: A Comparative Study of Asia and ...
Sonobe, Tetsushi, Otsuka, Keijiro
Hardcover. This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456. A Comparative Study of Asia and Africa. 280 pages, 77 black & white tables, 10 figures. This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KCU. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 22. Weight: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280182
- ISBN
- 9780230280182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KJM; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349481002
- ISBN
- 9781349481002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardback. Despite its utmost importance, the issue of industrial development has been largely neglected in the literature for the last few decades. The authors have conducted comparative case studies between Chinese and Japanese industries. Num Pages: 260 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004832
- ISBN
- 9780230004832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Hardcover. Drawing on concepts in political economy, political ecology, justice theory, and critical development studies, the authors offer the first comprehensive, systematic exploration of the ways in which adaptation projects can produce unintended, undesirable results. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; KCP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137496720
- ISBN
- 9781137496720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.36
€ 184.36
Hardback. This is the first book to examine the actual impact of physical and social engineering projects in more than fifty countries from a multidisciplinary perspective. Detailed maps and photographs illustrate the megaprojects themselves and the impacts they have. Editor(s): Brunn, Stanley D. Num Pages: 2266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RGB; RGC; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 4067.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 2266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199198
- ISBN
- 9789048199198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 829.89
€ 829.89
Emerging Powers, Emerging Markets, Emerging Societies: Global Response...
Steen Fryba Christensen (Ed.)
Hardback. The rise of emerging or new powers has recently become one of the most researched areas in International Relations. While most studies focus on relations between traditional and emerging powers, this edited collection turns the focus 180 degrees and asks how countries outside these two power sets have reacted to the emerging new world order. Editor(s): Christensen, Steen Fryba; Li, Xing. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137561770
- ISBN
- 9781137561770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.94
€ 117.94
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 148 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Deutscher Universitatsverlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783824461158
- ISBN
- 9783824461158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.40
€ 60.40
Hardcover. This work presents a study of the potential for a "sustainable economy" in Norway. It recounts the structure of a project and the results of the analysis, laying particular weight on the fact that a more sustainable economy is clearly possible without serious disruptions of consumption or welfare. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNN; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333715208
- ISBN
- 9780333715208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37
Hardback. In the mid-1990s, as many as one million North Koreans died in one of the worst famines of the twentieth century. This work presents and account of the famine to date, examining not only the origins and aftermath of the crisis but also the regime's response to outside aid and the effect of its policies on the country's economic future. Num Pages: 368 pages, 59 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; JFFC1; KCM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231140003
- ISBN
- 9780231140003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.67€ 79.32
€ 102.67
€ 79.32
Paperback. Over the decades, there has been a widespread movement from authoritarian to democratic rule among developing countries, often occurring against a backdrop of severe economic crises and the adoption of market-oriented reforms. This title explores this relationship, addressing a variety of questions. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1 line illustration, 33 tables. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPHV; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691027753
- ISBN
- 9780691027753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.34€ 46.42
€ 58.34
€ 46.42
Paperback. Series: Cornell Studies in Political Economy. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Underlining and Notation
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801497506
- ISBN
- 9780801497506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.83
€ 41.99
€ 37.83
Hardcover. The aims of and motives for development cooperation have changed significantly in recent times. Besides pursuing short- and longer-term objectives in their own economic, foreign policy and other interests, donors usually have a recognisable and genuine interest in assisting countries in their processes of development. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137397874
- ISBN
- 9781137397874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.60
€ 66.60
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCU; KFFD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Deutscher Universitatsverlag United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783835005204
- ISBN
- 9783835005204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.10
€ 73.10
Hardcover. The book examines the rapid growth and dramatic changes in capital flows globally and to emerging markets, analysing the benefits and costs of large and volatile capital flows to developing countries. The author makes innovative proposals on how national governments and international organisations can avoid harmful currency crises. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCA; KCLF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Mcmillin Pub Llc
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333726747
- ISBN
- 9780333726747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.48
€ 127.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349269143
- ISBN
- 9781349269143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226080321
- ISBN
- 9780226080321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00€ 31.48
€ 35.00
€ 31.48
Paperback. This is a study of the economic, political, and technological forces that have thwarted Mexican efforts to become a competitive member of the international economic community. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JH; 3JJ; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 17. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804725866
- ISBN
- 9780804725866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.37
€ 29.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. The book aims to show that the deterministic vision embodied in conventional economic modelling is neither consistent with nor supported by the state of the art in mathematics, logic, and physical science. DeCanio recognizes that economic agents are intrinsically free and somewhat unpredictable, which is essential for economic and social theory. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCK; KCM; KCN; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349475919
- ISBN
- 9781349475919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107072619
- ISBN
- 9781107072619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.08
€ 53.08
Hardback. This book provides some practical advice on how to address problems of sustainability in developing nations, demonstrating the precepts of the 'sustainable livelihood approach' (SLA) by examining a two-year case study of a microfinance operation in Africa. Num Pages: 208 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 150
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400762671
- ISBN
- 9789400762671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Hardback. Analyzing the origins and consequences of the "global debt crisis" which emerged in the early 1980s, this book assesses both "imperialist" and "new right" interpretations of the crisis, and also presents a series of case studies on the effects of the external debt upon developing countries. Editor(s): Riley, Stephen P. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333523629
- ISBN
- 9780333523629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.36
€ 195.36
Paperback. Editor(s): Riley, Stephen P. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349228225
- ISBN
- 9781349228225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.60
€ 194.60
Paperback. As a country, Taiwan is one of the most vibrant, exciting, colourful and entrepreneurial on earth. The contributors reveal what underpins the vitality of Taiwan, examining the relevance of its democratic politics, civil society and the presence of an existential threat from China, as well as the importance of its international business nexus. Editor(s): Tsang, Steve. Series: The Nottingham China Policy Institute Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JP; KCM; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349436187
- ISBN
- 9781349436187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Paperback. Onyeiwu focuses on how events of the twenty-first century are shaping key sectors of African economies and societies. He suggests that, compared to East Asia and Latin America, Africa still has a long way to go, despite recent improvements in performance. Num Pages: 304 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCG; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349486724
- ISBN
- 9781349486724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82