Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Paperback. This book documents and analyzes the experiences of the UN's first Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food. It highlights the conceptual advances in the legal understanding of the right to food in international human rights law, as well as analyzes key practical challenges through experiences in 11 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Series: International Relations and Development Series. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; JPVH; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349329786
- ISBN
- 9781349329786
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Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Paperback. In this unique contribution to economic sociology, Jeffrey Hass examines the impact of culture, norms and political authority on Russia's post-socialist transition. The interactions and contradictions of moral economies and market relations are examined, exploring the often overlooked social dimension to market-building in Russia." Editor(s): Hass, Jeffrey K. Series: Euro-Asian Studies. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KCB; KCM; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349329823
- ISBN
- 9781349329823
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€ 128.93
€ 128.93
Paperback. In the midst of growing criticism of current economic orthodoxies and welfare systems, basic income is growing in popularity. This is the first book to discuss existing at examples of basic income, in both rich and poor countries, and to consider its prospects in other places around the world. Editor(s): Murray, M.; Pateman, Carole. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. 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
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349330546
- ISBN
- 9781349330546
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Condition: New
€ 128.68
€ 128.68
paperback. This book analyzes the determinants of happiness for both the rich and the poor in the developing regions of Asia, Latin America and Africa. Explanatory variables include education, health and income as well as demographic and social variables. The book highlights the overwhelming importance of health in uplifting well-being in these regions. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMQ; KCA; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- SKU
- V9781349330768
- ISBN
- 9781349330768
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Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Paperback. Following the 2010 earthquake catastrophe, this book examines the economic and political challenges facing Haiti. It presents an overview of the country's economic history, and seeks new prospects for economic growth and development in the future. Editor(s): Lundahl, Mats. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; KCP; KCU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349330928
- ISBN
- 9781349330928
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Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Paperback. "This volume assesses the current state of play for Middle East and North African countries, in the light of wider work on inflation targeting, and provides lessons from the evolution of monetary policy in Europe. "-- Editor(s): Cobham, D. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349331390
- ISBN
- 9781349331390
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Condition: New
€ 68.03
€ 68.03
Paperback. This bookexamines inclusive growth in a range of social and economic areas in India, including physical infrastructure, vulnerable sections of the population and underdeveloped states. It provides a comprehensive study of disparity and deepens insight into understanding processes of economic and social development. Editor(s): Hirashima, Shigemochi; Oda, Hisaya; Tsujita, Yuko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCA; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCM. 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
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349331413
- ISBN
- 9781349331413
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Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Natural Resources and Local Livelihoods in the Great Lakes Region of A...
. Ed(S): Ansoms, An; Marysse, Stefaan
Paperback. This book looks at how the benefits of economic development in the Great Lakes Region of Africa are not being equally distributed. Itstudiesthe impact of theincreasing scramble for natural resources upon local livelihoods and considers the ambiguities that characterise the relationship between mining and development." Editor(s): Ansoms, An; Marysse, Stefaan. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCG; KCM; KCN; KCP; KCU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349331437
- ISBN
- 9781349331437
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Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Paperback. The recent crisis in financial markets has seen a gradual erosion of risk-free asset classes. In equity markets the credit risk has reached a critical level in valuation. Here a new cost of equity method for private companies is presented based on the pricing of junior subordinated notes. Global business cases are illustrated to support this. Series: Global Financial Markets. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KFF; KFFH; KFFM; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349332014
- ISBN
- 9781349332014
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Condition: New
€ 79.00
€ 79.00
Paperback. This volume highlights the importance of interactive, practice-based learning as a means to promote more thorough innovation dynamics in regional and national economies. Successful experiences in Scandanavia and southern European countries are examined, with insightful policy lessons extracted from each case. Editor(s): Asheim, B; Parrilli, M. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCD; KCL; KCM; KJMV3. 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
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349335008
- ISBN
- 9781349335008
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Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Paperback. This book is one of the first fully-fledged studies to examine the next world-class industrial leaders emerging from China and India; exploring the domestic and international factors that have led to their rise, and comparing their experiences with other East Asian late-comers such as Japan. Editor(s): Vijayabaskar, M.; Lin, H. (Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China). Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCL; KCM; KCP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349335046
- ISBN
- 9781349335046
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Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Economic and Policy Lessons from Japan to Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Kan Sato, Hiroshi; Toyoda, Toshihisa...
Paperback. "Written by fifteen leading academics from the Japan Society for International Development (JASID), this book undertakes a review of Japan's economic developmentover the last 150 years,and seeks to clarify Japanese priorities in domestic and foreign policy for the coming decades" Editor(s): Kan Sato, Hiroshi; Toyoda, Toshihisa; Nishikawa, Jun. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349337491
- ISBN
- 9781349337491
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Condition: New
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
Paperback. The author examines the moral, methodological, and practical problems that arise from poverty measurement. He establishes a methodological framework for analyzing poverty conceptions and measures, and concludes with concrete recommendations regarding both the procedures for and substance of future global poverty measurement. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349337903
- ISBN
- 9781349337903
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Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. This book provides a detailed picture of the equity and efficiency of economic restructuring, focusing on the two most important successor states to the Soviet Union. Analysis is based on a careful examination of micro level data, documenting the experiences of workers, households and firms." Editor(s): Bruk, Tali; Lehmann, Hartmut. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349338016
- ISBN
- 9781349338016
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Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Paperback. This book explores the widening gap between the wage packets of skilled and unskilled workers that has become a pressing issue for all states in the globalized world economy. Comparing the experiences of more and less developed economies, chapters analyse the underlying causes and key social changes that accompany income inequality. Editor(s): Hellier, Joel; Chusseau, Nathalie. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349338115
- ISBN
- 9781349338115
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Condition: New
€ 67.33
€ 67.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCG; KCM; KCP; KNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349339549
- ISBN
- 9781349339549
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Condition: New
€ 128.68
€ 128.68
paperback. Breger Bush argues that derivatives markets work in the development context as engines of inequality and instability, aggravating poverty among those they are purported to help and highlighting some of the dangers of neoliberal globalization for the poor. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCL; KCM; KCP. 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
- 255
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- SKU
- V9781349342013
- ISBN
- 9781349342013
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Condition: New
€ 66.64
€ 66.64
Paperback. "In association with United Nations University- World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)." Editor(s): Roland, Gerard. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ. 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
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344697
- ISBN
- 9781349344697
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Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Paperback. This book seeks to clarify the positive and negative lessons in the experiences of late development under neoliberal globalization. Dic Lo explores competing theories, with a view to constructing an alternativesynthesis that transcendsneoliberalism, placing greater emphasis on solidarity and humanistic development." Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP. 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
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344840
- ISBN
- 9781349344840
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Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Paperback. This book links the environment and corruption with China's large inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI). It investigates the effects of economic development and foreign investment on pollution in China; the effects of corruption and governance quality on FDI location choice in China. Series: The Nottingham China Policy Institute Series. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KCN; KCP; KCS; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349346264
- ISBN
- 9781349346264
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Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39