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Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
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
Hardcover. This book explores the drivers of technological upgrading and catch-up in the emerging economies, paying specific attention to technology and innovation policies, national innovation systems, the role of foreign direct investment and small and medium enterprises. It provides practical implications for other developing countries. Editor(s): Fu, Xiaolan; Soete, Luc. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCL; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238404
- ISBN
- 9780230238404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Hardcover. This book provides a systematic account of financial crisis in the developing world by exploring how Minsky's theory may be extended to countries at early stages of financial development, going beyond the parameters of the established 'emerging market crisis' literature. Editor(s): Tavasci, Daniela; Toporowski, Jan. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235076
- ISBN
- 9780230235076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Hardcover. This book provides a coherent and useful framework to explain the formation of agglomeration and the endogenous innovation process of upgrading industrial clusters to the higher R&D. It contains country studies including; China, India, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Editor(s): Kuchiki, Akifumi; Tsuji, Masatsugu. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 383 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 27. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233102
- ISBN
- 9780230233102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Hardcover. The interplay between firms' internal organization and market behaviour is a long standing issue in industrial economics. This book examines firms' objectives in the comparatively new perspective shaped by globalization. The positive and normative aspects of theoretical analysis are developed and richly complemented by empirical studies. Editor(s): Lambertini, Luca. Series: Central Issues in Contemporary Economic Theory and Policy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229273
- ISBN
- 9780230229273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardcover. Sudden negative events are part of life, but some are more disastrous than others. This book analyzes the consequences of sudden negative shocks in the short and long term well being of people and how the policies implemented before, during and in the immediate aftermath of the event could help prevent these long lasting effects. Editor(s): Fuentes-Nieva, Ricardo; Seck, Papa A. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223905
- ISBN
- 9780230223905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.98
€ 68.98
Hardcover. This book addresses a diverse set of challenges facing Latin American economies. These range from the role of neo-liberal policies, deficit targeting, import substitution, role of institutions, trade and regional development and human capital and poverty. Editor(s): Esfahani, Hadi Salehi; Facchini, Giovanni; Hewings, Geoffrey J. D. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223813
- ISBN
- 9780230223813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardcover. This book provides an insight into some of the main issues that arise in post-conflict economic and social reconstruction, and offers examples of what works, and what does not. It will be of interest to all working on economic and social reconstruction in post-conflict countries, as well as those working on peace and development. Editor(s): Addison, Tony; Bruck, Tilman. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222458
- ISBN
- 9780230222458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardcover. This book is about the new capital adequacy framework -- known as Basel II -- approved by the Basel Committee in 2004. It aims to discuss Basel II implementation in different categories of developing countries, including emerging market economies, such as Brazil and low-income countries such as Ethiopia and Zambia. Editor(s): Gottschalk, Ricardo. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCLF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222243
- ISBN
- 9780230222243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.52
€ 66.52
Hardcover. This book is a collection of working papers, policy briefs and training modules, published by the International Poverty Centre in Brazil, which provides a comprehensives set of recommendations for alternative economic policies that can generate growth, employment and poverty reduction in developing countries. Editor(s): McKinley, Terry; Weeks, John. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220980
- ISBN
- 9780230220980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardcover. This book presents research findings from across the global South that substantively improves our understanding of time-use, poverty and gender equalities, to shed light on why unpaid work is indispensable to economic analysis and effective policy making. Editor(s): Antonopoulos, Rania; Hirway, Indira. Num Pages: 366 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFSJ1; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217300
- ISBN
- 9780230217300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Hardcover. This book provides analytical insights into if and how the targets adopted by the international community are likely to be achieved. A key feature of the analysis is the recognition that most of the MDG targets are endogenously related. These inter-dependencies are crucial not only in analysing the MDGs but also devising strategies. Editor(s): McGillivray, Mark. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217232
- ISBN
- 9780230217232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.48
€ 128.48
Hardcover. Containing expert contributions from a variety of scholars working in these areas of research, this book explores contemporary concerns in economic development and globalization as well as examining how the issues have changed since Ajit Singh first began working on these subjects. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Eatwell, John. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203587
- ISBN
- 9780230203587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Hardcover. This book provides insights into the evolving debate regarding the mobilization of domestic resources and the crucial role that financial development can and should play in this regard, exploring aspects of the financial development--domestic resource mobilization nexus, including country case studies. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201767
- ISBN
- 9780230201767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Paperback. In an effort to understand the reasons for and consequences of the political backlash to the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Kelo v. New London, this book brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners who explore the uses and abuses of eminent domain and regulatory takings. Editor(s): Benson, Bruce L. Num Pages: 321 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102477
- ISBN
- 9780230102477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420. Balancing the Growth, Equity, and Environment Imperatives. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100305
- ISBN
- 9780230100305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Paperback. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019041
- ISBN
- 9780230019041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.45
€ 199.45
Hardcover. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 154 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019027
- ISBN
- 9780230019027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
Hardcover. This book examines the impact of globalization on employment, income distribution and poverty reduction in developing countries using the five country studies of Ghana, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nepal and Vietnam, looking at the evidence for targeted economic and social policies both at national and international levels. Editor(s): Lee, Eddy; Vivarelli, Marco. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- y First printing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007833
- ISBN
- 9780230007833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Paperback. Fiscal policy is critical to the development of poor countries. This book provides both a comprehensive and balanced guide to the current policy debate and new results on the development impact of fiscal policies. Editor(s): Addison, Tony; Roe, Alan. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004993
- ISBN
- 9780230004993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.93
€ 192.93