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Development economics & emerging economies
Hardback. An in-depth exploration of the causes, consequences, and implications of poor systems of innovation in the Middle East and North Africa. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137462992
- ISBN
- 9781137462992
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€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardback. Seekings and Nattrass explain why poverty persisted in South Africa after the transition to democracy in 1994. The book examines how public policies both mitigated and reproduced poverty, and explains how and why these policies were adopted. The analysis offers lessons for the study of poverty elsewhere in the world. Series: Developmental Pathways to Poverty Reduction. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFFA; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137452689
- ISBN
- 9781137452689
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€ 150.28
€ 150.28
Migration and Worker Fatalities Abroad (Mobility and Politics)
Ullah, Akm Ahsan, Hossain, Mallik, Islam, Kaz...
Hardcover. This book investigates the alarming of fatalities among migrant workers. The authors argue that migrant workers are often powerless and unprotected by national laws, unearthing new truths on migrant workers as significant economic players. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FM; JFFN; KCM; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137451170
- ISBN
- 9781137451170
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Condition: New
€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardback. This study combines lessons drawn from events and experiences of developing countries and examines them in relation to Jan Kregel's ideas on economics and development. The contributors provide in-depth analysis on: financial stability and crises, monetary systems, banking, global governance, employment, inflation and political economy Editor(s): Papadimitriou, Dimitri B. Series: Levy Institute Advanced Research in Economic Policy. Num Pages: 401 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137450951
- ISBN
- 9781137450951
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Condition: New
€ 128.93
€ 128.93
Hardcover. By tracing an arc of thought and action from both historical and religious figures up through modern microfinance practitioners, Looft illustrates the many ways religious inspiration continues to remain at the crux of international economic development-while raising compelling questions around God and Mammon working together to help the poor. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAM; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137450777
- ISBN
- 9781137450777
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Condition: New
€ 66.52
€ 66.52
Hardback. Statistical data show a weak correlation between R&D expenditure and economic growth acceleration, the correlation becomes even weaker if applied to EU poorer regions. The evidence suggests that R&D programs can display different returns. This work explores the relationship between democracy, innovation and efficiency. Series: Palgrave Advances in Regional and Urban Economics. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449658
- ISBN
- 9781137449658
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Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardback. The focus of this book is on industrial infrastructures of production and circulation, from power distribution and roads to dry ports and airports. It looks at how these infrastructures underpin visions of progress and mediate relations between the state and capitalist firms in industrializing districts in Punjab, Pakistan. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 465.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448163
- ISBN
- 9781137448163
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€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Shelton investigates the conditionality regime directed at 'transforming societies' inside EU candidate states. He offers a new understanding of conditionality that incorporates the social and subjective dimensions of the 'European project', locating the ambitions and limits of conditionality in the ideas of political economy. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137443168
- ISBN
- 9781137443168
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Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Hardcover. Even if constrained in their international choices, recipient countries of global health programmes hold the capacity to autonomously define and pursue their own strategies, policies, and ultimately attain political goals. This is comparatively demonstrated through the analysis of PEPFAR's implementation in Botswana, Ethiopia and South Africa. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP; KCQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137442963
- ISBN
- 9781137442963
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Condition: New
€ 66.52
€ 66.52
Hardcover. Asian Megatrends assesses the key drivers transforming Asia over the next two decades. The rise of China is transforming the Asia-Pacific, while India and Indonesia are also rising Asian powers that are changing the shape of the Asian economic landscape. However Asia also faces tremendous economic and social challenges over the long-term. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 figures, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1F; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137441881
- ISBN
- 9781137441881
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Condition: New
€ 51.45
€ 51.45
Hardcover. 'Financial statecraft' goes beyond sanctions against rogue states. The aims of financial statecraft may be defensive or offensive, its targets bilateral or systemic, and its instruments financial or monetary. Regions and countries profiled include Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, India, Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. Editor(s): Armijo, Leslie Elliott; Katada, Saori. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137429377
- ISBN
- 9781137429377
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Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardback. This volume contains country experiences explained by policy makers and studies by leading experts on causes and consequences of capital flows as well as policies to control these flows. It addresses portfolio flow issues central to open economies, especially emerging markets. Editor(s): Stiglitz, Joseph E.; Gurkaynak, Refet S. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137427663
- ISBN
- 9781137427663
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Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Hardcover. As national leaders struggle to revive their economies, the people of Europe face a stark reality, which has created an opportunity for local leaders and citizen movers and shakers to rise to the occasion to spur revitalization from the bottom up. The author offers a six-point plan to prosperity. Series: Palgrave Advances in Regional and Urban Economics. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCM; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137427045
- ISBN
- 9781137427045
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Condition: New
€ 67.57
€ 67.57
Hardback. Islamic Finance Alternatives for Emerging Economies analyzes the emergence of the Islamic financial institutions in Turkey. Editor(s): Incekara, Ahmet; Ustaoglu, Murat. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; JFSR2; KCL; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137413284
- ISBN
- 9781137413284
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Condition: New
€ 65.94
€ 65.94
Paperback. This study explores the prospect of the application of the basic principles of ICL into many other potential areas of social and economic policy. Using case studies it evaluates previously implemented ICL schemes where interest rate subsidies are usually the norm, and questions the merits of this approach. Editor(s): Chapman, B.; Stiglitz, Joseph E. Series: International Economic Association Series. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137413192
- ISBN
- 9781137413192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Income Contingent Loans: Theory, Practice and Prospects
Higgins, Timothy. Ed(S): Chapman, Bruce; Stig...
hardcover. This study explores the prospect of the application of the basic principles of ICL into many other potential areas of social and economic policy. Using case studies it evaluates previously implemented ICL schemes where interest rate subsidies are usually the norm, and questions the merits of this approach. Editor(s): Chapman, Bruce; Stiglitz, Joseph E. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 583.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137413185
- ISBN
- 9781137413185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Global Business Transcendence: International Perspectives Across Devel...
John R. McIntyre Anshu Arora
Hardcover. Global Business Transcendence argues that country's borders are becoming less important from a trade perspective. We are thus quickly approaching a single global economy. Editor(s): Arora, Anshu; McIntyre, John R. Series: International Marketing and Management Research. Num Pages: 143 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137412584
- ISBN
- 9781137412584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.30
€ 66.30
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137397874
- ISBN
- 9781137397874
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Condition: New
€ 66.01
€ 66.01
Hardcover. This volume is concerned with labor market developments in China from a comparative perspective on selected East and South Asian countries. It closely examines the changing structure of China's labor market in the context of the Lewisisan turning point in ecomomic development. Editor(s): Minami, Ryoshin; Makino, Fumio; Kim, Kwan S. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCF; KCG; KCM; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137397256
- ISBN
- 9781137397256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.19
€ 128.19
Hardcover. The study presents archival evidence to show how President Kaunda raised political and economic exclusivity in Zambia in the early years of Zambia's independence, and how this retarded capital investment. Despite formal reforms and a new government, this institutional mechanism still dominates and constrains Zambia's political economy today. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Finance. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 black & white tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; KCG; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137390974
- ISBN
- 9781137390974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.02
€ 139.02