Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Commodities, Governance and Economic Development under Globalization
Nissanke, Machiko, Mavrotas, George
Hardcover. Alfred Maizels' work on commodity trade and prices documented trends in a major area of international economic relations. This book elaborates the ideas in the tradition of Maizels' contributons, and discusses and extends these theories in relation to current problems. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203341
- ISBN
- 9780230203341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.74
€ 124.74
Successes of the International Monetary Fund: Untold Stories of Cooper...
Brau, Eduard, McDonald, Ian
Hardcover. This book provides a definitive account of the recent history of the International Monetary Fund, and the successes it has enjoyed since it was founded. With fascinating contributions by current and former IMF staff members, this book offers a unique insight into the workings of the organization and explores how it has benefited many. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203136
- ISBN
- 9780230203136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.55
€ 123.55
Hardcover. In its comparison of two major emerging nations, India and Brazil, this book approaches the subject through an innovative theoretical combination of developmental states theory and theories of the changing nature of global capitalism. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1KLSB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202719
- ISBN
- 9780230202719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.93
€ 64.93
Hardcover. This book examines India's new economy - its strengths, weaknesses and potential. The book covers three key areas of growth in India's economy - the IT (information technology) sector, export trade (with its externality effects) and the financial sector (in particular, banking reforms). Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201705
- ISBN
- 9780230201705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.20
€ 123.20
Hardcover. Over the past few decades, there has been a rapid proliferation of eGovernance for Development projects. Drawing on evidence from three longitudinal case studies of rural eGovernance projects this book shows that improving systems of governance is fundamentally a social rather than managerial or technological activity. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJE; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201576
- ISBN
- 9780230201576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Hardcover. The world is seeing a shift in economic power from west to east. Japanese FDI differs from the American example, and this will become crucial. This book tracks trends in Japanese FDI to other Asian countries, suggests future policies, analyzes methodological aspects, and provides an overview of Japanese FDI. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201552
- ISBN
- 9780230201552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.32
€ 123.32
Hardcover. In a unique undertaking, Andrew Yuengert explores and describes the limits to the economic model of the human being, providing an alternative account of human choice, to which economic models can be compared. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 246 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KCK; KCM; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230120914
- ISBN
- 9780230120914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Hardcover. Unal uses Turkey as a case study to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of land and labor markets in spreading economic opportunities within agriculture and its ability to reduce rural poverty. Series: The Economics of the Middle East. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230120211
- ISBN
- 9780230120211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.50
€ 64.50
Paperback. The most recent account of what is going on in the fast changing world and Chinese economics. Topics in the book include, economic development, banking and finance, education reform, consumption patterns, the impact of social networking, population dynamics, policy making, and the challenges ahead for the rising economic global superpower. Num Pages: 205 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115682
- ISBN
- 9780230115682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78
Development Connections: Unveiling the Impact of New Information Techn...
Inter-American Development Bank, Chong, Alber...
Paperback. A comprehensive look at information and communication technologies in Latin America and their impact on development of the region. Editor(s): Chong, Alberto. Num Pages: 324 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJC; KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111943
- ISBN
- 9780230111943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.11
€ 124.11
Paperback. This book offers a step forward in finding out how the new decentralized institutional arrangements affect local economic development. In particular, it analyzes how local governments can use their increasing powers and responsibilities to improve productivity and quality of life in their territories. Editor(s): De la Cruz, Rafael; Palgrave Macmillan; Mannheim, Carlos Pineda; Poschl, Caroline; Inter-American Development Bank. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111769
- ISBN
- 9780230111769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.95
€ 64.95
Hardcover. Calls into question the very universal, unquestioned assumptions about globalization, development, and environmental change that undergird much of development and economic policy. Compels the reader to question conventional wisdom and explores alternative ways of achieving meaningful, enduring improvements to human well-being. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; JFFS; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110762
- ISBN
- 9780230110762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 42.70
€ 51.99
€ 42.70
Paperback. How the for-profit model can be harnessed to provide the poor with a share in the world's prosperity is discussed through actual cases, and nested in innovative theories of business, social sciences, and philosophy. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340. 256 pages, 0. How the for-profit model can be harnessed to provide the poor with a share in the world's prosperity is discussed through actual cases, and nested in innovative theories of business, social sciences, and philosophy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 16. Weight: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104044
- ISBN
- 9780230104044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Confronting Corruption, Building Accountability: Lessons from the Worl...
Dumas, Lloyd J., Wedel, Janine R., Callman, G...
Hardcover. The crisis that nearly brought the world's financial house down in 2008 demonstrated clearly that the global economy cannot work where there is widespread deception, corruption and lack of accountability. Corruption and lack of accountability are also key reasons why international development assistance so often fails to deliver on its promise. Num Pages: 217 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFX; JPZ; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 220 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100206
- ISBN
- 9780230100206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.47
€ 64.47
Hardcover. This book examines the influences of various cultural factors on economic analyses that could be misrepresented by existing economic theories. Most significantly, the book measures the cultural diversity and bilateral similarity indexes of the existing 200 or more countries and regions, and quantifies their impacts on economic activities. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018990
- ISBN
- 9780230018990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.72
€ 123.72
Hardcover. This book applies a spatial economics perspective to the understanding of the recent dynamism of the global economy, with particular focus on East Asia, and examines the prospects of regional integration in East Asia. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; GTB; KCL; KCM; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018952
- ISBN
- 9780230018952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.00
€ 123.00
Hardcover. This book analyses the development challenge faced by Latin America at a time at which the concerns for the large inequality in the region are at a peak. This volume focuses on growth-with-equity, and is written by an outstanding group of Latin American and international researchers and policy-makers. Editor(s): Ffrench-Davis, Ricardo. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018938
- ISBN
- 9780230018938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.64
€ 123.64
Hardcover. This book offers a new interpretative key, which we call 'a stage and eclectic approach', to the development of clusters. This approach supports public efforts to increase the effectiveness of policy-making and development operations in local contexts. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007970
- ISBN
- 9780230007970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.92
€ 122.92
Labor Markets in Asia: Issues and Perspectives (Asian Development Bank...
Felipe, Jesus, Hasan, Rana
Hardcover. This volume argues that while labour market reforms may be necessary in some specific cases, by no means are labour market policies the main explanation for the widespread increase in unemployment and underemployment across Asia and country specific studies undermine the case for across-the-board labour market reforms. Num Pages: 730 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007918
- ISBN
- 9780230007918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardcover. The 21st century Latin American developmental welfare state model is based on a new public-private alliance, where state-led developmental social policy relies for its implementation mainly on proactive, emerging regional entrepreneurs and a growing middle class. This volume illustrates where innovative development strategy may be in the making. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007888
- ISBN
- 9780230007888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.09
€ 125.09
This book examines how Japan should cope with fiscal challenges, as demands on the budget from an ageing society have necessitated the reigning in of public debt and the revamp of the pension and healthcare systems. It combines insights from academic research with the views of policymakers to distil key issues that need to inform public debate. Editor(s): Kaizuka, Keimei; Krueger, Anne O. Series: Procyclicality of Financial Systems in Asia. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCBM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007871
- ISBN
- 9780230007871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.05€ 76.99
€ 85.05
€ 76.99
Hardcover. This book presents a deeper understanding of the on-going de facto economic integration in East Asia, looking at the extent of economic integration, what sort of integration has been accomplished, and comparing the level of integration reached and the path followed to that of the European Union. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007826
- ISBN
- 9780230007826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.76
€ 123.76
Hardcover. This comprehensive study of the rise of multinational corporations from emerging economies explores the basis of their success. Andrea Goldstein argues that the history of multinational business offers valuable lessons for the present and shows how emerging multinationals are embedded in dense political, social and ethnic networks. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007048
- ISBN
- 9780230007048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.73
€ 64.73
Hardcover. China is the world's biggest market for cigarettes. By 2020, 300 million Chinese will be elderly. By 2010, China will have 7 of the world's biggest shopping malls. This book is an invaluable asset for corporate planners and strategists, futurologists, and anyone developing business in Asia as Backman provides an essential map for Asia's future. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006775
- ISBN
- 9780230006775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.47
€ 64.47