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The Industrial Policy Revolution. The Role of Government Beyond Ideolo...
Lin Yifu, Justin. Ed(S): Esteban, Joan; Stigl...
Hardback. This volume is the result of the 2012 International Economic Association's series of roundtables on the theme of Industrial Policy. The first, 'New Thinking on Industrial Policy,' was hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C, and the second, 'New Thinking on Industrial Policy: Implications for Africa,' was held in Pretoria, South Africa. Editor(s): Esteban, Joan; Stiglitz, Joseph E. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 769.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137335166
- ISBN
- 9781137335166
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Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Hardcover. Given the most popular understanding of Chinese comparative advantage is their low labour cost, The Source of Innovation in China argues the fundamental source for Chinese economic growth is its innovation. Based on case studies and surveys collected from 600 firms, this book describes competitive advantages of successful Chinese enterprises. Editor(s): Zhang, Ying Ying; Zhou, Yu. Series: Palgrave Studies in Chinese Management. Num Pages: 288 pages, 22 figures, 11 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCD; KJD; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137335050
- ISBN
- 9781137335050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardcover. Eirikur Bergmann explains the exceptional case of Iceland's fantastical boom, bust and rapid recovery after the Crash of 2008 and explores the lessons for the wider EU crisis and for over-reaching economies that over-rely on financial markets. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNC; JPQB; JPRB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137331991
- ISBN
- 9781137331991
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Condition: New
€ 62.43
€ 62.43
Hardcover. This book explores the background of the eurozone crisis, outlining a number of potential solutions. It attempts to discover if the problems could have been anticipated, and examines how well have the fiscal EMU rules been adhered to and how appropriate they are. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KCA; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137329028
- ISBN
- 9781137329028
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Condition: New
€ 119.26
€ 119.26
Hardcover. This books explains, on the basis of archival evidence and a simple economic model, why and how the gold standard collapsed in the interwar period. It also reveals how bilateralism and dirigisme in international financial relations emerged from the collapse of the universal gold standard, and how this poisoned international relations. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJG; KCBM; KCZ; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137326997
- ISBN
- 9781137326997
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Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardcover. Education policy is a core element of the state's sovereignty and autonomy. This book analyzes the rise of the western education state and its limits in times of transition from western to non-western globalization and of waning newspaper interest in France, Germany, the UK and the US. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JNF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137326478
- ISBN
- 9781137326478
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Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. Philanthropic foundations play an increasingly important role in attempts to enhance the performance of school systems. Based on case studies from Germany, Switzerland and the US, this book develops an innovative model of effective education philanthropy for successfully tackling problems in the complex field of education. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 black & white tables, 8 figures. BIC Classification: JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137326249
- ISBN
- 9781137326249
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Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. The book examines the changing external environment of organizations. This book explores the contradictions within the global capitalist system and their consequences to assess and find ways in creating new knowledge for managers/leaders to reorient themselves in appropriate restructuring of organizations to better serve their stakeholders. Editor(s): Kazeroony, Hamid H.; Stachowicz-Stanusch, Agata. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCS; KJF; KJG; KJK; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137325693
- ISBN
- 9781137325693
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Condition: New
€ 120.10
€ 120.10
Hardcover. This book provides an innovative account of how the globalization of production and the emergence of global value chains impacts on trade preferences, lobby strategies and the political influence of EU firms. It sheds new light on the complex EU-China trade relations. Series: European Administrative Governance. Num Pages: 177 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QFE; JPSL; JPSN2; KCLT; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137325433
- ISBN
- 9781137325433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.92
€ 61.92
Transnational Corporations from the Standpoint of Workers: Thrown Toge...
Räthzel, Nora, Mulinari, Diana, Tollefsen, A...
Hardcover. This book explores the history and global expansion of AB Volvo, one of the hundred largest corporations in the world, through the experiences of its workers in Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, and India. It investigates how neo-liberalisation has transformed the company into a promoter of lean production, at the expense of the workers' needs. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPQB; KCFM; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137323040
- ISBN
- 9781137323040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Hardcover. This book is an economic analysis of the stock exchange industry. The authors draw on theories from micro- and industrial economics to provide a detailed analysis of the industry structure, the strategic behaviour of key participants and the performance of stock exchanges. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCLF; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321824
- ISBN
- 9781137321824
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Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. This book studies the impact of China's outward foreign direct investment on the world economy. It uses both case studies and modeling approaches to study how China's investments have affected the rest of the world. Series: The Nottingham China Policy Institute Series. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCG; KCLF; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 212 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321091
- ISBN
- 9781137321091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Hardback. Politicians, business leaders and citizens look with hope to the Latin American middle class for political stability and purchasing power, but the economic position of the middle class remains vulnerable. The contributors document the remarkable emergence of this middle group in Latin America, whose measurement turns out not to be an easy task. Editor(s): Dayton-Johnson, Jeff. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTF; JFSC; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 425.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320780
- ISBN
- 9781137320780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardcover. This book tackles the role of universities in driving economic growth. Their role as providers of talent, technology and new ideas is considered in the light of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. A series of expert authors consider success, opportunity and how national frameworks can be fine-tuned to deliver business success. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Rudd, Chris D. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320698
- ISBN
- 9781137320698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Economic Development from the State and Local Perspective: Case Studie...
Robinson, David, Robinson, David J.
Paperback. This definitive work mixes case law, public policy, economic strategy, and examines the wide range of issues facing efforts to improve the American economy, to illustrate how economic growth is driven through strong public-private partnerships, and how successful growth strategies from the state and local level operate to grow jobs. Num Pages: 325 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320674
- ISBN
- 9781137320674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardback. This definitive work mixes case law, public policy, economic strategy, and examines the wide range of issues facing efforts to improve the American economy, to illustrate how economic growth is driven through strong public-private partnerships, and how successful growth strategies from the state and local level operate to grow jobs. Num Pages: 325 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320667
- ISBN
- 9781137320667
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Condition: New
€ 63.74
€ 63.74
Hardcover. Spain is at the epicentre of a crisis that threatens the future of the Eurozone. This book explains the deep historical and structural roots of the current crisis in Spain. It analyses the nexus between European circuits of financial capital, urbanisation, and the emergent dynamics of state austerity and popular revolt. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; JPS; JPWF; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137319937
- ISBN
- 9781137319937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardback. A comprehensive examination of the inability of liberal capitalism to generate the technological innovations necessary to prevent dangerous climate change. The case is made for the need for institutional evolution to drive the climate innovation, and the potential for climate innovation in an increasingly economically interconnected world. Editor(s): Harrison, Neil E.; Mikler, John. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; KCN; KCP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137319876
- ISBN
- 9781137319876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.37
€ 120.37
Hardcover. Drawing from long term ethnographic work and practice in Guatemala, this incisive and interdisciplinary text brings in perspectives from critical disability studies, postcolonial theory and critical development to explore the various interactions and dynamics between disability and extreme poverty in rural areas. Series: Palgrave Studies in Disability and International Development. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 maps, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; GTF; JFFA; JFFG; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307972
- ISBN
- 9781137307972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.49
€ 119.49
Hardback. This book provides a timely and insightful analysis of the expansion of biofuels production and use in recent years. Drawing on interviews with key policy insiders, Ackrill and Kay show how biofuels policies have been motivated by concerns over climate change, energy security and rural development. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNFY; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307880
- ISBN
- 9781137307880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.65
€ 119.65