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Economics
Paperback. Based on papers from the 22nd Heilbronn Symposium in Economics and the Social Sciences, this book examines utopias in classical political economy, focusing on tension between the State and utopia and considering Schumpeter's Hypothesis of Creative Destruction. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 220 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427766
- ISBN
- 9781461427766
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Condition: New
€ 118.46
€ 118.46
Paperback. A Natural Experiment on Electoral Law Reform provides an overview of post-WWII politics and electoral reform in Italy and Japan. Within this comparative framework, the authors explore changes in party competition, candidate selection mechanisms, and intra-party politics. Editor(s): Giannetti, Daniela; Grofman, Bernard. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 162 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427711
- ISBN
- 9781461427711
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Condition: New
€ 118.01
€ 118.01
paperback. Poverty still persists in today's low-income countries, despite decades of international aid and extensive research on growth and development. Contextual Development Economics meets this challenge with a holistic understanding of the context-specific factors that influence economic behavior in poor countries. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 306 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 435.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461427650
- ISBN
- 9781461427650
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Condition: New
€ 119.23
€ 119.23
Paperback. Synthesizing the literature from related fields including macroeconomics, technology transfer, and innovation, the author's rigorous methodology shows that Total Factor Productivity is positively related to GDP and is mediated by research and development. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 108 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCP; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 194.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427438
- ISBN
- 9781461427438
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Frontiers in Major League Baseball applies Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) -- a nonparametric linear programming model -- to Major League Baseball. Topics include applications of DEA to the analysis of free agent salary arbitration, technology changes over time and the ranking of players. Series: Sports Economics, Management and Policy. Num Pages: 139 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJM; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 229.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 139
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427346
- ISBN
- 9781461427346
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Synthesizing the latest research in the field, this volume presents developments in applications, methodologies and foundations of Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). Topics discussed include problem structuring methods, measurement theory, and more. Editor(s): Greco, Salvatore; Ehrgott, Matthias; Figueira, Jose Rui. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 428 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461426882
- ISBN
- 9781461426882
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Condition: New
€ 264.41
€ 264.41
Paperback. American Immigration Policy examines how the United States has dealt with immigration through various public policies over time. The text explores immigration from a political, economic and cultural perspective and emphasizes the qualitative, positive contributions of immigrants. Series: Public Administration, Governance and Globalization. Num Pages: 248 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461426455
- ISBN
- 9781461426455
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Here, leading academics and executives identify and analyze transformative trends and issues facing the media industry. Coverage includes social media, the blogosphere and "citizen" journalism, music and intellectual property, digital cinema, and video games. Editor(s): Einav, Gali. Series: The Economics of Information, Communication and Entertainment. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJMV6; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461426370
- ISBN
- 9781461426370
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Policy Initiatives Towards the Third Sector in International Perspecti...
. Ed(S): Gidron, Benjamin; Bar, Michal
Paperback. This text compares and analyzes the policy initiatives towards the third sector in eight countries. The eight case studies are comprehensive, covering current policy, the enacting of new laws, supervisory mechanisms and modes of funding. Editor(s): Gidron, Benjamin; Bar, Michal. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461425274
- ISBN
- 9781461425274
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Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. This important new work presents the state-of-the-art in applying operations research and management science (OR/MS) techniques to a broad range of environmental decision making (EDM) challenges. The subject matter is of critical importance. Editor(s): Filar, Jerzy A.; Haurie, Alain. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 357 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KCP; KJT; RNF; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461425250
- ISBN
- 9781461425250
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Condition: New
€ 130.00
€ 130.00
Paperback. This handbook examines bioenergy from a global perspective. It covers topics regarding the effect of biofuel production on such things as food production, the environment, international trade and policy. It includes fresh research on controversial issues. Editor(s): Khanna, Madhu; Scheffran, Jurgen; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 453 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 70 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PSAF; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 453
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461425045
- ISBN
- 9781461425045
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Condition: New
€ 295.53
€ 295.53
Paperback. China's economy has undergone tremendous change. This insightful book examines the evolving Chinese financial system. It provides alternative perspectives of the system's evolution and its potential contribution to economic growth. Editor(s): Barth, James R; Tatom, John A; Yago, Director of Capital Studies Glenn (State University of New York, Stony Brook). Num Pages: 658 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB; KCL; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1027.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461424574
- ISBN
- 9781461424574
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Condition: New
€ 174.10
€ 174.10
Paperback. This Festschrift honors George Samuel Fishman, a founder of the field of computer simulation and a leader in the disciplines of operations research and management science. The papers here span the theory, methodology, and application of computer simulation. Editor(s): Alexopoulos, Christos; Goldsman, David M.; Wilson, James R. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 329 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBC; PBF; PBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461424536
- ISBN
- 9781461424536
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Condition: New
€ 181.32
€ 181.32
Hardback. The first part of this book focuses on ways in which the literature on EU governance and citizenship and participatory democracy deals with citizen activism in public policy making. The second part reports on research projects on civic activism in Europe. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461419419
- ISBN
- 9781461419419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Designing Public Procurement Policy in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Yulek, Murat; Taylor, Travis K.
Hardback. This book presents strategies for developing countries to shift demand for manufactured imports into a tool for technology transfer, enhancing absorption capacity and development. Also shows how national procurement policy can assist technological development. Editor(s): Yulek, Murat; Taylor, Travis K. Num Pages: 268 pages, 40 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCP; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461414414
- ISBN
- 9781461414414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.02
€ 120.02
Paperback. This book covers key topics in entrepreneurship, including entrepreneurial behavior, risk and opportunity recognition, equity financing, business culture and strategy, innovation, and the impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth and development. Editor(s): Acs, Zoltan J.; Audretsch, David B. Series: International Handbook Series on Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 701 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJH; MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 37. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 701
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412038
- ISBN
- 9781461412038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 355.89
€ 355.89
Macroeconomic Analysis and Economic Policy Based on Parametric Control
Ashimov, Abdykappar Ashimovich; Sultanov, Bah...
Hardback. This volume offers a novel, highly mathematical approach to the solution of very realistic economy control problems. It presents strong examples of the application of mathematical modeling, advanced control theory, and model-based decision making that could be adopted by researchers and graduate students. Num Pages: 266 pages, 36 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCHS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461411529
- ISBN
- 9781461411529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.97
€ 119.97
Hardback. For years the Turkish government has been remodeling its energy markets to accord with EU norms. This volume traces the country's regulatory reforms, assesses their impact on Turkey's energy portfolio and trade, and makes additional policy recommendations. Num Pages: 182 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; KCD; KNB; LNCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461402893
- ISBN
- 9781461402893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. Whether in China or the diaspora, families are the cornerstone of Chinese society. This handbook surveys the economic, political, ethnic and cultural aspects of Chinese families as a social institution, as well as the implications of the one-child policy. Editor(s): Chan, Kwok-bun (Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore). Num Pages: 689 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSL; JHBK; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1511.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 689
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461402657
- ISBN
- 9781461402657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.90
€ 186.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Fomby, Thomas B.; Seo, Tae K. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 375.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461389248
- ISBN
- 9781461389248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.65
€ 118.65