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The Spanish Financial System. Growth and Development Since 1900.
. Ed(S): Molina, Jose Luis Malo De; Martin-Ac...
Paperback. The bookanalyses the Spanish financial system from the turn of the last century to the present day and the economic, social and political backdrop to this history. The result is a consummate survey of historical developments leading right up to today's key issues and challenges, and to what the future may hold." Editor(s): Molina, Jose Luis Malo de; Martin-Acena, Pablo. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCZ; KFF; KFFD; KFFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349346028
- ISBN
- 9781349346028
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€ 121.89
€ 121.89
Paperback. This book aims to tackle the issues that are central to understanding and addressing one of the most important employment policy problems facing governments in the UK and beyond: the high number of people of working age claiming 'disability' or 'incapacity' benefits. Editor(s): Lindsay, C.; Houston, D. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPA; JPQB; KCA; KFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349346004
- ISBN
- 9781349346004
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€ 61.84
€ 61.84
Paperback. Friesendemonstrates how transnational CSOs andNGOs can influence the context in which international political decisions are made.She shows how, by reframing the issues, the transnational campaign for the cancellation of third world debt altered the dominant discourse, shifted the agendaand thereby shaped political outcomes." Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JPSN; KCP; KFF; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349345816
- ISBN
- 9781349345816
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€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. Investigates the intimate relationship between regional governance processes and global crises. Analysing the current turmoil in the European Union, it also looks at regional cooperation and integration in the Arab world, Africa, Asia and Latin America through topical case studies. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPB; KCP; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349345793
- ISBN
- 9781349345793
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€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. A discussion of the anthropological roots of the market, tracing its development using the history of ideas and cultures as well as simple game theory. In his analysis of market ethics Bruni calls for a reconsideration of some of the central tenets of modern political economy, and the need for a new spirit of capitalism. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; KCA; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349345618
- ISBN
- 9781349345618
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€ 118.59
€ 118.59
Paperback. The authors identify conditions under which firms seek higher rather than lower regulation in a context of weak regulatory capacities by engaging in self-regulation or partnering up with thegovernment and/or NGOs. They analyse how firms in theautomotive, food, textile, andmining sectors fight environmental pollution and HIV/AIDS." Editor(s): Borzel, Prof.Dr. Tanja A.; Thauer, Christian. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN; KCP; KJSM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349345052
- ISBN
- 9781349345052
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€ 62.03
€ 62.03
The Politics of Resource Extraction. Indigenous Peoples, Multinational...
. Ed(S): Sawyer, S.; Gomez, E.
Paperback. "International institutions (United Nations, World Bank) and multinational companies have voiced concern over the adverse impact of resource extraction activities on the livelihood of indigenous communities. This volume examines mega resource extraction projects in Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chad, Cameroon, India, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines"-- Editor(s): Sawyer, S.; Gomez, E. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSL; JPS; JPSN; KCP; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 423.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344956
- ISBN
- 9781349344956
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€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. This book incorporates advances in financial and monetary history and theory and shows the relevance of Spain's story to modern banking, monetary and development theory. It studies the early development of banking and monetary institutions and shows how financial and monetary mismanagement contributed to the decline of Spain in the early modern era Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCZ; KFFH; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344918
- ISBN
- 9781349344918
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€ 118.46
€ 118.46
paperback. This is the first book to explain the expansion of multinational enterprises (MNEs) into a transition economy from a technology accumulation perspective. The author provides a theoretical alternative to accepted wisdom regarding technology transfer, and discusses the policy implications of this new approach for economic development. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCD; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- SKU
- V9781349344864
- ISBN
- 9781349344864
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€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. This book seeks to clarify the positive and negative lessons in the experiences of late development under neoliberal globalization. Dic Lo explores competing theories, with a view to constructing an alternativesynthesis that transcendsneoliberalism, placing greater emphasis on solidarity and humanistic development." Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344840
- ISBN
- 9781349344840
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€ 118.01
€ 118.01
Paperback. "In association with United Nations University- World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)." Editor(s): Roland, Gerard. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344697
- ISBN
- 9781349344697
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€ 119.97
€ 119.97
The Gold Standard Peripheries. Monetary Policy, Adjustment and Flexibi...
Ogren, Anders; A"Ksendal, Lars Fredrik
Paperback. The remarkably successful gold standard before 1914 was the first international monetary regime. This book addresses the experience of the gold standard peripheries; i.e. regime takers with limited influence on the regime. How did small countries adjust to an international monetary regime with seemingly little room for policy autonomy? Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCP; KFF; KFFH; KFFK; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344598
- ISBN
- 9781349344598
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€ 118.57
€ 118.57
The Italian Banking System. Impact of the Crisis and Future Perspectiv...
Cosma, Stefano. Ed(S): Gualandri, Elisabetta
Paperback. Why was the Italian Banking System more resilient during the sub-prime crisis and harder-hit in the sovereign crisis? Will their strength in the retail market result as an asset or a liability for Italian banks in the future? This book offers an in-depth analysis of one of the most important EU banking systems its attempts to weather the crisis. Editor(s): Gualandri, Elisabetta. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCS; KFF; KFFH; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344550
- ISBN
- 9781349344550
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€ 118.26
€ 118.26
Paperback. This book provides a historical narrative of the Argentine tax system in the twentieth century. It argues that the failure to build permanent trust between the state and the civil society and the unraveling of confidence within Argentine society itself account for the collapse of the progressive tax system. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; JFC; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344024
- ISBN
- 9781349344024
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€ 61.81
€ 61.81
Paperback. A dynamic collaboration of nine experienced scholars, this timely work shares their rich blend of experiences and insights on emerging paradigms. This multifaceted work will assist students, scholars, and practitioners in attaining and maintaining excellence in an evolving world. Editor(s): Marques, Dr. Joan; Holt, S. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KJC; KJM; KJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349343829
- ISBN
- 9781349343829
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€ 62.54
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Paperback. By investigating the nexus of relationships between urban and rural factories in the Shanghai region of China, this book shines light on an overlooked part of China's massive industrial growth since the 1980s. Series: China in Transformation. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349343744
- ISBN
- 9781349343744
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€ 62.54
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Paperback. In this volume, some of the leading scholars on China's development examine China's responses to the global financial crisis and their implications for China's economy, society, and the international balances of power. Editor(s): Yang, D. Series: China in Transformation. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JP; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349343584
- ISBN
- 9781349343584
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€ 61.98
€ 61.98
Paperback. Editor(s): Sinclair, John; Pertierra, Anna Cristina. Num Pages: 235 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPB; JPP; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 319.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349343393
- ISBN
- 9781349343393
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€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. A theoretical discussion and internal critique of mainstream law and economics scholarship, especially as it approaches the issue of paternalism. Cserne discusses how, and to what extent, economic analysis can explain and/or justify the limitations on freedom of contract, with special emphasis on paternalism. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; LAFD; LNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 270.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349342860
- ISBN
- 9781349342860
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€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JP; JW; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349342266
- ISBN
- 9781349342266
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Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54