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Hardcover. This is the first book to put together Asia and the developed world in the subprime crisis context and to combine macro and micro analysis to draw lessons from it. The crisis has valuable lessons for the dergulation of China's insurance industry, which is seen as the 'goldmine' in the future of global financial development. Num Pages: 144 pages, 53, 51 charts, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1F; KCX; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288. Lifting the Veil on the Financial Tsunami. 144 pages, 53, 51 charts, 2 black & white tables. This is the first book to put together Asia and the developed world in the subprime crisis context and to combine macro and micro analysis to draw lessons from it. The crisis has valuable lessons for the dergulation of China's insurance industry, which is seen as the 'goldmine' in the future of global financial development. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1F; KCX; KCZ; KFF. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 13. Weight: 288.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236196
- ISBN
- 9780230236196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.67
€ 61.67
Hardcover. The current crisis is emerging as the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. This book examines its cause, the efforts to contain the crisis and proposes a cure that will limit the risk that such crises could recur in the future. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236189
- ISBN
- 9780230236189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.36
€ 62.36
Hardcover. In a time of widespread crisis and uncertainty in the banking world, this interview-based book analyzes how bank management is reassessing strategic models. Num Pages: 112 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235717
- ISBN
- 9780230235717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This book examines the banking crisis of July/August 2007 and its ensuing after-effects in 2008-2009: economic crisis, credit crunch, massive recapitalization of some banks and nationalization of other banks. The author offers his views on the factors which led to this global financial catastrophe and how it could have been avoided. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 281 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KCZ; KFFK; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233461
- ISBN
- 9780230233461
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Condition: New
€ 119.33
€ 119.33
Hardcover. This volume explores why real estate policies in Africa have not worked well and examines how they can or should be more organised for efficient and successful outcomes. Num Pages: 260 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; KCM; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232310
- ISBN
- 9780230232310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.26
€ 119.26
Hardcover. This book explores implications of the modern view of central banks rising from the proposition that words have no meaning beyond their use in a particular context and setting. It studies coded language to explain why a central bank's decisions and communicative interactions can't be devoted to a coded language which is an artificial language. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; KCBM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232280
- ISBN
- 9780230232280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.67
€ 62.67
Hardcover. Drawing on prominent contributions by economists to the debate on international monetary reform, this book provides an historical perspective on the plans, schemes and ideas on the international financial system. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4. BIC Classification: KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432. Competing Ideas and Policies in the Post Bretton Woods Era. 264 pages, 4. Drawing on prominent contributions by economists to the debate on international monetary reform, this book provides an historical perspective on the plans, schemes and ideas on the international financial system. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCLF. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232266
- ISBN
- 9780230232266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. Starting with a major survey of the economics of sport, this volume involves primarily a comparison of the European and American models of sport, how to restructure leagues to make them more competitive, the analysis of gate-sharing mechanisms, the economic impact of promotion and relegation and a comparison of broadcasting regimes. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KC; KNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232242
- ISBN
- 9780230232242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.28
€ 120.28
Hardcover. Sugar is a commonplace product with a complex background, mainly because of the high degree of protectionism given to the industry and the benefits of ensuring domestic producers stay in business. This book asks why there are such disagreements over trade policy, who profits within the current regime, and where power ultimately lies. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 254 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; KCLT; KCP; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232204
- ISBN
- 9780230232204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. This book provides a deep insight into the market changes and policy challenges that transition economies have undergone in the last twenty years. It not only comments on and evaluates the development of financial markets in transition economies, but also highlights the key obstacles to full integration of financial markets into the EU market. Editor(s): Matousek, Roman. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; KCM; KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231689
- ISBN
- 9780230231689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Paperback. This book demonstrates how housing systems are built from political struggles over the distribution of welfare and wealth. The contributors analyze varieties of residential capitalism through a range of international case studies, as well as investigating the links between housing finance and the current international financial crisis. Editor(s): Schwartz, Herman M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCP; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230811
- ISBN
- 9780230230811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.46
€ 118.46
Hardcover. This book demonstrates how housing systems are built from political struggles over the distribution of welfare and wealth. The contributors analyze varieties of residential capitalism through a range of international case studies, as well as investigating the links between housing finance and the current international financial crisis. Editor(s): Schwartz, Herman M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCP; KFFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230804
- ISBN
- 9780230230804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.64
€ 119.64
Hardcover. Analyzing the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Asian developing countries, the book is based on a survey of key literature and data on SMEs with the focus on; recent development, export performance, main constraints, competitiveness, innovation and technology transfer, and female entrepreneurs. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230378
- ISBN
- 9780230230378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74
Modernism and Public Reform in Late Imperial Russia: Rural Professiona...
Gerasimov, Ilya, Gerasimov, Ilya V.
Hardcover. This book is a comprehensive reconstruction of the successful attempt by rural professionals in late imperial Russia to engage peasants in a common public sphere. Covers a range of aspects, from personal income and the dynamics of the job market to ideological conflicts and psychological transformation. Based on hundreds of individual life stories. Num Pages: 335 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLW; JFSC; KCZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 1. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229471
- ISBN
- 9780230229471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.41
€ 120.41
Hardcover. Exploring the changes in Japanese workplaces such as restructuring, incentive principles and the increasing use of contingent workers from the perspective of employees, this title provides new insights into the mindsets of the workers by contrasting survey and theoretical sources with excerpts from blogs published by Japanese people. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229389
- ISBN
- 9780230229389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.87
€ 118.87
Paperback. This book offers an accessible introduction to post-Keynesian economics, showing that there is an alternative to neoclassical economics and its free-market economic policies. Post-Keynesian economics is founded on realistic assumptions, such as interest targeting by central banks or constant average variable costs in manufacturing and services Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229211
- ISBN
- 9780230229211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.06
€ 92.06
Paperback. This book looks at the life of Keynes leading up to the writing of his seminal General Theory, examines the General Theory in detail and explores how it differs from classical theory. The impact of Keynes's work on the economy post-war and up to the present day is also assessed. Series: Great Thinkers in Economics. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229204
- ISBN
- 9780230229204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.23
€ 118.23
Hardcover. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628. Four Necessary Steps to Make Clean Energy the Next Success Story. 320 pages, 5 tables, 10 figures. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229198
- ISBN
- 9780230229198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
China's Resource Diplomacy in Africa: Powering Development? (Internati...
Power, Marcus, Mohan, Giles, Tan-Mullins, May
Hardcover. The book seeks to understand China's evolving political and economic role in Africa and assesses what impacts Chinese aid, trade and investment have on the politics of specific African countries, and the extent to which it excites geopolitical competition. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1H; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229129
- ISBN
- 9780230229129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Hardcover. This is a global study of government subsidies to attract investment. The book shows how corporations use site selection as rent extraction, with developing countries investing more than developed ones. It demonstrates that incentive use is rarely a good policy, especially for countries without adequate education and infrastructure. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLF; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388. Series: International Political Economy Series. 224 pages, 12 black & white tables. This is a global study of government subsidies to attract investment. The book shows how corporations use site selection as rent extraction, with developing countries investing more than developed ones. It demonstrates that incentive use is rarely a good policy, especially for countries without adequate education and infrastructure. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCLF; KFFM. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 18. Weight: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229051
- ISBN
- 9780230229051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21