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Hardback. Offers an account of the financial crises that rocked East Asia and other parts of the world, beginning with the collapse of the Thai baht in 1997. This book argues that East Asia's opening to the free flow of capital was pushed by advocates, official and private, in the global economy's U.S.-led developed center. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 tables. 10 line illus. 17 halftones. BIC Classification: KCC; KCL; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 240 x 26. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691113920
- ISBN
- 9780691113920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.81€ 68.43
€ 88.81
€ 68.43
Paperback. Presents insights from developments in commercial policy theory to show how the pursuit of social and environmental agendas can be creatively reconciled with the pursuit of free trade. This book argues that free trade, by raising living standards, can serve these agendas far better than can a descent into trade sanctions and restrictions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 line illus. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691117300
- ISBN
- 9780691117300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.61
€ 46.99
€ 33.61
Paperback. From humans to hermit crabs to deep water plankton, all living things compete for locally limiting resources. This work offers an exploration of the facts and theories of biology, economics, and geology to show how processes common to all economic systems govern evolution as surely as they do the human economy. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691127934
- ISBN
- 9780691127934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.55
€ 46.99
€ 33.55
Hardback. How much credit can be given to entrepreneurship for the unprecedented innovation and growth of free-enterprise economies? This book brings together some of the world's leading economists to tackle this question, and their responses shed light on how free-market economies work - and what policies most encourage their growth. Editor(s): Sheshinski, Eytan; Strom, Robert J.; Baumol, William J. Num Pages: 400 pages, 35 line illus. 19 tables. BIC Classification: KCS; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 167 x 243 x 32. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691129457
- ISBN
- 9780691129457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.07€ 98.01
€ 129.07
€ 98.01
Paperback. Redefines America's perception of itself. This book shows that the United States is no longer a free-enterprise society, but a structured state controlled by the largest companies. It presents the goal of these companies as immortality through an uninterrupted stream of earnings. Series: The James Madison Library in American Politics. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 126 x 203 x 33. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Princeton Ed
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691131412
- ISBN
- 9780691131412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 42.14
€ 53.29
€ 42.14
Hardback. The efficiency of financial markets depends on the operation of core infrastructure - exchanges, central counter-parties, and central securities depositories. This book examines how markets are, and should be, run. It evaluates the similarities and differences between exchanges, central counter-parties, and central securities depositories. Num Pages: 472 pages, 25 halftones. 21 tables. BIC Classification: KCP; KCS; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 158 x 39. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691133539
- ISBN
- 9780691133539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.89€ 64.27
€ 82.89
€ 64.27
Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; KCG; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157320
- ISBN
- 9780691157320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.40
€ 17.99
€ 14.40
Paperback. Fresh intervention into the historical debate over the transition from feudalism to capitalism. Considers the past and possible future of capitalism. Series: The Future of World Capitalism. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745329598
- ISBN
- 9780745329598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.65
€ 40.99
€ 31.65
Hardback. Reveals the nature of Russian capitalism following the fall of the Soviet Union, showing the impact of both Soviet bureaucracy and global capital. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; GTF; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745332796
- ISBN
- 9780745332796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.65€ 83.84
€ 100.65
€ 83.84
Hardback. New edition of a modern classic of critical philosophy, political economy and anti-capitalism. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: JP; KCS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second Edition, New edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745333144
- ISBN
- 9780745333144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.65€ 83.84
€ 100.65
€ 83.84
Paperback. Comprehensive survey of the world capitalist system in crisis - from the Eurozone, to the BRIC nations and the Arab Spring. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 130 x 196 x 9. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745334523
- ISBN
- 9780745334523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.94
€ 33.99
€ 22.94
Hardback. aeo This is a major new book by one of Britaina s foremost political commentators. aeo The volume offers a comprehensive re--interpretation of British politics from the Second World War to the present. aeoMarquand poses sharp dilemmas and new questions for our politicians faced with the extension of capitalism on a transnational basis. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; JPFF; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617442
- ISBN
- 9780745617442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.01
€ 73.01
Paperback. aeo This is a major new book by one of Britaina s foremost political commentators. aeo The volume offers a comprehensive re--interpretation of British politics from the Second World War to the present. aeoMarquand poses sharp dilemmas and new questions for our politicians faced with the extension of capitalism on a transnational basis. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; JPFF; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd Malden, MA
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617459
- ISBN
- 9780745617459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.01
€ 26.01
Hardback. The global financial crisis of 1997--8 revealed that emerging market nations as well as the developed economies are vulnerable to the forces of globalization. It highlighted the need for the governance of the world economy to catch up with the pace and degree of integration through trade and financial markets. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: KCL; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745623634
- ISBN
- 9780745623634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.12
€ 60.12
Hardback. The great demonstrations at Seattle and Genoa have shown that we are in a new era of protest. The neo--liberal economic policies pursued by the Group of Seven leading industrial countries and the international institutions they control are provoking widespread resistance. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPWF; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745629032
- ISBN
- 9780745629032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Paperback. The great demonstrations at Seattle and Genoa have shown that we are in a new era of protest. The neo--liberal economic policies pursued by the Group of Seven leading industrial countries and the international institutions they control are provoking widespread resistance. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPWF; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745629049
- ISBN
- 9780745629049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.39
€ 23.39
Hardback. In this stimulating and highly original work, Kevin Doogan looks at contemporary social transformation through the lens of the labour market. Major themes of the day -- globalization, technological change and the new economy, the pension and demographic timebombs, flexibility and traditional employment -- are all subject to critical scrutiny. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633244
- ISBN
- 9780745633244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.77
€ 72.77
Hardback. Now with a substantial new postscript on the financial crisis This book provides a basic introduction to the 'nuts and bolts' of capitalism. It starts by examining the classic accounts of capitalism found in the works of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Joseph Schumpeter, and John Maynard Keynes. Series: Polity Key Concepts in the Social Sciences Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636474
- ISBN
- 9780745636474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.75
€ 78.75
Hardback. In this biting critique of our contemporary condition Dufour shows that the radical transformation of the subject brought about by neoliberalism what he calls the art of shrinking heads contains a new kind of violence which has far-reaching consequences for our ways of living together. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636894
- ISBN
- 9780745636894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.77
€ 72.77
Hardback. The global financial crisis has challenged many of our most authoritative economic ideologies and policies. After thirty years of reshaping the world to conform to the market, governments and societies are now calling for a retreat to a yet undefined new economic order. Series: Polity Economy and Society Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745644509
- ISBN
- 9780745644509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.01
€ 73.01