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Economic theory & philosophy
The Myth of Resource Efficiency. The Jevons Paradox.
Polimeni, John M.; Mayumi, Kozo; Giampietro, ...
Paperback. 'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This book provides a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox. Series: Earthscan Research Editions. Num Pages: 200 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KCA; KNB; PDR; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844078134
- ISBN
- 9781844078134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.61
€ 60.61
hardcover. Peter Albin is known for his seminal work in applying the concepts of adaptive dynamical systems, first developed by biologists and physicists, to the study of economic systems. This book is a collection of his pathbreaking articles on the application of cellular automata and complexity theory to economic problems. Editor(s): Foley, Duncan K. Series: Princeton Studies in Complexity. Num Pages: 296 pages, 36 line illus. 23 halftones 12 tables. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691026763
- ISBN
- 9780691026763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.61€ 137.30
€ 182.61
€ 137.30
Hardback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 100 figures. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9780231166287
- ISBN
- 9780231166287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.04€ 57.37
€ 73.04
€ 57.37
paperback. This book draws together a collection of lively and authoritative essays on the future of public policy by distinguished academics in the field. Compiled in memory of Henry Neuburger, a leading economic analyst and adviser, the essays together form an excellent introduction to key issues in contemporary policy making. Editor(s): Fraser, Neil; Hills, John. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16figs.16tabs. BIC Classification: 3JM; JPQB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342676
- ISBN
- 9781861342676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.18
€ 38.99
€ 37.18
Hardcover. Are humans at their core seekers of their own pleasure or cooperative members of society? Paradoxically, they are both. This title focuses on the evolution of morality, its meaning, why it came about, and how it influences human attitudes and behavior. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JF; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 240 x 27. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922713
- ISBN
- 9780226922713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.02€ 45.64
€ 53.02
€ 45.64
paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HB; HRAM2; KCA; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Penn State University Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised
- SKU
- V9780271063768
- ISBN
- 9780271063768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 36.16
€ 46.99
€ 36.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816683178
- ISBN
- 9780816683178
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.37
€ 29.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. Posner uses economic analysis to probe justice and efficiency, primitive law, privacy, and the constitutional regulation of racial discrimination. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 313 x 30. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- n Second printing
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674235267
- ISBN
- 9780674235267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 43.71
€ 52.99
€ 43.71
Paperback. Market Society provides an original and accessible review of changing conceptions of the market in modern social thought. The book considers markets as social institutions rather than simply formal models, arguing that modern ideas of the market are based on critical notions of social order, social action and social relations. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 184 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745620275
- ISBN
- 9780745620275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.80
€ 25.80
Hardcover. Series: St Andrews Studies in Philosophy and Public Affairs. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Imprint Academic United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845403102
- ISBN
- 9781845403102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.37
€ 52.99
€ 50.37
hardcover. The work is based on an EU-funded project, conducted from four university or research centres. Many case studies and surveys are presented providing practical solutions to market forest goods and services. These empirical data are then related to economic models concerning public goods. Editor(s): Mantu, U.; etc. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; KCA; KNAL; KNSG; KNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994802
- ISBN
- 9780851994802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.93
€ 176.93
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006980
- ISBN
- 9780674006980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.21
€ 47.99
€ 40.21
Hardcover. The result of the first European Conference on Cognitive Economics, this book gives an overview of recent achievements of cognitive economics and aims to better define its motivations and its boundaries. The articles illustrate the different tools and methods which are currently used in the domain and enlarge those traditionally used in economics. Editor(s): Topol, Richard; Walliser, Bernard. Series: Contributions to Economic Analysis. Num Pages: 278 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAQ; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544. New Trends. Series: Contributions to Economic Analysis. 278 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Topol, Richard; Walliser, Bernard. The result of the first European Conference on Cognitive Economics, this book gives an overview of recent achievements of cognitive economics and aims to better define its motivations and its boundaries. The articles illustrate the different tools and methods which are currently used in the domain and enlarge those traditionally used in economics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JMAQ; KCA. Dimension: 238 x 155 x 22. Weight: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444522429
- ISBN
- 9780444522429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.86
€ 233.86
Hardcover. Num Pages: 314 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970243
- ISBN
- 9780865970243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.16
€ 18.99
€ 15.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970250
- ISBN
- 9780865970250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.86
€ 11.99
€ 10.86
Hardcover. Num Pages: 227 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: KCA; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 26. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970861
- ISBN
- 9780865970861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 314 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JPA; KCA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865971059
- ISBN
- 9780865971059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.86
€ 11.99
€ 10.86
Hardcover. Num Pages: 286 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; KCA; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865971066
- ISBN
- 9780865971066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Hardcover. Num Pages: 502 pages, illus. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP; KFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865972414
- ISBN
- 9780865972414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.33
€ 26.99
€ 20.33
Hardcover. Editor(s): Clark, Henry C. Num Pages: 680 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; KCA; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1198.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865973787
- ISBN
- 9780865973787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.64
€ 33.99
€ 24.64