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Paperback. Brings together international and national scholars and activists to pass unconditional basic income guarantee legislation across the world. Editor(s): Caputo, Richard K. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KCL; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
333
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349297627
ISBN
9781349297627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.24

Paperback. During the last decade, many European countries introduced extensive reformsto the way thatincome protection and activation programmes for the unemployed are implemented and delivered. This book analyzes and compares these reforms in nine European countries, focusing on the reforms programmes themselves, as well as on their effects." Editor(s): De Graaf, Willibrord; Van Berkel, Rik (Utrecht University, the Netherlands); Sirovatka, T. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBL; JPB; JPP; JPQB; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349321667
ISBN
9781349321667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.09

Paperback. "The financial crisis is destroying wealth but is also a remarkable opportunity to uncover the ways by which debt can be used to regulate the economic system. This book uses four case studies of cooperatives to give an in-depth analysis on how they have braved the crisis and continued to generate wealth"-- Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCD; KCF; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349321995
ISBN
9781349321995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.37

Paperback. Examining the new realities of economic immigration to Europe, this book focuses on newtrends and developments, including the rediscovery of economic migration, legalization measures, irregular migration, East-West flows, the role of business and employer associations, new positions amongst trade unions, and service sector liberalization." Editor(s): Menz, G.; Caviedes, Alexander. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JHBD; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349324583
ISBN
9781349324583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

paperback. This book sheds light on the impact of the Great Recession from the perspective of both developing and developed countries. It traces the complex and multiple causes of the Great Recession, delineates the diversity in the macroeconomic and labour market consequences, and highlights the effectiveness of policy responses undertaken so far. Editor(s): Islam, I. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCF; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2011
SKU
V9781349328864
ISBN
9781349328864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.49

Paperback. This book examines the pattern of growth of the Spanish economy in the last few decades, and studies the causes of its labour productivity, and the special features characterising business cycles in Spain. Editor(s): Bosca, Jose E.; Domenech, Rafael; Ferri, Javier; Varela, Juan. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KCG; KCH; KCP; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
249
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349329809
ISBN
9781349329809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.12

Paperback. In the midst of growing criticism of current economic orthodoxies and welfare systems, basic income is growing in popularity. This is the first book to discuss existing at examples of basic income, in both rich and poor countries, and to consider its prospects in other places around the world. Editor(s): Murray, M.; Pateman, Carole. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349330546
ISBN
9781349330546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.68

Paperback. This book analyzes in what way activation policies impact on given patterns of social citizenship that predominate in national contexts.It argues thatthe liberal paradigm of activation introduced into labour market policies in all Western European states challenges the specific patterns of social citizenship in each country." Editor(s): Betzelt, S.; Bothfeld, Silke. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JKS; JPB; JPQB; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349331000
ISBN
9781349331000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.21

Paperback. Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Economic Policy are at the core of research and study in economics. The essays in this volume have been specifically commissioned and brought together to celebrate the work of Malcolm Sawyer, who has made substantial contributions in these areas. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCC; KCD; KCF; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349331376
ISBN
9781349331376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.84

Paperback. This bookexamines inclusive growth in a range of social and economic areas in India, including physical infrastructure, vulnerable sections of the population and underdeveloped states. It provides a comprehensive study of disparity and deepens insight into understanding processes of economic and social development. Editor(s): Hirashima, Shigemochi; Oda, Hisaya; Tsujita, Yuko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCA; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349331413
ISBN
9781349331413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.74

Paperback. This collection describes the changing structure of employment during the period of robust employment expansion that preceded the credit crunch and features contributions from a team of leading labour market researchers from Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Fernandez-Macias, Enrique; Hurley, J.; Storrie, Donald. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPQB; KCF; KCZ; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
317
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349334162
ISBN
9781349334162
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.67

Paperback. This book explores the widening gap between the wage packets of skilled and unskilled workers that has become a pressing issue for all states in the globalized world economy. Comparing the experiences of more and less developed economies, chapters analyse the underlying causes and key social changes that accompany income inequality. Editor(s): Hellier, Joel; Chusseau, Nathalie. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
341
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349338115
ISBN
9781349338115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.33

Paperback. The reason for the depth the 2008's global depression lies in the intractability of modern economic systems. This has led to an emergence of unprecedented migratory patterns, the analysis and management of which is key to economic recovery. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCD; KCF; KCP; KFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349338238
ISBN
9781349338238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.83

paperback. This bookassesses the phenomenon of international framework agreements (IFAs), examining their implementation and impact around the world as well as their promotion of ILO standards. This volumeincludes contributions from fifteen international specialists to give a comprehensive discussion of the 80-plus IFAs that existed in July 2010." Editor(s): Papadakis, Konstantinos. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCD; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349339600
ISBN
9781349339600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.43

Paperback. Series: The Economics of the Middle East. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KCG; KCL; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 261.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
197
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349340835
ISBN
9781349340835
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.91

Paperback. Editor(s): Lo Vuolo, Ruben. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KCA; KCF; KCL; KCP; KCU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 369.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349341207
ISBN
9781349341207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.89

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349342860
ISBN
9781349342860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.91

Paperback. In 2001 Germany and Austria became the last EU states to lift transnational controls restricting access to their labour markets for citizens of ex-communist countries. This book challenges anti-immigration discourses to show that given the high percentage of skilled immigrants, it is the sending rather than the receiving countries who lose out. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCF; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
249
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349346950
ISBN
9781349346950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.92

Paperback. There arenumerous labour and employment issues facing South Asia in this era of growth. Withcritical examination ofongoing labour reforms, andusing extensive field surveys, this book will be ofinterest to all seeking an analysis of labour economics, labour laws, economic growth and globalization in South Asia." Editor(s): Sato, H. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
333
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349359592
ISBN
9781349359592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.57

Paperback. This bookexplorestrends of inequality and poverty in China, identifies their causes and assesses their consequences, analyzing in detailthe regional/personal variation in incomes, measures of human wellbeing, the gap between the coastal regions and the interior regions, and urban rural disparity." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349359615
ISBN
9781349359615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.45

Paperback. Though labour market regulations have been blamed for the poor economic performance of many developing countries, the evidence on which this argument rests is weak. Through a survey of different labour market institutions in developing countries, this book reaffirms the importance of labour market institutions in this era of globalization. Editor(s): Berg, J.; Kucera, David. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2008
Number of pages
293
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349359639
ISBN
9781349359639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.76

paperback. Brings together academics, lawyers, trade unionists and industrial relations expertsto provide an incisive analysis of the impact of globalisation and deregulation on gender inequality in employment. It reviews the evolution of pay equity polices and examines the impact of economic and social trends on divisions between women." Editor(s): Gregory, Jeanne; Sales, Rosemary; Hegewisch, Ariane. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSJ; JPQB; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
SKU
V9781349404872
ISBN
9781349404872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.68

Paperback. Series: A Modern Economic History of Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCF; KCM; KCZ; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Number of pages
303
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349408894
ISBN
9781349408894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KJM; KJMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349409938
ISBN
9781349409938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.08

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