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Paperback. This book demonstrates how the Thalidomide catastrophe of the 1960s and the BSE crisis of the 1990s led to regulatory regimes for pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs in Europe. However, the developmental paths of these regimes differ and so does the efficiency and legitimacy of regulatory policy-making." Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; KN; TCB; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359363
- ISBN
- 9781349359363
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Inequalities of wealth and income have a significant impact for the achievement of economic, political and human development in developing counties. This book argues that a high level of economic inequality undermines a country's growth potential, retards the development of social capital, and encourages corruption. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359486
- ISBN
- 9781349359486
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€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. This book discusses the relationship between financial liberalization, financial deepening and economic performance from both a theoretical and a policy perspective, comparing several 'big' emerging countries: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa and India, amongst others." Editor(s): Arestis, P. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359578
- ISBN
- 9781349359578
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€ 65.93
€ 65.93
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. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359592
- ISBN
- 9781349359592
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€ 127.57
€ 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. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359615
- ISBN
- 9781349359615
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€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Paperback. "This book explores the impact of the rise of China on South East Asia, addressing the consequences for some of Asias key economic sectors, including educational services, bio-technology, financial services, and the food industry"-- Editor(s): Jarvis, D.; Welch, A. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359936
- ISBN
- 9781349359936
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€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Paperback. Much more than a simple examination of EU-Asia relations, this book examines the idea that the EU may constitute a 'model' for East Asian regionalism. It challenges specialists on the EU to understand the EU's impact on Asia and Asia's impact on the EU whilst illustrating that there is a commonality of interests in both Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Murray, P. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360222
- ISBN
- 9781349360222
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book examines fiscal policy coordination in EMU and the required adjustments to national fiscal policies by EMU member states. The book shows that, in the process of Europeanization, national interests have had a major impact on the formation of fiscal policy coordination. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360307
- ISBN
- 9781349360307
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€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Paperback. The deregulation of domestic financial markets and the capital account in developing countries has frequently been associated with financial turmoil and macro volatility. The book analyzes the experiences of several countries, drawing implications for building development-friendly domestic and international financial architectures. Editor(s): Fanelli, Jose Maria. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360369
- ISBN
- 9781349360369
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€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Paperback. This book presents an evaluation of the transition in central eastern Europe, and focuses on the socialist legacy, the transition from planned to market economy, and the future of the post-transition phase. Editor(s): Estrin, Saul; Kolodko, G.; Uvalic, Milica. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349361250
- ISBN
- 9781349361250
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€ 127.52
€ 127.52
paperback. This book explores institutional change and economic behaviour by examining the transition process in the former socialist countries that joined the EU in 2004, looking at the growth occurring in China, offering a historical perspective on economic underdevelopment in the Middle East, and discussing the neo-classical paradigm. Editor(s): Kornai, Janos; Matyas, Laszlo; Roland, Gerard. Series: International Economic Association Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP; KCS; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- SKU
- V9781349361274
- ISBN
- 9781349361274
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€ 126.88
€ 126.88
Paperback. Using two milestones in the Dutch and German political economies - Wassenaar and Alliance for Jobs respectively - this book argues that Antonio Gramsci's 'common sense' provides us with the conceptual apparatus necessary for analysing the integral role played by culture and consensus in the trajectories of national capitalisms in Europe. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349361786
- ISBN
- 9781349361786
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book examines humanitarian interventions in the post-Cold War era in the context of the development of global capitalism. It argues that it is often our duty to use force to uphold human rights, but that attempts to promote and protect these rights can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of poverty and poverty-related problems. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; JPSD; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 374.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349362004
- ISBN
- 9781349362004
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Assessing the stability of the Chinese economy and the nature of its economic governance, this text examines how internationalisation has impacted on financial market development in China and how far this has contributed to the development of new institutions within China. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349362547
- ISBN
- 9781349362547
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€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Paperback. Progress in telecommunications and infrastructure, coupled with liberalization ininternational organizations, has introduced a number of new competitors to existing SMEs. This book analyzes strategic aspects of SME development that may help to promote growth: high-tech development, productivity increase, and strengthening of linkages." Editor(s): Parrilli, Mario Davide; Bianchi, Patrizio; Sugden, Roger. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCM; KCP; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363315
- ISBN
- 9781349363315
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€ 127.06
€ 127.06
Powerful Finance and Innovation Trends in a High-Risk Economy
. Ed(S): Laperche, Blandine; Uzunidis, Dimitr...
Paperback. This book presents in its first part the financial determinants of innovation processes considered in a macro-economic perspective, which are limited by short-term constraints, and studies in its second part the linkages existing between the necessity to innovate in order to survive and the constant attention given to financial results. Editor(s): Laperche, Blandine; Uzunidis, Dimitri. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCD; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363414
- ISBN
- 9781349363414
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€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. This book provides a theoretical framework to explain the formation and growth of economic agglomerations and industrial clusters from the viewpoint of spatial economics, and goes on to present current examples of clustering and policy in different economies. Editor(s): Tsuji, M. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCM; KCP; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363438
- ISBN
- 9781349363438
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€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Paperback. This book claims that de jure economic integration is in progressin East Asia, after the advancement of de facto integration. The book containsnew international trade theory, spatial economics, data-work empirical studies, and field studies on various scenarios of de jure economic integration." Editor(s): Hiratsuka, Daisuke; Kimura, Fukunari. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363452
- ISBN
- 9781349363452
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€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Paperback. The book provides new insight into the role of organised business interests.It supports the concept of political economy and demonstrates how it transcends the limitations of CPE or IPE, to form a coherent whole. The book maps the conflict, convergence and influence of organized business interests in the context of regional integration." Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHB; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349364497
- ISBN
- 9781349364497
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This volume analyzes changing patterns of authority in the global political economy with an in-depth look at the new roles played by state and non-state actors, and addresseskey themes including the provision of global public goods, new modes of regulation and the potential of new institutions for global governance." Editor(s): Huckel, Carmen; Rittberger, Volker; Nettesheim, Martin. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPS; KCB; KCP; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349364893
- ISBN
- 9781349364893
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€ 67.52
€ 67.52
Corporate Social Responsibility and Regulatory Governance
. Ed(S): Utting, Peter; Marques, Jose Carlos
paperback. This is the first of two volumes that examine the changing nature of state-business relations. This book assesses the potential and limits of CSR in developing countries, by focusing on aspects that are often ignored in the CSR literature: historical experience, theoretical perspectives, and institutional and political dimensions of change. Editor(s): Utting, Peter; Marques, Jose Carlos. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCP; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- SKU
- V9781349366316
- ISBN
- 9781349366316
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Western patients are increasingly travelling to developing countries for health care and developing countries are increasingly offering their skills and facilities to paying foreign customers. The potential and implications of this international trade in medical services is explored in this book through analysis of the market. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCM; KCP; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349369416
- ISBN
- 9781349369416
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Binder, L. Num Pages: 293 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCB; KCM; KCP; KJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 377.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349369577
- ISBN
- 9781349369577
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
The Design and Use of Political Economy Indicators. Challenges of Defi...
. Ed(S): Banaian, King; Roberts, B.
Paperback. This edited volume seeks to provide a critical and technical look at international political economic indices (PEIs). It examines measurement issues, relates PEIs to economic theory, and suggests better measures than those currently used. Editor(s): Banaian, King; Roberts, B. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCA; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349370375
- ISBN
- 9781349370375
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95