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Hardcover. EPUB Editor(s): Spitzeck, Heiko; Pirson, Michael; Dierksmeier, Claus. Series: Humanism in Business Series. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCX; KFFK; KJG; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289956
- ISBN
- 9780230289956
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€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Hardcover. This book investigates several competing forecasting models for interest rates, financial returns, and realized volatility, addresses the usefulness of nonlinear models for hedging purposes, and proposes new computational techniques to estimate financial processes. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N.; Pascalau, Razvan. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230283657
- ISBN
- 9780230283657
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€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardcover. This book proposes new tools and models to price options, assess market volatility, and investigate the market efficiency hypothesis. In particular, it considers new models for hedge funds and derivatives of derivatives, and adds to the literature of testing for the efficiency of markets both theoretically and empirically. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N.; Pascalau, Razvan. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 392.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230283633
- ISBN
- 9780230283633
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Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. Recent years have shown an increase in development and acceptance of quantitative methods for asset and liability management strategies. This book presents state of the art quantitative decision models for three sectors: pension funds, insurance companies and banks, taking into account new regulations and the industries risks. Editor(s): Mitra, Gautam; Schwaiger, Katharina. Num Pages: 550 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 36. Weight in Grams: 980.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277793
- ISBN
- 9780230277793
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Condition: New
€ 252.60
€ 252.60
Hardcover. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure? Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398. Economic and Sociological Perspectives. Series: Bocconi on Management. 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure?. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277779
- ISBN
- 9780230277779
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Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. Iceland became one of the symbols of the global financial crisis. It provides an ideal test case for the perceptions of economists, in particular their ability to anticipate crises. The book contains papers and reports, written prior to the collapse of Iceland's financial system, about the economy. What did and didn't they see coming, and why? Editor(s): Aliber, Robert Z.; Zoega, Gylfi. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNC; KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230276925
- ISBN
- 9780230276925
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€ 128.68
€ 128.68
Hardcover. Explores the role of governments in creating and regulating private pensions in the UK and Germany since the 1980s. Private pensions have given rise to a new regulatory state in this area. The contributing authors compare pension regulation and utility regulation, while others analyse the regulatory role of the EU. Editor(s): Leisering, Lutz. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; JKSB; JPQB; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230272057
- ISBN
- 9780230272057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.12
€ 68.12
Hardcover. Forecasts predict that those in need of long-term care in Europe will double in the next 50 years. This book offers a full understanding of the institutional responses and mechanisms in place to finance old age and provides analysis of demand and supply factors underpinning the development of financial instruments to cover long-term care in Europe. Editor(s): Costa-Font, Joan; Courbage, Christophe. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCQ; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249462
- ISBN
- 9780230249462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Hardcover. This book explores new forms of private, mutual municipal, public-private and 'reverse' state funding of public investments, co-payments and shared contributions, vouchers, and pooled public risk-financing. It includes case studies taken from the Nordic countries, UK, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey and South Korea. Editor(s): Bailey, Stephen J.; Valkama, Pekka; Anttiroiko, Ari-Veikko. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241596
- ISBN
- 9780230241596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Hardcover. This edited volume contains essential readings for financial analysts and market practitioners working at Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds. It presents the reader with state-of-the-art methods that are directly implementable, and industry 'best-practices' as followed by leading institutions in their field. Editor(s): Berkelaar, Arjan Bastiaan; Coche, Joachim; Nyholm, Ken. Num Pages: 405 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240124
- ISBN
- 9780230240124
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Condition: New
€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Hardcover. This book provides a systematic account of financial crisis in the developing world by exploring how Minsky's theory may be extended to countries at early stages of financial development, going beyond the parameters of the established 'emerging market crisis' literature. Editor(s): Tavasci, Daniela; Toporowski, Jan. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235076
- ISBN
- 9780230235076
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Condition: New
€ 129.16
€ 129.16
Hardcover. This book is a valuable companion for everyone who is interested in the historical context of the co-evolution of financial markets and information technologies in the last 30 years. The contributors analyze system architectures and solution technologies in banking and finance by focusing on the particularities of certain practices and risks. Editor(s): Kyrtsis, Alexandros-Andreas. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KFFK; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234055
- ISBN
- 9780230234055
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. How did Sweden go from a financially backward country to one with a well functioning financial system? Why did this financial revolution occur after the mid-nineteenth century and not before? This book discusses the role of politics and economics in this change and what it means for economic development, market integration and financial crises. Editor(s): Ogren, Anders. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 3JH; 3JJ; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234048
- ISBN
- 9780230234048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Hardcover. Housing finance structures and Institutional and regulatory/fiscal aspects in housing have changed significantly in recent years. This book examines the development in housing markets in Europe and the US, and looks at ways to make housing more affordable and housing market developments more stable. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Mooslechner, Peter; Wagner, Karin. Num Pages: 288 pages, 39 figures, 28 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KCB; KCX; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229037
- ISBN
- 9780230229037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.44
€ 128.44
Hardcover. Hong Kong SAR is now highly unusual as a large economy running a currency board system that pegs the Hong Kong Dollar to the US Dollar. This volume explores the origins and persistence of this system, presenting the viewpoint of several of the main protagonists in the operation of the currency board since 1983 as well as new research by academics. Editor(s): Schenk, Catherine. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCBM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 225 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230209466
- ISBN
- 9780230209466
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Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. The book analyzes the stock market developments in all GCC countries, focusing on the recent boom and bust episodes in five out of the seven GCC equity markets - one of the major events in emerging markets this decade. The lessons from this period will constitute a reference for emerging equity markets for decades to come. Editor(s): Mansur, Ahsan; Delgado, Fernando. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBX; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206700
- ISBN
- 9780230206700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.32
€ 194.32
Hardcover. Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices. Editor(s): Gualandri, Elisabetta; Venturelli, Valeria. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205055
- ISBN
- 9780230205055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. In a financial revolution, new determinants of performance arise and interest in the way performance is measured and communicated to stakeholders grows. This book presents a wide and accurate analysis of the impact that regulation, structural changes and new financial products have on the performance of markets and intermediaries Editor(s): Carretta, Allessandro; Fiordelisi, Franco; Mattarocci, Gianluca. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205024
- ISBN
- 9780230205024
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Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardcover. The book extensively discusses the structure and stability of the Hong Kong banking sector, using economic theory and advanced empirical econometric techniques. It is important for readers who are interested in studying the banking industry in general, and the Hong Kong banking sector in particular. Editor(s): Genberg, Hans; Hui, Cho-Hoi. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202665
- ISBN
- 9780230202665
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Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardcover. This book develops current thinking on fiscal policy, emphasizing the role which fiscal policy can play in macroeconomic policy and challenging the view that macroeconomic policy should rely on monetary policy alone. This book offers theoretical insights in defence of fiscal policy as a valid macroeconomic instrument. Editor(s): Creel, Jerome; Sawyer, Malcolm. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KFFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202498
- ISBN
- 9780230202498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.24
€ 127.24
Hardcover. This book provides insights into the evolving debate regarding the mobilization of domestic resources and the crucial role that financial development can and should play in this regard, exploring aspects of the financial development--domestic resource mobilization nexus, including country case studies. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201767
- ISBN
- 9780230201767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230112070
- ISBN
- 9780230112070
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. This volume deals with issues of widespread interest including, the origins of investor rights in different markets, the political, legal and economic conditions that determine levels of shareholder participation, and the implications of variation in investor rights. Editor(s): Koppell, Jonathan G. S. Num Pages: 306 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; KFFH; KFFM; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 226 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230107328
- ISBN
- 9780230107328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardcover. This book addresses the importance of diversification for reducing volatility of investment portfolios. It shows how to improve investment efficiency, and explains how international diversification reduces overall risk while enhancing performance. This book is a crucial tool for any investor looking to improve the profit gain from their investment. Editor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019157
- ISBN
- 9780230019157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.84
€ 251.84