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Hardback. Biotechnology offers great potential for sustainable agricultural growth in developing countries, yet there are many institutional constraints that inhibit the poor's access to such innovations. This text explores these constraints across developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372301
- ISBN
- 9780792372301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
Hardback. Information systems and modern manufacturing systems have mutually influencing interactions. Indeed, information systems are a critical component any efficient manufacturing system. This book studies information-based manufacturing across traditional functional boundaries. Editor(s): Shaw, Michael J. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372318
- ISBN
- 9780792372318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.98
€ 129.98
Hardback. Canada and the countries of Latin America are in the midst of major changes and choices in the area of labor markets and related social policy. This book reviews the evidence of Canada and Latin America on three major labor policy instruments - unemployment insurance, minimum wages and training. Editor(s): Berry, Albert. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1KL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372325
- ISBN
- 9780792372325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.63
€ 189.63
Public Decision-Making Processes and Asymmetry of Information
. Ed(S): Marrelli, Massimo; Pignataro, Giacom...
hardcover. The issue of asymmetric information and public decision-making has been widely explored by economists. This book encompasses different contributions to these issues, on both theoretical and practical areas. It is also devoted to discussing the applications of the theory to different public sector activities. Editor(s): Marrelli, Massimo; Pignataro, Giacomo. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372387
- ISBN
- 9780792372387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Some time ago one of the editors stumbled on a paradox in the competition for rents. He asked a previous research assistant to work out some examples and gave a seminar on it. This volume attempts to get economists to turn to the problem and, hopefully, solve the paradox. It also presents a substantial portion of the literature on the matter. Editor(s): Lockard, Alan (George Mason University, USA); Tullock, Gordon. Num Pages: 418 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372424
- ISBN
- 9780792372424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.38
€ 195.38
Hardback. Knowledge discovery (KDD) and Data Mining (DM) is a new, multidisciplinary field that focuses on the overall process of information discovery from large volumes of data. This work contains a collection of 16 articles written by experts in the KDD and DM field from the following countries: Austria, Australia, Canada, China (Hong Kong), and Germany. Editor(s): Abramowicz, Witold; Zurada, Jozef. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372431
- ISBN
- 9780792372431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.10
€ 252.10
hardcover. This text provides a critical thinking framework for all individuals utilizing decision and evaluation models. It argues that there is no best decision or evaluation model but that decision-makers must understand the principles of formal evaluation and decision models and apply them critically. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372509
- ISBN
- 9780792372509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.78
€ 192.78
Hardback. Multiple criteria decision-making research has developed and has become an area of research for dealing with complex decision problems. This book deals with problem of MCDM methods that can be applied to a decision problem. It provides two strategies to help decision-makers select and design an appropriate approach to a complex decision problem. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372516
- ISBN
- 9780792372516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
The Electronic Call Auction - Market Mechanism and Trading. Building a...
Robert A. . Ed(S): Schwartz
Hardback. Considers how the inclusion of electronic call auction trading would affect the performance of US equity markets. This book contains papers that focus on the call auction and its role in a hybrid market structure. Editor(s): Schwartz, Robert A. Series: The New York University Salomon Center Series on Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 479 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 479
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372561
- ISBN
- 9780792372561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.47
€ 196.47
Hardback. A long-standing unsolved problem in economic theory is how economic equilibria are attained. This book considers a number of adjustment processes in different economic models and investigates their dynamical behaviour. It uses the theory of nonlinear dynamics to analyze the dynamics of the different economic models. Series: Advances in Computational Economics. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372653
- ISBN
- 9780792372653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.95
€ 127.95
hardcover. This work analytically investigates the complexities and incertainties of monetary transmission, spelling out their consequences for the monetary policy maker. It focusses on policy preparation, and case studies stress the role of international economic linkages and of expectations. Editor(s): Berk, Jan Marc. Series: Financial and Monetary Policy Studies. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372691
- ISBN
- 9780792372691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.36
€ 126.36
Creating Customer Value Through Strategic Marketing Planning
. Ed(S): Nijssen, Edwin J.; Frambach, Ruud T.
Hardback. Combines discussions of the theory with the presentation of a selection of useful strategic marketing tools. This book guides the reader through the process of writing a strategic marketing plan. It helps students of marketing strategy to understand strategic marketing planning at work and how to use specific tools. Editor(s): Nijssen, Edwin J.; Frambach, Ruud T. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372721
- ISBN
- 9780792372721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.21
€ 126.21
Hardback. Examines some of the major policy and regulatory issues facing the postal and delivery industry. This title addresses such issues as: international postal policy; the universal service obligation; regulation; competition, entry, and the role of scale and scope economies; and, interaction of law and economics. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 167 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372745
- ISBN
- 9780792372745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Hardback. The pace of structural change in the equity markets has accelerated dramatically and, as it has, regulation has come to play a central role in the development of market structure. This book considers regulation's contribution to the efficiency of the US equity markets. Editor(s): Schwartz, Robert A. Series: Zicklin School of Business Financial Markets Series. Num Pages: 154 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372820
- ISBN
- 9780792372820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.41
€ 126.41
Hardback. A selection of the papers which serve as a volume describing financial contagion. They include survey articles and policy discussions, as well as theoretical models and empirical analyses. Topics include how to define contagion, and the importance of real versus financial linkages. Editor(s): Claessens, Stijn; Forbes, Kristin. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 31. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372851
- ISBN
- 9780792372851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.40
€ 196.40
Hardback. Highlights mineral rents investment funds in Norway, Alaska and Alberta, which derive revenues from the production of petroleum bound to diminish over time. This book examines the institutional and political framework in which these funds are embedded and how successfully they have been used for making non-renewable petroleum wealth permanent. Num Pages: 109 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 1KBBWK; 1KBCL; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 109
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372943
- ISBN
- 9780792372943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.46
€ 125.46
Hardback. A collection of essays about innovative policy in the knowledge-based economy. It considers elements of an innovation policy: innovation policy and academic research, innovation policy in electronic commerce, and innovation policy and globalization issues. Editor(s): Feldman, Maryann P.; Link, Albert N. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 457 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372967
- ISBN
- 9780792372967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.68
€ 249.68
Hardback. Due to the developments in the role of governments, the importance of government accounting and financial reporting is increasing. This led to changes in Government Accounting all over the world. This book gives insight in the array of different patterns the world shows with respect to government accounting and financial reporting. Editor(s): Bac, Aad. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFCP; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372974
- ISBN
- 9780792372974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44
Hardback. Based on qualitative and inductive research, this monograph treats cases based on current events and try to find the common aspects and basic rules that govern the wrongdoing to the minority shareholders. In the four cases of US, French and Israeli companies, most of them in high tech, the minority shareholders lose almost all their investment. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373001
- ISBN
- 9780792373001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.48€ 90.39
€ 103.48
€ 90.39
Hardback. This text brings together contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast-moving area. It serves as a reference, providing insight into some of the most challenging research issues in the field. Editor(s): Kohavi, Ronny; Provost, Foster. Num Pages: 153 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNP; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 153
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373032
- ISBN
- 9780792373032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.09
€ 126.09
Hardback. Editor(s): Negishi, Takashi; Ramachandran, Rama V.; Mino, Kazuo. Series: Research Monographs in Japan-U.S.Business and Economics. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373063
- ISBN
- 9780792373063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.11
€ 252.11
Hardback. In general, housing cannot be moved in response to shortages or excesses in particular areas; it is spatially fixed. The modelling of housing markets and the interlinkages between markets at different spatial levels, from urban to international, are the main themes of this book. Series: Advances in Urban and Regional Economics. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373070
- ISBN
- 9780792373070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.58
€ 192.58
Hardback. Focuses on the issues of migration, welfare and unemployment in a trade and development framework. This book contains chapters that analyze the implications of internal labor mobility in a model designed to highlight its implications for regional welfare, urban unemployment, rural-urban dichotomy and structural adjustment. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373100
- ISBN
- 9780792373100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardback. Analyzes the interaction between high-technology and globalization and its implications on the US economy. This title addresses topics such as why the US economy runs a trade deficit in manufactured high-tech goods, why high-tech firms lose manufacturing jobs, and why high-tech industries rely on foreign outsourcing for their manufacturing. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2003. Corr. 2nd printing 2004
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373179
- ISBN
- 9780792373179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52