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hardcover. This collection of papers covers a wide spectrum of computational optimization topics, representing a blend of familiar nonlinear programming topics and such novel paradigms as semidefinite programming and complementarity-constrained nonlinear programs. Editor(s): Pang, John-Shi. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384137
- ISBN
- 9780792384137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.37
€ 199.37
Hardback. Proposes and supports the claim that small firms make two indispensable contributions to the economy. First, they are an integral part of the renewal process that pervades market economies. Second, small firms are the essential mechanism by which millions enter the economic and social mainstream of American society. Editor(s): Acs, Zoltan J.; Ackermann, Stephen J. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384151
- ISBN
- 9780792384151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.35
€ 131.35
Hardback. How successful is PPP as a measure of the equilibrium exchange rate? This and other questions are important to academic theorists. This work encompasses all of the competing views of equilibrium exchange rate determination, from PPP, to the macroeconomic balance approach. Editor(s): St.John, Ronald MacDonald; Stein, Jerome L. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384243
- ISBN
- 9780792384243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.08
€ 201.08
Hardback. The Policy Research Corporation N.V. has carried out a Caribbean SWOT analysis. Two sectors were examined: container shipping and cruising. The results scan of Caribbean ports with respect to the main container trade routes or cruise loops within the region are included here. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384311
- ISBN
- 9780792384311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.55
€ 132.55
International Standardisation of Good Corporate Governance
Ridder, Liesbeth De; Berghe, Lutgart Van Den
Hardback. The Academy of Directors (AoD) presents a multidisciplinary approach for the governance of a company in this book, which explores their interaction between the academic and the business world in order to change the environment in which companies work. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384328
- ISBN
- 9780792384328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.56
€ 194.56
The Role of the State in Pension Provision. Employer, Regulator, Provi...
. Ed(S): Hughes, Gerard; Stewart, Jim
Hardback. Deals with the role of the State in pension provision as an employer, regulator and provider. This book considers the regulation of occupational pension schemes in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and whether there is still a role for the State in providing earnings-related pensions in the United Kingdom. Editor(s): Hughes, Gerard; Stewart, Jim. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFD1; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384335
- ISBN
- 9780792384335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.03
€ 131.03
Hardback. This study proposes that economics can serve as a paradigm for all social sciences by dealing with actual problems of society. It suggests solutions to social problems in the environment, politics, art, family, history and academia. The economic model is extended to issues of fairness and morals. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd extended ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384342
- ISBN
- 9780792384342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.15
€ 199.15
Hardback. The authors of this text have proposed a management planning model for developing strategic goals for e-commerce enterprises. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384373
- ISBN
- 9780792384373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.51
€ 131.51
Central Banking, Monetary Policies, and the Implications for Transitio...
. Ed(S): Blejer, Mario I.; Skreb, Marko
Hardback. Collects the contributions of experts in monetary and central banking theory and presents the results of original research geared to understanding the implications of general economic theory for emerging and transitional economies. This book integrates the particular requirements of these economies into the main macroeconomic monetary theories. Editor(s): Blejer, Mario I.; Skreb, Marko. Num Pages: 465 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 465
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384410
- ISBN
- 9780792384410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.59
€ 211.59
Hardback. Investigates three formulations of the aggregation problem according to the form in which the individual opinions about the alternatives are defined, as well as to the form of desired social decision. This book offers a description of the problem of axiomatic synthesis of local rules. Series: Theory and Decision Library B. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384519
- ISBN
- 9780792384519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.70
€ 132.70
Hardback. Offers a study of counterproductive cooperation. This book takes to task the critical importance of conducting systematic theory-guided empirical research to examine the validity of arguments that international monetary cooperation could be highly counterproductive. Num Pages: 110 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCBM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384595
- ISBN
- 9780792384595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.32
€ 69.32
Hardback. Provides a theoretical and practical introduction to decision criteria and inventory processes. This title presents Inventory theory by focusing on the analysis and processes underlying decision criteria. It pays special attention to the analysis of some theoretical and applied aspects of fuzzy criteria and dynamic fuzzy criterion models. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV9; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384687
- ISBN
- 9780792384687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.38
€ 198.38
The Asian Financial Crisis. Origins, Implications and Solutions.
. Ed(S): Hunter, William C.; Kaufman, George ...
Hardback. Presents the papers and discussions delivered at an October 1998 Conference co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the International Monetary Fund to examine the causes, implications and possible solutions to the Asian economic crises. This book offers the causes and preventions of international banking and monetary crises. Editor(s): Hunter, William C.; Kaufman, George G.; Krueger, Thomas H. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KC; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384724
- ISBN
- 9780792384724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.11
€ 269.11
Hardback. Outlines the application of auction methods for various aspects of power system operation, primarily for a competitive environment. This book provides an introduction to auction basics to explain how auctions have grown in other industries. It compares auction methods to classical techniques for power system analysis, operations, and planning. Series: Power Electronics and Power Systems. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBL; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384755
- ISBN
- 9780792384755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.02
€ 201.02
Hardback. NAFTA has been described by one expert as being a partial customs union. It is, in any case, a special kind of free trade area because it consists of two highly developed economies and one large third world economy. This book examines the specific interests of the member countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States in the creation of NAFTA. Series: International Handbooks on Economic Integration. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 1KLCM; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384823
- ISBN
- 9780792384823
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.43
€ 132.43
Hardback. Globalization of financial markets and policy changes in the regulation of financial institutions have impacted upon how commercial banks manage risk. These changes prompted an international conference in 1997, on risk management and regulation in banking. This book contains the formal papers. Editor(s): Galai, Dan; Ruthenberg, David (Bank of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel); Sarnat, Marshall; Schreiber, Ben Z. (Bank of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel). Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384830
- ISBN
- 9780792384830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.05
€ 132.05
Hardback. Introduces a modeling method, 'Integrated Enterprise Modelling' (IEM), which is related to ISO standards and provides manufacturing organizations with the means of analyzing, improving, and redesigning their business processes. This book discusses the IEM method and applies it to the concept of 'Quality-Oriented Design of Business Processes'. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384847
- ISBN
- 9780792384847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.23
€ 198.23
Hardback. The questions that transition economies pose for policymakers and companies seeking to enter and compete in these new markets are considered here. This text offers an examination of issues that have developed as markets in transitional economies become more deregulated and open. Editor(s): Batra, Rajeev. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384984
- ISBN
- 9780792384984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.76
€ 133.76
Hardback. This book aims to give a comparative international perspective on local government accounting innovations, and offers specific cases involving different economic, political and cultural conditions. Editor(s): Caperchione, Eugenio; Mussari, Riccardo. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384991
- ISBN
- 9780792384991
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.70
€ 199.70
Hardback. A collection of papers, each of which focuses on a different way of modelling learning, including the techniques of evolutionary algorithms, genetic programming, neural networks, classifier systems, local interaction models, least squares learning, Bayesian learning, boundedly rational models, and cognitive learning models. Editor(s): Brenner, Thomas. Series: Advances in Computational Economics. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385035
- ISBN
- 9780792385035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.28
€ 257.28
Hardback. Describes applicable mathematics without using calculus or limits in general. This title presents a review of the solution of systems of linear equations by the use of matrices. It introduces the theory of probability. It deals with developments in mathematics such as linear and dynamic programming, the theory of networks and the theory of games. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385110
- ISBN
- 9780792385110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.83
€ 250.83
Hardback. Analyzes the determinants of firm performance in the life insurance industry by identifying the 'practices' employed by insurers to succeed in this business environment. This book offers a survey of life insurer management practices and strategic choices in distribution systems, mergers and acquisitions, human resources and financial strategies. Editor(s): Cummins, J. David; Santomero, Anthony M. Series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFN; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385356
- ISBN
- 9780792385356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.89
€ 256.89
Hardback. Explores the general nature of the finance industry, of the institutions which make it up, of the people in it and the pressures they are under. This book provides an examination of the guidance people can obtain from four of the world's great religions on exactly how people ought to behave when engaged in the financial industry. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385561
- ISBN
- 9780792385561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.35
€ 197.35
hardcover. A wide gulf now exists between theory and practice in the field of management. This book includes topics that should provoke the reader to ponder on the complexities of the multi-faceted managerial scene and to question the basis of many managerial practices as well as the validity of theories propounded in the literature. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385578
- ISBN
- 9780792385578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.54
€ 200.54