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Hardcover. This book delves deep into the application of corporate social responsibility, surfacing an uncomfortable reality. Honest intent without managerial skill results in CSR paucity. Studying insider trading, private healthcare and investment banking provision it reflects an absence of ethical leadership, undermining corporate reputation. Editor(s): Kakabadse, Andrew; Kakabadse, Nada. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013681
- ISBN
- 9780230013681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Hardcover. This book aims to show how Sraffa's theoretical contributions could be pursued in new directions, in effect providing an alternative paradigm to the postclassical economic theory and challenging the persistent dominance of a widespread economic culture based on that theory. Editor(s): Chiodi, Guglielmo; Ditta, Leonardo. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018907
- ISBN
- 9780230018907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.20
€ 120.20
Hardcover. In examining alternative economic policies for the EU after the rejection of the European Constitution, this book covers: macroeconomic policy and the European Constitution; EU financial integration; reform of European regional policy; assessment and alternative proposals on European structural policies; and labour market policies in the EU. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm C. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018914
- ISBN
- 9780230018914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.82
€ 118.82
Hardcover. This book examines the slow growth and other problems experienced by the Eurozone in its early years, and the challenges which it now faces. The authors investigate the operation of monetary and fiscal policy in the Eurozone, the extent of structural reform and the reasons for it, and other topics. Editor(s): Cobham, David. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KCBM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018921
- ISBN
- 9780230018921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.74
€ 119.74
Hardcover. This book provides a collection of essays by leading economists in honour of David Laidler's contributions to the field of macroeconomics, with important essays on central banking, monetary policy implementation, inflation targeting, monetary theory, monetary framework debates, and the mathematical theory of banking. Editor(s): Leeson, Robert. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018983
- ISBN
- 9780230018983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.92
€ 120.92
Hardcover. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 154 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019027
- ISBN
- 9780230019027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.85
€ 186.85
Paperback. This book reflects on current thinking in development economics and on what may happen over the next two decades. As well as studying development economics in retrospect, the volume explores the current debates and challenges and looks forward at the problems that affect the global capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Mavrotas, George; Shorrocks, Anthony F. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 841 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019041
- ISBN
- 9780230019041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.90
€ 185.90
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
€ 234.63
€ 234.63
Hardcover. Based on one of the most talked about events of the Year of Microfinance, this book argues for private capital investments in microfinance in developing countries. It uses a lifecycle perspective to consider the need for capital in microfinance and the issues investors need to address to obtain a larger mobilization of private capital. Editor(s): Leleux, Benoit; Constantinou, Dinos. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KF; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019799
- ISBN
- 9780230019799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420. Balancing the Growth, Equity, and Environment Imperatives. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Ascher, William; Krupp, Corinne. This book addresses the key challenges of balancing economic growth, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection in the development of major physical infrastructure, ranging from transport to energy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCM; RPT. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100305
- ISBN
- 9780230100305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Paperback. In an effort to understand the reasons for and consequences of the political backlash to the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Kelo v. New London, this book brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners who explore the uses and abuses of eminent domain and regulatory takings. Editor(s): Benson, Bruce L. Num Pages: 321 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102477
- ISBN
- 9780230102477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. The Economic Crisis and the State of Economics brings together leading economists from a diverse set of backgrounds and presents their take on how economics can explain the current crisis but also how the crisis will affect economic thought. Editor(s): Skidelsky, Robert; Westerlind Wigstrom, Christian. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102545
- ISBN
- 9780230102545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. This volume draws on disciplines as different as Psychology, Anthropology, History and Biology to explain when and why individuals act to promote their own self-interest and when they sacrifice their own outcomes so that others can benefit. Editor(s): Forsyth, Donelson R.; Hoyt, Crystal L. Series: Jepson Studies in Leadership. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP; KJMB; KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 220 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104037
- ISBN
- 9780230104037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06
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
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230112070
- ISBN
- 9780230112070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Although the title of this volume and its major focus will be on one major aspect of global sustainability - climate change - this volume continues with the overall framing of the series: global sustainability is a multi-faceted, global, multi-generational, economic, social, environmental, and cultural phenomenon and challenge to our species. Editor(s): Stoner, James A. F.; Wankel, Charles. Series: Global Sustainability Through Business. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115835
- ISBN
- 9780230115835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. This exciting and timely collection brings together international and national scholars and advocates to provide historical overviews of efforts to pass basic income guarantee legislation in their respective countries and/or across regions of the globe. Editor(s): Caputo, Richard K. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116917
- ISBN
- 9780230116917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.72
€ 119.72
Hardcover. This book brings together a wide range of policy experts from both old and new European Union member states, as well as from the US, and presents their insights, observations and research on the future of economic and social models in Europe. This book is an essential companion for all interested in this key issue. Editor(s): Bienkowski, Wojciech; Brada, Josef C.; Radlo, Mariusz-Jan. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230200531
- ISBN
- 9780230200531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Hardcover. In recent years, there has been much interest in the 'virtual' --teams, organizations and communities --in management research and practice. As technology and social practices change we have more opportunity to experience different forms of virtuality, and in the process our understanding and conception of virtuality changes. Editor(s): Panteli, Niki; Chiasson, Mike. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; UYV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201286
- ISBN
- 9780230201286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.89
€ 78.89
Hardcover. For all of the technical explanations for meltdown in the financial markets during the banking crisis, the most readily accepted and almost universal explanation is the single word 'greed'. This is a subject which can at once be seen as the disease at the heart of society and the motivating force behind the progress of mankind. Editor(s): Brassey, Alexis; Barber, Stephen. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KCX; KJG. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201484
- ISBN
- 9780230201484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.15
€ 62.15