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Blurb, Inc. MOTIVACIÓN ESTUDIANTIL Y EXCELENCIA UNIVERSITARIA
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Cambridge University Press After the Virus
Book SynopsisWhy was the UK so unprepared for the pandemic, suffering one of the highest death rates and worst economic contractions of the major world economies in 2020? Hilary Cooper and Simon Szreter reveal the deep roots of our vulnerability and set out a powerful manifesto for change post-Covid-19. They argue that our commitment to a flawed neoliberal model and the associated disinvestment in our social fabric left the UK dangerously exposed and unable to mount an effective response. This is not at all what made Britain great. The long history of the highly innovative universal welfare system established by Elizabeth I facilitated both the industrial revolution and, when revived after 1945, the postwar Golden Age of rising prosperity. Only by learning from that past can we create the fairer, nurturing and empowering society necessary to tackle the global challenges that lie ahead - climate change, biodiversity collapse and global inequality.Trade Review'… original and compelling.' Will Hutton, The Observer'… (a) wonderfully readable and historically informed account.' Michael Marmot, The Lancet'A critically important assessment of the current state of governance of healthcare and the economy in the UK - uniquely placed in historical context. The disastrous mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic provides an ideal launch-pad for this critique, which also demonstrates a clear path to a better future. It should be in the hands of everyone in the country who cares about and has responsibility for our future.' Sir David King, former UK Chief Scientific Adviser and Climate Envoy, Chair of Independent SAGE'What lessons does the past hold for shaping a better post-pandemic future? This book, with its powerful account of the intolerable inequalities of the present, argues for a revival of the moral foundations of the successful social contracts of earlier periods of British history.' Diane Coyle, author of Markets, State and People: Economics for Public Policy'It is quite a feat to trace the vagaries of English social history from the Elizabethan Poor Law, through mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the seven pillars of what a good society should look like. But these wonderfully accessible authors have done it. Bravo.' Sir Michael Marmot, author of Build Back Fairer: The COVID-19 Marmot Review'Impressive analysis of how 40 years of neoliberalism severely increased inequalities and the impact of the pandemic, and how a secure, mutually supportive society with a strong economy can be restored. Let's hope our government finds it inspiring and acts accordingly.' Pat Thane, author of Divided Kingdom. A History of Britain, 1900 to the PresentTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. COVID-19 was always a matter of 'when' not 'if'; 1. The extraordinary history of pandemic control; 1.1 An ever-present threat; 1.2 The myth of progress; 1.3 How pandemics spread; 1.4 Pandemics and the changing role of the state: from divine to human responsibility; 1.5 A plague on all our houses – learning to control pandemics; 2. Pandemics are not random 'Black Swans'; 2.1 We were expecting a pandemic, so why was the UK so unprepared?; 2.2 Your money or your life; 2.3 Light at the end of the tunnel; Part II. Why COVID-19 was a perfect storm; 3. The fragile society of a neoliberal state; 3.1 The neoliberal project; 3.2 The capture of democracy; 3.3 How COVID-19 was able to wreak havoc; 3.4 A 'Just in time' health service; 3.5 A 'Cinderella' social care service; 3.6 A diminished state; 4. Inequality saps resilience; 4.1 Inequality and the laissez faire state; 4.2 'This is not an easy life any more, chum'; 4.3 Are we bothered?; 4.4 It's the economy stupid; 4.5 The 'Burning Injustices'; 5. The pandemic onslaught; 5.1 Those who lived and those who died; 5.2 The tattered safety net; 5.3 The COVID generation; 5.4 Where's next?; 5.5 Looking to the future; Part III. COVID-19 and the choices we now face; 6. 'Too big to fail?' – we need a payback this time; 6.1 Lessons from the 2007–08 financial crash; 6.2 What does all this have to do with a 2020 pandemic?; 6.3 A first look at the winners and losers; 6.4 Securing the pandemic payback – how are things looking this time?; 6.5 Is the old order beginning to crack?; 7. No time for austerity now; 7.1 So we found the magic money tree; 7.2 When austerity was in vogue; 7.3 Let's just put it on the tab; 7.4 Storm clouds ahead?; 8. Who has the deepest pockets?; 8.1 A better future and a proactive state; 8.2 Will we find the pot of gold?; 9. Re-thinking welfare; 9.1 Is it time for a no-strings attached Universal Basic Income?; 9.2 'Dignity and Security'; 9.3 Universal services; 9.4 Who cares?; 9.5 What of later life?; Part IV. After the virus – Who do we want to be?; 10. Casting aside the neoliberal state; 10.1 Homo Economicus and the myth of rationality; 10.2 History and Morality; 11. The birth of a collectivist individualism; 11.1 How Elizabeth I gave us the world's first welfare society; 11.2 The turn away from collectivist individualism after 1834; 11.3 The Boer War and the 'New Liberal' reforms; 11.4 Slaying the giants – Beveridge and the 'Golden Age'; 11.5 Wealth, redistribution and progressive taxation; 11.6 What lessons can we take from history?; 12. An empowering state to build a nurturing society; 12.1 What does it mean to have an empowering state?; 12.2 Freedom and the state; 12.3 Collective commitment to a nurturing society; 12.4 The case for fair and progressive contributions; 12.5 Democratic participation and devolved power; 12.6 Our natural environment and the empowering state; 13. Seven Pillars of Empowerment; 13.1 A Nurturing Society: Respect and inclusive support for all; 13.2 Ethical Capitalism: Working with business to redefine our values; 13.3 Fair Contributions: Full participation by the prosperous; 13.4 Open Public Discourse: Enabling all voices to have an equal hearing; 13.5 Measuring what we value: Signalling the changes we need; 13.6 A Sustainable Future: Responsible stewardship of our planet's resources; 13.7 Participatory Politics: Reviving democracy and civic engagement; 14. Greater even than a pandemic; 14.1 Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press All the Math You Missed
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this bestselling book provides an overview of the key topics in undergraduate mathematics, allowing beginning graduate students to fill in any gaps in their knowledge. With numerous examples, exercises and suggestions for further reading, it is a must-have for anyone looking to learn some serious mathematics quickly.Trade Review'Reading Garrity is like talking with your favorite uncle - he tells you the essential stories, in a clear and colorful way, and you get just what you need to explore further. The topics are well chosen (and there are more in this new edition). His points of view enrich the reader - not only do you learn what to know, but how to know it. I wish I had had this book when I started graduate school.' John McCleary, Vassar College'I admired one of the intentions behind the first edition of Garrity's All the Math You Missed: to give students the tools to appreciate the applications of mathematics without painting a simplistic picture of 'Applied Mathematics'. In this second edition, he takes this idea to the next level by introducing four additional chapters, dealing primarily with number theory and category theory.' Robert Kotiuga, Boston University'I felt like I was terribly underprepared for graduate school, and Garrity's book helped me fill in some of those gaps. But far more importantly, the welcoming tone made me see that I wasn't alone in feeling anxious, and it made grad school feel less intimidating.' Daniel Erman, University of Wisconsin, Madison'Incoming graduate students would find the book most useful … this book is designed to provide some useful guidance … The writing is clear and easy to read.' Bill Satzer, MAA ReviewsTable of ContentsOn the structure of mathematics; Brief summaries of topics; 1. Linear Algebra; 2. ε and δ real analysis; 3. Calculus for vector-valued functions; 4. Point set topology; 5. Classical Stokes' theorems; 6. Diff erential forms and Stokes' theorem; 7. Curvature for curves and surfaces; 8. Geometry; 9. Countability and the Axiom of Choice; 10. Elementary number theory; 11. Algebra; 12. Algebraic number theory; 13. Complex analysis; 14. Analytic number theory; 15. Lebesgue integration; 16. Fourier analysis; 17. Diff erential equations; 18. Combinatorics and probability theory; 19. Algorithms; 20. Category theory; Appendix A. Equivalence relations; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Profit Motive
Book SynopsisThe Profit Motive addresses questions of corporate purpose using historical, legal, and economic perspectives. It counters proponents of social corporate responsibility and defends the maximization of shareholder value and shareholder capitalism, as both what the law requires and what it ought to require.Trade Review'The Profit Motive is both a brilliant defense of the principle at the heart of capitalist prosperity and a clinical demolition of 'stakeholder' theory. A true master of his craft, Bainbridge not only knows everything worth knowing about his subject but expresses it with vigor, grace and, a wry sense of humor. A must-read for anybody who wants to understand what makes corporations thrive--and how to preserve them from death by good intentions.' Adrian Wooldridge, Bloomberg Opinion'Professor Bainbridge has authored an extraordinary book. It is both superb scholarly and yet at the same time highly accessible to the non-lawyer. This is a must read both for corporate law scholars and, more importantly, the public company director community.' Charles M. Elson, University of Delaware'Professor Bainbridge brings his unsurpassed expertise and scholarship around corporate governance to the discussion of ESG and stakeholder capitalism, convincingly arguing that the notion of business extending its focus beyond shareholders has no basis in the law, provides no actionable guidance to corporate directors, and ultimately yields no benefit to society.' Marc Hodak, Farient Advisors'Should directors of business corporations seek to maximize value for the corporation's shareholders, or should they make business decisions with a view to benefiting all corporate stakeholders? Professor Bainbridge's conclusions are thunderingly unequivocal: shareholder value maximization is both what the law requires and what the law ought to require; in the long run, it produces the best outcomes for shareholders and other constituencies and is the system appropriate for a democratic society. Everyone interested in what is happening in corporate America today - and how it could affect them, economically and otherwise - should read this book.' Robert T. Miller, University of Iowa College of LawTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Law: 1. The Battle of River Rouge; 2. Fireplug Funding For Princeton; 3. Why Didn't the Cubs Have to Play Night Baseball? 4. Defending Dodge; 5. To Make Stakeholder Capitalism the Rule, You Would Have to Change Most of Corporate Law; 6. What About the Benefit Corporation? Part II. The Merits: 7. Possible Merits of the Business Roundtable's Embrace of Stakeholder Capitalism; 8. Was There a Business Case for the Business Roundtable's Embrace of Stakeholder Capitalism? 9. Why did the Business Roundtable CEOs Shift Their Position?10. Why the Business Roundtable CEOs Should Have Stayed the Course; Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Complexity Economics and Sustainable Development
Book SynopsisThe Sustainable Development Goals are global objectives set by the UN. They cover fundamental issues in development such as poverty, education, economic growth, and climate. Despite growing data across policy dimensions, popular statistical approaches offer limited solutions as these datasets are not big or detailed enough to meet their technical requirements. Complexity Economics and Sustainable Development provides a novel framework to handle these challenging features, suggesting that complexity science, agent-based modelling, and computational social science can overcome these limitations. Building on interdisciplinary socioeconomic theory, it provides a new framework to quantify the link between public expenditure and development while accounting for complex interdependencies and public governance. Accompanied by comprehensive data of worldwide development indicators and open-source code, it provides a detailed construction of the analytic toolkit, familiarising readers with a diverse set of empirical applications and drawing policy implications that are insightful to a diverse readership.Trade Review'The book by Omar Guerrero and Gonzalo Castañeda is a path-breaking contribution that, through a careful validation procedure of the complexity applied to sustainable development, demonstrates the logical and empirical superiority of the complex economy over the mainstream method, tight in the straitjacket of equilibrium. Furthermore, it offers convincing evidence of the need for economic policy intervention in sustainable development.' Mauro Gallegati, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy'The opportunities afforded by agent-based modelling for informing the development, appraisal, and evaluation of public policies at global and national scales have becoming increasingly evident over the last decade. But often research in this area has been small-scale, not well connected with policymakers, and methodologically unsophisticated. This book is different. It shows in detail the value of modelling using a generative causation approach, develops a powerful modelling framework, and applies it to a range of important case studies to evaluate the effectiveness of allocating budgets to achieve development and sustainability goals, both cross-nationally and at the level of individual countries. It is an excellent example of what policy modelling can achieve.' Nigel Gilbert, Professor of Sociology, Centre for Research in Social Simulation, University of Surrey, UK'This important book makes excellent contributions on various levels. It introduces readers to sustainable development from a complexity perspective, and provides a masterclass on agent-based modelling and computational economics. Supported by a wealth of empirical data and case studies, the authors address numerous highly relevant topics in sustainability. The book is rich with original insights and policy recommendations. A must-read!' Dietmar Maringer, Professor of Computational Economics and Finance at the University of Basel, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsPart I. A Complexity Approach to Sustainable Development: 1. Introduction; 2. Policy prioritisation, complexity, and agent computing; 3. Relevant data and empirical challenges; 4. A computational model; 5. Calibration and validation; Part II. A Global View of Sustainable Development: 6. The feasibility of the sustainable development goals; 7. Government spending and structural bottlenecks; 8. Public governance and sustainable development; 9. The impact of international aid; Part III. A Focalised View of Sustainable Development: 10. Subnational development and fiscal federalism; 11. Accelerators and systemic bottlenecks; 12. Deprivation, income shocks, and remittances; 13. Lessons and reflections.
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Cambridge University Press Foreign Banks and Global Finance in Modern China
Book SynopsisDrawing on German, English, Japanese and Chinese primary sources, Ghassan Moazzin explores how foreign banks financially connected modern China to international capital markets and the global economy and highlights the key role international finance and foreign banks and capital markets played at important turning points in modern Chinese history.Trade Review'Moazzin's study shows the ambiguities of negotiating financial and political interests with great nuance and objectivity. Based on a mountain of qualitative and quantitative archival data, Moazzin manages to unearth the complex nature of transnational financial flows, networks, and their institutional constraints before WWI. Most importantly, he reminds us that the impact of financial globalization failed to produce clear winners and losers in the process.' Elisabeth Köll, The University of Notre Dame'Moazzin's history of foreign banks and global finance in turn of the 20th century China opens a new chapter in the global history of capitalism. Readers will find in its pages an illuminating engrossing story of the roles of European economic actors in a Chinese history of globalization, and a crucial contextualization of the modern global economic order that takes into account the Chinese view.' Glenda Sluga, University of Sydney'Grounded in detailed research, this history will be valuable for all those interested in engaging with China's economic development.' George Hong Jiang, LSE Review of Books'Foreign Banks' key contributions have less to do with offering alternative models of imperial power and more to do with examining the gritty mechanics of banking. On this front, the analysis is masterful … The meticulous archival work also allows the book to raise compelling questions about state capacity and the governing power of money.' Mary Bridges, Business History'… a captivating read, accessible to most audiences, and would make an excellent undergraduate textbook for courses on Chinese economic history … Highly recommended.' D. Li, Choice'A deeply researched history of DAB and its operations in China as well as a study that makes broader points about the integration of China into world financial markets.' Austin Dean, Journal of Chinese History'An original and important book.' Hubert Bonin, EH.Net'The thoroughness of his investigation and masterfulness of his analysis made this book not only a scholarly resource, but also an intriguing option for individuals interested in the intricate dynamics of finance, politics, and historical transformation in China's modernization journey.' Yitong Qiu, The Economic History ReviewTable of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Notes and Conventions; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. A German bank in China: early contact of German bankers with China from the 1870s to the 1880s; 2. Entering the Chinese banking sector: foreign banks on the Chinese frontier; 3. Chinese bonds for European investors: the indemnity loans and the internationalisation of Chinese public finance, 1895–1898; 4. Railway dreams: German bankers and Chinese railway development, 1895–1910; 5. Global markets, international finance and the 1911 revolution in China; 6. Disentanglement and liquidation: German bankers and the first world war in China; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Domino and the EighteenthCentury London
Book SynopsisThis Element presents new cultural, social, and economic perspectives on the eighteenth-century London masquerade through an in-depth analysis of the classic domino costume. It examines the domino's physical and figurative movements from the masquerade warehouse into print and visual culture.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The masquerade and the domino; 2. Three dominos; 3. The domino as a commodity; 4. Everywhere and nowhere; Conclusion; References.
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Cambridge University Press Money in Politics
Book SynopsisIn politics, money is often the name of the game. Politicians enrich themselves while in office, spend campaign money to finance their re-election, and accept lucrative ''golden parachute'' jobs after leaving office. Money in Politics argues that these different forms of capital are part of a common system and should be analyzed in a single framework. The book advances a comparative theory that shows how self-enrichment, campaign spending, and golden parachute jobs are connected to each other. This theory explains when and how money enters politics, ultimately illuminating that a change in one form affects the other types and revealing the consequences this has for democracy. The book uses a wide range of evidence from countries around the world, including causally identified quantitative studies, qualitative cross-national comparisons, and original survey experiments. Enlightening and instructive, this book shows that we can only fully comprehend the role of money in politics when we Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Types of Money in Politics; 3. The System of Money in Politics; 4. The Connection between Self-Enrichment and Campaign Spending; 5. The Connection between Campaign Spending and Golden Parachute Jobs; 6. The System of Money in Politics in Comparative Perspective; 7. Consequences for Democracy; 8. Evolving the Conversation about Money in Politics.
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Cambridge University Press Business Analytics
Book SynopsisBusiness analytics is all about leveraging data analysis and analytical modeling methods to achieve business objectives. This is the book for upper division and graduate business students with interest in data science, for data science students with interest in business, and for everyone with interest in both. A comprehensive collection of over 50 methods and cases is presented in an intuitive style, generously illustrated, and backed up by an approachable level of mathematical rigor appropriate to a range of proficiency levels. A robust set of online resources, including software tools, coding examples, datasets, primers, exercise banks, and more for both students and instructors, makes the book the ideal learning resource for aspiring data-savvy business practitioners.
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Cambridge University Press The Future of Qualitative Research in Healthcare
Book SynopsisIn the rapidly changing world of digital healthcare research this book offers a digital lens in the participatory perspective of ethnography, a qualitative methodology. With its unique approach, it will be an invaluable resource for prospective and experienced qualitative researchers in a broad array of medical and health disciplines.
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Cambridge University Press The Rise of China Inc.
Book SynopsisLeveraging its absolute power, low human rights advantage, and tolerance by other countries, the Chinese Communist Party has transformed China into a giant corporation. Living and working is not a right, but a privilege granted by the party. State-owned firms are business units or subsidiaries, private firms are joint ventures, and foreign firms are franchisees of the party. ''China, Inc.'' enjoys the agility of a firm and the vast resources of a state. Meanwhile, foreign firms competing with Chinese firms can find themselves matched against the mighty Chinese state. The Rise of China, Inc. will interest many readers: it will compel business scholars to rethink state-firm relationships; assist multinational business practitioners in formulating effective strategies; aid policy-makers in countering China''s expansion; and inform the public of the massive corporate organisation China has become, and how democracies can effectively deal with it.Trade Review'The Rise of the China Inc. probes the political foundations of China's state-capitalism and provides an original explanation of why this system contains the seeds of its destruction even as it undermines the liberal global economic order. Shaomin Li's admirable ability to analyze how the institutions of a one-party regime shape business environment and corporate decisions has produced refreshing insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the world's new economic superpower.' Minxin Pei, Professor of Government, Claremont McKenna College 'Shaomin Li is one of the most well-versed and nuanced scholars writing on China today. This book reflects more than 30 years of both lived experience and scholarship. It is a timely analysis that should be devoured by any scholar, politician, policy maker and business leader wanting to understand 21st Century China.' Timothy M. Devinney, Chair and Professor of International Business, Alliance Manchester Business School'In this deeply researched volume, Li argues that the Chinese Communist Party's rule presents an entirely new challenge to democracies since, unlike the Axis powers in World War II or the USSR in the Cold War, China is closely intertwined with them both economically and socially. Because China relies on these democracies for markets, they must unite to press for the changes they desire, even to the point of delinkage if China does not yield.' June Teufel Dreyer, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Miami'The rise of China as a global superpower presents a challenge for scholars and managers. Dr. Li presents a new perspective to understand the unique political and economic system of modern China, the state governing the entire economy as a large corporation. His decades-long research on social institutions and governance shows that the boundary between the firm and society is unclear. It presents a novel and refreshing view to explain why the Chinese state can be as swift and agile as the firm while corporations act as resourcefully as the state. This new perspective presents a useful framework for multinational corporations and foreign governments to develop successful strategies and effective policies toward China.' Seung Ho Park, President's Chair and Professor of Strategy and International Business, Nanyang Technological University'China, Inc. provides clear recommendations for corporations to deal with a China that is increasingly inwardly repressive and outwardly aggressive. Li provides a pragmatic view for a world where great power competition is unlike any seen before.' Robert Spalding, Brigadier General (Ret.), USAF, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute'Are the modern democracies safe? Having survived a hot war with the Axis Powers and a Cold War with the Soviet Union, they now face a challenge from what Shaomin Li astutely calls 'China, Inc.' – a huge autocracy that is run like a corporation. China, Inc. is in some ways as frightening as its two twentieth-century predecessors but is a different kind of animal. It is more intertwined with the democracies, and the battle fronts are more psychological than physical. Accordingly, Li accompanies his wake-up call with some practical advice.' Perry Link, Chancellorial Chair for Teaching Across Disciplines, University of California, Riverside'Shaomin Li's work is groundbreaking. Relation-based countries like China operate on a different set of rules set by the international community. Rule of law is replace with rule by law. China's companies are pawns in the Communist government's grand geopolitical game and self-preservation needs. Prof. Shaomin Li provides a clear and concise treatment of the China Inc phenomenon, its origins and consequences. It is a must read to those studying or doing business in China.' Ilan Alon, Professor of Strategy and International Marketing, University of Agder'A masterpiece in explaining the peculiar convergence – and complicity – of communist dictatorship and capitalist profiteering at the expense of Chinese people's wellbeing and the fate of global democratization. Li's work is a must-read for anyone who cares about human freedom and its predicament presented by the rise of the CCP, Inc.' M. Miles Yu, Professor, Department of History, United States Naval AcademyTable of Contents1. Introduction: Who lost China?; Part I. The Advantage of Low Human Rights: 2. The political foundation of China's competitiveness and its failure to democratize; 3. China's legal system is not about the rule of law: The advantages and limits of the relation-based system; 4. Mao plus Deng: A highly aggressive and productive culture; Part II. The Rise of China, Inc.: 5. The emergence of China, inc.; 6. China's industrial policy as a corporate strategy of China, Inc; Part III. China, inc.'s Achilles' Heel and the World's Response: 7. The Chinese communist party's dilemmas and solutions; 8. Open societies versus closed regime: Who needs whom more?; 9. Policy and strategic options for the governments and firms in the democracies; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Growth and Survival
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Cambridge University Press Cambridge International AS and A Level Travel and
Book SynopsisThis series supports learners through the Cambridge International AS & A Level Travel & Tourism syllabus (9395). From sustainable tourism to managing events, this third edition helps students understand key travel and tourism ideas and equips them with technical and practical skills. Help students develop their analytical skills to build a deeper understanding of modern tourism, through case studies exploring topics such as conservation and sustainability in the Galapagos Islands. Suitable for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Travel & Tourism syllabus (9395), for examination from 2024. The coursebook supports students whose first language is not English, with key terms and concept links, as well as visual tools throughout, to aid understanding.
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Cambridge University Press Principles of Behavioral Economics
Book SynopsisThis book is unique among modern contributions to behavioral economics in presenting a grand synthesis between the kind of behavioral economics popularized by Richard Thaler, earlier approaches such as those of the 1978 Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon, evolutionary psychology, and evolutionary economics from Veblen and Marshall through to neo-Schumpeterian thinking. The synthesis employs a complex adaptive systems approach to how people think, the lifestyles they build, and how new production technologies and products are gradually adopted and produce changes. Using a huge range of examples, it takes behavioral economics from its recent focus on ''nudging'' consumers, to the behavior of firms and other organizations, the challenges of achieving structural change and transitioning to environmentally sustainable lifestyles, and instability of the financial system. This book will be of great interest to academics and graduate students who seek a broader view of what behavioral economics is and what it might become.Trade Review'Peter Earl has produced a magnificent volume. In it he overcomes a number of challenges. He offers a new visionary overview of the field of behavioural economics. He carefully and lucidly negotiates the different approaches in this area, offering some important and original critical insights. The readable and fluid style extends its appeal to a wider audience, including to scholars, young and old, in economics, business and management. This is a landmark contribution to behavioural economics and related fields.' Geoff Hodgson, Loughborough University'Behavioral economics has a rich history and thanks to the book by Peter Earl it has the potential for an even richer future. Whereas Old Behavioral Economics (OBE) shared a dissatisfaction with mainstream economics, New Behavioral Economics (NBE) sought to position itself squarely within the mainstream. This book creatively blends these approaches with a strong evolutionary emphasis. As a result, it lays the foundation for a broad range of research opportunities. Earl deserves great appreciation for this.' Esther-Mirjam Sent, Radboud UniversityTable of Contents1. What is behavioral economics?; 2. What motivates us?; 3. Why is life so full of problems for us to try to solve?; 4. How do we acknowledge problems and assess our options?; 5. How do we deal with uncertainty and ambiguity?; 6. How do we search for solutions to problems?; 7. Why do some things matter more than others?; 8. How do we choose?; 9. How can firms and governments influence our choices?; 10. What determines the productivity of an organization?; 11. How does the competitive process work?; 12. Are there any behavioral insights for macroeconomists?; 13. Can we be happy without destroying the environment?
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Working Life and Meaningful Waged
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Cambridge University Press Modeling Monetary Economies
Book SynopsisThoroughly updated and expanded with a new chapter on blockchain and increased coverage of cryptocurrency, as well as new data, this established advanced undergraduate textbook approaches the subject via first principles. It builds on a simple, clear monetary model and applies this framework consistently to a variety of monetary questions. Starting with trade being mutually beneficial, the authors demonstrate that money makes people better off, and that government money competes against other means of payments, including other types of government payments. After developing each of these topics, the book tackles the issue of money competing against other stores of value, examining issues associated with trade, finance, and modern banking. From simple economies to modern economies, the authors address the role banks play in making more trade possible, concluding with the information problems plaguing modern banking.Trade Review'My students and I have enjoyed using this excellent text because of its clear presentation and use of a simple overlapping generations model to analyze fundamental issues in monetary economics. The new edition retains this approach and expands its coverage of financial stability issues and recent developments in monetary policy. This is clearly the best undergraduate text on monetary economics.' Michael Ellis, Kent State University'Modeling Monetary Economies is the only textbook that allows undergraduates to learn important results and applications in monetary economics in a rigorous theoretical framework. The fifth edition continues this tradition with the addition of a discussion of blockchains as a monetary record-keeping system, as well as updated applications of the theory to the 2007–8 financial crisis and pandemic-related monetary policy.' Michael Loewy, University of South Florida'This primer on monetary economics, written by three stalwarts in the field, is already a classic. The material covered is outstanding in its breadth and depth. Unlike other money and banking texts, this one asks more of the reader, but delivers a whole lot more. The writing is fresh and intellectually stimulating, rigorous, and yet approachable. I love this new edition and wish it continued success in its efforts to bring serious monetary economics to the reach of the curious undergraduate.' Joydeep Bhattacharya, Iowa State University'The textbook Modeling Monetary Economies provides a rigorous treatment of money, banking, and financial intermediation within a unified framework that is accessible to advanced undergraduate students. It addresses the most fundamental questions in monetary theory - e.g., Can fiat money be valued in equilibrium? Can it coexist with interest-bearing assets? Why do banks exist? - without shortcuts. It also covers material that is relevant for today's problems, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, the design of payment systems, bank regulations, the welfare costs of inflation … It is a must-read for all students interested in monetary issues.' Guillaume Rocheteau, University of California, IrvineTable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Preface; Part I. Money; 1. The economy and the planner's solution; 2. Equilibrium trade in the economy without money; 3. A simple model of money; 4. Barter and commodity money; 5. Inflation; 6. International monetary systems; 7. Price surprises; Part II. Capital and Banking; 8. Capital; 9. Liquidity and financial intermediation; 10. Central banking and the money supply; 11. Money stock fluctuations; 12. Fully backed central bank money; 13. Payment systems; 14. Bank risk; 15. Liquidity risk and bank panics; Part III. Government Policy; 16. Deficits and the national debt; 17. Savings and investment; 18. The effect of the national debt on capital and savings; 19. The temptation of inflation; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Fragile Futures
Book SynopsisThis book revisits a distinction introduced in 1921 by economists Frank Knight and John Maynard Keynes: that between statistically predictable future events (''risks'') and statistically unpredictable, uncertain events (''uncertainties''). Governments have generally ignored the latter, perceiving phenomena such as pandemics, natural disasters and climate change as uncontrollable Acts of God. As a result, there has been little if any preparation for future catastrophes. Our modern society is more interconnected and more globalized than ever. Dealing with uncertain future events requires a stronger and more globally coordinated government response. This book suggests a larger, more global government role in dealing with these disasters and keeping economic inequalities low. Major institutional changes, such as regulating the private sector for the common good and dealing with special harms, risks and crises, especially those concerning climate change and pandemics, are necessary in order to achieve any semblance of future progress for humankind.Trade Review'This is the most thorough and intelligent review of the western world's economic development, corresponding intellectual debates, and lines of thoughts in economics and public policy from the end of World War I to the present that I have seen.' Hans-Werner Sinn, University of Munich'A fascinating discussion of why governments may sometimes aggravate the problems they set to solve. Read it if you want to reflect upon the role of the public sector in modern economics.' Alberto Alesina, Harvard University'In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, this ambitious book examines the challenges our modern society and our economies have faced historically as a result of natural disasters such as plagues and pandemics. It then considers how, given the future challenges humanity faces with climate change, tax and fiscal policy should be deployed. Policymaking under extreme uncertainty is of great current interest in the 21st Century. This book from an experienced economist provides some fascinating insights.' Sir Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow'This book provides an excellent and original analysis about the role of government during unexpected events and exceptional situations, including pandemics and major disasters, such as climate changes. In times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it offers a timely and stimulating discussion about how and why uncertain and future events should be included into policy decisions. The author, an outstanding expert of public finance, competently guides the readers through the understanding of our complex real world.' Paola Profeta, Bocconi University'Vito Tanzi has written an important book on a set of main challenges of our time: how to anticipate and manage pandemics, earthquakes, famines, nuclear accidents, climate change and ecological destabilization. The book identifies the difficulties posed by intractable uncertainty, missing markets, short-termism of governments, denial and neglect for finding adequate responses to shocks and processes that can have a high toll both on human lives and the planet. Tanzi's writing is balanced, wise, elegant and well informed by theory and a wealth of historical episodes relevant for the world of today and tomorrow. Strongly recommended!' Andrés Solimano, University of Oxford'In different ways, the pandemic and climate change force us to recognise the inescapable reality of uncertainty. Vito Tanzi, former head of the fiscal affairs department of the International Monetary Fund, brings out some crucial implications. One is that we can and should use fiscal policy much better in response to shocks: in the case of Covid-19, for example, we should have imposed a temporary tax on the rich. More fundamentally, our interconnected world needs both more and better global governance.' Martin Wolf, Financial Times'… an enjoyable read …' Christopher L. Atkinson, Public Organization ReviewTable of ContentsPart I. Uncertain Future Events and Reactions to Them: 1. Introduction; 2. Risky versus uncertain events; 3. Taxonomy of disasters; 4. Democracy, capitalism and random events; Part II. A Survey of Past Pandemics and Other Disasters: 5. Uncertain future events and policies; 6. Pandemics, famines and climate change; 7. Major natural disasters; 8. Atomic disasters; 9. Industrial disasters; 10. Economic principles for disasters; Part III. Climate Change and Global Warming: 11. When the Earth became man's private property; 12. Early concerns about the environment; 13. From environmental concerns to climate change; Part IV. Back to Some Theoretical Issues: 14. Human needs and economic theory; 15. Concluding thoughts.
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Cambridge University Press Corporate Sustainability
Book SynopsisThis introductory textbook explores key issues and recent discussions within the field of corporate sustainability and social responsibility, through theoretical and practical perspectives. Written by an international team of experts, the chapters introduce the actors and corporate processes that shape firms'' management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Spanning strategy, communication, changing regulation and governance, the book grapples with critical issues such as anti-corruption, labour rights and climate change, balancing incisive critique with suggestions for meaningful change. This analysis, supported by study questions and further learning resources in each chapter, equips students to tackle sustainability challenges effectively in their corporate work. A regularly updated companion website provides adaptable lecture slides and case studies with discussion questions for instructors. This is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on corporate sustainability, CSR and business ethics, and also relevant to political science, international relations and communications.Trade Review'This book is a tremendous achievement. Expert voices are woven together to make the ever-evolving world of corporate sustainability and responsibility both accessible and real, without oversimplifying the mission. It is essential reading for future leaders. I wish we'd had this handbook when I was at school.' Paul Polman, Co-founder and Chair of IMAGINE and former CEO of Unilever'This textbook is exactly what every business student needs. The editors have attracted some of the most impressive thinkers in the area to illuminate different approaches to sustainability. They are able to demonstrate the importance and pervasiveness of sustainability by showing its relationship to all aspects of business, and its influence on the future of business.' Pratima (Tima) Bansal, Professor, Ivey Business School, London, CA'An incredible and insightful book that explains the evolution and relevance of corporate sustainability. The book is a true treasure chest, laying open why corporate sustainability is essential for business growth and survival.' Georg Kell, Chairman of Arabesque and founding Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact'Corporate Sustainability comprehensively explains the new roles and responsibilities of business with breadth and depth, and from a diverse set of perspectives. Rich in substance and enlivened by numerous real-world examples, this book is must reading to understand the place of business in moving us towards a sustainable future.' Dan Esty, Professor, Yale University, and author, Green to Gold, and editor, A Better Planet'This new textbook from four of Europe's – indeed, the world's – leading experts on corporate responsibility is a true advance over previous texts in both form and content. Readers will find here a carefully curated, original collection of writings elaborating both conceptual disputes and practical tools - in many cases, directly from the minds of the thinkers responsible for their creation. The editors then take the vital additional step of weaving these ideas together to create a coherent view of the current thinking about sustainability and corporate responsibility.' Robert Phillips, Professor, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, CA'Corporate Sustainability offers a robust and insightful basis for thinking and acting about responsibility and sustainability in business settings. The textbook is grounded in cutting-edge research and puts forward the question we all – and especially the next generation of leaders – need to address. A must-read for business students and faculty!' Johanna Mair, Professor, Hertie School, BerlinTable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; List of contributors; Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Corporate sustainability – what it is and why it matters Andreas Rasche, Mette Morsing, Jeremy Moon and Arno Kourula; Part I. Corporate Sustainability: Approaches; 2. Historical perspectives on corporate sustainability Jeremy Moon, Luisa Murphy and Jean-Pascal Gond; 3. Ethical approaches to corporate sustainability Andreas Rasche; 4. Stakeholder approaches to corporate sustainability R. Edward Freeman, Laurence R. Wainwright, Sergiy D. Dmytriyev and Robert G. Strand; 5. Strategic approaches to corporate sustainability Andreas Rasche; 6. Political approaches to corporate sustainability Glen Whelan; 7. Ecological approaches to corporate sustainability Arno Kourula and Minna Halme; Part II. Corporate Sustainability: Actors; 8. Multinationals, small and medium-sized enterprises and sustainability Mette Morsing and Laura Spence; 9. Alternative types of organizing for corporate sustainability Carolin Waldner and Andreas Rasche; 10. Sustainability professionals Christine Moser and Evgenia I. lysova; 11. Investors and sustainable finance Andreas Rasche; 12. Government and corporate sustainability Jette Steen Knudsen and Jeremy Moon; 13. NGOs, activism and sustainability Frank G. A. de Bakker and Frank den Hond; 14. Consumers and corporate sustainability Sankar Sen; Part III. Corporate Sustainability: Processes; 15. Corporate governance and sustainability Andreas Rasche; 16. Reputation and corporate sustainability Christopher Wickert and Joep Cornelissen; 17. Reporting, materiality and corporate sustainability Christian Herzig; 18. Sustainability partnerships Lea Stadtler and Arno Kourula; 19. Business model innovation for sustainability Florian Lüdeke-Freund and Stefan Schaltegger; 20. Sustainability standards Andreas Rasche; Part IV. Corporate Sustainability: Issues; 21. Business and human rights Karin Buhmann; 22. Labour rights in global supply chains Dirk Ulrich Gilbert and Kristin Apffelstaedt; 23. Business, climate change and the Anthropocene Andrew Hoffman and Sukanya Roy; 24. Anti-corruption governance, global business and corporate sustainability Dieter Zinnbauer and Hans Krause Hansen; 25. International development and corporate development Afua Owusu-Kwarteng and Sarah L. Jack; 26. Corporate sustainability: where are we going? Arno Kourula, Andreas Rasche, Mette Morsing and Jeremy Moon; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Resisting Racial Capitalism
Book SynopsisWhat does freedom mean without, and despite, the state? Focusing on the relation between state violence and racial capitalism, this book excavates an antipolitical worldmaking project which seeks not just better ways of being governed, but an end to governance in its entirety.Trade Review'An excellent presentation of the thesis of racial capitalism, Resisting Racial Capitalism revisits the archives of anarchism to remind us that social existence is conceivable, possible, and even preferable without the juridic formation, whose principal role has been to facilitate the economic goals of capital. This timely engagement with Cedric Robinson's thought belongs in the shelves of persons and organisations working toward decolonisation and reparations for colonial and racial subjugation.' Denise Ferreira da Silva, Author of Unpayable Debt and Toward a Global Idea of Race'This is political theory at its best. Ida Danewid moves from speculating about the state to calling for its abolition. Unearthing a subterranean archive of anarchist thought and practice across our shared planet, Danewid makes a powerful case for seeing all states as central to an ongoing war on people and the planet. Refusing to accept that not being governed belongs only in the realm of idealism and impracticality, we are invited to tread the well-worn path of making ourselves ungovernable. Danewid thus presents a radically different worldmaking project, one capable of ending racial capitalism's violent regimes of separation and accumulation and reclaiming our freedom.' Nandita Sharma, Professor of Sociology, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa'Ida Danewid has gifted us a timely book, an incisive work of theory, history and imagination. She not only reminds us of the nature of the State - racialising, gendering, and hierarchy producing - but also makes a convincing argument for its abolition. Drawing from practices of refusal, she proposes an anti-political theory of refusal that invites us to collectively freeing ourselves from the shackles of racial capitalism.' Françoise Vergès, Antiracist decolonial feminist activist, writer'Ida Danewid provides a kaleidoscopic view of the many ways in which state formation and state power is not simply coincidental to, but, rather, central to the expansion of racial capitalism. This clear-eyed analysis jettisons our fixation with reforming state power and unearths world-making otherwise to capitalist-colonial modernity.' Harsha Walia, Author of Border & Rule and Undoing Border ImperialismTable of ContentsIntroduction: antipolitical dreamworlds; 1. A most bourgeois ambition; 2. Ode to utopia; 3. War on dirt; 4. Maps of apartheid; 5. Of plunder and property; 6. It runs in the family; Conclusion: the new society.
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Cambridge University Press Some Cambridge Controversies in the Theory of
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Capital Controversy was one of the most significant debates in Twentieth Century economics. First published in 1972, this book provides an accessible reconstruction of the controversy with detailed discussion of the major points raised by its primary protagonists: Piero Sraffa and Joan Robinson on the post-Keynesian side (Cambridge, UK) and Robert Solow and Paul Samuelson on the neo-classical side (Cambridge, MA). The book is now considered to be a classic. This fiftieth anniversary edition comes with a new preface by the author and two new afterwords that reflect on the author''s contribution to the field and the significance of the book in the history of economics. Topics covered include the measurement of capital, the revival of interest in Irving Fisher''s rate of return on investment, the double-switching debate, Sraffa''s prelude to a critique of neoclassical theory, and the ''new'' theories of the rate of profits in capitalist society.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Search for a will-o'-the-wisp: capital as a unit independent of distribution and prices; 2. Treacle, fossils and technical progress; 3. Solow on the rate of return: tease and counter-tease Preliminaries to the main bout; 4. A child's guide to the double-switching debate; 5. The rate of profits in capitalist society: whose finest hour? Introduction to the Afterwords; Afterword 1: Some notes on the life of a book Tiago Mata; Afterword 2: Who is (your) Geoff Harcourt? Avi Cohen.
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Cambridge University Press Business and Human Rights
Book SynopsisThe first of its kind, this comprehensive interdisciplinary textbook in Business and Human Rights (BHR) connects and integrates themes, discussions, and issues in BHR from both legal and non-legal perspectives, and provides a solid foundation for cross-disciplinary conversations. It equips students, teachers, and scholars with the necessary knowledge to navigate and advance evolving BHR debates, and fosters a thorough understanding of the academic foundations, evolving policy spaces, and practical approaches in BHR. Short cases throughout translate conceptual insights into practical solutions. Study, reflection, and discussion questions help readers to consolidate and synthesize their understanding of the material and provide stimulating frameworks for debate in the classroom and beyond. The book features a collection of online resources to support students and instructors in their preparation for courses and assignments.Trade Review'This is an impressive book for its ability to offer a very substantial depth of understanding of a variety of disciplines, with a special focus on business ethics. It includes insightful scholarly analysis across the breadth and complexity of the business and human rights to careful clarifications of key terminologies and providing case study prompts for further study. It engages with important debates, critiques and practical business considerations in this fast-evolving field. This is all done in a way which is clearly structured, accessible and engaging.' Robert McCorquodale, Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Nottingham'This timely book fills a significant gap. It is the first truly interdisciplinary textbook on business and human rights. Written by one of the world's leading authorities in the field, it offers a rich and engaging account of one of the most vibrant fields contemporary national and international law and policy. Tracing the field from its historical roots in the 1990s it takes the reader masterfully through the main conceptual issues and significant legal and policy developments, offering throughout a strong analytical and critical eye on the subject. I recommend Prof. Wettstein's book unreservedly.' Peter Muchlinski, Professor of International Commercial Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London'This book offers an accessible but rigorous and critical treatment of key debates, controversies, milestones and remaining challenges in the business and human rights field. Professor Wettstein successfully bridges the divide between legal and non-legal perspectives and provides readers an insightful overview of the past, present and future of the business and human rights journey. This book will be an invaluable resource for established as well as emerging scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the interface between business and human rights.' Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsPreface; Boxes; 1. Introduction: learning and unlearning business and human rights; Part I. Foundations; 2. BHR: emergence and history of a movement; 3. A brief introduction of human rights; Part II. Setting the scene; 4. Corporate human rights violations: direct and indirect; 5. Corporate human rights violations: overview of issues; Part III. Corporate human rights responsibility; 6. Justification of corporate human rights responsibility; 7. Nature and extent of corporate human rights responsibility; 8. Operationalizing and implementing human rights responsibility at the corporate level; Part IV. Corporate human rights accountability; 9. Transnational governance and corporate human rights accountability: preliminary questions and foundational issues; 10. The un guiding principles on BHR: foundations, contemplations, critique; 11. Further international soft-law standards and voluntary initiatives; 12. Home state solutions; 13. International law-based solutions; Part V. Selected industries and emerging discussions; 14. Industry-specific issues and challenges; 15. Emerging discussions and narratives; 16. Conclusion: building back better; Helpful online resources and blogs on business and human rights; References of court cases; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Money and Empire
Book SynopsisCharles Kindleberger ranks as one of the twentieth century''s best known and most influential international economists. This book traces the evolution of his thinking in the context of a ''key-currency'' approach to the rise of the dollar system, here revealed as the indispensable framework for global economic development since World War II. Unlike most of his colleagues, Kindleberger was deeply interested in history, and his economics brimmed with real people and institutional details. His research at the New York Fed and BIS during the Great Depression, his wartime intelligence work, and his role in administering the Marshall Plan gave him deep insight into how the international financial system really operated. A biography of both the dollar and a man, this book is also the story of the development of ideas about how money works. It throws revealing light on the underlying economic forces and political obstacles shaping our globalized world.Trade Review'The discipline of economics is balanced, somewhat unsteadily, between two legs, with the skill of the historian on one side and of the mathematical modeler on the other. In the second half of the 20th century, the tide flowed strongly to elevate the second leg and to diminish the first. In this delightful biography of Charlie Kindleberger, a charming and loveable man, Perry Mehrling shows how Charlie, in his chosen role, as an international monetary economist, fought against that tide, often unsuccessfully. Perry writes so beautifully that one would only need a smattering of economics to enjoy the tale; while if one is interested in the history of economic thought in international monetary economics, then this book is, of course, a must read.' Charles Goodhart, Centre for Economic Policy Research'Like many legendary session players who never quite topped the charts, in his day Charles Kindleberger was revered by those hip enough to know great work when they saw it. So roll over Friedman and Samuelson. As Perry Merhling's erudite biography makes clear, to understand the urgent, real-world economic problems of our time, set aside the pop hits of yesterday (and today), and reach for Charlie's enduring, classic contributions.' Jonathan Kirshner, Boston College'As a 'literary' economist, Charlie Kindleberger thought he was professionally behind the times. As an economic historian, however, he studied financial crises before that became fashionable, and he practiced experience-based learning well before modern economists rediscovered it. Mehrling's study shows that Kindleberger in fact was ahead of, not behind, his times. This is a fine biography of both a great twentieth-century economist and the U.S. dollar as the world's premier reserve currency during Kindleberger's long career.' Richard Sylla, Professor Emeritus of Economics, New York University'Perry Mehrling's elegantly written biography of the MIT economist Charles Poor Kindleberger illuminates the relationship between money and the global structure of economic and political power.' Herman Mark Schwartz, phenomenalworld.orgTable of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I. Intellectual Formation, 1910–1948; 1. Golden boy; 2. Columbia; 3. Hot money; 4. A good war; Part II. International Economist, 1948–1976; 5. Tech; 6. The dollar system; 7. Among economists; Part III. Historical Economist, 1976–2003; 8. Independence; 9. Chef d'oeuvre; 10. Leadership.
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Cambridge University Press Money and Empire
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Cambridge University Press Urban Undesirables Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis book presents urban transition experiences over nearly three decades in Bangalore based on the narratives of the city''s street-based sex workers. Sex workers female, male, and transgender have been omnipresent in Bangalore''s streets for decades. However, despite being blacklisted as ''undesirable'' and hazards to the ''ideal public'', they have their own unique imaginaries and narratives of the city and its mutations. In mapping out their spatial and social ecosystems and experiences with technology, this book redraws, rewrites, and relooks at a city and its transformations from their perspectives. The analysis of their experience is anchored to concepts around neoliberal urbanism, gender, labour informality, and the politics of technology. The authors take an unconventional journey through their spaces, comrades, and battles to announce and affirm their individuality and agency through their empowerment strategies, and through their struggles to reclaim their spaces and asserTable of ContentsList of images; 1. Libidinal City, Outcast Workers; 2. Narrators and Settings; 3. People; 4. Places; 5. Upheaval; 6. Technology; 7. Their city; Appendix; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Law and Precarity
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Cambridge University Press Managing Public Sector Contracts
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Cambridge University Press 25 Million Sparks
Book Synopsis25 Million Sparks takes readers inside the Za''atari refugee camp to follow the stories of three courageous Syrian women entrepreneurs: Yasmina, a wedding shop and salon owner creating moments of celebration; Malak, a young artist infusing color and beauty throughout the camp; and Asma, a social entrepreneur leading a storytelling initiative to enrich children''s lives. Anchored by these three inspiring stories, as well as accompanying artwork and poetry by Malak and Asma, the narrative expands beyond Za''atari to explore the broader refugee entrepreneurship phenomenon in more than twenty camps and cities across the globe. What emerges is a tale of power, determination, and dignity of igniting the brightest sparks of joy, even when the rest of the world sees only the darkness. A significant portion of the proceeds from this book are being contributed to support refugee entrepreneurs and general refugee causes in Za''atari and around the world.Trade Review'25 Million Sparks is a powerful story of hope - a beautiful reminder of our equal dignity, common humanity, and brilliant potential for innovation. It sheds light on the brutal injustices of war and violence - while celebrating refugees' records of uplifting communities, generating transformative ideas, and creating peace even amid disaster. Hanna's captivating human-centered narration of the stories of three women entrepreneurs in the Za'atari camp allows their voices to be heard clearly. These stories, along with others across the globe, are illustrative of the resilience and the power of refugees - and particularly of refugee women - to heal, lead, and advance communities around the world … if only the world recognizes, listens to, and invests in them appropriately.' Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate'Andrew Leon Hanna takes us inside the inhumanity of this, the largest Syrian refugee camp, to discover humanity at its best: Asma, Malak, and Yasmina, determined to make the most of their talents. More than faces in a massive crowd, they give us a reason to believe in them and the countless others displaced by war.' Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor of the PBS NewsHour'25 Million Sparks evokes hope and inspiration from the most disquieting state of the human condition. Hanna's beautifully and masterfully interwoven narrative unveils the lives of three Syrian women surviving as refugees in the Za'atari camp in Jordan. Hanna's spotlight on their entrepreneurship chronicles the resilience of the human spirit against the inhumanity of war. As a two-time refugee, I am intimately familiar with the tragedy of conflict, the desperation of loss, and the curative effect of self-reinvention. 25 Million Sparks is a testament to the power of hope and the power of women.' Heather Ibrahim-Leathers, Founder of the Global Fund for Widows'Hanna tells the inspiring stories of three Syrian refugees, whose creativity and entrepreneurship show the strength of the human spirit to turn even the most difficult adversity into opportunity.' Jonathan Levin, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business'Against the backdrop of the global refugee crisis, 25 Million Sparks beautifully tells the moving story of three Syrian women working as entrepreneurs in a refugee camp in Jordan. The story of these remarkable women shines through the pages, with their devotion to building a better life for themselves and their families. And it calls us to action to address the disparate needs of more than 25 million refugees.' John L. Hennessy, Former President of Stanford University'Readers will gain a new appreciation of a community that's, as Hanna writes, 'turning unimaginable pain into beautiful reinvention.' Publishers Weekly'Andrew Leon Hanna inspires readers with examples of bravery, creativity and resilience.' Financial Times'It takes a lot to kill off entrepreneurial drive. Andrew Leon Hanna finds that it thrives in the most challenging of environments in refugee communities. His original telling of the stories of three Syrian women is interspersed with a wider analysis of the sheer scale of the global refugee problem.' Andrew Hill, Best Business Books of 2022, Financial TimesTable of Contents1. Angels of Za'atari; Part I. Darkness: 2. Olive trees; 3. Gray walls; 4. Global crisis; Part II. Spark: 5. New beginnings; 6. Khatwa, Khatwa; 7. Balloons; 8. Extreme entrepreneurs; Part III. Revival: 9. Midnight blue; 10. Dignity; 11. Global catalyst; Part IV. Hope: 12. Dreams become one; Epilogue; Acknowledgments; Notes; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Business Model Innovation
Book SynopsisThe first book to cover both the research and the practice of business model innovation in a single, introductory text. Students, researchers and organisational senior executives will gain an overview of the major areas of the topic and a deeper understanding of the theory underpinning business model innovation.
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Cambridge University Press The Great Reconfiguration
Book SynopsisThis book is intended for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the dynamics and governance of low-carbon transitions. Drawing on the Multi-Level Perspective, it develops a whole system reconfiguration approach that explains how the incorporation of multiple innovations can cumulatively reconfigure existing systems. The book focuses on UK electricity, heat, and mobility systems, and it systematically analyses interactions between radical niche-innovations and existing (sub)systems across techno-economic, policy, and actor dimensions in the past three decades. Comparative analysis explains why the unfolding low-carbon transitions in these three systems vary in speed, scope, and depth. It evaluates to what degree these transitions qualify as Great Reconfigurations and assesses the future potential for, and barriers to, deeper low-carbon system transitions. Generalising across these systems, broader lessons are developed about the roles of incumbent firms, governance Trade Review'One of the most exciting additions to sustainability science over the last decade has come from the vibrant community of researchers exploring historical transitions in socio-technical systems. In The Great Reconfiguration, two leaders of that community offer a lucid summary and extension of the relevant theory, use that theory to explain the complex co-evolution of today's interlinked production-consumption systems, and conclude with practical guidance for the interventions to promote more sustainable development pathways to the future.' William C. Clark, Harvard University'To protect the climate the world needs a massive transformation in its energy system. Policy makers and scholars need reliable guides from history for how those transformations can occur. Here is that guide-a book steeped in rich detail about how the world really works along with a fresh look at the big picture of how transformations come from interlocking technological and social processes.' David Victor, University of California, San Diego'One of the most analytically rich and robust assessments of low-carbon transitions I have ever seen, with an excellent application to various sectors in the United Kingdom. The comparative treatment of heat, electricity, and mobility is compelling and apt, the connections to broader issues of climate governance or system reconfiguration strong. Ground-breaking in its conceptualising but down-to-earth in its policy implications, I recommend this for students and professional researchers alike.' Benjamin K. Sovacool, University of Sussex'Now that most people agree that climate change is a real problem, the big debate is about how to solve it, and whether this demands marginal reforms to the economy, a wholesale revolution of industrial and capitalist society, or something lying between these two extremes. Relying on extensive empirical research, Geels and Turnheim convincingly map out a viable middle path - the reconfiguration of key production-consumption systems - that is already beginning to achieve the emissions reductions we need, while being politically pragmatic and feasible.' Tony Patt, ETH Zürich'A rapid reconfiguration of large parts of the global economy is now essential for our survival. Geels and Turnheim look deeply into how such change can happen, what holds it back, and how we can speed it up. An essential guide.' Simon Sharpe, Director of Economics for the United Nations Climate Action Champions'In many of the energy policy fields, technological and market-oriented fixes dominate both thinking and program design. Sustainability transitions research has helped to remove the tunnel vision of those frameworks to see the complex web of sociotechnical relationships. Within the field of sustainability transitions research, the multilevel perspective of Geels, Turnheim, and colleagues is arguably the most influential approach. The Great Reconfiguration shows how taking into account the complex relationships among actors, technologies, and governance can help to identify opportunities for change that would otherwise be overlooked. This book is the definitive statement of the new developments in the multilevel systems approach and its contribution to transition policy research.' David J. Hess, Vanderbilt University'Geels and Turnheim are to be congratulated on an impressive volume that offers remarkable insight into the progress made in decarbonizing the electricity, heat, and mobility systems in the UK over the past three decades. The book's strength lies in its comprehensive analysis of system realignment within and across these three crucial domains. And it is a testament to the advances which have been made by contemporary transition scholarship over the last decade. It will interest both researchers and practitioners and reveals the power and analytical sweep of contemporary transition scholarship. James Meadowcroft, Carleton University'This book clearly shows the power of sustainability transition research for identifying ways to mitigate the climate crisis. It advances a new and important agenda through its focus on how multiple innovations reconfigure several systems. It pairs an excellent theoretical framing with rich and well-structured empirical cases. A must read for anyone interested to understand how sustainability transitions happen.' Johan Schot, Utrecht University'This is a great book. Not only does it bring together two leading scholars from complementary disciplines into a rich synthesis. It applies their combined insights to a practical study of low carbon transitions, of different sectors in the UK, and their very different stages. As such, it has a very practical foundation and focus which is often lacking in academic books, and combines its theoretical insights to justify the title: it, indeed, illuminates The Great Reconfiguration.' Michael Grubb, University College London'In the last two decades, research on transitions has blossomed, enabling academics across the world to work together more effectively. In this impressive new book, two of the leading exponents of transitions thinking assemble a wealth of empirical material to reconfigure the academic state of the art with the laudable aim of positively impacting public policy. It is 'big' social science at its best.' Andrew Jordan, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research'The strongest contribution of the book is explicit attention to persuading the public to take inconvenient and sometimes costly action to address climate change; without this, even reformist measures may not be adopted … Recommended.' T. Brennan, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Conceptualising socio-technical system reconfiguration; 3. Methodology; 4. Electricity system; 5. Passenger mobility systems; 6. Heat domain; 7. Conclusions; References.
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Cambridge University Press Readers in a Revolution
Book SynopsisThe mid-nineteenth century brought a revolution in popular and scholarly understandings of old and second-hand books. Manuals introduced new ideas and practices to increasing numbers of collectors, exhibitions offered opportunities previously unheard of, and scholars worked together to transform how the history of printing was understood. These dramatic changes would have profound consequences for bibliographical study and collecting, accompanied as they were by a proliferation in means of access. Many ideas arising during this time would even continue to exert their influence in the digitised arena of today. This book traces this revolution to its roots in commercial and personal ties between key players in England, France and beyond, illuminating how exhibitions, libraries, booksellers, scholars and popular writers all contributed to the modern world of book studies. For students and researchers, it offers an invaluable means of orientation in a field now once again undergoing deep aTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Re-shaping the world; 3. Books in abundance; 4. Celebrating print: Libraries; 5. Access: National Collections; 6. The British Museum Commission, 1847-50; 7. Libraries in confusion; 8. Collaboration: Trading and Collecting; 9. The trade in second-hand books; 10. Private collectors and the public: Books in Detail; 11. Writing in books; 12. Bookbinding: Books on Show; 13. Reproduction; 14. Exhibitions: Another Generation; 15. Changes in direction; 16. Advice and guidance; 17. Standing back; 18. The next generation; Conclusion; 19. Then and now.
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Cambridge University Press Virtue Capitalists
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Cambridge University Press Digital Innovation Strategy
Book SynopsisWith its research-based approach and ample practical examples, this book is designed for advanced undergraduates, MBA students, and professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of digital market dynamics by offering a step-by-step guide on how to develop and launch digital innovations.Trade Review'This book will be a valuable resource for students in a range of courses related to digital innovation, strategy, and business models, and more generally to any reader interested in these topics. An important element of the book is a series of case studies that will help readers to connect theory to practice. Highly recommended.' Chris Forman, Cornell University'A much-awaited textbook that offers a comprehensive perspective on the cutting-edge knowledge in the realm of digital-driven innovation. The book is a formidable toolkit for both business students and aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a holistic understanding of the shifting innovation and competition dynamics in digital sectors, equipping them with actionable frameworks to craft effective strategies for harnessing the opportunities presented by the digital revolution.' Carmelo Cennamo, Copenhagen Business School'I highly recommend Digital Innovation Strategy as a must-read for anyone involved in, or contemplating, the creation of an innovation strategy in the digital age. In today's business environment, where digitalization is the linchpin of competitive advantage and the key to delivering cost-effective services, this book is a priceless asset. The book guides readers through every stage of this vital activity, offering practical examples that illuminate the process. In an era where digital innovation is paramount, Digital Innovation Strategy is your concise yet comprehensive companion for navigating the digital landscape and ensuring your business remains at the forefront of innovation. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, this book is an essential tool for success.' Rashik Parmar, British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT'An elegant book that combines the rigor of economic thinking with the kind of tangible advice most useful for managers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Professor Leiponen highlights the specificities of information and data markets, why they matter for digital innovation, and how digital innovation should be organized, at both the firm and ecosystem levels. An extremely clear and engaging read!' Tobias Kretschmer, LM University of MunichTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. What is Special about Digital Business Innovation?; 2. Digital Disruption; 3. Disruptive Communication Networks; Part II. Information Products and Sources: 4. Production of Information Goods; 5. Pricing of Information; 6. Consumption of Information; 7. Building and Commercializing Data Assets; 8. Business Model Design for Information Goods; Part III. Networks: 9. Networks and Systems; 10. Network Competition; 11. Platform Strategies; Part IV. Organizing Digital Innovations: 12. The Inverted Firm; 13. Digital Business Models; 14. Business Model Framework; Part V. Gaining Ecosystem Momentum: 15. Launching a New Digital Business Model; 16. Sources of Competitive Advantage in Digital Ecosystems; 17. Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Technologies.
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Cambridge University Press Demystifying the Chinese Economy
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Cambridge University Press Going Public
Book SynopsisThis Element highlights the pivotal role of corporate players in universal health coverage ideologies and implementation, and critically examines social innovation-driven approaches to expanding primary care in low-income settings.Table of Contents1. Setting the stage; 2. Corporatising health for all, step by step; 3. Innovating for whose benefit? global health inc.'s ventures in low-income settings; 4. Towards healthcare justice in the majority world; 5. Conclusion; References.
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Cambridge University Press A Primer on Theoretical Soil Mechanics
Book SynopsisA Primer to Theoretical Soil Mechanics is about adapting continuum mechanics to granular materials. The field of continuum mechanics offers many fruitful concepts and methods, however there is declining interest in the field due to its complex and fragmented nature. This book''s purpose is therefore to facilitate the understanding of the theoretical principles of soil mechanics, as well as introducing the new theory of barodesy. This title argues for barodesy as a simple alternative to the plasticity theory used currently and provides a systematic insight into this new constitutive model for granular materials. This book therefore introduces a complex field from a fresh and innovative perspective using simple concepts, succinct equations and explanatory sketches. Intended for advanced undergraduates, graduates and PhD students, this title is also apt for researchers seeking advanced training on fundamental topics.Trade Review'The last several decades have seen a surge of papers on the constitutive modelling of soils, the vast majority of them based on complex and often obscure plasticity concepts. Scientists not specializing in the field lost track and got largely confused. The present book by one of the most prominent scholars in the field succeeds in structuring both the fundamentals and the essential knowledge gained hitherto in a very appealing concise form … The underlying principles are easy to follow and the resulting equations astonishingly short. Predictions of the soil response reproduce all essential features observed in experiments. Besides theory, the text contains justified criticism on current issues in civil engineering. The book is a pleasure to read, and will hopefully become, especially for young scientists, a guide to navigate through the complex field of soil mechanics.' Christos Vrettos, Technical University of Kaiserslautern'With this book, Prof. Kolymbas has successfully created a future reference work in which the connections between continuum mechanics and soil mechanics are presented clearly and precisely. The author systematically bridges the topics of soil mechanics with continuum mechanics. First, the basic to more manifold soil behavior is introduced, followed by the basics of continuum mechanics. Later, an introduction to different frameworks for modelling soils, such as Plasticity, Hypoplasticity and Barodesy, is given. Prof Kolymbas has created an objective book written with passion and inspiration.' Hans Henning Stutz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Soil Mechanics and Rock MechanicsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Granular materials as soft solids; 2. Mechanical behaviour of soil – experimental results; 3. Mechanical behaviour of soil – intuitively; 4. Vectors and tensors; 5. Fields; 6. Deformation; 7. Stress; 8. Conservation laws (balance equations); 9. Internal friction and shear strength; 10. Collapse; 11. Constitutive equations; 12. Elasticity; 13. Elastic waves; 14. Plasticity theory; 15. Hypoplasticity; 16. Barodesy; 17. Uniqueness; 18. Symmetry; 19. Interaction with water; 20. Computing in soil mechanics; 21. Outlook. References. Index.
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Cambridge University Press Contracting in Japan
Book SynopsisMany people interested in Japan have no background in economic theory of contracting; many people with that economic background have no knowledge of Japan; this book puts the two together.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Contracting for terroir in sake; 3. Contracting for quality in fish; 4. Contracting for geothermal in hot springs; 5. Contracting for credit in agriculture; 6. Contracting for mercy in Buddhism; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography.
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Cambridge University Press The East Asian Electronics Sector
Book SynopsisThe lion's share of smartphones, computers, televisions, semiconductor devices, and other electronics goods is made in East Asia. How did Asia become the center of electronics manufacturing? How did learning take place that allowed Asian workers to produce cutting-edge products? This Element addresses these issues.Trade Review'The book provides a really useful combination of relevant theory and East Asian experience in the semiconductor industry. And it does this in under 100 pages!' Gary Hufbauer, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International EconomicsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Out of the Ashes; 3. How the Tigers Got Their Claws;4. The Little Tigers Emerge; 5. The Dragon Stirs; 6. Free for All; 7. Lessons.
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Cambridge University Press Women and Letterpress Printing 19202020
Book SynopsisThis Element analyses the relationship between gender and literary letterpress printing from the early 20th century to the beginning of the 21st. Drawing on examples from modernist writer/printers of the 1920s to literary book artists of the early 21st, it offers a way of thinking about the feminist historiography of printing as we confront the presence and particular character of letterpress in a digital age. This Element is divided into four sections: the first, ''Historicizing'' traces the critical histories of women and print through to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The second section, ''Learning,'' offers an analysis of some of the modes of discourse and training through which women and gender minorities have learned the craft of printing. The third section, ''Individualizing'' offers brief biographical vignettes. The fourth section, ''Writing,'' focuses on printers'' own written reflections about letterpress. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge CoTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Historicizing; 2. Learning; 3. Individualizing; 4. Writing; Coda: Letterpress at a Distance; Glossary.
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Cambridge University Press Probabilistic DataDriven Modeling
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Cambridge University Press Ethnography in International Business
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Cambridge University Press Facsimiles and the History of Shakespeare Editing
Book SynopsisIs a facsimile an edition? In answering this question in relation to Shakespeare, and to early modern writing in general, the author explores the interrelationship between the beginning of the conventional process of collecting and editing Shakespeare's plays and the increasing sophistication of facsimiles.Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is a Facsimile and Why Does It Matter?; 1. The Pre-History of Facsimiles: Eighteenth-Century Editing; 2. Searching for Reproduction: Traced and Type-Facsimiles; 3. The Photographic Era; 4. New Bibliography, New Facsimiles; 5. The Hinman Folio Facsimile and Reproduction as a Manipulated Ideal Text; 6. The Microfilm Revolution; 7. The Resilience of Books and the Resurrection of Old Editions; 8. Screen and Page: Digital Facsimiles; 9. New Textualism and the Exploded Original; 10. Endless Facsimiles and the Shakespeare Original(s); Coda; Glossary.
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Cambridge University Press Networks of Reception in the EighteenthCentury British Press and Laurence Sterne
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Cambridge University Press Accounting for Carbon
Book SynopsisThe ability to accurately monitor, record, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions is the cornerstone of any effective policy to mitigate climate change. Accounting for Carbon provides the first authoritative overview of the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of emissions from the industrial site, project and company level to the regional and national level. It describes the MRV procedures in place in more than fifteen of the most important policy frameworks - such as emissions trading systems in Europe, Australia, California and China, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - and compares them along key criteria such as scope, cost, uncertainty and flexibility. This book draws on the work of engineers and economists to provide a practical guide to help government and non-governmental policymakers and key stakeholders in industry to better understand different MRV requirements, the key trade-offs faced by regulators and the choices made by up-and-running carbon pricing initiatives.Trade Review'Confidence in the impact of climate policies and actions is underpinned by the integrity of measurement - both of baseline scenarios and the impact of mitigation measures. This book provides a thorough comparison of the main tools and mechanisms developed over the last decade, consolidating our understanding of best practice within the carbon markets and climate policy. It provides a useful guide to creating better systems to help solve the generational challenge of climate change.' Adrian Rimmer, Chief Executive Officer, The Gold Standard Foundation'The GHG monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system provides a foundation for development and implementation of any climate policy. This book provides excellent examples on how MRV have been implemented by countries at both program and project level. Countries may have different priorities and preferences in choosing a suitable policy instrument, e.g. emissions trading or carbon tax for pricing carbon. However, MRV accounting is an essential part of the 'no-regrets' approach to climate change, regardless of the choice of the instrument.' Xueman Wang, Team Leader, Partnership for Market Readiness, Climate and Carbon Finance, Climate Change Group, The World Bank GroupTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Introduction: key notions and trade-offs involved in MRVing emissions Valentin Bellassen and Ian Cochran; Part I. MRV of Territorial/Jurisdictional Emissions: 2. Trend setter for territorial schemes: national GHG inventories under the UNFCCC Jean-Pierre Chang and Valentin Bellassen; 3. Variant n°1: region/city geographical inventories Ian Cochran; 4. Variant n°2: sectoral MRV at the jurisdictional level - forestry (REDD+) in the VCS and the UNFCCC Mariana Deheza and Valentin Bellassen; Part II. MRV of Industrial Sites and Entities: 5. Trend setter for companies and industrial sites: the EU Emissions Trading Scheme Guillaume Jacquier and Valentin Bellassen; 6. Variant n°1: the waste sector in Australia's carbon pricing mechanism, another ETS at site level Marion Afriat and Emilie Alberola; 7. Variant n°2: non-site level emissions in an ETS - the case of electricity importers in the California cap-and-trade Marion Afriat and Emilie Alberola; 8. Variant n°3: emissions of a company/institution rather than a site: the case of the Shenzhen ETS Caspar Chiquet; 9. Variant n°4: coexistence of voluntary and mandatory frameworks at the company level: Carbon Disclosure Project, EU ETS and French legal requirements Romain Morel and Ian Cochran; 10. Direct measurement in the EU ETS Chris Dimopoulos; Part III. MRV at Offset Project Scale: 11. Trend setter for projects: the Clean Development Mechanism Igor Shishlov; 12. Case study n°1: monitoring requirements for projects reducing N2O emissions from fertilizer use across standards Claudine Foucherot; 13. Case study n°2: monitoring requirements for reforestation and improved forest management projects across standards Mariana Deheza; 14. Case study n°3: monitoring requirements for fugitive emissions from fuels in the CDM Alexandra Barker and Rod Robinson; 15. Synthesis Valentin Bellassen, Nicolas Stephan, Marion Afriat, Emilie Alberola, Alexander Barker, Jean-Pierre Chang, Caspar Chiquet, Ian Cochran, Mariana Deheza, Chris Dimopoulos, Claudine Foucherot, Guillaume Jacquier, Romain Morel, Rod Robinson and Igor Shishlov; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Japans New Industrial Policy
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Cambridge University Press The Scarce State
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Cambridge University Press Regenerative Strategies
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