Economic growth Books
Transworld How to Listen When Markets Speak
Book SynopsisLawrence McDonald (Author) Lawrence McDonald is risk consultant to hedge funds, family offices, asset managers and investors across twenty-three countries. One of Wall Street's most respected financial experts, McDonald has made more than 1,400 media appearances. Previously, he was a vice president of distressed debt and convertible securities trading at Lehman Brothers.James Robinson (Author) James Robinson is a co-founder of The Bear Traps Report and the CEO of Robinson Speakers Bureau.
£11.69
Emerald Publishing Limited Sport Business in Leading Economies
Book SynopsisFrom a renowned group of international scholars, this new work examines how leading economic countries use sport business, particularly individual sports events (such as the Olympics or FIFA Men’s or Women’s World Cup) as well as participant sport, in comprehensive plans toward driving and furthering economic development, raising brand awareness (country as a brand), transforming lagging communities, and enhancing travel and tourism in the country. Comparative sport studies are fundamentally designed for cross-country and cross-cultural understanding, learning, and improvement. By recognizing the achievements, administrative procedures, and management practices of peer countries and using them as a mirror or referencing parameter, government agencies and sport organizations of a country may be able to identify areas that need improvements in their own administration and cultivate development and growth in the country’s sport industry. Exploring how China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, Germany, the US, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, and Australia have all used sport as a catalytic agent, each chapter delves into the country’s sports industry by looking at: recent history and stages of the industry; current state including scope, magnitude, structure, governance, policies, facilities, and programs; developmental characteristics, strength, and highlights; contemporary challenges and issues; and trends of development and advancement.Trade ReviewInvited international contributors in physical education, sociology, sport management, economics, and kinesiology compare the development of the sports industry in 11 leading economies. After an intro chapter on the globalized sport market place and factors affecting it, chapter-length country case studies detail the sports industry in 11 countries, including Brazil, Japan, South Africa, the US, and Korea. Each chapter gives information and analysis on the recent history and current state of the sports industry, politics and governance, and challenges and issues. The final chapter compares sports culture, sports development, and organizational structures in all 11 countries. B&w photos and charts are included. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Australian Sport Industry Chapter 3. The Sports Industry in Brazil Chapter 4. The Canadian Sport Industry Chapter 5. Development of Chinese Sport Industry Chapter 6. The German Sport Industry Chapter 7. The Japanese Sport Industry Chapter 8. The Russian Sport Industry Chapter 9. The South African Sport Industry Chapter 10. Sport Market Value Network of the Korean Sport Industry Chapter 11. The U.S. Sport Industry Chapter 12. The U.K. Sport Industry Chapter 13. Comparative Analyses
£42.74
Penguin Books Ltd Hidalgo C Why Information Grows
Book SynopsisIn Why Information Grows, rising star César Hidalgo offers a radical interpretation of global economicsWhat is economic growth? And why, historically, has it occurred in only a few places? Previous efforts to answer these questions have focused on institutions, geography, finances, and psychology. But MIT professor César Hidalgo argues that in order to fully grasp the nature of economic growth we need to transcend the social sciences and turn to the science of information, networks and complexity. The growth of economies, he explains, is deeply connected with the growth of order - or information.At first glance, the universe seems hostile to order. Thermodynamics dictates that over time, order will disappear. But thermodynamics also has loopholes that promote the growth of information in pockets. Our cities are such pockets where information grows, but they are not all the same. For every Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and London, there are dozens of places with underdeveloped economies. Why does the US economy outstrip Brazil''s, and Brazil''s that of Chad? Why did the technology corridor along Boston''s Route 128 languish while Silicon Valley blossomed? In each case, the key is how people, companies, and the networks they form process information - it is all about their knowledge, knowhow and imagination. As Hidalgo compellingly shows, economies are made of networks of people and society is a collective computer. The problem of economic development is in fact the problem of making these networks more powerful.A radical new interpretation of global economics, Why Information Grows overturns traditional assumptions about the development of economies and the origins of wealth and takes a crucial step toward making economics less the dismal science and more the insightful one.Trade ReviewA bold attempt to synthesise a large body of cutting-edge work into a readable, slender volume... his thought-provoking book deserves to be widely read * Financial Times *Mr Hidalgo succeeds brilliantly in bringing his complex subject to life. His book is full of nuggets, from memorable phrases to interesting metaphors * Economist *[Hidalgo's] innovative thinking about what drives growth could help us to navigate the turbulence of the ever more interconnected global economy... He has identified a fertile seam * Nature *The concept of information is necessary to make sense of anything that is not a boring featureless mass, including life, mind, society, and value. Why Information Grows lucidly explains the foundations of this essential concept, while creatively applying it in exciting new ways. It is filled with interesting ideas, and a pleasure to read -- Steven Pinker, author of The Language Instinct and How the Mind WorksWhy Information Grows shows us how humans infuse information into matter, making it more valuable than gold. Hidalgo's work brilliantly spotlights the true alchemy of the twenty-first century and its impact from economic complexity to national competitiveness -- Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, Distinguished Professor and Director of Northeastern University's Center for Complex Network Research, and author of Linked
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd The 10 Rules of Successful Nations
Book SynopsisThis short primer distils Ruchir Sharma''s decades of global analytic experience into ten rules for identifying nations that are poised to take off or crash.A wake-up call to economists who failed to foresee every recent crisis, including the cataclysm of 2008, 10 Rules is full of insights on signs of political, economic, and social change. Sharma explains, for example, why autocrats are bad for the economy; robots are a blessing, not a curse; and consumer prices don''t tell you all you need to know about inflation. He shows how currency crises begin with the flight of knowledgeable locals, not evil foreigners; how debt crises start in private companies, not government; and why the best news for any country is none at all.Rethinking economics as a practical art, 10 Rules is a must-read for business, political and academic leaders who want to understand the most important forces that shape a nation''s future.
£9.49
Cambridge University Press Replacing GDP by 2030
Book SynopsisHow did Gross domestic product (GDP) become the world''s most influential indicator? Why does it still remain the primary measure of societal progress despite being widely criticised for not considering well-being or sustainability? Why have the many beyond-GDP alternatives not managed to effectively challenge GDP''s dominance? The success of GDP and the failure of beyond-GDP lies in their underlying communities. The macro-economic community emerged in the aftermath of the Great Depression and WWII. This community formalised their ''language'' in the System of National Accounts (SNA) which provided the global terminology with which to communicate. On the other hand, beyond-GDP is a heterogeneous community which speaks in many dialects, accents and languages. Unless this changes, the ''beyond-GDP cottage industry'' will never beat the ''GDP-multinational''. This book proposes a new roadmap to 2030, detailing how to create a multidisciplinary Wellbeing and Sustainability Science (WSS) with a common language, the System of Global and National Accounts (SGNA).Trade Review'This book shows why a 'beyond-GDP world' is needed and how it can be built. A must-read contribution to the move towards a sustainable future.' Enrico Giovannini, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata and former Minister of Labour and Social Policies in the Italian government'In crisp prose, Rutger Hoekstra conveys an important message. We won't convince policy makers to look beyond GDP simply by multiplying the production of well-being indicators. Something more is clearly needed.' Marco Mira d'Ercole, Head of Household Statistics, OECD'This book by environmental economist Hoekstra does not only offer a good read and an excellent introduction to the big debate about GDP and beyond GDP. It also provides a clear strategy to make beyond-GDP much more effective and to learn from the success of GDP as an indicator and language.' Frits Bos, CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economics Policy Analysis and author of The National Accounts as a Tool for Analysis and Policy: in View of History, Economic Theory and Data Compilation Issues'There are many publications criticising, for the right or for the wrong reasons, GDP and national accounts. But hardly anyone comes up with a valid way-out. Rutger Hoekstra not only puts forward a well thought-out alternative, but also provides a strategy for replacing the hegemony of GDP. Will it work?' Peter van de Ven, Head of National Accounts, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development'This is a powerful and timely contribution to the debate about how to move beyond GDP - and what to use instead - in seeking to understand the economy and bring about improvements in people's lives. There is no question that the conventional economic statistics have outlived their use; they obscure rather than enlighten. The importance of this book is in its thoughtful and detailed proposals for change.' Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge and author of GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History'The beyond-GDP discussion has been raging on for decades, and progress has been slow. Drawing upon years of experience as a high-level international statistician, Rutger Hoekstra offers an original and highly informed view from the trenches on the why and how. His innovative and ambitious proposal for a way out deserves to be widely read and discussed.' Marcel Timmer, Director of the Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen'I therefore cannot recommend highly enough environmental economist Rutger Hoekstra's book Replacing GDP by 2030. In my view it is the most interesting and thoroughly evidence based approach to taking the debate on replacing GDP forward. It should be required reading for every economic minister and spokesperson as well as every research body in Scotland.' Roger Mullin, The NationalTable of ContentsPart I. Why A New Strategy Is Needed; 1. Replacing the most influential indicator in the world; 2. Why is GDP successful?; 3. What does GDP measure (and what does it not)?; 4. Why is beyond-GDP not successful?; Part II. The New Strategy: A Community for Well-being and Sustainability: 5. Outline of the strategy; 6. Global environmental accounts (GENA); 7. Global societal accounts (GSA); 8. Global economic accounts (GECA); 9. Global distribution accounts (GDA); 10. Global quality accounts (GQA) and quality indicators; 11. Implementation of the strategy.
£38.41
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Are There Laws Of Innovation?
Book SynopsisBeyond real GDP, innovative capacity is an important indicator of the economic strength of a nation. By studying innovative capacity and other indicators of success in innovation across the Group-of-Seven (G7) Countries, the East Asian Newly Industrialised Economies (EANIEs) and Mainland China, this book will systematically establish a positive relationship between innovation outputs and inputs of different economies. In doing so, it seeks to answer the question — are there laws of innovation? It seeks to identify the determinants of innovation at the economy-wide level, ascertain whether these determinants are similar across different economies, and find suitable metrics for comparing relative success in innovation across different economies. It concludes that innovation, rather than being a stroke of good fortune, comes from research and development activities conducted over a long period of time, and sheds light on future trends and areas for further research.
£49.50
John Murray Press The Journey of Leadership
Book SynopsisWhen the pressure is on, many of the world''s top CEOs turn to McKinsey & Company to reinvent themselves and their organizations. The Journey of Leadership brings the experience of one of the world''s most influential consulting firms right to your fingertips.This book is the first-ever explanation of McKinsey''s step-by-step approach to transforming leaders both professionally and personally, including revealing lessons from its legendary CEO leadership program, The Bower Forum, which has counseled more than five hundred global CEOs over the past decade. It is a journey that helps leaders hone the psychological, emotional, and, ultimately, human attributes that result in success in today''s most demanding top job.Packed with insightful and never-before-heard reflections from leaders, including Ed Bastian (CEO of Delta Air Lines), Makoto Uchida (CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation), Mark Fields (former CEO of Ford Motor Company), Reeta Roy (CEO of Mastercar
£18.74
Oxford University Press Inc Chinas Economy
Book SynopsisThe rise of China is the single most important economic and geopolitical development, and this book provides a concise, easy-to-read guide to how China works, where it's going, and what it means for the rest of the world.Trade Review(This) Updated second edition explains how China's economy rose to its position today and where it might be headed in the coming years, highlighting China's increased relevance to the world since 2016. * Journal of Economic Literature *If the notion of a middle way sounds intuitively appealing, Arthur Kroeber's book brings rigour to the debate to show why it is also the most likely outcome. A longtime China analyst now managing an independent research firm, he launches an assault, albeit courteously worded, on conventional wisdom from the two opposing camps. What emerges is a nuanced take on an economy facing serious challenges, ones that do not spell its collapse but could prove intractable all the same. * The Economist *Thankfully Arthur Kroeber has [condensed] many years of studying and writing about the Chinese economy into a single-volume portrait accessible to the generalist. Aside from the clear descriptive prose and judicious organisation this book achieves two things. On the one hand it lays out a detailed framework of how China works that will be recognisable to experts, and accessible to newcomers, breaking the whole into a series of digestible parts. On the other hand it offers a layer of measured assessment aimed at addressing the full range of pressing issues affecting China. * Forbes *Few have watched the development of the Chinese economy as closely as Arthur Kroeber. [China's Economy] is a wide-ranging and authoritative primer on the history and development of China's unique blend of decentralized economic authoritarianism. * Quartz *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Why China Matters 2. Population, Geography, and History 3. China's Political Economy 4. Agriculture, Land, and the Rural Economy 5. Industry, Exports, and Technology 6. Urbanization and Infrastructure 7. The Enterprise System 8. The Government Finance System 9. The Financial System 10. Energy and the Environment 11. Demographics and the Labor Market 12. The Emerging Consumer Economy 13. The Social Compact 14. Changing the Growth Model 15. China and the World: Is Conflict Inevitable? For Further Reading Notes Index
£15.14
Oxford University Press Inc Grand Transitions
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGrand Transitions shows Vaclav Smil truly to be Bringing It All Back Home * John Roy Porter, Natures Sciences Sociétés *Vaclav Smil is my favorite author. * Bill Gates, GatesNotes *His book roams impressively around the globe and across five centuries as it asks big questions and searches for big answers. . . .His five-pack of grand transitions encompasses population, agriculture and diets, energy, economy, and environment. . . . anyone who hasn't read about these subjects since graduation will be awestruck by the amount of research that has gone into these vaguely familiar stories. Smil pulls recent studies together, throws in a few of his own, offers interpretive twists, and fills his account with delicious nuggets of information. (This book actually got me in trouble at home, as I kept asking my family, "Did you know..." about some gem of an anecdote.) * Andre Schmid, Literary Review of Canada *No one writes about the great issues of our time with more rigor or erudition than Vaclav Smil. Grand Transitions is at once sweeping, sobering, and profoundly informative. * Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction, winner of the Pulitzer Prize *An expert portrait of spectacular technical and economic advances that many in the 21st century enjoy but which exclude large segments of the population and are creating problems that may or may not be solvable. Ingenious, insightful, and disturbing. * Kirkus *Underpinned by mesmerizing data and deep analysis, Grand Transitions provides a clear and compelling framework for thinking about the future of energy, the environment, and the economy. A feast for anyone interested in the future of energy. A must read. * Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist, IHS Markit *Grand Transitions is the epitome of excellence in integrative systemic scientific analysis, anchored in a magisterial exploration of the main five transitions of mankind since civilizations emerged. And it provides a healthy antidote to the wishful thinking so prevalent today. Decision makers and the public should educate themselves with this authoritative evaluation, which will shape their decisions on how to ensure a harmonious, sustainable future for all. * Didier Sornette, Professor of Entrepreneurial Risks and Finance, ETH Zurich *For a generation, polymath Vaclav Smil has expounded on the big patterns in energy, food, and other means through which humans have transformed their environment. In Grand Transitions he has zoomed out even further to paint a picture of how the pieces fit together and to explain how the modern world works. In elegant prose with relentless attention to fact and reality-rare these days-he has written a masterpiece that forces you to think, disagree, wonder, and grapple with the accomplishments and challenges of today's industrial society. * David G. Victor, Professor of International Relations, University of California, San Diego *In Grand Transitions, Vaclav Smil reminds us of the fundamental point that the economy cannot be untethered from nature. Technological ingenuity has loosened the links, but the outlook for economic gains--or losses--is inextricably tied to the dynamics of population change, and of food and energy production. * Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge *Investing requires quantification of impact. But Vaclav Smil convincingly challenges the increased reliance on applying mathematical modelling to single-frame narratives. He steadily illustrates why such approaches seldom provide useful enough insights, as they tend to ignore technical constraints and biospheric limits. * Philippe Rohner, Pictet Asset Management *Smil offers a sweeping account of the deep material forces that have shaped the modern world... He tells a remarkable story of the human capacity to innovate, build, and integrate societies across vast distances. * Foreign Affairs *Smil is a conjurer with numbers. In Grand Transitions, he works to show just how thoroughly this is now a planet of our making--and how rapidly the transformation is still happening. * Washington Post *Table of Contents1. Epochal Transitions 2. Populations 3. Agricultures and Diets 4. Energies 5. Economies 6. Environment 7. Outcomes and Outlooks
£14.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Strong Towns
Book SynopsisA new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you'll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial strugglesand why it just doesn't work. New development and high-risk investing don't generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and impTable of ContentsForeword Michele C. Martinez ix 1. Human Habitat 1 2. Incremental Growth 15 3. An Infinite Game 37 4. The Infrastructure Cult 63 5. Growth or Stability 83 6. Rational Responses 107 7. Productive Places 125 8. Making Strong Investments 147 9. Place-Oriented Government 171 10. An Intentional Life 199 Afterword LeVette Fuller 219 Acknowledgments 223 About Strong Towns 225 Get Involved in the Strong Towns Movement 227 About the Author 229 Index 231
£17.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Growth Delusion
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2019''A near miracle'' Ha-Joon Chang, author of 23 Things They Don''t Tell You About CapitalismAccording to the economy, we have never been wealthier or happier. So why doesn't it feel that way? The Growth Delusion explores how we prioritise growth maximisation without stopping to think about the costs. So much of what is important to our well-being, from safe streets to sound minds, lies outside the purview of statistics. In a book that is both thought-provoking and entertaining, David Pilling argues that our steadfast loyalty to growth is informing misguided policies, and proposes different criteria for measuring our success.Trade ReviewA most thoughtful and profound philosophical reflection on how we live our lives, organise our societies and shape the future of humanity. It should be compulsory reading for everyone who is interested in making the world a better place -- Ha-Joon Chang, author of '23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism'A welcome antidote to the gospel according to GDP -- David Smith * Sunday Times *A witty, well-informed and well-travelled guide to our obsession with growth ... If he sometimes makes fun of measurement, he also makes measurement fun. A real achievement -- Angus Deaton, Winner of the Nobel Prize in EconomicsEngaging and enlightening, The Growth Delusion explains not only why the emperor has no clothes, but why he wasn’t really the emperor in the first place -- David Mitchell, author of 'Cloud Atlas'If you thought that GDP did not necessarily translate into increased welfare, David Pilling shows you convincingly why you were right. One of the Financial Times' most brilliant columnists, Pilling has produced a book that will become a classic -- Jagdish Bhagwati, author of 'Why Growth Matters' and 'In Defense of Globalization'Excellent. The argument for better ways of measuring prosperity is steadily gathering momentum -- Rohan Silva * Evening Standard *A rare beast: a book on economics that is well written, accessible and – whisper it – entertaining! Witty, widely travelled and well-informed, David Pilling is an excellent guide to the pitfalls and shortcomings of GDP and a trenchant exponent of the need to move beyond the ‘cult of growth’ * New Internationalist *Sharp and engaging ... Pilling argues that gross domestic product (GDP) is an arbitrary, oversimplified human invention that we slavishly follow, and growth is a modern "cult". Like all cults, it requires unquestioning allegiance - in this case the one-decimal-point figure produced by national statisticians every three months. Pilling, who has written about GDP from five continents over 20 years for the FT, started asking questions about the cult and couldn't stop ... Pilling is right that the spell needs to be broken ... Entertaining and well-argued -- Philip Aldrich * The Times *A surprisingly zippy book that has the potential to take a smart riposte of mindless growth into mainstream debate … Pilling isn’t afraid to make the well-worn criticisms of GDP, and does with clarity and force. But the real beauty of the book is how effortlessly he takes this argument a step further, demonstrating how GDP often makes no sense whatsoever, even taken on its own terms … A wonderful book … A surprisingly addictive page turner, capable of captivating the general reader on a subject known for making eyes glaze over … By injecting a credible dose of ambivalence into common assumptions about GDP he offers a very welcome entry into post-2008 economic writing * Resurgence Ecologist *Briskly and engagingly, David Pilling alerts us to our impoverished sense of reality in an age that has sacrificed quality to quantity. The Growth Delusion should be read by everyone who wants to make sense of the political earthquakes of our time -- Pankaj Mishra, author of 'Age of Anger'This is an excellent and timely book which should be mandatory reading for policymakers, economists, investors and, yes, journalists. It exposes the folly of our modern obsession with a narrow concept of economics and our reliance on gross domestic product data as a sign of well being - and does this in a lively, well written, and easy-to-understand way -- Gillian Tett, author of 'Fool's Gold' and 'The Silo Effect'Entertaining and well-argued -- Book of the Week * The Week *In The Growth Delusion Pilling makes an important yet complicated subject accessible to experts and non-experts alike. The book offers a most insightful and at times witty guide to the essential question: what precisely is economic growth for and how can it be harnessed to improve the lives of people in poor countries as well as rich ones? -- Kofi Annan, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations and Winner of the Nobel Peace PrizeThis is a fascinating and extremely readable book which engagingly challenges many of our assumptions about what makes for a successful economy and a happy life -- Chris Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong and author of 'East and 'West'What economics needs now, what we all need, are people who can bring it back to life. In The Growth Delusion Pilling does exactly that, charting the idea of economic growth from its birth to the present through countless vivid stories -- Joe Earle, author of 'The Econocracy'
£9.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore ASEAN Post-50: Emerging Issues and Challenges
Book SynopsisThe first 50 years of ASEAN integration has brought peace and prosperity to the Southeast Asian region, while the next 50 will undoubtedly be fraught with unprecedented challenges. Today ASEAN not only has to contend with its own internal challenges arising from the highly diverse political, economic and socio-cultural systems of its member countries, it also has to deal with external factors which include shifts in geostrategic balance, fraying global consensus on free trade, populism and xenophobia, climate change, digital revolutions and cybercrimes.Set against the above background, this edited collection considers some of the contemporary issues and challenges faced by ASEAN in its journey towards more cohesive and dynamic regional integration. Among the topics explored are ASEAN’s evolving partnerships with its key strategic partners including China and the United States on economic policies and strategies, educational systems and frameworks, migration and environmental threats.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview of ASEAN; Aida Idris, Nurliana Kamaruddin.- Chapter 2: ASEAN at 50: The Rise Of China And The Emerging Regional Integration Architecture; Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li, Qianyi Wang.- Chapter 3: The ASEAN-ROK Economic Relations: Challenges and Opportunities; Nurliana Kamaruddin, Jan Vincent Galas.- Chapter 4: Determinants Of Chinese Overseas FDI In ASEAN Countries; Zheng Jie, Mohd Nazari Ismail.- Chapter 5: Empowerment For Economic And Human Capital Development Through Education; Wendy Yee Mei Tien, Serina Rahman.-Chapter 6: ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework : Harmonisation of ASEAN Higher Education Area; Zita Mohd Fahmi, Usharani Balasingam, Jake M Laguador.- Chapter 7: Representing Migration in ASEAN: Challenges to Regional Integration; Charity Lee.- Chapter 8: Environmental Challenges within ASEAN: Contemporary Legal Issues and Future Considerations; Sarah Tan Yen Ling, Hanim Kamaruddin.- Chapter 9: Environmental Threats to the Performance of Urban Areas in ASEAN Integration; Zakaria Alcheikh Mahmoud, Yahaya Ahmad, Melasutra Md Dali, Nikmatul Adha Binti Nordin.- Chapter 10: Regulatory Incoherence in Nutrition Labelling of Pre-packaged Food in ASEAN: What Next?; Evelyn S. Devadason, VGR Chandran.- Chapter 11: Real-Life Moral Dilemma Discussion (Re-LiMDD) among young adolescents: A comparison between Malaysia and Indonesia; Vishalache Balakrishnan.- Chapter 12: Challenges and Opportunities: Lessons for ASEAN Post 50; Nurliana Kamaruddin, Aida Idris.
£98.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Power of Just Doing Stuff How Local Action
Book SynopsisSomething is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their community and its economy lies with them. They''re people like you. They''ve had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they''re rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbours, and doing something about it. Whether they start small or big, they''re finding that just doing stuff can transform their neighbourhoods and their lives. The Power of Just Doing Stuff argues that this shift represents the seeds of a new economy - the answer to our desperate search for a new way forward - and at its heart is people deciding that change starts with them. Communities worldwide are already modelling a more local economy rooted in place, in well-being, in entrepreneurship, and in creativity. And it works. Packed with inspiring real-life examples of how to change things, this book ties in with the increasing focus on community action during tough economic times. ThisTrade ReviewRob Hopkins reminds us how actions speak louder than words, and he does it with practical examples and the passion of someone who has successfully practiced what he writes about. * Tony Juniper, author and campaigner *There's no one on earth who's just done more stuff--and inspired more doing--than Rob Hopkins. This book shows how you can Do Stuff Too! * Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, and co-founder of 350.org *Rob Hopkins has done more to change the way that we live in the past 10 years than any one else in Britain. Because he has given people the tools to create change for themselves. It is beautifully simple and incredibly powerful. * Monty Don, gardener, writer and broadcaster *There's a buzz around this book, and its message, that give great grounds for optimism on topics that are often rather doom-laden. Its true power lies in the fact that its many smart ideas are already underway. * Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, writer, broadcaster and campaigner *Rob Hopkins is a master at doing stuff. He makes the necessary look desirable and possible. Hopkins has understood that paths are made by walking and that what matters is taking steps. Dealing with global challenges will need important rules set at high levels, but we will only survive and thrive if we become enchanted by positive change locally, where we experience the world. This book is that spell to help rapid transition happen. * Andrew Simms, nef Fellow and author of Cancel the Apocalypse *I see [Transition] as a wonderful combination of civic local engagement and a worldwide network. In many towns throughout the world people get together, finding community, enthusiastic about the idea of together envisioning a future model for their town that will make it worth living in. * Horst Köhler, former German president and former president of the IMF *Rob Hopkins' book is a truly unique piece of work that anyone who cares about our future in this densely populated and threatened world should read. It offers original thought and clear analysis. It also combines realism and hope. * Jonathan Dimbleby, writer and broadcaster *Table of ContentsIntroduction Why we need to do something Opening the door to new possibilities The power of just getting on with it Daring to dream: where we could end up A few closing thoughts Next steps Notes Resources Index
£11.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Rise and Fall of Nations
Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Entertaining, acute and disarmingly honest'' Economist''A vital guide to the new economic order'' Rana Foroohar, TimeThe crisis of 2008 ended the illusion of a golden era in which many people imagined that prosperity and political calm would continue to spread indefinitely. In a world now racked by slowing growth and mounting unrest, how can we discern which nations will thrive and which will fail? Shaped by prize-winning author Ruchir Sharma''s twenty-five years travelling the world, The Rise and Fall of Nations rethinks economics as a practical art. By narrowing down the thousands of factors that can shape a country''s future, it spells out ten clear rules for identifying the next big winners and losers in the global economy.''The nub of the book is how to spot which countries are likely to succeed, and which to fail, in this impermanent world. Sharma offers a framework ofTrade ReviewFilled with amazing data ... fascinating insights and revealing anecdotes, this is quite simply the best guide to the global economy today. Whether you are an observer or an investor, you cannot afford to ignore it. -- Fareed ZakariaA fine guide to the great emerging market boom and bust. * The Economist *Sharma's wealth of knowledge ... and ample experience on the ground are strong foundations for his exploration of what makes economies break out, or break down. * Reuters *For sheer readability and insight on the developing world drama, I dare say you won't find a better choice. * Wall Street Journal *A vital guide to the new economic order. -- Rana Foroohar * Time *
£12.34
Oxford University Press Inc Grand Transitions How the Modern World Was Made
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGrand Transitions shows Vaclav Smil truly to be Bringing It All Back Home * John Roy Porter, Natures Sciences Sociétés *Vaclav Smil is my favorite author. * Bill Gates, GatesNotes *His book roams impressively around the globe and across five centuries as it asks big questions and searches for big answers. . . .His five-pack of grand transitions encompasses population, agriculture and diets, energy, economy, and environment. . . . anyone who hasn't read about these subjects since graduation will be awestruck by the amount of research that has gone into these vaguely familiar stories. Smil pulls recent studies together, throws in a few of his own, offers interpretive twists, and fills his account with delicious nuggets of information. (This book actually got me in trouble at home, as I kept asking my family, "Did you know..." about some gem of an anecdote.) * Andre Schmid, Literary Review of Canada *No one writes about the great issues of our time with more rigor or erudition than Vaclav Smil. Grand Transitions is at once sweeping, sobering, and profoundly informative. * Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction, winner of the Pulitzer Prize *An expert portrait of spectacular technical and economic advances that many in the 21st century enjoy but which exclude large segments of the population and are creating problems that may or may not be solvable. Ingenious, insightful, and disturbing. * Kirkus *Underpinned by mesmerizing data and deep analysis, Grand Transitions provides a clear and compelling framework for thinking about the future of energy, the environment, and the economy. A feast for anyone interested in the future of energy. A must read. * Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist, IHS Markit *Grand Transitions is the epitome of excellence in integrative systemic scientific analysis, anchored in a magisterial exploration of the main five transitions of mankind since civilizations emerged. And it provides a healthy antidote to the wishful thinking so prevalent today. Decision makers and the public should educate themselves with this authoritative evaluation, which will shape their decisions on how to ensure a harmonious, sustainable future for all. * Didier Sornette, Professor of Entrepreneurial Risks and Finance, ETH Zurich *For a generation, polymath Vaclav Smil has expounded on the big patterns in energy, food, and other means through which humans have transformed their environment. In Grand Transitions he has zoomed out even further to paint a picture of how the pieces fit together and to explain how the modern world works. In elegant prose with relentless attention to fact and reality-rare these days-he has written a masterpiece that forces you to think, disagree, wonder, and grapple with the accomplishments and challenges of today's industrial society. * David G. Victor, Professor of International Relations, University of California, San Diego *In Grand Transitions, Vaclav Smil reminds us of the fundamental point that the economy cannot be untethered from nature. Technological ingenuity has loosened the links, but the outlook for economic gains--or losses--is inextricably tied to the dynamics of population change, and of food and energy production. * Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge *Investing requires quantification of impact. But Vaclav Smil convincingly challenges the increased reliance on applying mathematical modelling to single-frame narratives. He steadily illustrates why such approaches seldom provide useful enough insights, as they tend to ignore technical constraints and biospheric limits. * Philippe Rohner, Pictet Asset Management *Smil offers a sweeping account of the deep material forces that have shaped the modern world... He tells a remarkable story of the human capacity to innovate, build, and integrate societies across vast distances. * Foreign Affairs *Smil is a conjurer with numbers. In Grand Transitions, he works to show just how thoroughly this is now a planet of our making--and how rapidly the transformation is still happening. * Washington Post *Table of Contents1. Epochal Transitions 2. Populations 3. Agricultures and Diets 4. Energies 5. Economies 6. Environment 7. Outcomes and Outlooks
£27.99
MIT Press Ltd The Chinese Economy
Book SynopsisThe new edition of a comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy, revised to reflect the end of the “miracle growth” period.This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert on China''s economic development offers a quality and breadth of coverage not found in any other English-language text. In The Chinese Economy, Barry Naughton provides both a broadly focused introduction to China''s economy since 1949 and original insights based on his own extensive research. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect a decade of developments in China''s economy, notably the end of the period of “miracle growth” and the multiple transitions it now confronts—demographic, technological, macroeconomic, and institutional. Coverage of macroeconomic and financial policy has been significantly expanded.After covering endowments, legacies, economic systems, and general issues of economic structure, labo
£49.59
Cambridge University Press Wheres Coase
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£24.69
Cambridge University Press People Centric Innovation Ecosystem
Book SynopsisThis element takes the view of people management to unfold the evolution of Japanese management studied over time internationally. The underlying innovation ecosystem interconnects with the learning philosophy embedded in people. The people-centric innovation ecosystem is proposed as a generalizable framework for firms' sustainable development.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Literature review: what is understood as Japanese management?; 3. The invisible part of the iceberg: further thoughts on Japanese management; 4. Japanese managers, enterprises, and industries: some insiders' view; 5. People-centric innovation ecosystem; 6. Discussion and learning for Asia's emerging powers; References.
£17.00
Reaktion Books The Return of Inflation: Money and Capital in the
Book SynopsisThe last year has seen the return of inflation as a preoccupation of political decision-makers, economists and the general public. After two decades of wondering why inflation was so low, despite vast economic stimulus, economists were surprised by the recent surge of price increases. Despite disagreement about what exactly is happening in the economy, there is unanimity that growth must be slowed in order to control inflation. To focus on inflation's return, Paul Mattick looks at past and present, placing current events in the context of capitalism's history. Exploring in novel terms the nature of money itself, he provides a concise, jargon-free understanding of recent inflation, and official efforts to control it, illuminating the state of our contemporary economy.Trade Review'Economic theorists and policy-makers have long misconstrued the causes and cures for inflation. Paul Mattick provides an eye-opening account of that failure, and a brilliant, lucidly presented analysis of the inherently inflationary logic of modern-day capitalism. Indispensable for all those concerned about the welfare of working people.' - Steve Fraser, author of The Age of Acquiescence; 'A reader looking for a clear, well-researched account of the history and theories of inflation and the workings of monetary institutions from a critical, left-wing perspective will not find a better source than Paul Mattick's The Return of Inflation.' - Duncan K. Foley, Emeritus Leo Model Professor of Economics, New School for Social Research.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Money, Goods, and Prices Chapter 2: The Age of Inflation Chapter 3: Theories and Policies Chapter 4: Modern Money Chapter 5: Prices and Profits Chapter 6: From the Great Inflation to the End of Magic Money References Bibliography Acknowledgements Index
£12.30
Emerald Publishing Limited Imperialism and the Political Economy of Global
Book SynopsisThe Covid-19 pandemic has brought the nagging issue of the Global South's debt back into the spotlight. With declining export earnings and tax revenues, many countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia have found themselves objectively unable to service their foreign currency debt. This situation, reminiscent of the international debt crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, is the backdrop of the 38th volume of the Research in Political Economy series edited by Ndongo Samba Sylla. In Imperialism and the Political Economy of Global South’s Debt, expert contributions connect the history of this issue with a range of factors including class dynamics, the changing landscape of sovereign debt markets, the global liquidity cycle, the enduring constraints of commodity dependence, ecological sustainability and the limitations of the current ad hoc sovereign debt restructuring procedures. In contrast to orthodox accounts that view debt crises in the Global South as a cyclical problem or as consequences of 'mismanagement' or 'fiscal irresponsibility'. Imperialism and the Political Economy of Global South’s Debt recognises the systemic nature of the Global South’s external debt, revealed only further by the economic uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the need to analyse it in relation to existing imperialist structures.Table of ContentsPart 1: Case Studies Chapter 1. The Political Economy of Debt in the Global South: The Case of Argentina (2001–2022); Juan E. Santarcángelo and Juan Manuel Padín Chapter 2. Can debt be sustainable, if life isn’t? Argentina’s debt crisis and social reproduction; Mariano Féliz Chapter 3. Colonial Hangover in Global Financial Markets: Eurobonds, China, and African Debt; Olufunmilayo Arewa Chapter 4. Tightening the Grip: Foreign Creditors and Sudan’s Political Transition (2019-2022); Harry Cross Part 2: The Elusive Quest for a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism Chapter 5. Refusing to improve: sovereign debt and the political economy of inertia in UNCTAD 1964 – 1979; Christina Laskaridis Chapter 6. Limits of sovereign debt restructuring mechanisms and possible alternatives; Milan Rivie Part 3: Foreign Debt, Development and Imperialism Chapter 7. Managing the balance-of-payments constraint: dilemmas and perspectives; Basil Oberholzer Chapter 8. Imperialism and Global South’s Debt: Some insights from MMT, Ecological Economics and Dependency Theory; Ndongo Samba Sylla Chapter 9. China and Debt-Trap Diplomacy: A Brief Assessment; Shalendra Sharma
£63.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Albert Winsemius And Singapore: Here It Is Going
Book SynopsisHere it is going to happen is the title of a painting memorialising Albert Winsemius' industrial survey mission to Singapore. The picture depicts the hilltop view of a pre-industrial Jurong.Besides being a biography of Albert Winsemius, the book examines Albert Winsemius' affinity with Singapore and his contributions to the nation's economic development. It also looks at his legacy and influence on past, current and future economic planners.Table of ContentsPreface — Why This Book?; Who is Albert Winsemius?; His Contributions before Singapore; His Contributions to Singapore; His Contributions to Modern Economic Development; Albert Winesmius Chair Professorships; Summing Up: His Legacy;
£157.50
Cambridge University Press A History of the Global Economy 1500 to the
Book SynopsisThis is a concise and accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500. Leading economic historians summarise the key findings, debates and ideas in economic history today, providing overviews of major world regions as well as transnational case studies highlighting critical themes, individuals, processes and events.Trade Review'The coverage devoted to developing countries is especially valuable … each chapter gives a reasonable overview of the state of research and current understanding on its region, making this useful as a text for a basic course in world economic history or as reference point for those unfamiliar with a particular region … Highly recommended. General readers through faculty.' J. L. Rosenbloom, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction: a history of the global economy - the 'why' and the 'how' Joerg Baten; 1. North-Western Europe Jan Luiten van Zanden; Interlinking chapter 1. The great divergence in the world economy: long-run trends of real income Stephen Broadberry; Highlight article 1.1 International financial regulation and supervision Catherine Schenk; 2. Southern, Eastern and Central Europe Joerg Baten; Interlinking chapter 2. The Sputnik shock, the Pisa shock: human capital as a global growth determinant Joerg Baten; Highlight article 2.1 State finances during civil wars Pablo Martin Acena; Highlight article 2.2 Property rights in the Russian Empire Irina Potkina; 3. The United States and Canada Price Fishback; Interlinking chapter 3. The Great Depression of the 1930s and the world economic crisis after 2008 Kevin Hjortshøj O'Rourke; Highlight article 3.1 Multi-divisional firms and managerial capitalism Franco Amatori; Highlight article 3.2 Business history and innovation Knut Sogner; Highlight article 3.3 Alfred D. Chandler, Jr: the man behind modern business history Franco Amatori; 4. Latin America Luis Bértola and José Ocampo; Interlinking chapter 4. Was there a 'curse of natural resources'? Joerg Baten; Highlight article 4.1 Latin America, 1500–1800: early contact, epidemics and numeracy development Joerg Baten; Highlight article 4.2 The economic consequences of independence in Latin America Salomon Kalmanovitz; 5. Japan's long-run growth process in a Eurasian perspective Osamu Saito; Highlight article 5.1 Japanese industry during WWII Tetsuji Okazaki; 6. China Debin Ma; Highlight article 6.1 International expositions and East Asia's participation in the modern era Min Ma; Interlinking chapter 5/6. Trade and poverty, 1820–1913: when the Third World fell behind Jeffrey Williamson; 7. Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Rima Ghanem and Joerg Baten; Interlinking chapter 7. Women in global economic history Sarah Carmichael, Selin Dilli and Auke Rijpma; Highlight article 7.1 The imperial expansion of the Ottoman Empire and its cultural determinants Rima Ghanem and Joerg Baten; 8. The economic history of South Asia: a survey of quantitative research Tirthankar Roy; Interlinking chapter 8. Human stature as a health indicator in colonial empires Joerg Baten and Kris Inwood; Highlight article 8.1 Did brain-drain from India cause underdevelopment? Numeracy of Indian migrants and the Indian population, seventeenth to twentieth century Joerg Baten; 9. Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand Martin Shanahan; Highlight article 9.1 Pre-history, ancient and classical periods of Southeast Asia Martin Shanahan; Interlinking chapter 9. Institutional development in world economic history Joerg Baten; 10. Sub-saharan Africa Gareth Austin; Highlight article 10.1 Why was Ethiopia not colonized during the late-nineteenth-century 'Scramble for Africa'? Marjolein't Hart; Conclusion Joerg Baten; Index.
£27.99
Harvard University Press Thinking Small The United States and the Lure of
Book SynopsisDaniel Immerwahr tells how the United States sought to rescue the world from poverty through small-scale, community-based approaches. He also sounds a warning: such strategies, now again in vogue, have been tried before, alongside grander moderization schemes with often disastrous consequences as self-help gave way to crushing local oppression.
£23.36
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Good Disruption
Book SynopsisA Good Disruption describes how disruptive technology can be used to combat the economic challenges of our age and sets out an inspirational vision of a more effective and sustainable growth model.Disruptive technology is one of the defining economic trends of our age, transforming one major industry after another. But what is the true impact of such disruption on the world''s economies, and does it really have the potential to solve global problems such as low growth, inequality and environmental degradation? The provocative answer is that such disruption could indeed solve many of these issues, but that it won''t... at least, not on its current trajectory.A Good Disruption highlights some of the huge costs that are at stake, and argues that managing such disruption will be the defining business challenge of the next decade. In order for us to meet that challenge, the book sets out a bold and inspirational vision for a more robust and sustainable economic model. RTrade ReviewA Good Disruption convincingly argues that, to reconcile growth, planetary boundaries and human wellbeing, we have to step into the engine room of our industrial system and make it net positive by design. The good news is that this is no longer a dream – but a choice. A choice we must make. -- Paul Polman * CEO, Unilever *An essential eye-opening book for the urgently-needed paradigm shift away from the depleting economic models of today, and towards a more positive dynamic for the economy, natural resources and people. -- Antoine Frérot * Chairman and CEO, Veolia *A must-read for all who want to change this world for the better. -- Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht * Chairman of the Supervisory Board, BASF *Inspired and inspirational … in its portrayal of what we can do and create if we anticipate, think, design and organize. It is beautifully written by those who know how to deliver as well as how to analyse. It is a tremendous achievement. -- Nicholas Stern * IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, London School of Economics and President of the British Academy *A Good Disruption makes a compelling case for redefining economic prosperity, unlocking creativity and kickstarting regenerative cycles in the digital age. -- Ellen MacArthur * Founder, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation *This well-written book should be read by anyone who wants a prosperous and environmentally sustainable world. -- Adair TurnerA Good Disruption is the best reading for helping us to fix a broken compass. -- Janez Potocnik * Co-chair UNEP International Resource Panel *This book is both thought-provoking and challenging, and should be read by every business leader and politician. -- John Allan * Chair of London First, Tesco and Barratt Developments *The authors provide guidance on how we could harness current changes to create more sustainable growth and a more inclusive society. An inspiring read. -- Dr. Nikolaus von Bomhard * CEO of Munich Re *Makes a compelling case for the new models of production and consumption we must surely develop. -- Matthew Taylor * Chief Executive, RSA *What is actually often seen as a threat, the authors turn into something positive: Modern, disruptive technologies as a viable solution to the major challenges of the future and a much more sustainable economy. This engaging perspective on future growth is quite surprising, very knowledgeable, and above all well told with a lot of case studies and insightful examples from around the world. My clear recommendation for this inspiring view – you will read this book with great profit! -- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Reitzle * Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Linde AG and of Continental AG *This book will most likely transform each and every reader. -- Anders Wijkman * Co-president of the Club of Rome *
£22.50
World Bank Publications Innovative China New Drivers of Growth
Book Synopsis
£34.16
Oxford University Press Studies in Indian Public Finance
Book SynopsisStudies in Indian Public Finance presents a comprehensive analysis of public spending and its financing in India. The book underlines the need to contain deficits and debt.Table of Contents1: Studies in Indian Public Finance 2: The Contours of the State: Public Finance and Public Choice 3: Public Expenditure in India: Trends and Issues 4: Tax Policy and Reforms 5: The Goods and service Taxation: The Work in Progress 6: Macroeconomics of Indian Public Finance: Deficits and Debt 7: Evolving Landscape of Indian Fiscal federalism 8: Intergovernmental Transfers in India 9: Indian Public Finance in Pandemic Times
£97.00
Oxford University Press Driving Digital Transformation Lessons from Seven
Book SynopsisThis book explores seven developing countries' use of technology to begin reforming the economy and government. Foregrounding the voices of policymakers and participants, it documents and critically assesses government efforts to kick-start digital transformation, and offers an exposition of the process of policymaking in the 2020s.Trade ReviewA great read for any political leader or bureaucrat looking to transform their government's digital economy. It is useful to understand what it really takes to support emerging countries who want to establish a digital public infrastructure. * Nandan Nilekani, Chairman and Co-Founder, Infosys and Founding Chairman, UIDAI *Benno saw the huge potential of the digital economy for Africa and devoted the last years of his life tirelessly working to get countries to adopt it. Many countries have begun taking up the technology but fail to adopt a whole of systems approach. Benno would I think have wanted fellow policy makers to learn from the lessons of some of the earlier adopters and what they got right - and wrong. * Vera Songwe, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Brookings Institution and former Executive Secretary UN Economic Commission for Africa *An absolute gem for policymakers who want to turn their digital transformation aspirations into reality. The writing is refreshingly clear and devoid of jargon, making it a breeze to follow. The authors offer invaluable practical insights based on the experiences of a group of countries that have successfully navigated this complex journey. And what's more, this book doesn't shy away from the pitfalls and challenges you may encounter along the way. It's an honest, straight-talking guide that will leave you feeling inspired and confident to take action. * Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Chair, Global Digital Inclusion Partnership and Chief Digital Advisor, Centres for Disease Control Africa *This book is timely as it deals with such an important topic for my country and for many others in sub Saharan Africa and beyond. The book shows that the continent has an opportunity to fully benefit from greater digital transformation reforms, further than payment systems. Throughout, the book pays particular attention to context and respecting inclusion of multi-stakeholders in the process. Driving Digital Transformation tells us how to do this, not through giving instructions, but instead by sharing the lessons learned from other policymakers. * Blandina Kilama, Economic advisor to President Suluhu, Republic of Tanzania *Where clear measures of digital success and failure are sometimes lacking, the authors offer a full treatment of diagnosing and evaluating digital readiness. The rigorous focus on the nuances of implementation, especially in the book's Digital Economy Kit and strategy primer, make this critical reading for both scholars and practitioners! * Aaron Maniam, Deputy Secretary (Industry & International), Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface: Remembering Benno Ndulu Abbreviations and acronyms 1: Introduction to the Digital Economy Kit 2: Seizing opportunity for digital reform 3: Objectives: What is the Digital Economy Kit trying to do? 4: Assessment: Data and diagnostics 5: Multi-stakeholder dialogue 6: Strategy primer 7: A critical view on implementation 8: Conclusion References Index
£30.87
Oxford University Press Generating Prosperity for Working Families in Rich Countries
Book SynopsisThe challenge of how to ensure that working families see their living standards improve rather than stagnate over time is central in rich countries. This book investigates the economic "squeeze" on middle-income families, and the forces that underlie it.Table of Contents1: Brian Nolan: Introduction 2: Brian Nolan and Stefan Thewissen: The Evolution of Living Standards for Middle and Lower Income Households in OECD Countries 3: Brian Nolan and Stefan Thewissen: Inequality and Ordinary Living Standards in OECD Countries 4: Brian Nolan, Max Roser, and Stefan Thewissen: Median Household Income and GDP 5: Brian Nolan, Stefan Thewissen, and Alice Lazzati: Sources of Household Income Growth in Rich Countries 6: Brian Nolan and Chloé Touzet: Evolution of Median and Lower Incomes across Countries: The Role of Institutions and Growth "Models" 7: Craig Holmes: The Labour Market: Wage Inequality, Occupations and Mobility 8: Annalisa Cristini, Andrea Geraci, and John Muellbauer: Sifting through the ASHE: Job Polarisation and Earnings Inequality in the UK, 1975-2015 9: Brian Nolan: Minimum Wages and Supporting Wage Growth 10: Brian Nolan, Chrysa Leventi, Holly Sutherland, and Iva Tasseva: Strengthening Redistribution 11: Marii Paskov, Joan Madia, and Tim Goedemé: Middle and below living standards: what can we learn from beyond income measures of economic wellbeing? 12: Salvatore Morelli, Brian Nolan and Philippe van Kerm: Wealth Inequality 13: Erzsébet Bukodi and Marii Paskov: Income inequality, living standards and intergenerational social mobility 14: Brian Nolan: Conclusions and Implications
£94.00
Oxford University Press The Economic Development of Latin America Since Independence
Book SynopsisLatin America is attracting increasing interest due to the strong economic performance of the last decade and to the political changes that are taking place. This book gives a unique, comprehensive, and up to date view of Latin America economic development over the two centuries since Independence. It considers Latin American economies within the wider context of the international economy, and covers economic growth, international trade, capital flows, and trends in inequality and human development. With chapters that cover different eras, it traces the major developments of Latin American countries and offers a novel and coherent interpretation of the economic history of the region. It combines a wealth of original research, new perspectives, and empirical information to provide a synthesis of the growing literature that both complements and extends previous studies.Trade ReviewThe development failures and challenges of Latin America today are deeply rooted in its past. This lucid and authoritative book by two of the continents leading scholars is the place to start to understand how that past was formed and has evolved to shape the present in all its complexity. Indispensable. * James Robinson, David Florence Professor of Government, Harvard University *A superb study of two centuries of Latin American economic history, bringing together fresh data and modern development thinking. For the first time we can track the shifts in inequality over time, while the global context and the instability it causes are brilliantly handled. The country variations are delicately traced but never at the expense of the overall pattern. * Rosemary Thorp, Oxford University *Bértola and Ocampo have written the most up-to-date synthesis of the economic history of Latin America. The authors write with vigor and clarity on the leading issues that dominate current debates on the long-run development of Latin America, including convergence and divergence, income distribution, the institutional framework and instability. They base their findings on an impressive set of historical data covering all countries in different time periods. This book is destined to become not only the basic textbook on Latin American economic history but also an excellent platform for intellectual discussions on the challenges for development in historical perspective. * Carlos Marichal, El Colegio de México *Bértola and Ocampo have produced a penetrating, original, and clear-headed economic history of Latin America from Independence to 21st century globalization. Indispensable reading for understanding Latin Americas late development, historic inequalities, evolving institutions, and contemporary economic challenges, all brilliantly compressed into a single volume. * John Coatsworth, Provost, Columbia University *This is a welcome addition to our understanding of Latin America's economic history since independence. ... this book demonstrates how much progress has been made in the last few decades in terms of our understanding. * Victor Bulmer-Thomas, Journal of Latin American Studies *Table of ContentsForeword ; 1. Latin America in the World Economy, 1810-2010 ; 2. The Economic History of the Young Independent Republics, 1810-1870 ; 3. Globalization, Institution-building, and Commodity-export-led Growth, c. 1870-1929 ; 4. State-led Industrialization ; 5. Turning Back to the Market ; 6. By Way of Conclusion: The History and Challenges of Latin American Development
£52.25
Yale University Press When the Money Runs Out
Book Synopsis
£21.34
Princeton University Press Finance and the Good Society
Book SynopsisThe reputation of the financial industry could hardly be worse than it is today in the painful aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. This title explains how people in financial careers - from CEO, investment manager, and banker to insurer, lawyer, and regulator - can and do manage, protect, and increase these assets.Trade ReviewRobert J. Shiller, Co-Winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics Winner of the 2012 Business Book Award in Finance & Economics, 800-CEO-READ Winner of the 2012 PROSE Award in Business, Finance & Management, Association of American Publishers Winner of the 2013 Bronze Medal Book Award in Economics, Axiom Business One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012 Shortlisted for the 2012 Best Finance Books in China, Caijing Magazine "Reading his book is like wandering through an interesting garden... [T]he best passages in this book make a persuasive case for a fresh view of an industry that is too glibly demonized. The most promising way to promote the good society, Shiller says, is not to restrain finance but to release it."--Sebastian Mallaby, New York Times Book Review "[R]igorous... Shiller presents a helpful taxonomy, and is convincing in his defence of insurers, financial advisers, and (some) bankers. He is good at relating even some of the more obscure and complex trading strategies to real world problems."--Howard Davies, Times Literary Supplement "Shiller, professor of economics at Yale and author of the best-selling Irrational Exuberance, examines the future of finance in this timely new book. Recognizing the anger of many Americans--as evidenced in part by the rise of the Occupy movement--Shiller suggests that the way to fix our increasingly unequal society is through the 'democratization' and 'humanization' of finance."--PublishersWeekly.com Online Review "Finance is in need of a little redemption. In his priestly new book, Finance and the Good Society, Mr. Shiller ... sets out to provide it. He argues convincingly that finance can, should and usually does make the world a better place... As an advocate for the financial system ... he is wonderfully persuasive because he never plays down the problems... Mr. Shiller reminds us of the profound importance of finance to making our society work."--Robin Harding, Financial Times "[S]hiller comes across as pragmatic as well as visionary, explaining how much financial capitalism has done for society and how much more it could do if harnessed for the common good."--James Pressley, Bloomberg News "[W]hile many have damned the finance industry for rampant self-interest and a tendency to prey on people's flawed thinking for its own benefit, Shiller wants to overhaul it to make sure finance serves the greater good. The key, he says, in his new book, Finance and the Good Society, is to democratize finance--giving the rest of us access to the tools and techniques that rich folks have used for decades to raise capital and protect themselves from risk."--Drew DeSilver, Seattle Times "[F]inance and the Good Society is so contrarian as to be shocking--all the more so because its author, Robert Shiller, is no head-in-the-sand capitalist nor a highly paid Wall Street shill... [A]t a time ... when fear is curbing financial innovation and the political climate could 'prevent financial capitalism from progressing in ways that could benefit all citizens,' Mr. Shiller's sensible message demands urgent attention."--Economist "Shiller has sought to prove what most of us were prepared to assume: finance may not be the great saviour that will create good society in the Utopian sense, but a society that truly seeks to be good will find in finance a willing partner that can help it achieve its goals. If you are looking for a social revolution, you will not find it in Finance and the Good Society but if you are planning a social revolution you should definitely read this book first."--Financial World "[D]eeply intelligent and elegantly argued."--BizEd "If Francois Hollande really believes finance is an enemy of society, he should read Robert J. Shiller."--Tim King, European Voice "What present would you give to the man who stands on the threshold of the elysee Palace--a man who has almost everything? A copy of Robert Shiller's Finance and the Good Society might be a timely present... [A] stimulating book."--European Voice "Extensively citing history, philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, the book convincingly calls for better fiscal education and claims that greater knowledge will lessen resentment and inequality, improve comprehension, and facilitate 'the good society.' An excellent resource for readers interested in understanding and improving financial capitalism."--Library Journal "Robert Shiller makes a bold but convincing plea to reform the present financial system and use its power for the benefit of society as a whole."--Arab News "Shiller has won a deserved reputation as being among the world's most prescient analysts of financial excesses. When he defends finance, we should pay attention."--Martin Wolf, Prospect "Shiller argues his case skilfully and persistently, and with a wealth of quirky and interesting examples."--Lord Skidelsky, Management Today "What is great about the book, and surprising I suppose, is that Dr. Shiller spends a great deal of time explaining why the practice of modern finance is mostly good... Honestly, it's worth the price of the book just to read an outstanding explanation of why Derivatives Providers, Financial Engineers, and Mortgage Securitizers aren't inherently evil... [T]his is an even-handed book that makes a distinction that has been rarely made in the post-crisis witch-hunt: Hate the sin, love the sinner. The people involved in finance are, in general, good people and the structures, in general, work well most of the time. Improvements can be made, and when the serial crises are over in a few years, hopefully we can discourse intelligently on these improvements. Dr. Shiller has made a good contribution to that discourse with this book."--Inflation Trader, SeekingAlpha "In Finance and the Good Society, the Yale economist comes to praise finance, not to bury it... After examining the often unappreciated value contributed by finance professionals, Shiller reminds us that finance has already helped build a better world through inventions like amortizing mortgages, and mutual funds."--CFO Magazine "Shiller, author of The Subprime Solution and Irrational Exuberance and an originator of the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, has written a timely, readable book, the product of teaching finance for 25 years. Unlike so many recent books stimulated by the financial disruptions that started in 2007, it does not vilify the current system of financial capitalism but instead attempts to inform readers... Judging from the book, Shiller's students are very fortunate."--Choice "Robert Shiller deserves much praise for trying to restore balance to public discussion of contemporary finance. His task is not easy, but he carries it off clearly, succinctly and with great hope for the possibilities of reformed finance. His focus on 'the good society' is absolutely correct: to build the better society that philosophers and social scientists have sought for ages, we badly need a financial system that works, not only for big business but for all of us."--Joel Campbell, International Affairs "Finance and the Good Society makes clear that Shiller is at heart an egalitarian who wants the financial industry to become more humane and inclusive in order to serve the common good. Some readers may regard the book as a public relations treatise for the industry or may object to his advocacy of an economy closer to the European model, with reduced income inequality. Few would deny, however, that Shiller floats novel ideas that deserve further scrutiny and debate."--Murad J. Antia, Financial Analysts Journal "This book will appeal to a much wider audience than ... might suggest, however, with the easy flow, readability and wisdom that come hand-in-hand with being a bestselling author and professor of economics at Yale. Shiller demonstrated the same eloquence and clarity when he forewarned the public about the 2000 stock market and the 2008 sub-prime bubbles."--Tracey Zalk, Actuary "For the public, the book succeeds in providing a highly credible case for viewing finance as integral to the goals of the good society... For professional economists who know Shiller's work, the big ideas will be familiar, but there is fun to be had in the footnotes."--Erin Todd Bronchetti, Journal of Economic LiteratureTable of ContentsPreface to the Paperback Edition vii Preface xiii Introduction: Finance, Stewardship, and Our Goals 1 Part One - Roles and Responsibilities 1. Chief Executive Offi cers 19 2. Investment Managers 27 3. Bankers 37 4. Investment Bankers 45 5. Mortgage Lenders and Securitizers 50 6. Traders and Market Makers 57 7. Insurers 64 8. Market Designers and Financial Engineers 69 9. Derivatives Providers 75 10. Lawyers and Financial Advisers 81 11. Lobbyists 87 12. Regulators 94 13. Accountants and Auditors 100 14. Educators 103 15. Public Goods Financiers 107 16. Policy Makers in Charge of Stabilizing the Economy 111 17. Trustees and Nonprofi t Managers 119 18. Philanthropists 124 Part Two- Finance and Its Discontents 19. Finance, Mathematics, and Beauty 131 20. Categorizing People: Financiers versus Artists and Other Idealists 135 21. An Impulse for Risk Taking 139 22. An Impulse for Conventionality and Familiarity 143 23. Debt and Leverage 151 24. Some Unfortunate Incentives to Sleaziness Inherent in Finance 159 25. The Signifi cance of Financial Speculation 168 26. Speculative Bubbles and Their Costs to Society 178 27. Inequality and Injustice 187 28. Problems with Philanthropy 197 29. The Dispersal of Ownership of Capital 209 30. The Great Illusion, Then and Now 219 Epilogue: Finance, Power, and Human Values 231 Notes 241 References 257 Index 273
£19.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Farewell to Growth
Book SynopsisMost of us who live in the North and the West consume far too much - too much meat, too much fat, too much sugar, too much salt. We are more likely to put on too much weight than to go hungry. We live in a society that is heading for a crash. We are aware of what is happening and yet we refuse to take it fully into account.Trade Review"I would like to use the opportunity of this review to urge readers to take up Latouche's remarkable book." Sustainability, Science, Practice, and Policy "This little book is a pleasure to read. It is critical, contrarian, informative and provocative. Latouche advances a coherent set of proposals for reversing the treadmill of an ever-more insistent growth dynamic in favour of a more serene existence based on quality of life, solidarity and respect for the environment." Bob Jessop, University of LancasterTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1 The Territory of De-Growth A UFO in the Microcosm of Politicking What is De-Growth? A Battle over Ideas and Words The Two Sources of De-Growth The Green Algae and the Snail An Unsustainable Ecological Footprint A False Solution: Reducing the Population 2 A Concrete Utopia The De-Growth Revolution The Virtuous Circle of Quiet Contraction De-Growth as a Local Project Is Reducing Growth a Retrograde Step? De-Growth: A Challenge for the South Is De-Growth Reformist or Revolutionary? 3 A Political Programme An Electoral Programme Jobs for All in a De-Growth Society De-Growth: Behind the Work-Based Society Is De-Growth Soluble in Capitalism? Is De-Growth a Right-Wing Policy or a Left-Wing Policy? Do We Need a De-Growth Party? Conclusion References
£15.19
Cambridge University Press Growth and Survival
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£28.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Economics of Engineering Education in India
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on the key trends and major developments in engineering education in India and reflects on the effects and challenges of its expansion on economic growth and development.Analysing several dimensions relating to the status and growth of engineering education, this book: Highlights, in the overall policy environment, the rapid growth of engineering education, imbalances in the growth between different branches of engineering education, changing trends and patterns in their growth, quality of education, gender inequality, and inequality by caste, region and economic status and labour market conditions that influence the demand for engineering education Reflects on the rapid growth of private sector in engineering education and its effects on equitable access, quality and other dimensions of higher education, and on overall development of the economy Investigates the socio-economic characteristics of the students going to private colTrade Review “Engineering as a field of university study in India has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 25 years, most of it in private institutions and of highly varied quality, from the internationally renowned Indian Institute of Technology to low-quality unaided private institutions. It is this huge and varied engineering education system which India depends on to make it a major player in the global economy. Professor Tilak’s book—a detailed study of this complex subject based on extensive empirical data—is an essential reading for understanding whether the system as it now exists will be able to fill this role.” - Martin Carnoy, Vida Jacks Professor of Education and Economics & Lemann Foundation Professor Stanford University “Engineering education is one of the most important aspects of Indian higher education and central for India's future economy. It is also not well understood and significant parts of it are subpar. Dr. Tilak has provided a thoughtful data-driven and policy-relevant analysis.” - Philip G. Altbach, Research Professor and Distinguished Fellow, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA “This is possibly the first study to provide a systematic economic analysis of engineering education in India. Its juxtaposition of the macro-level with the micro-level makes it most valuable for research scholars and policy practitioners in India, while its recognition of the wider international context will interest readers in the outside world.” - Deepak Nayyar, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and former Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi “A must reading for higher education policy makers in India, focusing on engineering by a prominent scholar in the field.” - George Psacharopoulos, Formerly with London School of Economics and the World Bank “There are few in India who can match the expertise of Professor Jandhyala B G Tilak in the field of research in Higher Education especially the economics aspects of education at all levels. As Vice Chancellor, National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), his contributions to the promotion of higher education research are of historic significance. In the emerging decades, India will compete effectively with higher education in U.K. and U.S.A, largely because of valuable services of Prof. Tilak and a few others. This book surveys the literature of world-renowned writers Robert Solow, Fritz Machlup, Theodoe W Schultz and others with his interpretations of their theories applicable to Indian highe.r engineering education. This book is a valuable addition to the study of higher education in India and aboard.” - Vedagiri Shanmugasundaram, Founder Vice Chancellor, Monomaniam Sundaranar University; Former Director, Reserve Bank of India and IDBI; Senior Visiting Member, Linacre College, University of Oxford “Two great sectors are at the heart of higher education’s many practical contributions to society through learning and research – engineering and health. In Economics of Engineering Education, Professor Tilak takes us inside engineering education and illuminates the role it plays in development. Get engineering education right, he shows us, and the nation is on track. The solid data and considered judgments in this book are making a crucial contribution to policy, the profession and the next generation that will build India.” - Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education, University of Oxford; Director ESRC/RE Centre for Global Higher Education “ I find this book very useful for evidence- based decisions and informed public policy regarding engineering education. The book illustrates emergence of private education and its impact on equitable access, equity, quality, affordability and related issues currently faced in India. The systematic approach and methodology adopted in the study and credible data may help in framing right policies. Prof. Tilak’s book will be useful to recalibrate the current approach to engineering education and offer policy pointers to regain the glory.” - Bhushan Patwardhan, Chairman, National Assessment and Accreditation Council; Former Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission; Distinguished Professor, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University “Professor J.B.G. Tilak is one of India’s best-known social science scholars and an international authority on the Economics of Higher Education. His most recent book is a timely contribution to academic and policy knowledge of engineering education in India. Engineering, with its many variants, civil, mechanical, electrical, and production is a key profession in any economy. As Tilak shows, engineering education in India has undergone a sea change over the past three decades. The implications of this need to be understood by both private and public institutions and, of course, students. This is the purpose of this excellent study.” - W. John Morgan, Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow, Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data, and Methods (WISERD), Cardiff University “This commendable book presents a critical analysis of some of the major challenges in engineering education using valuable primary and secondary data. These challenges include: overzealous expansion and the resultant supply-demand mismatches which are reflected in high rates of unemployment, inequities in education by gender, caste/religion, and region, poor quality of education as revealed in lower employability of graduates besides, limited public financing and issues relating to affordability. "This rigorous research study systematically analyses some of these critical issues in engineering education in India with a futuristic perspective. I have no doubt that it will attract the attention of academia as well as administrators and policy makers. Given the paucity of systematically conducted research studies in this field, this study undoubtedly makes an invaluable reading on the subject of a great contemporary relevance.” - Narendra Jadhav, Former Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule (Pune) University; Former Member, Planning Commission, Former Member of Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. “Economics of Engineering Education in India is an insightful new book by Jandhyala B G Tilak describing and analyzing in depth the remarkable growth, issues related to sources of funding, quality, employment of graduates, and policies for public and private engineering education in India. Professor Tilak is a well-known and respected scholar who recognizes the significance of highly skilled human capital in engineering fields to sustained per capita economic growth. This and more universal basic education are desperately needed for broader development in India. As this occurs, this book, which is likely to become the go-to source, can help make the provision of good quality engineering education’s vital role more economically efficient.” - Walter W. McMahon, Professor of Economics, and of Education, University of Illinois “This is an impressive single-authored book on a timely topic painstakingly researched by an eminent scholar, authoritatively articulating ideas in the discourses on the emergence and quest for future direction of higher education for development with deliberate expansion of the STEM fields in which Engineering plays an important role. By engaging theories and ideas about human capital development thorough empirical inquiry based on secondary and primary data, the author strengthens the merit of the book. Furthermore, by using a methodological approach beyond univariate account to engage in multivariate analysis that provides a rich and multidimensional analysis, the book informs the reader of the complexity of the interactions between the explanatory factors in the educational sector and entrenched socially significant determinants such as gender, caste, and region/state, as well as the dynamics of the public and private sectors of higher education and its financing. In addition to researchers and policymakers in the public and private sectors, this book will be an invaluable source to other education stakeholders including students, international agencies, and NGOs in their respective efforts to understand and effectively tackle the development of inclusive human resources.” - N’Dri Assié-Lumumba, Professor, Cornell University; President, World Council of Comparative Education Societies Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Context 2. Engineering Education in India: Challenges of Growth and Inequalities 3. Emergent Challenges of Engineering Education in India: Quality, Finances and Employment 4. Who Goes to Private Engineering Colleges and Why? 5. Students’ Choice of ‘Modern’ versus ‘Traditional’ Streams of Engineering Education 6. Family Expenditure on Engineering Education and Its Determinants 7. Funding of Engineering Education: Scholarships, Other Financial Assistance and Education Loans 8. Students’ Perceptions on Quality of Engineering Education 9. Employability, Employment and Earnings of Engineering Graduates 10. Summary, Conclusions and Policy Challenges
£135.00
Cambridge University Press The Economic Consequences of the War
Book SynopsisFor many, Germany's post-war economic power was based on liberal market reforms and the Marshall Plan. This book disputes this old myth. Quantitative evidence shows instead how the re-emergence of Germany as a leading industrial power was founded in the Second World War itself and the conditions it left behind.Trade Review'Tamás Vonyó carries out a major revision of the German Miracle. A detailed quantitative approach supports a nuanced interpretation. Reconstruction was delayed as war, destruction and dislocation was widespread and persistent. The resettlement of displaced population was critical for the recovery and fuelled productivity growth since the late 1950s, preceding the social contract and R&D investment.' Leandro Prados de la Escosura, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid'Vonyó's book is a most welcome enrichment to the history of West German economic recovery.' Armin Grünbacher, European History QuarterlyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The audit of defeat: initial conditions; 2. The economic geography of post-war dislocation; 3. Growth accounts for West German industry; 4. Made in Germany: the post-war export boom; 5. Managing the miracle: economic policy; Conclusions.
£78.99
Cambridge University Press The Wealth and Poverty of African States
Book SynopsisA wealth of new data have been unearthed in recent years on African economic growth, wages, living standards, and taxes. In The Wealth and Poverty of African States, Morten Jerven shows how these findings transform our understanding of African economic development. He focuses on the central themes and questions that these state records can answer, tracing how African states evolved over time and the historical footprint they have left behind. By connecting the history of the colonial and postcolonial periods, he reveals an aggregate pattern of long-run growth from the late nineteenth century into the 1970s, giving way to widespread failure and decline in the 1980s, and then followed by two decades of expansion since the late 1990s. The result is a new framework for understanding the causes of poverty and wealth and the trajectories of economic growth and state development in Africa across the twentieth century.Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Overview of the book; 1. A new economic history for Africa?; 2. Seeing like an African state in the twentieth century; 3. New data and new perspectives on economic growth in Africa; 4. State capacity across the twentieth century: evidence from taxation with Thilo Albers and Marvin Suesse; 5. Wages and poverty: from roots of poverty to trajectories of living standards; 6. Conclusion; List of references; Endnotes; Index.
£26.09
Cambridge University Press Coevolution in Economic Systems
Book SynopsisCoevolution in economic systems plays a key role in the dynamics of contemporary societies. Coevolution operates when, considering several evolving realms within a socioeconomic system, these realms mutually shape their respective innovation, replication and/or selection processes. The processes that emerge from coevolution should be analyzed as being globally codetermined in dynamic terms. The notion of coevolution appears in the literature on modern innovation economics since the neo-Schumpeterian inception four decades ago. In this Element, these antecedents are drawn on to formally clarify and develop how the coevolution notion can expand the analytical and methodological scope of evolutionary economics, allowing for further unification and advance of evolutionary subfields.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Coevolution: A Key Concept for Evolutionary Economics; 3. Coevolution in Markets; 4. Coevolution of Technology and Institutions: Growth; 5. Capitalism and Democracy in Coevolution; 6. Synthesis and the Road Ahead; Appendix A; Appendix B; References.
£17.00
Cambridge University Press Complexity Economics and Sustainable Development
Book SynopsisProvides a novel framework for overcoming analytical challenges in sustainable development. It walks the reader through an analytic toolkit and familiarises them with a diverse set of empirical applications. Audience includes academics from development economics, policy sciences, computational social science, and complexity science.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.
£99.75
MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ Productivity Revisited Shifting Paradigms in
Book Synopsis
£34.16
World Bank Publications Boosting Shared Prosperity in Chad Pathways
Book SynopsisChad's economy has contracted since 2015, preventing poverty reduction and the improvement of development outcomes. This Systematic Country Diagnostic identifies key constraints on poverty reduction and recommends solutions.
£33.20
Bristol University Press Post Growth Innovation
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£23.74
Rethink Press Liberate Your Greatness: Accelerate your growth.
Book SynopsisIn an era of accelerating change, having the right strategies to achieve greatness can be a game-changer.Liberate Your Greatness will help you reach your next level of success and significance. This transformational guide empowers you to unleash your full potential as a leader, take ownership of your personal and professional growth, and amplify your impact. Blending cognitive science, leadership principles and actionable strategies, it shows you how to thrive by elevating your mindset, skillset and toolset for greatness.Read this book to: Understand and command your thoughts, emotions and actions for enhanced personal and professional development Implement strategies to inspire and influence others through greater awareness, alignment and action, and foster a culture of growth and innovation Harness the principles of amplification and acceleration to fast-track your progress and achieve your goals Adapt to rapid changes and challenges, building resilience for both personal and professional scenarios Lead people, manage systems and maximise your influence to create a positive lasting impact in your organisation, your community and beyondYour greatness is your gift to the world. Apply the principles in Liberate Your Greatness to become all you were born to be.
£15.29
Rethink Press The Stability Effect: Four leadership factors
Book SynopsisBecome a leader who can work with change to realise the leadership potential in yourself, your team and your organisation.Leading a business has never been more challenging, and continual change can leave leaders ungrounded, distracted and unsure of the way forward. The Stability Effect leads you on a four-part pathway that gives you alignment and better decision-making and sets you up to thrive. Practical tools and reflective exercises will help you be centred, aware and discerning in an age of uncertainty and change.Learn how to: Stay steady in an unstable world Read the signals around and within you to respond with integrity Overcome inner fears and external obstacles to your own growth and that of your business Mobilise your team to excel, supported by a solid base of care, communication and collaboration Create the conditions for better decision-making
£14.44
Emerald Publishing Limited Covid, Brexit and The Anglosphere: Frameworks for
Book SynopsisWhat is the role of trade to both expedite growth and to provide the transformative innovations needed in our post-Pandemic, post-Brexit, unstable world? Using historical examples to demonstrate how complex forces interplay into virtuous or vicious cycles of cumulative causation, Simmons and Culkin suggest alternative trade approaches to drive economic growth. Set within the socio-political space defined by a nascent Anglosphere and its implicit nationalism, they map alternative frameworks to embolden entrepreneurs to make the future. With fresh thinking Covid, Brexit and The Anglosphere equips academics, students, policymakers and general readers with the tools to drive growth in a post-Pandemic post- Brexit fragmenting world order facing rapidly advancing technical change.Trade ReviewAs a serial entrepreneur this book grasps the complex challenges I face on a daily basis. The two main concepts discussed give valuable insights into the dynamics of launching innovations that drive growth. The Quadruple Innovation Vortex neatly demonstrates the interlocking roles of the state, universities and financial capital working in partnership with entrepreneurs like myself to overcome obstacles and reach the market. The complexity and interrelation of Cumulative Causation reflects the real world the entrepreneur works in where numerous different aspects need to work together to generate the virtuous cycle of success. Simmons and Culkin’s book is a “must read” for those who want to explore how innovation and growth require so much more than just Open Trade. -- Jukka Peltola, Serial entrepreneur in global media, consumer product and complementary medicine markets.This forward-thinking book is innovative and exciting, Simmons and Culkin’s dare to imagine and envisage innovation by addressing the unanswered questions that we have all been asking. The book is an essential read for academics, researchers, policy makers and business leaders alike because it presents groundbreaking ideas on innovation and how we can drive economic growth in practical ways that are hard to ignore. -- Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and EngagementWith the United Kingdom’s Brexit transition in seemingly perpetual motion, Simmons and Culkin provide an easily-digestible menu of socio-economic historical context, assessment of contemporary structural stagnation of breakthrough innovation, and forward-looking positive proposals for recovery from Brexit by sustaining a knowledge economy. The authors have delivered a valuable academic text that is both accessible to the lay reader, and provides important insight for businesses, investors and policy makers. In particular, the focus on establishing disruptive innovation through harnessing partnership with academic researchers provides a practical framework to catalyse economic growth that benefits wider society. -- Professor Darragh Murnane, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Deputy Director, The Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol ScienceThis is a great little book – aimed as a teach-in for undergraduates and others on what ‘free trade’ means (lots of different things it seems and you can take your pick!) and how, if done correctly, it could stimulate entrepreneurship and encourage growth [...] not only very informative but also at times quite entertaining. -- Vicky Pryce, The Society of Professional EconomistsTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Before We Begin …Definitions Chapter 3. The Menu – Differing Trade Theories Chapter 4. The Aperitif 400 Years of Change;– Southwark and Cumulative Causation Chapter 5. The Sorbet -Economic Background Chapter 6. The Soup – Nationalism Popularism, Trade and Development Chapter 7. The Seasoning? - The Anglosphere Chapter 8. "Specials” – Innovation, Trade Growth and the Entrepreneur Chapter 9. Main Course - Shocks, Trade & Growth Chapter 10. Two Twists – Regulations and Monopolies Chapter 11. Pause for Reflection, Britain in 1910 Chapter 12. Dessert Menu – Acquiring Resources to Support Innovation Chapter 13. The “Digestif” Cumulative Causation Chapter 14. Coffee and Conclusions
£14.39
Emerald Publishing Limited Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Slovakia
Book SynopsisFollowing the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Slovak Republic emerged as an independent nation and embarked on a journey of economic transition and reform. During the thirty early years of independence, Slovakia faced many challenges, including establishing new economic policies, institutions, and legal frameworks.Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Slovakia analyses various aspects of Slovakia''s economy, including recent developments and events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine. The chapters also highlight issues that arise from the current economic model, making it difficult for Slovakia to revitalize and adapt the economy to new circumstances.This volume is a must-read for professionals and academics who wish to comprehend the basis of Slovakia''s growth and forecast its viability in the coming years.Entrepreneurship and Global Economic Growth presents modern examinations of economic growth at national, regio
£76.50
ACA Publishing Limited The Chinese Economy Facing Unprecedented
Book SynopsisExplore China's economic growth with Tsinghua Prof. David Daokui Li. Analysing four decades of expansion, Li forecasts China's economic trajectory and emphasises the critical lessons to be learned from its past successes and challenges.
£16.99
LID Publishing Australia: Luckier by Design
Book SynopsisAustralia has written one of the most remarkable economic growth stories of the century and is now poised to shape its future not out of crisis but out of opportunity. The past two decades have brought unprecedented change and major shifts in demographics, the economy, and businesses. The population has grown rapidly, adding five million people to the increasingly diverse ranks of those who call the country home. GDP and per-capita income have skyrocketed, and businesses are thriving as more profitable ventures than ever before. This book sheds light on the road the nation has travelled and the efforts of the inspired business leaders who shaped that journey. Drawing on examples from forward-thinking players, Australia 2034 charts the way for businesses to navigate the next 20 years. While the focus of this book is Australia and Australian business, the capabilities discussed are highly relevant for players in other markets - especially those that have been less fortunate, but are looking for ways to create their own "luck" in a world that seems to offer few second winds.Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD PART II: NURTURE AN EXPANSIVE MINDSET CHAPTER 2: PROACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH ASIA CHAPTER 3: UNLOCK SHARED VALUE PART III: INJECT AGILE DNA CHAPTER 4: THINK AGILE CHAPTER 5: BE AGILE PART IV: LEAD THROUGH VALUE INNOVATION CHAPTER 6: CREATE VALUE AT PIVOTAL CUSTOMER EVENTS CHAPTER 7: EMBRACE PRODUCTIVITY AS A STRATEGIC CAPABILITY CHAPTER 8: GAIN ADVANTAGE THROUGH ANALYTICS PART V: PREPARING FOR TOMORROW'S CHALLENGES
£15.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Social Licence for Financial Markets:
Book SynopsisThis book is about what Mark Carney has called ‘the social licence for financial markets’ and how it can point us towards a more sustainable future. Author David Rouch argues that what it reveals contrasts sharply with the usual portrayals of markets as places of unrestrained financial self-interest. Drawing attention to a more complex reality and the presence of justice-focused aspirations in finance can positively impact individual, institutional, and systemic behaviour: change, not imposed by regulators, but emerging from the very substance of market relationships. The finance sector should have a key role in addressing humanity’s increasingly pressing sustainability challenges. Yet the relationship between finance and society has not recovered from the 2008 crisis and the scandals and austerity that followed. The Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout is sharpening some of the issues and creating new ones. Recognising that financial markets operate subject to a social licence has the potential to galvanise market participants in tackling these challenges, strengthening social solidarity on which markets also depend, and to provide coordinates for navigating a way through the post-pandemic social, political and economic landscape. Trade Review“This book is an important contribution to that debate that deserves to be widely read.” (Bruce Davis, Financial World, November 2020-January 2021)Table of Contents1. The Great Re-evaluation: Reaching for an EndPart I In the Beginning, an End2. People, Firms, Markets, Behaviour3. The Ends of Desire in Financial MarketsPart II The Social Licence and Justice4. The Social Licence for Financial Markets5. Realising Justice: the Role of Written StandardsPart III In the End, a Beginning6. Behaviour—Change in Practice7. Policy Implications8. Conclusion—Not an End, but a Beginning
£18.74
