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Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic The Economic Rise of the Czech Lands 1: From the
Book SynopsisThis first of a two-part examination of the economic development of the Czech lands deals with the period from the mid-eighteenth century (the accession of Maria Theresa to the Austrian throne) to the end of the World War I. In this key period of industrialization, economic, social, political, legal, and cultural changes intersected. Featuring chapters by leading Czech experts in the economic development and social history of the Czech lands, this broad study explores the multifaceted conditions and outcomes of modernization in Central Europe—from social development to industry, agriculture, banking, transport, and infrastructure—as well as offers valuable comparisons with relevant regions of the Habsburg Empire and Western Europe. Also included are an extensive bibliography and indexes and charts of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, the scope of the authority of the chambers of trade and industry, the development of leading engineering companies, and various maps, including of the Czech railway network.
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South Asia Books Indian Merchants and the Decline of Surat
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Tulika Books Karl Marx′s ′Capital′ and the Present – Four
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Tulika Books A People`s History of India 14 – – Economic
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Aarhus University Press Africa Proconsularis, Volumes 1 & 2: Regional Studies in the Segermes Valley of Northern Tunisia
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Tulika Books A People′s History of India 28 – Indian Economy,
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Money and Government: A Study of China and Japan
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to focus comparatively on the development processes of finance in China and Japan during the prewar period. The key issue is how to evaluate the role of government in the establishing of modern financial system. Both China and Japan started from a similar pre-modern situation in the middle of 19th century in that the monetary conditions were primitive and complicated, the traditional financial institutions were money-exchange-based, and above all, both countries had faced serious challenging pressure from the Western powers. International or domestic military affairs largely affected the development processes in both countries. While Japan succeeded in establishing its modern financial system that consistently supported its economic growth, China failed to modernize its money and banking system effectively at least until the end of World War II and the government had to change hands to the socialists, which further delayed the financial development. The experience of Japan suggests that the establishment of modern financial system may not simply be as a result of "spontaneous order", a concept used by Hayek, at least for the case of a catching-up country. The evolution process of money and banking in China shows that the role of government, especially its enforcement ability of and compliance to the rule of law may be more important than the "legal origins".Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1. A Preliminary Introduction.- Chapter 2. Puzzles of the Monetary Regime in Premodern China.- Chapter 3. The Divergence between China and Japan.- Chapter 4. The Worst Currency or The Best Arrangement?.- Chapter 5. An Epilogue.- Index
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Socialism with a Human Face: Using Behavioural
Book SynopsisEast Germany’s economic history is typically told as a story of the unravelling of an inherently flawed system. Yet, while the system’s inefficiency is undeniable, its economic history was much richer than its comparatively poor economic performance suggests. For many who lived there, it was a system that, over its forty years, was capable of achievements and generally functioned at bearable levels. This book combines the insights of behavioural economics with archival research to peel away layers of rhetoric and assumptions about the East German economy and explore aspects of that underlying functionality. Through a series of cases studies that examine the establishment of socialist workplaces, the searches for productivity growth and efficiency, and the emergence of financial crisis, the book considers the system from the perspective of the humans who operated it and made the decisions that made it work. Unencumbered by political preconceptions, it offers a more realistic understanding of East German economic history than that derived from stagnant debates about the clash of systems. The new perspectives and approaches presented demonstrate that, extracted from its Cold War context, East Germany’s economic history can be analysed for what it was, rather than for what it symbolised. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Perceptions.- Chapter 2: Making Decisions: Lessons from Behavioural Economics.- Chapter 3: Establishing the Socialist Workplace: Labour, Norms and the Introduction of Piecework.- Chapter 4: Learning from the Soviet Union Means Learning to Win: Group Technology and the Mitrofanov method.- Chapter 5: Searching for Socialist Efficiency: The Case of the Schwedt Initiative.- Chapter 6: Choosing Bankruptcy: The Onset of Debt and Financial Crisis.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Financial Inclusion Schemes in India
Book SynopsisThe exclusion of the destitute population from the formal financial system is a long-standing problem in India. This book examines the performance of financial inclusion policies in India to understand their impact on two urban vulnerable groups, Slum Dwellers and Beggars. This study includes analysis at the national level, the variables of the financial inclusion index like Penetration, Availability, and Usage from 2006 to 2020 from the world bank data set. Similarly, the authors examine five policies on financial inclusion by conducting a primary level survey on two urban capital cities of Lucknow and Kolkata, using a well-structured questionnaire for data collection. The authors uses two sampling techniques: simple random in the case of beggars, and stratified random in the case of slum dwellers.This book highlights the difference between financial access and non-access of household respondents in capturing the impacts of financial inclusion schemes on their socio-economic condition and financial behavior. The findings indicate that access to these schemes is extremely limited for the underprivileged population, such as beggars and slum dwellers. The analysis has shown that claims made by the government are not based on real-life occurrences. This book demonstrates that these programs have a negligible effect on life-deprived people.This book will be of interest to academia, policymakers, and society at large.Table of ContentsS. No. TitleChapter 1: Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Definition of Financial Inclusion:1.3 Literature Review1.3.1 Concept of Financial inclusion and exclusion1.4 Problems of supply driven financial policies and poor1.5 Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes1.6 Research Questions1.7 Scope of the Study1.8 Statement of the Research Problem1.9 Objectives of the Study1.10 Hypothesis1.11 Methodology1.11.1 Research Methods1.12 Chapter Plan1.13 ReferencesChapter 2: Financial Theories and Their Relevance in Financial Inclusion2.1 Introduction2.2 Theoretical Background2.3 Individual-Oriented Perspectives2. 4 Sociological Perspective2.5 Institutional Perspective2.6 Conclusion2.7 ReferencesChapter 3: Impact of Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes on Status of Financial inclusion in India: Secondary Data Analysis3.1 Introduction3.2 Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes and Their Performances from Secondary Data Analysis3.2.1 Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)3.2.2 Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana3.2.3 Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)3.2.4 Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)3.2.5 Atal Pension Yojana (APY)3.3 Development of Financial Inclusion Index3.4 Calculation of Financial Inclusion Index (FII) – Comparison of Past Attempts3.5 The Financial Inclusion Index3.6 Impact Assessment of Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes on Financial Inclusion Index:3.6.1 Regression Model3.7 Conclusion3.8 ReferencesChapter 4 Socio-Economic Conditions and Pattern of Access and Non-Access in Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes of the Poorest of Poor.4.1 Introduction4.2 Socio-economic conditions of Beggars from Lucknow and Kolkata.4.3 Socio-economic conditions of slums from Lucknow and Kolkata.4.4 Access and Non-access pattern of financial products and services (Slums)4.5 Access and Non-access pattern of financial products and services (Beggars)4.6 Patterns of access and non-access with reference to socio -economic factors4.7 Determining Factors of Financial Access among Slum Dwellers and Beggars4.7.1 Hypothesis testing 4.7.2 Binary Logistic Regression Model4.8 Findings4.9 Conclusion4.8 ReferencesChapter 5: Financial Inclusion Schemes and Changing Socio Economic Status of Poorest of The Poor5.1 Introduction5.2 Living Status of Slums in Lucknow and Kolkata5.3 Flow chart of Hypothesis: Banking access and socio-economic status of slums in Lucknow and Kolkata5.4 Socio Economic Status: Variables of the study5.5 Socio Economic Index5.6 Regression Model (I)5.7 Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy Index5.8 Regression Model (II)5.9 Findings5.10 Conclusion5.11 ReferencesChapter 6: Impact of Recent Financial Inclusion Schemes on Economic and Financial Behaviour of Poorest of the Poor6.1 Introduction6.2 Financial Access and Income Pattern of Slum Dwellers6.3 Financial Access and Expenditure Pattern of Slums6.4 Income Expenditure Mismatch Among Slums Dwellers and Beggars6.5 Financial Access and Financial Behaviour of Slum Dwellers6.6 Description of MANOVA Model6.6.1 Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) 6.7 Findings6.8 Conclusions6.9 ReferencesChapter 7 Conclusions, Findings and Recommendation7.1 Conclusions7.2 Findings of the Study7.3 Recommendations of the study7.4 Limitations of the Study8.1 Bibliography 9.1 Appendixes 5.12 Appendixes
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Springer Verlag, Singapore History of Innovative Entrepreneurs in Japan
Book Synopsis This is the first Open Access book introducing more than 20 of Japan’s leading innovative entrepreneurs from the 17th century to the present. The author outlines the innovative business models created by entrepreneurs including SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo)’s Yanai Tadashi, Honda’s Soichiro Honda, Sony’s Akio Morita, Panasonic’s Konosuke Matsushita, and Toyota’s Kiichiro Toyoda, as well as their predecessors including Takatoshi Mitsui of Mitsui Zaibatsu, Shibusawa Eiichi of Daiichi Bank. While introducing the innovators, the author also raises three broader questions: 1. Why did Japan industrialize earlier than any other country outside Europe and the United States? 2. Why was Japan able to realize unsurpassed economic growth between the 1910s and the 1980s? 3. Why has Japan’s economy stagnated for more than 30 years since the 1990s? Drawing upon analytical concepts including Schumpeter’s breakthrough innovation, Kirzner’s incremental innovation, and Christensen’s disruptive innovation, the author contends that Japan’s successes were based on unique and systematic breakthrough innovation and an accumulation of incremental innovation, while it later fell victim to a combination of breakthrough innovation from advanced countries and disruptive innovation by developing nations. Table of ContentsOverview I: Edo Period.- Case 1: Konoike Zen'emon: Successive Innovations on the Nationwide Market.- Case 2: Takatoshi Mitsui: New Business Opportunities and the Retail Revolution.- Case 3: Genzaemon Nakai: Regional Merchant Thriving on the National Stage.- Discussion Point 1: Early Modern or Pre-modern?.- Overview 2: From Port Opening to the Post Russo-Japanese War Period.- Case 4: Hikojiro Nakamigawa: Zaibatsu Reform by Salaried Managers.- Case 5: Yataro Iwasaki and Yanosuke Iwasaki: Formation of Zaibatsu by Owner Managers.- Case 6: Zenjiro Yasuda and Soichiro Asano: Zaibatsu Formation through the Collaboration of Two Owner-Managers.- Case 7: Eiichi Shibusawa: Mobilization of Managerial Resources by an Investor-Manager.- Discussion Point 2: How Did Japan's Economy Manage to Take Off So Early? Conditions that Enabled the First Successful Industrialization Case among Late Developers.- Overview 3: World War I to the 1980s.- Case 8: Ichizo Kobayashi: A Leader in Urbanization Creates a New Industry.- Case 9: Yasuzaemon Matsunaga: Electrification Leader Establishes Private Sector-Led Public Utility Operations.- Case 10: Saburosuke Suzuki II : Commercialization of Exceptional Breakthrough Innovation.- Case 11: Kiichiro Toyoda: From Breakthrough to Incremental Innovations.- Case 12: Shitagau Noguchi and Yoshisuke Aikawa: Emergence of New Konzerns and Foray into the Continent.- Case 13: Sazo Idemitsu: From "Oil Merchant of the Continent" to "Hero of Native Oil Companies".- Case 14: Yataro Nishiyama: Leader of Capital Investment Drives High Economic Growth.- Case 15: Konosuke Matsushita: Initiator of “Consumer Revolution” Drives High Economic Growth.- Case 16: Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita, Soichiro Honda, and Takeo Fujisawa: The Groundbreaking Nature of Sony and Honda Becoming Global Companies.- Case 17: Toshio Doko: The Sense of Crisis Harbored by the "Fine Physician of the Business World” and "Mr. Administrative Reform".- Discussion Point 3: How did Japan’s Economy Grow Continuously Over a Long Period of Time? Catch-Up and Domestic Demand.- Overview 4: Japan since the 1990s.- Case 18: Kazuo Inamori: Managerial Renewal by a Venture Manager.- Case 19: Toshifumi Suzuki: Convenience Store Innovations Originating in Japan Spread to the World.- Case 20: Tadashi Yanai and Masayoshi Son: Exceptional Challenges Undertaken by the Two Risk Takers.- Discussion Point 4: Why did Japan’s Economy Slow Down? ICT Revolution and “Disruptive Innovation”.
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Springer MicroCredit in Modern Japan
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Springer Verlag, Singapore A Pioneer of Management Research and Education in
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to clarify the mission and history of Kobe University Business School (KUBS), not only for the development of management education but also for the familiarization of industry in Japan with the ideas of modern management. Kobe University was the first in Japan to establish a faculty of business administration and has continued to conduct research and education in the field to this day. Under the influence of Germany and the USA, the academic area of management in Japan has achieved unique development not witnessed in other countries. Since 1902, when its predecessor, Kobe Higher Commercial School, was established, KUBS has been a pioneer of research and education in management studies in Japan by overcoming many obstacles and difficulties.Even now in the age of globalization, the spirit of innovation and liberal academic style, from the time of its establishment, are inherent in KUBS, and the faculty members have made great efforts to be innovative in management studies. This book aims to explore the mission and history of KUBS and to elucidate the development process of Japanese-style management research and education by introducing the diverse areas of management studies and the profiles of researchers. Table of ContentsThe Development of KUBS and the History of Business Administration in Japan.- History of Modern Business Education in Japan.- A Captain Pioneering New Academic Field of Business Administration in Japan: Yasutaro Hirai.- The Road to KUBS: The Ages of Kobe University of Commerce.- Establishing the Kobe-style of Management Studies: Three Big Captains.- Establishing the MBA Program: From the Night Course to the Business School.- To Be a Global Player of Management Studies and Education: The Power of the Accumulation of Management Knowledge in KUBS.- The Impact and Contribution of KUBS on Japanese Industry.- Division of Management.- Division of Accounting.- Division of Commerce.- KUBS Mission for the Future.
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NUS Press Indonesian Exports, Peasant Agriculture and the
Book SynopsisAn 'Indonesian economy' first took shape in the latter part of the nineteenth century, consisting of a dominant export industry supported by a rural agrarian sphere. The agricultural sector provided food and labour to the export sector, which was firmly embedded in the world economy. This economic pattern survived several shifts of the leading export industry and persisted even after Indonesia became independent in the mid-20th century.Hiroyoshi Kano uses international trade statistics to analyze three key elements in the Indonesian economy: the balance of international payments and trade, the transformation undergone by leading export industries, and the way in which the agricultural sector supplied land, labour and food. Dividing the 150-year time span covered by the book into four periods based on the prevailing major export industries, he identifies key actors and analyzes long-term changes in agricultural production and rural society, and how they shaped the national economy.
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HardPress Publishing Cotton Is King Or the Culture of Cotton
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Taylor & Francis The Sinews of Power
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OUP USA Speculation
Book SynopsisWhat is the difference between a speculator and a gambler? This simple question, reminiscent of an old joke, lies at the heart of one of the most fraught issues within the American economy. And with it come more questions, equally distressing: how can we tell the difference between a good investment and a bad one, and encourage the former while guarding against the latter? If we can''t prevent over-speculation, what moral code can be applied when it leads to the loss of thousands of people''s savings, jobs, and security? The aftermath of the 2007 financial crisis prompted many of these questions, butthis is not by any means the first time they have been raised, nor will it be the last. In Speculation, author Stuart Banner offers a sweeping historical examination of this debate, showing that, not only have courts always struggled to draw a line between investment and gambling, but that the passionate arguments produced on all sides have almost certainly been made before. While many today argue that we need to prohibit certain risky transactions, others respond by citing the benefits of robust markets and the dangers of over-regulation. This debate has been a perennial feature of American history, and many of these same sentiments have been expressed, on both sides, after every financial downturn since the 1790s. The Panic of 1837, the speculative boom of the roaring twenties, and the real estate bubble of the early 2000s are all emblematic of the difficulty in differentiating sober from reckless speculation. These episodes have generated deep ambivalence, yet Americans'' faith in investment and - by extension - the stock market has always rebounded quickly after even the most savage downturns. Indeed, the speculator on the make is a central figure in the folklore of American capitalism. Engaging and accessible, Speculation: A History synthesizes a complicated but important dilemma that intersects with critical themes at the heart of the nation - the ability of our courts to ensure justice and protection; the fallibility of our economy''s promise of financial success; the moral conundrum inherent in valuing those who produce goods over those who speculate, and yet enjoying the fruits of speculation. The history of this struggle will not only prove invaluable for improving today''s economy, but will also impact how we understand a fundamental aspect of the American identity.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Land of Speculation Chapter 2: Betting on Prices Chapter 3: The Anti-Option Era Chapter 4: Selling Blue Sky Chapter 5: Aftershocks of the Crash Chapter 6: Land and Onions Chapter 7: Inside Information Chapter 8: Speculation or Investment? Chapter 9: Deregulation and Crisis?
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Oxford University Press Building the Skyline The Birth and Growth of Manhattans Skyscrapers
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Oxford University Press Money in the Western Legal Tradition
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Oxford University Press ECONOMY OF POMPEII OSRE C Oxford Studies on the Roman Economy
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Oxford University Press, USA Work and Pay in 20th Century Britain
Book SynopsisFrom assembly line to call centre, this volume charts the immense transformation of work and pay across the 20th century and provides the first labour focused history of Britain. Written by leading British historians and economists, each chapter stands as a self-contained reading for those who need an overview of the topic, as well as an introduction to and analysis of the controversies among scholars for readers entering or refreshing deeper study. The 20th century was a period of unrivalled change in the British labour market. Technology, social movements, and political action all contributed to an increased standard of living, while also revolutionizing what workers do and how they do it. Covering a range of topics from lifetime work patterns and education to unemployment and the welfare state, this book provides a practical introduction to the evolution of work and pay in 20th century Britain.Trade ReviewThis is an important and interesting book. The chapters of this book, each written by appropriate experts, dig down and uncover the forces at work and the complex interactions between them. The rise and fall of trade unions, the rise of the service sector, the decline in fertility, the fall and rise of earnings dispersion are some of the dramatic changes which are analysed and explained. Overall, the book builds a picture of the workings of the 20th century British labour market which will fascinate anyone interested in how the world works. * Stephen Nickell, Warden of Nuffield College, Oxford University *The British labor market experienced a series of dramatic transformations in the course of the 20th century. Is the current regime of high employment and wage flexibility here to stay, or is it just another passing phase? Do Britain's arrangements reflect a distinctive historical experience, or might they be emulated by Continental Europe? This important book by Crafts, Gazeley and Newell provides the perspective needed to contemplate these questions. * Barry Eichengreen, University of California, Berkeley *This is an important and interesting book. The chapters of this book, each written by appropriate experts, dig down and uncover the forces at work and the complex interactions between them. The rise and fall of trade unions, the rise of the service sector, the decline in fertility, the fall and rise of earnings dispersion are some of the dramatic changes which are analysed and explained. Overall, the book builds a picture of the workings of the 20th century British labour market which will fascinate anyone interested in how the world works. * Stephen Nickell, Warden of Nuffield College, Oxford University *The British labor market experienced a series of dramatic transformations in the course of the 20th century. Is the current regime of high employment and wage flexibility here to stay, or is it just another passing phase? Do Britain's arrangements reflect a distinctive historical experience, or might they be emulated by Continental Europe? This important book by Crafts, Gazeley and Newell provides the perspective needed to contemplate these questions. * Barry Eichengreen, University of California, Berkeley *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Living standards ; 2. Structural change ; 3. Manual Work and Pay, 1900-1970 ; 4. Wages and wage inequality 1970-2000 ; 5. Work over the life course ; 6. The household and the labour market ; 7. Women and work 1970-2000 ; 8. The 'Welfare State' and the labour market ; 9. Industrial relations ; 10. Unemployment ; 11. Education and the labour market ; 12. Britain's twentieth century productivity performance in international perspective ; 13. Immigration and the labour market
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Oxford University Press Understanding Financial Crises
Book SynopsisWhat causes a financial crisis? Can financial crises be anticipated or even avoided? What can be done to lessen their impact? Should governments and international institutions intervene? Or should financial crises be left to run their course? In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, many blamed international institutions, corruption, governments, and flawed macro and microeconomic policies not only for causing the crisis but also unnecessarily lengthening and deepening it. Based on ten years of research, the authors develop a theoretical approach to analyzing financial crises. Beginning with a review of the history of financial crises and providing readers with the basic economic tools needed to understand the literature, the authors construct a series of increasingly sophisticated models. Throughout, the authors guide the reader through the existing theoretical and empirical literature while also building on their own theoretical approach. The text presents the modern theory ofTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Allen and Gale have been at the frontier of theoretical thinking about crises for over a decade ... a one-stop-shop for the many important contributions made to the theoretical modelling of financial crises by these two prominent authors * Central Banking Vol 18 No 1 *This is, for me, the book's real selling point: it is accessible to a graduate level audience - indeed, would make an excellent lecture series - but at the same time easily contains enough state-of-the-art modelling to be of interest to the academic or policymaker. * Andrew G. Haldane *Table of Contents1. History and institutions ; 2. Time, uncertainty and liquidity ; 3. Intermediation ; 4. Asset markets ; 5. Financial fragility ; 6. Intermediation and markets ; 7. Optimal regulation ; 8. Money and the prices ; 9. Bubbles and crises ; 10. Contagion
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Oxford University Press (UK) Exorbitant Privilege
Book SynopsisFor more than half a century, the dollar has been not just America''s currency but the world''s. It is used globally by importers, exporters, investors, governments and central banks alike. This singular role of the dollar is a source of strength for the United States. It is, as a critic of U.S. policies once put it, America''s exorbitant privilege. But now, with U.S. budget deficits extending as far as the eye can see, holding dollars is viewed as a losing proposition. Some say that the dollar may soon cease to be the world''s standard currency, which would depress U.S. living standards and weaken the country''s international influence.In Exorbitant Privilege, one of our foremost economists, Barry Eichengreen, traces the rise of the dollar to international prominence. He shows how the greenback dominated internationally in the second half of the 20th century for the same reasons that the United States dominated the global economy. But now, with the rise of China, India, Brazil and othTrade ReviewA brisk and invigorating account of a century of international monetary developments ... extremely well informed, cogently argued...erudite and readable. * Andrea Boltho, New Left Review *incredibly relevant work * Business Destinations *Short and eminently readable...In just 177 pages of text, [Eichengreen] provides a wealth of material for both the lay reader and the scholar...You can't do better than Eichengreen for a solid read on the dollar's wild ride. * American Prospect *A truly superb book on the role and global standing of the dollar--past, present and future. Those exposed to the evolution of the global economy, and that's virtually all of us, will find his book extremely thoughtful and a great read.' * Mohamed El-Erian, CEO and co-CIO of PIMCO *A fascinating and readable account of the dollar's rise and potential fall, * The Economist *A rare combination of macroeconomic mastery, historical erudition, good political instincts and the sort of stubborn common sense that is constantly placing familiar problems in a new light. * Christopher Caldwell, Financial Times *Timely.. elegant and pithy. * Harold James, Finance and Development, *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Debut ; 3. Dominance ; 4. Rivalry ; 5. Crisis ; 6. Monopoly No More ; 7. Dollar Crash ; Notes ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press Mercantilism Reimagined
Book SynopsisRethinking Mercantilism brings together a group of young early modern British and European historians to investigate what use the concept mercantilism might still hold for both scholars and teachers of the period. While scholars often find the term unsatisfactory, mercantilism has stubbornly survived both in our classrooms and in the general scholarly discourse. These essays propose that it is largely impossible to rethink mercantilism, given its unique status as a non-entity, by looking for mercantilism itself. Economics as a discipline had not emerged by the seventeenth century, yet economic considerations were part of most intellectual pursuits, whether scientific, political, cultural, or social. Thus, the search for mercantilism is best undertaken through an investigation of how economic considerations were embedded in debates throughout the early modern intellectual landscape. With this in mind, this book seeks to rethink mercantilism inductively rather than deductively. Such an aTrade ReviewThe eighteen essays in Merchantilism Re-imagined make very clear the multifaceted nature of political economy in early modern Britain, both in terms of ideas and practise. Some of the essays argue powerfully for emphasizing certain policies where balance of trade considerations were incedental. Thus there are important essays on the significance of population and labour to conceptions of economic potential and power ... The volume provides a good sense of how historians are now weaving together a wide range of factors when exploring the significance of economic policy as a reason of state. Most of the essays are rich, insightful and suggestive. * Julian Hoppit, The Time Literary Supplement *Table of ContentsList of Contributors ; Acknowledgments ; Introduction-Philip J. Stern and Carl Wennerlind ; Part 1: Circulation ; 1. Population: Modes of Seventeenth-Century Demographic Thought, Ted McCormick ; 2. Labor: Employment, Colonial Servitude, and Slavery in the Seventeenth-Century Atlantic, Abigail Swingen ; 3. Money: Hartlibian Political Economy and the New Culture of Credit, Carl Wennerlind ; Part 2: Knowledge ; 4. Epistemology: Expertise and Knowledge in the World of Commerce, Thomas Leng ; 5. Natural History and Improvement: The Case of Tobacco, Fredrik Albritton Jonsson ; 6. Cameralism: A German Alternative to Mercantilism, Andre Wakefield ; Part 3: Institutions ; 7. Corporations: Humanism and Elizabethan Political Economy, Henry S. Turner ; 8. Companies: Monopoly, Sovereignty, and the British East Indies, Philip J. Stern ; 9. The Church: Anglicanism and the Nationalization of Maritime Space, Brent S. Sirota ; 10. Pirates and Smugglers: Political Economy in the Red Atlantic, Niklas Frykman ; Part 4: Regulation ; 11. Polycentric States: The Spanish Reigns and the "Failures" of Mercantilism, Regina Grafe ; 12. Financial Markets: The Limits of Economic Regulation in Early Modern England, Anne L. Murphy ; 13. Consumption: Commercial Demand and the Challenges to Regulatory Power in Eighteenth-Century Ireland, ; Martyn J. Powell ; Part 5: Conflict ; 14. War and Peace: Trade, International Competition, and Political Economy, John Shovlin ; 15. Neutrality: Atlantic Shipping in and after the Anglo-Dutch Wars, Victor Enthoven ; 16. Rivalry: Greatness in Early Modern Political Economy, Sophus A. Reinert ; Afterword: From Mercantilism to Macroeconomics-Craig Muldrew ; Index
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Taylor & Francis Economics Through the LookingGlass
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Macroeconomic Principles and Problems
Book SynopsisMacroeconomic Principles and Problems: A Pluralist Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the major topics in modern macroeconomics, from mainstream and heterodox perspectives.This textbook examines the key macroeconomic problems and policy debates facing contemporary society, including economic crises, sustainability, fiscal and monetary policy, government debt, state-led vs. market-led approaches for growth, and unregulated trade vs. protectionism.Written in an engaging style and focused on real-world examples, this textbook brings macroeconomics to life. Multiple examples of how each economic model works, coupled with critical analysis of the assumptions behind them, enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the material. Digital supplements are also available for students and instructors.Macroeconomic Principles and Problems offers the most contemporary and complete package for any pluralist macroeconomics principTable of ContentsPART I: Economics: A Pluralistic Definition Chapter 1. What is Economics? Chapter 2. Scarcity, Opportunity Cost and Choice PART II: The Evolution of Economic Systems and Economic Thought Chapter 3. The Evolution of Economic Systems and the ideas of Adam Smith Chapter 4. Marx, Veblen and the Dark Ages of Capitalism Chapter 5. Keynes and Mixed Market Capitalism Chapter 6. Modern Economic Systems Chapter 7. Markets and how they work Part III Macroeconomic Issues and Problems Chapter 8. Modern Macroeconomics Chapter 9. Macroeconomic wellbeing Chapter 10. Unemployment and Price Instability Part IV Macroeconomic Models Chapter 11. Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply Chapter 12. The Keynesian Aggregate Expenditure‐Income Model Part V: Stabilization policy Chapter 13. Fiscal Policy, Debt and Deficits Chapter 14. Money, Banking and the Financial Sector Chapter 15. Monetary Policy Chapter 16. Crises, Financial and Otherwise Part VI. Growth, Global Interconnectedness & Development Chapter 17. The Sources of Economic Growth Chapter 18. International Trade and Integration Chapter 19. International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics Chapter 20. Economic Development Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts Index
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Taylor & Francis The Chinese Coal Industry
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Taylor & Francis Womens Economic Thought in the Romantic Age Towards a Transdisciplinary Herstory of Economic Thought Routledge IAFFE Advances in Feminist Economics
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