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The Peterson Institute for International Economics Figuring Out the Doha Round
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The Peterson Institute for International Economics Economic Normalization with Cuba A Roadmap for
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The Peterson Institute for International Economics Rich People Poor Countries The Rise of
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The Peterson Institute for International Economics Facing Up to Low Productivity Growth
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The Peterson Institute for International Economics Sustaining Economic Growth in Asia
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LUP - University of Michigan Press The Japanese Automotive Industry Model and
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Global Political Economy
Book SynopsisIn his updated second edition, David Reisman examines the ideological and material underpinnings of the global mixed economy. Drawing upon current research in economics and international relations, Global Political Economy is an impartial and comprehensive analysis of the world order in an age of reappraisal and doubt.Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition:'Global Political Economy is sweeping in its coverage of the major sub-areas of IPE, as well as its treatment of leading contributions to the field. The analysis of the three leading theories and nine sub-areas is probing, thoughtful and impressively balanced. This book will be useful for intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses, graduate students, and public officials at all levels of governance' -- David Deese, Boston College, US‘In a crowded textbook market, Reisman's Global Political Economy stands out for its fresh heterodox perspective. Building outward from more conventional analytical approaches, Reisman offers unique insights into the interactions between economics and politics on the world stage. Accessible in style, the book is both instructive and provocative.’ -- Benjamin J. Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. A global political economy 2. Science and ideology 3. The national interest 4. The hegemon 5. Goods and services 6. Regions and blocs 7. The developing countries 8. Development and trade 9. The multinational enterprise 10. International liquidity 11. Money without borders References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Islamic Finance in Eurasia
Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive account of the progress, potential and challenges facing Islamic finance in Eurasia, this prescient book explores Islamic financeâs history and development across the Asian and European continents and argues that in order for this market to continue to prosper, innovation and adaptation is a necessity.Trade Review‘It is hard to find books focusing on Islamic finance in Eurasia. I congratulate and commend the efforts of the publisher, editors and contributors of this book for compiling various important aspects of the development of Islamic finance in Eurasia which is not limited only to the developments; but potential and challenges as well.’ -- Mansor Ibrahim, Deputy President, INCEIF University, Malaysia‘Through this book we realise that irrespective of the faith convictions and the number of Muslims residing in a particular country or region, Islamic finance is essential to be developed for sustainable development. There is no doubt that today’s Islamic finance has gained momentum in the world as a proxy to conventional financing.’ -- Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin, Professor of Economics, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey‘This book is a source of inspiration to realise the untapped potential of Islamic finance in Eurasia. Through this book it is easy to realise the exponential development of Islamic finance in Eurasia while understanding the significance of strategic leadership role as an essential ingredient for success. The selected case studies discussed in this book are useful to appreciate the innovative practices in Islamic finance.’ -- Zamir Iqbal, Vice President of Finance, Islamic Development Bank, Saudi ArabiaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xv Federica Miglietta Acknowledgement xviii Introduction to Islamic Finance in Eurasia 1 M. Kabir Hassan, Paolo Biancone and Aishath Muneeza PART I PROGRESS OF ISLAMIC FINANCE IN EURASIA 1 The state of Islamic finance in Europe 7 Omar Rehan Baig, Aishath Muneeza, M. Kabir Hassan and Paolo Biancone 2 Developments of Islamic Finance in Eastern Europe and Caucasus Region 27 Madina Kalimullina 3 Islamic Finance in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries 44 M. Kabir Hassan, Ismail Mohamed, Shadman Shakib, Muath Mubarak, Aishath Muneeza and Paolo Biancone 4 The driving factors for the advance of Islamic finance in Southern Europe 79 Monsurat Ayojimi Salami 5 Growth of Islamic finance in Northern Europe 101 Mouad Sadallah, Mohammed Soufiane Benmoussa and Saeed A. Bin-Nashwan PART II POTENTIAL OF ISLAMIC FINANCE IN EURASIA 6 Islamic finance and the demand for Islamic home financing solutions within the Dutch Islamic consumer segment 129 Erik Lesterhuis, Aishath Muneeza and M. Kabir Hassan 7 Debt-free diminishing Musharaka home finance in the United Kingdom: An empirical case study of primary finance 150 Salman Hasan and Abu Umar Faruq Ahmad 8 The role of multilateral organizations in the development of Islamic finance in Asia 162 Priyesta Rizkiningsih, Cindhi Cintokowati, Randi Swandaru, Aishath Muneeza and M. Kabir Hassan 9 The role of cash waqf in resolving the financing challenges for human development 184 M. Kabir Hassan, Aishath Muneeza and Paolo Biancone 10 The role of sukuk in developing real estate projects 210 Aishath Muneeza, Sherin Kunhibava, M. Kabir Hassan and Paolo Biancone PART III INNOVATIVE ISLAMIC FINANCE PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES 11 Financial Sustainability Challenges of Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) in Indonesia: What Really Matters? 221 Dony Perdana, Saeed A. Bin-Nashwan, Aishath Muneeza and M. Kabir Hassan 12 Challenges facing the development of Islamic finance in Western Europe 250 Rihab Grassa 13 Challenges in establishing digital Islamic banks in Malaysia 262 Siti Nuraisyah Binti Mohammed Sulaiman and Aishath Muneeza 14 The challenges facing Islamic finance in Uzbekistan 283 Viktoriya Muzaffarova and Aishath Muneeza 15 Blockchain sukuk to assist financing challenges facing microfinance in Indonesia 306 Sherin Kunhibava, Zakariya Mustapha, Maryam Khalid and Aishath Muneeza Index 323
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd On the Methodology of FinancialEconomics
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Kavous Ardalan provides a fresh and important critique to mainstream approaches in financial economics from a multi-paradigmatic perspective. He highlights the flaws of dominant approaches but also provides alternative views. Strongly recommended to all scholars and students in the field of finance and economics!’ -- Johannes Jäger, University of Applied Science BFI, Vienna, Austria‘Ardalan examines 11 biases of the scientific methodology of mainstream financial economics. Underlying existing methodology is the functionalist paradigm of rationality, which is biased because it presents only a partial picture of economic phenomena. He recommends using a multi-paradigmatic approach to improve understanding. This thought-provoking book is a must-read.’ -- H. Kent Baker, American University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Four paradigms 2. Intellectual bias 3. Home bias 4. Fad bias 5. Ideological bias 6. Automaticity bias 7. Confirmation bias 8. Cultural bias 9. Stereotyping bias 10. Under-productivity bias 11. Homogeneity bias 12. Isolation bias 13. Teaching based on a multi-paradigmatic approach 14. Research based on a multi-paradigmatic approach 15. Conclusion to On the Methodology of Financial Economics Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Varieties of Capitalism SecondGeneration
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents: Symposium: Varieties of Capitalism Theorizing Varieties of Capitalism: economics and the fallacy that ‘there is no alternative (TINA)’ 1 Thomas Palley In search of varieties of capitalism: hardy perennial or troublesome weed? 39 Mark Blyth and Herman Mark Schwartz Learning from distant cousins? Post-Keynesian Economics, Comparative Political Economy, and the Growth Models approach 56 Engelbert Stockhammer and Karsten Kohler The politics of growth models 76 Lucio Baccaro and Jonas Pontusson Rethinking Varieties of Capitalism and growth theory in the ICT era 94 David Soskice Varieties of peripheral capitalism: on the institutional foundations of economic backwardness 114 Esteban Pérez Caldentey and Matías Vernengo Varieties and interdependencies of demand and growth regimes in finance-dominated capitalism: a Post-Keynesian two-country stock–flow consistent simulation approach 136 Franz Prante, Eckhard Hein and Alessandro Bramucci
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Rethinking International Political Economy
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘It is difficult to think of anyone more qualified to survey the state of IPE scholarship than Benjamin Cohen, who has long been among its leading contributors. In this latest book his diagnosis of the field is characteristically passionate, precise and bracing: IPE is in a state of disrepair and possibly flirting with collapse. Many readers will not agree with every aspect of this critique or with the proposed remedies. But all will benefit from engaging with Cohen’s arguments at a time when the stakes for the academy and the world may never have been higher.’ -- Andrew Walter, University of Melbourne, Australia‘Benjamin Cohen’s latest book on the state of international political economy is a cri de cœur, a passionate yet highly perceptive account of the growing gap between IPE’s potential and its current reality. It is a must-read, and the challenge it presents to the subject field should be tackled head-on.’ -- Matthew Watson, University of Warwick, UK‘One of the giants and founders of IPE, Cohen provides a compelling analysis of progress and pathologies in the field while sketching a path forwards. Scholars both fresh and well seasoned will profit from a close read of his timely reflections.’ -- David Lake, University of California, San Diego, US‘Benjamin Cohen’s career spans over a half century, and so it is entirely appropriate that he capitalizes on this vantage point to provide us with a penetrating appraisal of the state of our field. Honestly engaging with his assessment can only strengthen what we do. I highly recommend it.’ -- Randall Germain, Carleton University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Big Picture 3. Rethinking purpose 4. Rethinking diversity 5. Rethinking agenda 6. The Big Challenge Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Modern Guide to Financial Shocks and Crises
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents: Preface ix PART I FINANCIAL INSTABILITY AFTER THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: TAXONOMY AND MODELS 1. The Global Financial Crisis 2 Vincenzo D’Apice and Giovanni Ferri 2. Minsky’s financial instability hypothesis 22 Maria Nikolaidi 3. Financial accelerator framework 45 Tommaso Oliviero and Giovanni W. Puopolo PART II MAIN CHANNELS OF TRANSMISSION OF THE FINANCIAL SHOCK 4. The role of the household balance sheets 66 Christophe André 5. The European network of cross-border lending 93 Ornella Ricci and Francesco Saverio Stentella Lopes 6. International banks and the transmission of financial shocks 111 Eugenio Cerutti and Haonan Zhou 7. The role of bank ownership types and business models 135 Giorgio Caselli 8. The role of market valuation in financial crises 159 Paola Bongini and Emanuele Rossi PART III THE ROLE OF PUBLIC POLICIES 9. Reflections on the shifting consensus about monetary and fiscal policies following the GFC and the COVID-19 crises 180 Alex Cukierman 10. Fiscal policy lessons since the Global Financial Crisis 199 Jérémie Cohen-Setton 11. The government as lender of last resort and temporary owner 212 Aneta Hryckiewicz 12. The sovereign-bank nexus 241 Giovanni Ferri and Valerio Pesic 13. Financial reforms 262 Alexandre Garel and Arthur Petit-Romec PART IV LEARNING FROM PAST FINANCIAL CRISES TO PREVENT FUTURE ONES 14. Looking back: a historical perspective on European crises 289 Elias Bengtsson 15. Looking ahead: early warning systems 314 E. Philip Davis and Dilruba Karim Index 349
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Dollar Hegemony
Book SynopsisDollar hegemony is a defining structural feature of the modern international financial order, and it confers significant economic and political privileges on the US. This book explores the political economic foundations of and prospects for dollar hegemony.Table of ContentsContents: Symposium: Dollar Hegemony: Past, Present, and Future The international currency system revisited 1 Tabitha M. Benney and Benjamin J. Cohen Theorizing dollar hegemony: the political economic foundations of exorbitant privilege 20 Thomas Palley Will the Chinese renminbi replace the US dollar? 57 Michael Pettis The peso problem and dollar hegemony under inflation targeting 71 Juan Alberto Vázquez-Muñoz and Ignacio Perrotini-Hernández Old and new proposals for global monetary reform 91 Jan Priewe ‘King dollar’ forever? Prospects for a New Bretton Woods 117 Jörg Bibow
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Edward Elgar Sovereign Europe
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Material Adverse Change
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to successful M&As no matter how the economy's doing No one has written about the true root causes of the recent large M&A failures and why the mergers that were supposed to save the companies and the economy did not work.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Risks and Opportunities of Doing a Deal xi Chapter 1 Why Bad Deals Happen 1 A Practical Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions 3 A Case Study: RBS Buys ABN AMRO 4 Motivations for Deals 5 A Case Study: Bank of America Buys Merrill Lynch 5 Using M&A to Divert Attention 12 Using M&A to Grow Quickly 12 Using M&A to Solve Problems 13 Horizontal and Vertical Mergers 14 Conclusion 16 Chapter 2 Buy or Build? 19 A Case Study: Commerce Bank 21 A Case Study: Metro Bank 26 Is There Anything in Between? 29 A Case Study: Dow Corning Joint Venture 31 A Case Study: Bucknell Industries 32 Conclusion 34 Chapter 3 Let the Buyer Beware 37 Wachovia Buys Golden West 40 AOL Time Warner Merger 46 Wells Fargo Buys Wachovia 48 Chapter 4 The Opportunities and Risks of Expanding Your Business Globally 51 Telenor India Joint Venture 54 Telenor’s Global Strategy over Time 56 Telenor Expands into Eastern Europe 57 Telenor Pushes into Asia 59 The Telenor Unitech Joint Venture 61 Postmortem on the Telenor Unitech Joint Venture 63 Lessons Learned 64 Trends for the Future 67 Chapter 5 Culture Is Critical 69 A Case Study from China 71 A Case Study from Japan 74 A Summary of Other Best Practices 76 Chapter 6 Who Is Behind the Curtain? 85 A Case Study: Lloyds HBOS 87 A Case Study: Kraft Buys Cadbury 96 Chapter 7 Is It Too Late to Back Out? 103 Case Study One: Bank of America Purchases Merrill Lynch 106 Case Study Two: AT&T/T Mobile 110 Case Study Three: Verizon Bids for Yahoo 115 Conclusion 116 Chapter 8 How to Negotiate a Better Deal 119 Ten Best Practices for Effective Negotiation 124 Chapter 9 Making It Right 135 Background 137 Be Strategic 138 Maintain a Rational Organizational Structure 140 Structure the Deal Properly 141 Recognize the Importance of Brand 142 Efficient Distribution 143 Beware of Culture 144 Have Financing Lined Up in Advance 145 Establish an Appropriate M&A Approval Process 145 Integrate Early and Often 146 Clear Legal and Regulatory Process 146 Don’t Overpay 147 Continuous Learning 148 A Case Study: J.P. Morgan Buys Bear Stearns 148 Conclusion 152 Chapter 10 Where Do We Go from Here? 155 How Fast We Forget 157 Appendix A Trinity International/American Public Media Group: Material Adverse Change Clause 169 Appendix B Bank of America/Merrill: Material Adverse Change Clause 171 About the Author 175 Index 177
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Bloomberg Press Trading ETFs Gaining an Edge with Technical
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Red Capitalism
Book SynopsisPresents the truth behind the rise of China and whether or not it will be able to maintain it. This book looks at the social and political consequences of the unique business model that propelled China to economic powerhouse status, and question whether this rapid ascension really lives up to its reputation.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xi Preface to the First Edition xvii List of Abbreviations xxi 1. Looking Back at the Policy of Reform and Opening 1 Thirty years of opening up: 1978–2008 2 Thirteen years of reform: 1992–2005 10 The end of reform: 2005 15 China is a family business 22 2. China’s Fortress Banking System 27 Banks are China’s fi nancial system 29 China’s banks are big banks 31 Crisis: The stimulus to bank reform, 1988 and 1998 33 China’s fortress banking system in 2010 41 The sudden thirst for capital and cash dividends, 2010 47 3. The Fragile Fortress 53 The People’s Bank of China restructuring model 56 The Ministry of Finance restructuring model 66 The “perpetual put” option to the PBOC 73 The new Great Leap Forward Economy 76 China’s latest banking model 82 Valuing the asset management companies 85 Implications 88 4. China’s Captive Bond Market 95 Why does China have a bond market? 98 Risk management 102 The base of the pyramid: Protecting household depositors 116 5. The Struggle over China’s Bond Markets 125 The CDB, the MOF, and the Big 4 Banks 126 Local governments unleashed 134 Credit enhancements 141 China Investment Corporation: Linchpin of China’s financial system 145 Cycles in the fi nancial markets 158 6. Western Finance, SOE Reform, and China’s Stock Markets 163 China’s stock markets today 164 Why does China have stock markets? 168 What stock markets gave China 172 7. The National Team and China’s Government 185 Zhu Rongji’s gift: Organizational streamlining, 1998 186 How the National Team, its families, and friends benefit 196 A casino or a success, or both? 209 Implications 212 8. The Forbidden City 215 The Emperor of Finance 217 Behind the vermillion walls 220 An Empire apart 227 Have the walls been breached? 231 Cracks in the walls 235 Imperial ornaments 239 Appendix 245 Select Bibliography 249 Index 251
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Chinas Super Consumers
Book SynopsisChinese Consumers are Changing The World Understand Them and Sell To Them China has transformed itself from a feudal economy in the 19th century, to Mao and Communism in the 20th century, to the largest consumer market in the world by the early 21st century.Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction: The China Dream 1 Our Intent 7 The Country within a Country 7 Part I History, Culture, and Language Matter—The Birth of Chinese Consumerism 11 Chapter 1 From Feudalism to Fendi 13 Back to the Future 14 Chinese Consumption: What’s Old Is New Again (Tenfold!) 16 China’s Growth Is Different 18 Chapter 2 Orientation 21 A Code to the Chinese Mind-set 24 Contradiction and Paradox 30 Summary 31 Chapter 3 A Self-Contained Empire 33 Chapter 4 The First Globalization 41 Chapter 5 Marco Polo and the Two Admirals of the Sea 43 The Two Admirals of the Sea 44 Chapter 6 An Insatiable Appetite 49 Freedom Creates Wealth in the West 51 Chapter 7 Opium, Imperialism, and Decay 53 Opium and War 54 A Century of Exploitation 54 End of War—Continuation of War 56 Chapter 8 The People’s Republic 57 The New China 58 Chapter 9 The Mandate of Heaven 61 Opening and Reform 65 Green Shoots 67 Chapter 10 A Boom Is Born 69 A Boom Starts with a Swoosh and a Shot of Espresso 71 Change at Hyper Speed 74 Part II The Chinese Super Consumer—From Birth to Adolescence and Maturity 77 Chapter 11 From Sandpaper to Sephora—The First Super Consumers 79 American Century Redux 80 Want. Need. Buy. Show Off. Keep Up. 82 Super Consumption Goes Global 82 Go West, Young Man 83 China’s Own Postwar Boom and Birth of the Chinese Super Consumer 85 In the Beginning 87 Chapter 12 The China Market + The China Global Demographic = China’s Super Consumers 91 The China Whisperer 93 Spinning in a Whirlpool 95 The Great Pizza Wars: In China, Everything Is Possible, but Nothing Is Easy 96 Listen to the Great One 97 Stay the Course, Even When the Seas Get Rough 98 Nestlé: Navigating the Teen Years 100 Chapter 13 The China Global Demographic 103 The Precious Gift of Time 104 Meet the Tangs 107 Chapter 14 Channels 113 Department Stores 114 Street-Level Stores 115 Malls 116 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets 118 Hypermarkets 119 Convenience Stores 120 Not Your Father’s Post Office 121 Lifestyle Stores 126 Specialty Retailers 127 Multibrand Retail 127 Chapter 15 E-commerce and the Rise of Alibaba 129 Alibaba 130 NFL Footballs “Sold Out” 132 Why E-commerce? 135 Chapter 16 Supply Chains to Satisfy China’s Super Consumers 139 Supply Chain Megaprocesses 140 Plan 141 Buy 142 Make 142 Distribute 143 Sell 144 Aligning Strategy, Structure, and Implementation 144 Chapter 17 Segmentation 147 Surveying China 147 A Most Discerning Consumer 152 Chapter 18 Marketing 155 Consumer Impulses and Desires 156 Lenovo’s Approach: The Best of Both Worlds 157 From East to West to Wei East 161 Baby Boom 164 Brand Advertising in China 169 Going Native—Tory Burch, Gossip Girl, and Made-for-China TV 170 The Role of Social Media in Marketing: United States versus China 173 Promotions 177 Chapter 19 The Chinese Luxury and Premium Market 179 The Nouveau Riche: Pebble Beach or Nothing 180 The Gifting Group 181 China’s Engine: The New Middle Class Seeks Quality and Value 182 Affordable Luxury: A Tiffany’s Tie Clip and an Entry-Level BMW 183 China’s Luxury Downturn: Myths and Realities 186 Chapter 20 Travel and Tourism 191 Take a Walk on Boardwalk—Pass Go, Collect $200 (Thousand!) 195 Chapter 21 Chinese Super Consumers Changing the World 203 The Microsoft Miracle 203 A Final Word about China’s Super Consumers 207 Index 213
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Global Entertainment Media A Critical
Book SynopsisBalancing provocative criticism with clear explanations of complex ideas, this student-friendly introduction investigates the crucial role global entertainment media has played in the emergence of transitional capitalism. Examines the influence of global entertainment media on the emergence of transnational capitalism, providing a framework for explaining and understanding world culture as part of changing class relations and media practices Uses action adventure movies to demonstrate the complex relationship between international media political economy, entertainment content, global culture, and cultural hegemony Draws on examples of public and community media in Venezuela and Latin America to illustrate the relations between government policies, media structures, public access to media, and media content Engagingly written with crisp and controversial commentary to both inform and entertain readers Includes student-friendly featureTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 1 Twenty‐First Century Capitalism and Transnational Relations 18 2 Leading the Charge: Transnational Planning 46 3 Transnational Media 71 4 From Regional to Global: Transnational Media Leaders 102 5 Cultural Hegemony: Leadership with Consent 142 6 Power Decentered: Dominant Diversity 167 7 Superheroes to the Rescue 194 8 Media, Democracy, and Political Power 221 9 Conclusion: The Reality of Power 250 Index 260
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Global Entertainment Media A Critical
Book SynopsisBalancing provocative criticism with clear explanations of complex ideas, this student-friendly introduction investigates the crucial role global entertainment media has played in the emergence of transitional capitalism. Examines the influence of global entertainment media on the emergence of transnational capitalism, providing a framework for explaining and understanding world culture as part of changing class relations and media practices Uses action adventure movies to demonstrate the complex relationship between international media political economy, entertainment content, global culture, and cultural hegemony Draws on examples of public and community media in Venezuela and Latin America to illustrate the relations between government policies, media structures, public access to media, and media content Engagingly written with crisp and controversial commentary to both inform and entertain readers Includes student-friendly featureTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 1 Twenty‐First Century Capitalism and Transnational Relations 18 2 Leading the Charge: Transnational Planning 46 3 Transnational Media 71 4 From Regional to Global: Transnational Media Leaders 102 5 Cultural Hegemony: Leadership with Consent 142 6 Power Decentered: Dominant Diversity 167 7 Superheroes to the Rescue 194 8 Media, Democracy, and Political Power 221 9 Conclusion: The Reality of Power 250 Index 260
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Handbook of Global Trade Policy
Book SynopsisProvides a state-of-the-art overview of international trade policy research The Handbook of Global Trade Policy offers readers a comprehensive resource for the study of international trade policy, governance, and financing. This timely and authoritative work presents contributions from a team of prominent experts that assess the policy implications of recent academic research on the subject. Discussions of contemporary research in fields such as economics, international business, international relations, law, and global politics help readers develop an expansive, interdisciplinary knowledge of 21st century foreign trade. Accessible for students, yet relevant for practitioners and researchers, this book expertly guides readers through essential literature in the field while highlighting new connections between social science research and global policy-making. Authoritative chapters address new realities of the global trade environment, global governance and international institutionsTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Introduction 1 1 Quo Vadis, Global Trade? 3 Andreas Klasen Part I Foreign Trade in the 21st Century 23 2 The Global Trade Environment – A New Reality 25 Martina Höppner 3 On the Remeasurement of International Trade in the Age of Digital Globalisation 47 Steffen Gröning, Cyrus de la Rubia, and Thomas Straubhaar 4 Services Trade, Structural Transformation and the SDG 2030 Agenda 79 Mina Mashayekhi Copyrighted Material 5 Cities and Trade 118 Thomas Hoehn 6 Strategic Trade as a Means to Global Influence 143 Rebecca Harding and Jack Harding Part II Global Governance and International Institutions 173 7 Is There a Future for Multilateral Trade Agreements? 175 Judith Goldstein and Elisabeth van Lieshout 8 Finance That Matters: International Finance Institutions and Trade 201 Steven Beck and Alisa DiCaprio 9 How Banking Regulators and Trade Ministers are Singing from Different Songbooks 221 Diana Smallridge and Jennifer Henderson 10 Trade and Illicit Flows: A Case Involving the United States, China and Mexico 251 Nikos Passas Part III Global Trade and Regional Development 269 11 Regional Integration: The Next Wave 271 Marion Jansen, Sebastian Klotz, and Jasmeer Virdee 12 United States: What to Expect from a Protective US Trade Policy 308 Erdal Yalcin, Gabriel Felbermayr, and Marina Steininger 13 Trade and Developing‐Country Exporters: The Case of Latin American and Caribbean Countries 328 Banu Demir 14 Sailing Against the Storm of Protectionism: The Role of the EU in Shaping Global Trade Policy 351 Lucian Cernat and Omar Alam 15 Trade, Global Value Chains and Inclusive Growth in Asia and the Pacific 379 Yasuyuki Sawada, Cyn‐Young Park, Fahad H. Khan, and Cindy Jane Justo 16 Institutional Capacity, Trade and Investment in African Economies 418 Roseline Wanjiru and Karla Simone Prime Part IV Financing Trade 439 17 Financing Trade: The Role of the WTO and Recent Initiatives 441 Marc Auboin 18 How Trade Finance Works 468 Alexander Malaket 19 Export Credit Arrangements in Capital‐Scarce Developing Economies 494 Benedict Okey Oramah 20 Export Credit Insurance Markets and Demand 536 Simone Krummaker 21 Climate Finance, Trade and Innovation Systems 555 Fiona Bannert Index 578
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Renminbi Rising
Book SynopsisCritical analysis of RMB internationalization and the coming global currency shift Renminbi Rising charts the emergence of China''s internationalizing currency and provides an in-depth analysis of the global repercussions. Written by a team of renown economics researchers, this book describes the pressures that enabled the emergence of a new global monetary system and why China''s Renminbi (RMB) became the default ''second in line'' as the U.S. receded from leadership. Policy makers and regulators will appreciate the examination of the motivations behind those driving the shift, and financial professionals will find valuable guidance in the discussion surrounding business opportunities that the RMB brings to the table. Coverage includes the emergence of new Chinese-sponsored financial institutions, the scale of various RMB businesses and the coming transformation of the global financial system. Effective management of international monetary affairs has never been moTable of ContentsList of Figures xi List of Tables xiii Foreword xv Acknowledgments xvii About the Author xix CHAPTER 1 Internationalizing the RMB 1 The Conditions for Becoming a Global Currency 2 Business and RMB 10 RMB-Product Markets 11 Reserve Currency 14 The Emerging Monetary Order 16 CHAPTER 2 The Rise and Fall of Currencies – Historical Lessons for the RMB 21 Risks in International Monetary System Transitions 23 The Role of Eurodollars in the 2008 Global Financial Crisis 26 2008: Year Zero for a New International Monetary System? 27 Conditions for Currency Internationalization: Market Demand and Institutional Supply 30 Institutional Inertia and Disruptive Events 35 Offshore Currencies and International Liquidity 36 Current International Reactions to the RMB’s Rise 41 RMB Internationalization 44 Conclusion 46 References 47 CHAPTER 3 Economic and Institutional Foundations for the Rise of the RMB 49 Economic Foundation 49 Surprises 58 New Growth Engines 60 Capital-Account Liberalization 62 Institutional Quality 68 Conclusion 80 References 81 CHAPTER 4 Can the Chinese Bond Market Support a Potential Global Renminbi? 83 Overview of the Chinese Bond Market 84 Chinese Treasury Market in International Perspective 91 A Dilemma and a Bold Public-Debt Consolidation Scheme 98 Government-Backed Debt Securities 103 Conclusion 107 References 107 CHAPTER 5 Waxing and Waning of the Chinese Stock and Banking Markets 109 Chinese Stock Market: Growing Despite Immaturity Flaws 109 A Massive Chinese Banking Market Opening 125 Conclusion 133 References 133 CHAPTER 6 Rising FX Turnover of the RMB 135 Could the Market Accommodate More Global Currencies? 135 What Determines the FX Liquidity of the RMB? 138 Potential for Rising RMB Turnover by Market Segment 143 Conclusion 149 References 150 CHAPTER 7 A Spreading Global Network for RMB Trade 151 The RMB’s International Position 152 Hong Kong Still the Dominant Offshore RMB Center 155 More Offshore Centers Catch Up to Spread a Global Network 158 Prospects for Offshore RMB Centers 164 Conclusion 169 References 169 CHAPTER 8 Brief Examples of Business Use of the Internationalizing RMB 171 Samsung’s Use of RMB to Reduce Foreign Exchange Conversion Costs 171 Alstom’s Use of RMB as Corporate Treasury Currency 173 Chinese Importers’ Profit Incentives from Use of RMB Trade Settlement: Changhong 175 Conclusion 178 Reference 178 CHAPTER 9 The RMB as a Reserve Currency 179 Global Perspectives 179 Scale of RMB Holdings 181 Drivers of Change 182 Exchanging RMB in a Crisis 190 Onshore and Offshore Access 190 Offshore Alternatives 191 Conservatives Change Course 192 Roadblocks Ahead? 193 RMB Inclusion in SDR 195 Capital-Account Reform 197 Conclusion 198 References 199 CHAPTER 10 Concluding Reflections 201 Appendix A: China RMB Financial Statistics and Forecasts by Other Institutions 207 Glossary 213 Index 215
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Capital Markets
Book SynopsisThe Capital Markets: evolution of the financial ecosystem is the new standard providing practical text book style coverage of this dynamic market and its products. Written by the former President of BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC for both financial professionals and novices, The Capital Markets provides a comprehensive macro view of the marketplace and how its products operate. The subject matter offers an authoritative discussion of the fundamentals of both, the fixed income and equity markets, underwriting, securitizations, derivatives, currency among other products through the lens of leading industry practitioners. Key Learning Concepts Understand the impact of both global and domestic regulatory changes Learn about the products that holistically make up the capital markets Explore the components of the infrastructure that underpins these markets Examine the tools used for trading and managing risk RevTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii About the Author & Executive Editor xv About the Contributors xvii Part One Introduction and Tools Chapter 1 The Early 21st-Century Evolution of Global Capital Markets 3 Jack Malvey Chapter 2 The Role of Global Capital Markets 20 Christian A. Edelmann and Shasheen Jayaweera Chapter 3 How the Global Financial Crisis Transformed the Industry 52 Christian A. Edelmann and Pete Clarke Chapter 4 Cash Bonds and Futures 64 Amir Sadr Chapter 5 Risk in Capital Markets 89 Peter Reynolds and Mike Hepinstall Chapter 6 Enablers for Robust Risk Management in Capital Markets 110 Swati Sawjiany Chapter 7 Making Markets Work 120 Eric Czervionke Part Two Capital Markets Products Chapter 8 Money Markets 157 Randy Harrison and Paul Mandel Chapter 9 Repurchase Agreements 184 Karl Schultz and Jeffrey Bockian Chapter 10 U.S. Treasury and Government Agency Securities 205 Lee Griffin and David Isaac Chapter 11 Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Federal Agencies 210 David Isaac and Francis C. Reed, Jr. Chapter 12 Inflation-Linked Bonds 232 Henry Willmore Chapter 13 Mortgage-Backed Securities 239 Patrick Byrne Chapter 14 Corporate Bonds 254 Marvin Loh Chapter 15 Preferred Stock 286 Sarah Swammy Chapter 16 Distressed Debt Securities 296 Michael McMaster Chapter 17 Securitization 304 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 18 Asset-Backed Securities 312 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 19 Non-Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBSs) 329 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 20 Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBSs) 348 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 21 Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) 361 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 22 Structured Investment Vehicles (SIVs) 381 Daniel I. Castro, Jr. Chapter 23 Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) 389 Mendel Starkman Chapter 24 Municipal Bonds 419 Fred Yosca Chapter 25 Equities 435 David Weisberger Chapter 26 Cash Equities in the Secondary Market 458 Eric Blackman and Robert Grohskopf Chapter 27 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) 469 Reginald M. Browne Chapter 28 Equity Capital Markets 481 Daniel C. de Menocal, Jr. Chapter 29 Interest Rate Swaps 503 Amir Sadr Chapter 30 Interest Rate Options 523 Amir Sadr Chapter 31 Commodities 548 Bob Swarup Chapter 32 Currency 571 Simon Derrick Chapter 33 Conclusion 578 Gary Strumeyer and Christian Edelmann Index 591
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Respatialising Finance
Book SynopsisRESPATIALISING FINANCE In Respatialising Finance Sarah Hall uses the internationalisation of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) to work through a sympathetic conceptual and empirical critique of prevailing analyses of International Financial Centres (IFCs). Her conceptual (re)framing stresses the politics, institutions and economics of IFCs and will be essential reading for all social scientists interested in the dynamism of contemporary finance and financial centres.'Professor Jane Pollard, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University, UKThrough detailed study of Chinese RMB internationalisation and combining analytical insights from economic geography, sociology, and international political economy, Sarah Hall shows why offshore networks anchored in territories such as the City of London are both core to global monetary and financial landscapes, and provide a key terrain for state power and politics.'Professor Paul Langley, DepartmTable of ContentsList of Figures vi List of Tables vii List of Abbreviations viii Series Editors’ Preface ix Acknowledgements x 1 Global Monetary Transformation and Respatialising the Geographies of Finance 1 Part I Theorising Changing Monetary and Financial Geographies 19 2 Thinking Geographically about States, Power and Politics in the Global Monetary System 21 3 Thinking Geographically about the International Financial System 43 Part II The Geographies of RMB Internationalisation in London 63 4 Respatialising Research in International Financial Centres 65 5 London’s Financial Centre as a Territorial Fix within RMB Internationalisation 87 6 Chinese Financial Labour Markets in London’s Financial Centre 110 7 Respatialising Financial Regulation Through Offshore RMB Market Making in London 137 8 RMB Internationalisation in Retrospect and Prospect: For Revitalised Geographies of Money and Finance 155 Index 171
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Respatialising Finance
Book SynopsisRESPATIALISING FINANCE In Respatialising Finance Sarah Hall uses the internationalisation of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) to work through a sympathetic conceptual and empirical critique of prevailing analyses of International Financial Centres (IFCs). Her conceptual (re)framing stresses the politics, institutions and economics of IFCs and will be essential reading for all social scientists interested in the dynamism of contemporary finance and financial centres.'Professor Jane Pollard, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University, UKThrough detailed study of Chinese RMB internationalisation and combining analytical insights from economic geography, sociology, and international political economy, Sarah Hall shows why offshore networks anchored in territories such as the City of London are both core to global monetary and financial landscapes, and provide a key terrain for state power and politics.'Professor Paul Langley, DepartmTable of ContentsList of Figures vi List of Tables vii List of Abbreviations viii Series Editors’ Preface ix Acknowledgements x 1 Global Monetary Transformation and Respatialising the Geographies of Finance 1 Part I Theorising Changing Monetary and Financial Geographies 19 2 Thinking Geographically about States, Power and Politics in the Global Monetary System 21 3 Thinking Geographically about the International Financial System 43 Part II The Geographies of RMB Internationalisation in London 63 4 Respatialising Research in International Financial Centres 65 5 London’s Financial Centre as a Territorial Fix within RMB Internationalisation 87 6 Chinese Financial Labour Markets in London’s Financial Centre 110 7 Respatialising Financial Regulation Through Offshore RMB Market Making in London 137 8 RMB Internationalisation in Retrospect and Prospect: For Revitalised Geographies of Money and Finance 155 Index 171
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Palgrave USA The Arab World Competitiveness Report 2005 World
Book SynopsisPreface Executive Summary PART 1: CHAPTERS PART 2: COUNTRY PROFILES AND DATA PRESENTATION How the Country Profiles Work PART 3: THE EXECUTIVE OPINION SURVEY Interpreting the Executive Opinion Survey Index of Tables Survey ResponsesTrade Review'In recent years, the delicate political climate in the Middle East has often overshadowed critical discussions related to economic and social development in the Arab world. [The Arab World Competitiveness Report] focuses on the challenges facing these countries in improving their competitiveness at a particularly critical time.' - Professor Klaus SchwabTable of ContentsPreface Executive Summary PART 1: CHAPTERS PART 2: COUNTRY PROFILES AND DATA PRESENTATION How the Country Profiles Work PART 3: THE EXECUTIVE OPINION SURVEY Interpreting the Executive Opinion Survey Index of Tables Survey Responses
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Palgrave Macmillan Report on the State of the European Union
Book SynopsisThe Report on the State of the European Union examines the progress of European integration and focuses on economic aspects of the process. Thissecond volume in the series explores the four crises of contemporary Europe, those of growth, trust, inequalities and unity.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Europe Beyond the Treaty PART 1: ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES A Fugitive Boom? PART 2: NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS Social Norms and Macroeconomic Policies Growth Policies in Europe: A Problem of Collective Action? Macroeconomic Policies in the EUCT PART 3: COHESION AND ENLARGEMENTS European Integration and the Dynamic of Inequalities Understanding the Eastern Enlargement Fiscal Policies in the CEEC After May 1st 2004 Turkey and the EU: A Very Long Engagement PART 4: TOWARD A POLITICAL EUROPE? Were the Elections of June 2004 Truly 'European'?
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd International Labor Standards
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the controversial call for international labor standards, seeking to productively further this debate by considering the economic implications and history of these standards. A result of an initiative by Professor Kaushik Basu in his capacity as member of the Expert Group of Development Issues (EGDI) sponsored by the Swedish Foreign Ministry, the contributions are based on discussions at a seminar held in Stockholm in August 2001. Compiling the best research in the field, this book provides a solid basis for policy decisions, while also serving as a challenging text for students in trade, development, and labor economics. Analyzes the economic implications and history of international labor standards. Productively furthers the debate about intervening with international labor standardsStems from a seminar organized through the Expert Group on Development Issues (EGDI), sponsored by the Swedish MTrade Review‘Questions relating to international labour standards have been the subject of much controversy and research as several unions and some rich-country governments have sought to advance them through sanctions while most poor-country governments and some important and sizeable democratic unions in them have opposed this. This volume is an important and timely contribution to this debate, providing scholarly and penetrating research to illuminate the issues at stake. It is a classic that must be studied by everyone engaged in this debate.’ Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University ‘International Labor Standards is an extremely valuable and wide-ranging introduction to current debates over labor standards. The book gives a detailed history of standards; a broad and even-handed view of economic arguments for and against standards; and serious discussion of the problem of child labor. [It] concludes with an intriguing analysis of the potential role of the World Trade Organization in helping to raise standards. In place of the vitriole and rhetoric that the debate over standards all too often degenerates into, this volume is a serious investigation of what we know and do not know in this area.’ Richard Freeman, London School of Economics ‘This impressive book brings together some of the best research on the important and controversial topic of international labor standards. The contributions are illuminating and provocative, and they provide a valuable scientific foundation for policy debates.’ Kyle Bagwell, Columbia University Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction: Kaushik Basu, Henrik Horn, Lisa Román, Judith Shapiro. Part II: The Evolution of Labor Standards:. 1. The History and Political Economy of International Labor Standards: Stanley Engerman (Rochester University). Commentary 1.1 The Parallels Between the Past and the Present: Jane Humphries (All-Souls College, Oxford University). Commentary 1.2 Legislation Versus Bargaining Power: The Evolution of Scandinavian Labor Standards: Karl-Ove Moene and Michael Wallerstein (Oslo University). Part III: The Theory of International Labor Standards:. 2. The Impact of International Labor Standards. A Survey of Economic Theory: Nirvikar Singh (University of California, Santa Cruz). Commentary 2.1 Old Wine in New Bottles?: T.N. Srinivasan (Yale University). Commentary 2.2 Governing Labor Relations: Tore Ellingsen (Stockholm School of Economics). Part IV: The Issue Of Child Labor:. 3. Child Labor: Theory, Evidence and Policy: Drusilla Brown (Tufts University), Alan Deardorff (Michigan University), and Robert Stern (Michigan University). Commentary 3.1 The Political Economy of Child Labor: Alan Krueger (Princeton University). Commentary 3.2 Social Norms, Coordination and Policy Issues in the Fight Against Child Labor: Luis-Felipe López-Calva (El Colegio de Mexico). Part V: The International Organisation and Enforcement of Labor Standards:. 4. A Role For The WTO: Robert Staiger (University of Wisconsin). Commentary 4.1 Trade and Labor Standards. To Link or Not to Link?: Alan L Winters (University of Sussex). Commentary 4.2 The Need to Micro-Manage Regulatory Diversity: Petros Mavroidis (University of Neuchatel). Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Asian Travel in the Renaissance
Book SynopsisAsian Travel in the Renaissance looks at travel in Asia for the purposes of trade, colonialism and religious conversion by a diverse array of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English protagonists in the Renaissance era. * Examines European travel in Asia from a variety of perspectives.Trade Review"This book presents eight varied essays, each an interesting example of quality scholarly writing." — Renaissance Quarterly "The range of primary texts examined and the depth of secondary references make the book a valuable resource for .... interdisciplinary work on Europe and Asia." —Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies "Asian Travel in the Renaissance provides some engaging studies of early modern European writing about Southeast Asia." —Studies in Travel WritingTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors. Preface: Anthony Reid. 1. Introduction: Daniel Carey. 2. Alessandro Valignano: Man, Missionary and Writer: M. Antoni J. Ucerler, Sj. 3. The Transmission of Renaissance Culture in Seventeenth-Century China: Nicolas Standaert. 4. The Widening of the World and the Realm of History: Early European Approaches to the Beginnings of Siamese History, c.1500-1700: Sven Trakulhun. 5. The Spanish Contribution to the Ethnology of Asia in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries: Joan-Pau Rubiés. 6. A Truthful Pen and an Impartial Spirit”: Bartolomé Leonardo de Argensola and the Conquista de las Islas Malucas: John Villiers. 7. "Wherever profit leads us, to every sea and shore...”: The VOC, the WIC, and Dutch Methods of Globalization in the Seventeenth Century: Claudia Schnurmann. 8. Riches, Power, Trade and Religion: The Far East and the English Imagination, 1600-1720: Robert Markley. 9. The Political Economy of Poison: The Kingdom of Makassar and the Early Royal Society: Daniel Carey. Obituary – C.R. Boxer (1904-2000). Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Globalization of Water
Book SynopsisGlobalization of Water is a first-of-its-kind review of the critical relationship between globalization and sustainable water management. It explores the impact of international trade on local water depletion and pollution and identifies water dependent nations. Examines the critical link between water management and international trade, considering how local water depletion and pollution are often closely tied to the structure of the global economy Offers a consumer-based indicator of each nation's water use: the water footprint Questions whether trade can enhance global water use efficiency, or whether it simply shifts the environmental burden to a distant location Highlights the hidden link between national consumption and the use of water resources across the globe, identifying the threats facing water dependent' countries worldwide Provides a state-of-the-art review and in-depth data source for a new field of knowledge Trade Review"The main strengths of the book are its clear explanations of the core concepts and the methods used to estimate the movements of virtual water, along with the wealth of empirical evidence on specific countries, regions and commodities. . . While the authors do not explicitly answer all of the questions outlined at the beginning of the book, this is still a well-written and timely contribution that adds some much-needed evidence to the literature on virtual water." (Area, 2011) "This book is a technical research report, , and gives another important strand of firm evidence to support the case for switching to vegan lifestyles". (Vegan, 1 December 2010) “Heightened concern about global climate change makes this book timely and of interest to many readers.” (Choice Reviews, May 2009) "[This book] is an authorative and stimulating book to read. Its main contribution is the excellent use of case studies to illustrate the well-articulated theoretical background of virtual water and its global implications.... A though-provoking book." (South African Geographical Journal, 2008) “The authors propose to reverse the logic of production volumes to consumption volumes. This approach entirely changes all conclusions concerning water stress in the world, dependencies on other countries, and responsibility for water scarcity. This detailed study gives new insights into these mechanisms, leading to a more realistic picture of a country’s water needs. The book contains extensive and detailed tables, with all the data required for an in depth evaluation. The book concludes with some important remarks on fairness, sustainability, responsibility, and price-setting.” (Water Environment and Technology Magazine, December 2008)Table of ContentsList of Maps. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. How much Water is used for Producing our Goods and Services?. 3. Virtual-Water Flows between Nations as a Result of Trade in Agricultural and Industrial Products. 4. Water Saving through International Trade in Agricultural Products. 5. The Water Footprints of Nations. 6. The Water Footprints of Morocco and the Netherlands. 7. Virtual- versus Real-Water Transfers within China. 8. The Water Footprint of Coffee and Tea Consumption. 9. The Water Footprint of Cotton Consumption. 10. Water as a Geopolitical Resource. 11. Efficient, Sustainable, and Equitable Water Use in a Globalized world. Appendix I. Analytical Framework for the Assessment of Virtual-Water content, Virtual-Water Flows, Water Savings, Water Footprints, and Water Dependencies. Appendix II. Virtual-Water Flows per Country Related to International Trade in Crop, Livestock, and Industrial Products. Appendix III. National Water Savings and Losses due to Trade in Agricultural Products. Appendix IV. Water Footprints of Nations. Appendix V. Water Footprint versus Water Scarcity, Self-Sufficiency, and Water Import Dependency per Country. Glossary. References. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Contemporary Global Economy
Book SynopsisThe Contemporary Global Economy provides a lively overview of recent turbulence in the world economy, focusing on the dynamics of globalization since the 1980s. It explains the main drivers of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today. A lucid and balanced survey, based on extensive research in data and documents, accessible to the non-specialist Written by a renowned specialist in international economic relations with academic and government credentials Offers clear and engaging explanations of the main motors of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today The author assumes little knowledge of economic theory or financial markets Identifies the challenges for sustainable recovery and economic growth in the years ahead Trade Review"I highly recommend the brilliant and well reasoned book The Contemporary Global Economy: A History since 1980 by Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., to anyone seeking a well written and comprehensive book on the march of globalization since 1980. The author presents the information, in a format that is readily understood by any reader, as to how the driving forces of economic change operate and how they are clearly visible today." (Blog Business World, 12 August 2011) "The book is a lucid and balanced survey, based on extensive research, accessible to the non-specialist." (GMF, 2011) Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Preface. Preface. List of Abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 2. The Global Economy before 1980. 3. The Rich Nations. 4. The Developing World. 5. Thinking about the Global Economy. 6. International Trade. 7. Global Business. 8. Internationalization of Finance. 9. The Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2010. 10. The Underside of the Global Economy. 11. Epilogue. Notes. Suggestions for Further Reading. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Contemporary Global Economy
Book SynopsisThe Contemporary Global Economy provides a lively overview of recent turbulence in the world economy, focusing on the dynamics of globalization since the 1980s. It explains the main drivers of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today. A lucid and balanced survey, based on extensive research in data and documents, accessible to the non-specialist Written by a renowned specialist in international economic relations with academic and government credentials Offers clear and engaging explanations of the main motors of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today The author assumes little knowledge of economic theory or financial markets Identifies the challenges for sustainable recovery and economic growth in the years ahead Trade Review"Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division students, faculty, and general readers." (Choice, 1 December 2011) "I highly recommend the brilliant and well reasoned book The Contemporary Global Economy: A History since 1980 by Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., to anyone seeking a well written and comprehensive book on the march of globalization since 1980. The author presents the information, in a format that is readily understood by any reader, as to how the driving forces of economic change operate and how they are clearly visible today." (Blog Business World, 12 August 2011) "The book is a lucid and balanced survey, based on extensive research, accessible to the non-specialist." (GMF, 2011) Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Preface. Preface. List of Abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 2. The Global Economy before 1980. 3. The Rich Nations. 4. The Developing World. 5. Thinking about the Global Economy. 6. International Trade. 7. Global Business. 8. Internationalization of Finance. 9. The Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2010. 10. The Underside of the Global Economy. 11. Epilogue. Notes. Suggestions for Further Reading. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The World Economy
Book SynopsisThis is the fifteenth volume in an annual series in which leading economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level Provides up-to-date assessments of the World Trade Organization''s current Trade Policy Reviews Analyses trade policy in areas such as Japan, Indonesia, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates Investigates the challenge of aligning the mission, means, and legitimacy of international organizations Contributors including John Walley and Jan Aart Scholte also examine the concept of globalization both its definition and its values A vital resource for researchers, analysts, and policy-advisors interested in trade policy and other open econoTable of ContentsForeword List of Contributors Trade Policy Reviews 1. Demystify Protectionism: The WTO Trade Policy Review of Japan: Fukunari Kimura (Keio University) 2. Indonesia – Trade Policy Review 2007: M. Chatib Basri (University of Indonesia) and Hal Hill (Australian National University) 3. Missed Opportunities: The WTO Trade Policy Review for the East African Community: Oliver Morrissey (University of Nottingham) and Chris Jones (University of Nottingham) 4. Liberalising Trends in Israel’s Trade Policy: Trade Policy Review of Israel: Alfred Tovias (The Hebrew University Jerusalem) 5. United Arab Emirates Trade Policy Review: Wasseem Mina (United Arab Emirates University) Challenge Of Aligning 6. Conceptualising Globalisation: A Symposium for the World Economy: John Whalley (University of Western Ontario) 7. International Organisations: The Challenge of Aligning Mission, Means and Legitimacy: Robert Z. Lawrence (Harvard University) 8. Defining Globalisation: Jan Aart Scholte (University of Warwick) 9. Globalisation and Values: John Whalley (University of Western Ontario) Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Lobbyists and the Making of US Tariff Policy
Book SynopsisThe first book-length study of lobbying prior to the Civil War. Since the 2008 global economic crisis, historians have embraced the challenge of making visible the invisible hand of the market. This renewed interest in the politics of political economy makes it all the more timely to remind ourselves that debates over free trade and protection were just as controversial in the early United States as they have once again become, and that lobbying, then as now, played an important part in Lincoln's government of the people, by the people, for the people. In Lobbyists and the Making of US Tariff Policy, 18161861, Daniel Peart reveals how active lobbyists were in Washington throughout the antebellum era. He describes how they involved themselves at every stage of the making of tariff policy, from setting the congressional agenda, through the writing of legislation in committee, to the final vote. Considering policymaking as a process, Peart focuses on the importance of rules and timing, Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One. “Men of Talents”: The Tariff of 1816 Chapter Two. “More Than a Mere Manufacturing Question”: The Baldwin Bill of 1820 and the Tariff of 1824Chapter Three. “An Engine of Party Purposes”: The Woollens Bill of 1827 and the Tariff of 1828Chapter Four. “Calculate the Value of the Union”: The Tariffs of 1832 and 1833Chapter Five. “Trembling upon the Verge of Success and Defeat”: The Tariffs of 1842 and 1846Chapter Six. “The Almighty Dollar”: The Tariffs of 1857 and 1861ConclusionAppendix. Key Congressional Roll Calls on Tariff Legislation, 1816–1861NotesEssay on SourcesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Sustaining Empire
Book SynopsisWhy did trade with the United States prolong Spanish colonial rule during the Venezuelan independence struggles?From 1790 to 1815, much of the Atlantic World was roiled by European imperial wars. While the citizens of the United States profited from the waste of blood and treasure, Spanish American colonists struggled to preserve their prosperity on an imperial periphery. Along the Caribbean coast of South America, colonial elites and officials fought to secure Venezuela from threats of foreign invasion, slave rebellion, and revolution. For these elites, trading with the United States and other neutral nations was not a way to subvert colonial rule but to safeguard the prosperity and happiness of loyal subjects of the Spanish Crown. Food insecurity, deprivation, and political uncertainty left Venezuela vulnerable to revolution, however. In Sustaining Empire, Edward P. Pompeian lets readers see liberal free trade just as colonial Venezuelans did. From the vantage point of the slave-hoTrade Review[Sustaining Empire] offers an important reflection regarding the ambiguity, fragmentations, and contradictions that existed between US political ideologies and US commercial interests in South America during the Age of Revolutions.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Profiting from War, Forestalling RevolutionChapter 1. The Unprovided ProvinceChapter 2. The Spanish Government TradeChapter 3. El Almacén del ReyChapter 4. Revolutionary SpeculationsChapter 5. The Business of RevolutionChapter 6. The Arithmetic of SovereigntyConclusion. Trade and National PreservationNotesEssay on SourcesIndex
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University of Toronto Press Arab Dawn
Book SynopsisWith insightful political analysis based on the latest statistics and first-hand accounts, Arab Dawn is an invigorating study of the Arab world and the transformative power of youth.Trade ReviewI consider Arab Dawn a highly welcome addition to a level of analysis missing in academic books dealing with the Arab world. As a professor of Middle East and Arab politics, I will recommend it to my students who are interested in the causes of the Arab uprising, Middle Eastern political economy and the perspective of Arab youth in general." -- Rouba Al-Fattal, The Literary Review of Canada, March, 2016Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Bread 3. Freedom 4. Identity 5. Circularity 6. Conclusion Appendix
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John Wiley & Sons Making Global Value Chains Work for Development
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ South Asias Turn Policies to Boost
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ Global Productivity Trends Drivers and Policies
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ International Debt Statistics 2021
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ An Investment Perspective on Global Value Chains
Book SynopsisInvestigates the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in helping developing countries participate in global value chains (GVCs). The report provides practical guidance for developing countries to develop strategies that use FDI to strengthen GVC participation and upgrading.
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John Wiley & Sons Making Devolution Work for Service Delivery in
Book SynopsisThis study provides the first major assessment of Kenya's devolution reform. It assesses what is working, what is not working, and what could work better to enhance service delivery based on the currently available data.
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John Wiley & Sons The Trade and Climate Change Nexus The Urgency
Book SynopsisWhile trade can exacerbate climate change, it will also be a central part of the solution by enhancing both mitigation and adaptation. This report explores the intersection between trade and climate change and the policies that offer the right economic incentives for attaining sustainable growth and poverty reduction through trade.
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John Wiley & Sons Commodity Markets Evolution Challenges and
Book SynopsisCommodity markets are integral to the global economy. Understanding what drives these markets is critical to design policy frameworks that enable growth, inflation stability, poverty reduction, and the climate change mitigation. This study examines market and policy developments for all commodity groups over the past century.
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ World Development Report 2023
Book SynopsisHow can we manage cross-border mobility in a way that is beneficial to all? The World Development Report 2023 shifts from a focus on labour markets for migrants and legal protection for refugees to a more holistic perspective - one that recognises the humanity of migrants and the complexity of the societies of origin and destination.
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MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina Introduction to International and Global Studies
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MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina Consuming Japan Popular Culture and the Globalizing of 1980s America
Book SynopsisExplores the intense and ultimately fleeting moment in 1980s America when the future looked Japanese. From autoworkers to anime fans, Consuming Japan introduces new unorthodox actors into foreign-relations history, demonstrating how the flow of all things Japanese contributed to the globalizing of America in the late twentieth century.
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University of Toronto Press The Upper Canada Trade 18341872
Book SynopsisBased in Glasgow and Toronto and later Hamilton, the trading business of Peter and Isaac Buchanan became one of Canada’s largest. The crash of 1857, which abruptly ended an Upper Canadian boom, brought its growth to a halt, and increasing financial problems led to its failure in 1867 and gain in 1872. This history of success and failure reveals much about the Anglo-Canadian trading system and the Upper Canadian economy of the period. The Buchanans’ timing was excellent in 1834 they began operations in Glasgow and Toronto, early in the prolonged era of growth which by the mid-1850s had transformed Upper Canada from a frontier wilderness to a relatively developed agricultural society. In 1840 they added a large branch in Hamilton. Over the years a number of new partners were admitted, and branches were established in Montreal, New York, Liverpool, and London (Canada West). By 1845 the firm dealt in all the major categories of the colony’s imports. By 1856 P
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