International economics Books
Taylor & Francis Inflation Dynamic
Book SynopsisThis book explains inflation dynamic, using time series data from 1960 for 42 countries. These countries are different in every aspect, historically, culturally, socially, politically, institutionally, and economically. They are chosen on the basis of the data availability only and cover the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Australasia, and the United States. Inflation reached double digits in the developed countries in the 1970s and 80s, and then central banks, successfully stabilized it by anchoring inflation expectations for decades, until now. Conditional on common and country-specific shocks such as oil price shocks, financial and banking and political crises, wars, pandemics, natural disasters etc., the book tests various theoretical models about the long and short run relationships between money and prices, money growth and inflation, money growth and real output, expected inflation; the output gap, fiscal policy, and inf
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Taylor & Francis Developing Commercial Health Insurance During the 14th FiveYear Plan period
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Cambridge University Press The Laws of Globalization and Business
Book SynopsisThe Laws of Globalization and Business Applications provides a rigorous but readable data-driven discussion of globalization at the world, country, industry and firm levels. Supported by a free online appendix with a wealth of additional analysis, it is aimed at academics, students and thoughtful practitioners in business and public policy.Trade Review'In a world where most conversations about globalization are characterized by sweeping generalizations and self-serving misrepresentations, The Laws of Globalization and Business Applications is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of business, economics, and public policy. And nobody is more qualified and trusted to write such a boldly-titled book than Professor Ghemawat, who for decades has championed clarity and truth in the subject as a leading researcher and advisor. That's why he was invited to serve on AACSB's task force on the globalization of management education and author its recommendations on what to teach students about globalization, and how.' Dan LeClair, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, AACSB International, Florida'Any business that has encountered, and possibly suffered from, administrative, cultural, geographic or other differences in the course of international expansion or investment, will find much to empathize with in Dr. Ghemawat's new book. He presents a cogent case for why globalization is actually a long drawn out process conditioned by the two “laws” referenced in the title, rather than a simple fact. Of particular importance, is his detailed analysis of firm-level data to illustrate what is really at work in the so-called “globalization of business”. The book will be a useful guide to any business that seeks international markets or supply chains as well as scholars of these phenomena.' Victor K. Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group and Honorary Chairman, Li & Fung Limited'A treasure trove of data, insightful (and often graphic) analysis, and references, The Laws of Globalization and Business Applications is essential reading for anyone seeking to measure and understand economic globalization. In contrast to “the world is flat” view, Ghemawat convincingly demonstrates that globalization remains relatively shallow and strongly constrained by distance. While largely a chronicle of globalization over the last two decades, this book also provides a warning regarding the difficulty of unwinding global interdependence, which is more timely than ever, given Brexit and other recent developments!' Donald R. Lessard, Epoch Foundation Professor of International Management, Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management'For some time now, there has been an incredible amount of hype about the advent of globalization. As significant as this phenomenon might have been, it has surely been exaggerated by both the popular press and, more worryingly, by academics too. In the last few years, Pankaj Ghemawat has embarked on a much needed crusade to document the actual depth and breadth of this globalization process. The picture that emerges from this academic endeavor is much more nuanced that the one often portrayed in the literature. This magnificent book overviews much of Ghemawat's recent work on this topic and should appeal to a broad range of social scientists interested in globalization.' Pol Antràs, Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics, Harvard University'Globalization is taking a beating partly because of our poor understanding of the phenomenon. This well-organized, meticulously researched book is a breath of fresh air in this respect, and is best read cover to cover. Once you have done so, you will reject the hype about globalization as an overpowering force and better recognize the patterns to which it is subject. And that has implications for how globalization should be thought about in a broad range of fields, not just international economics and international business.' Bernard Yeung, Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor of Finance and Strategic Management, National University of Singapore (NUS)'Pankaj Ghemawat makes readers think again about globalization from new, non-conventional perspectives, always based on data. In this insightful and well-researched book, he describes some key patterns in the globalization process and offers very useful strategic reflections for international companies' senior executives and policymakers on the implications of the semiglobalized world we live in.' Jordi Canals, Dean and Professor of Economics and Strategic Management, IESE Business SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Law of Semiglobalization: 1. Defining and measuring globalization with Steven A. Altman; 2. The depth of globalization; 3. Globalization in historical perspective with Geoffrey G. Jones; 4. The globalization of business; Part II. The Law of Distance: 5. The breadth of globalization and distance; 6. Distances at industry and company level with Steven A. Altman; 7. Distance and international business research with Steven A. Altman; Part III. Business Applications: 8. Cultural distance and national cultural differences with B. Sebastian Reiche; 9. Administrative distance and institutional variety with Thomas M. Hout; 10. Geographic distance and regionalization with Steven A. Altman; 11. Economic distance and the big shift to emerging economies with Steven A. Altman; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Logic of Financial Nationalism The Challenges
Book SynopsisUsing case studies ranging from cross-border bank resolution to sovereign debt, the author analyzes the role of international law in protecting financial sovereignty, and the risks for the global financial system posed by the lack of international cooperation. Despite the post-crisis reforms, the global financial system is still mainly based on a logic of financial nationalism. International financial law plays a major role in this regard as it still focuses more on the protection of national interests rather than the promotion of global objectives. This is an inefficient approach because it encourages bad domestic governance and reduces capital mobility. In this analysis, Lupo-Pasini discusses some of the alternatives (such as the European Banking Union, Regulatory Passports, and international financial courts), and offers a new vision for the role of international law in maintaining and fostering global financial stability. In doing so, he fills a void in the law and economics literaTrade Review'The book is enjoyable and well written, demonstrating the author's expertise on the topic, and combining legal theory with the analysis of practical case studies.' Lucia Satragno, Global PolicyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The logic of externalities; 2. Nationalism and cooperation in international finance; 3. The perils of home-country control; 4. Cross-border banking; 5. Nationalism in sovereign debt; 6. Coordination battles in OTC derivatives regulation; 7. Centralization and its limits; 8. Compliance and global coalitions in international finance law; 9. A different path to financial integration: regulatory passports; 10. Dispute resolution; Concluding remarks.
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Cambridge University Press Power and Global Economic Institutions
Book SynopsisMajor shifts in economic power, marked by the rise of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and other emerging economies, have recently affected key multilateral economic institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund. Ayse Kaya advances a novel approach to understanding the relationship between states' economic power and their formal political power in multilateral economic institutions.Trade Review'This ambitious study opens up the black box of how power and institutions interact in the rapidly changing post-Crisis world of global economic governance. Kaya exposes the tensions between the formal and informal faces of power in the struggle to influence both rules and outcomes across the World Bank, the IMF, and the emerging G20 process. Her analysis tells us that where the 'declining old' might prove too slow in ceding their formal institutional prerogatives, the 'rising new' may up the ante and take the game elsewhere to new forums. Global governance thus becomes less predictable and institutions less effective at adapting to the need for change. In short, Kaya's analysis shows us how familiar institutions remain a potentially fragile part of an increasingly fragile world order. A 'must' for scholars and students alike.' Geoffrey Underhill, University of Amsterdam'Increasingly, students of international political economy are returning to consideration of the role of power in the functioning of the world economy. With this thoughtful analysis, Ayse Kaya makes a notable contribution to current debates, focusing in particular on the relationship between the economic power of states and formal power in multilateral institutions. Even seasoned specialists will find much to learn in this knowledgeable and well-crafted study.' Benjamin Jerry Cohen, University of California, Santa BarbaraTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Conceptualizing political asymmetries in multilateral economic institutions; 3. The origins of states' formal equality in the global financial institutions; 4. The origins of states' voting equality in the post-war multilateral trading system; 5. Shifts in political power in the IMF in 2008–10; 6. Shifts in political power in the World Bank in 2008–10; 7. The G20: a delegatory institution; 8. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press ASEAN Champions Emerging Stalwarts in Regional
Book SynopsisWith a population of about six hundred million people, and a combined GNP of more than US$ 2.4 trillion, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is set to become the seventh largest economy in the world. Launched in December 2015, the AEC unveiled initiatives to create a single market and production zone, a competitive and equitable region, and integrated links to the global economy. ASEAN Champions seeks to address the role of the strong local firms in regional integration, how these 'champions' succeeded and endured, despite facing adverse circumstances, and the factors that facilitated or impeded their participation in regional integration. The book provides insights for future firm and government-led strategies to enhance the integration process. By complementing current narratives that focus on macroeconomic, socio-political, and trade considerations, Park, Ungson and Francisco offer an enlightening and engaging read, ideally suited to academics and professionals alike.Table of ContentsPart I. The Antecedents of ASEAN Integration: 1. Our core arguments; 2. Mapping ASEAN integration; 3. Toward an ASEAN economic community; Part II. ASEAN Champions: Strategies for Enduring Success: 4. Preserving institutional legacy; 5. Leveraging market power; 6. Pioneering marketing strategies; 7. Deepening localization; 8. Fostering internationalization; 9. Building synergy; 10. Nurturing human capital; Part III. Strategic Imperatives and Policy Implications: 11. Implications for management and policy; 12. Epilogue.
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Do We Need HR Repositioning People Management for Success
Book SynopsisWritten by a leading team of authors with contributions from top HR professionals, Do We Need HR? is an important book which addresses issues surrounding the role, structure and challenges for HR departments and how the field may be affected by new types of organizations, networks and methods of working.Trade Review"This book starts asks a challenging question at a critical time for the HR function and profession - a time where the 'people agenda' has never been more important. Good people management is also good business management, and HR has the opportunity to step up and really establish its value and long term role. The authors take a long hard look at the structures and models of HR, challenge some of the ordained thinking, and propose ways in which HR needs to reposition itself to add value and really impact business performance. Something all HR practitioners, and indeed business leaders, should read." -Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD 'In this important and provocative book, the authors - with precision and wisdom - show how current business issues (like innovation and customer centricity) can be addressed. They challenge outdated thinking and frameworks and describe what it would take for HR to be a worthy and credible partner to the CEO and CFO. A 'must read' for anyone determined to make a difference, build their competence, and hone their judgement.' -Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School "HR practitioners have struggled for decades to understand what their priorities should be. Do We Need HR? provides a new and clear answer that can rebuild the importance of that function." -Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Human Resources, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 'Do we need HR? Not unless it adds value. This is not easy to demonstrate, for there are many ways to define 'value'. To assess any of them, there must be a tight linkage between HR processes and business strategy. Fortunately, the authors provide lots of thought-provoking questions, practical examples, and sound advice to address that fundamental issue.' -Wayne F. Cascio, Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado; Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership ''This book does a giant service to the HR profession arguing for its continued and unabated relevance. Written by distinguished authors from the Centre for Performance Led HR at Lancaster University, it summarizes a wealth of knowledge on HR and performance. I recommend it as an ideal book for advanced undergraduate, masters, and executive programs.' -Professor Patrick Flood, Dublin City University Business School; Co-author of Change Lessons from the CEOTable of Contents1. HR: Looking In and Looking Out 2. Innovation and People Management 3. Customer Centricity and People Management 4. Lean Management and Organisational Effectiveness 5. Managing HR Beyond the Organization 6. Big Data and the HR Analytics Debate 7. Strategic Talent Management 8. What is the Value of HR? 9. Organizational Well-being and Fairness 10. Model HR
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Palgrave Macmillan The Handbook of Global Agricultural Markets The Business and Finance of Land Water and Soft Commodities
Book Synopsis1. Introduction 2. The Investible Agricultural Space 3. Climate Change and Agriculture 4. Agricultural Risk Management & Insurance 5. Biofuels and Agriculture 5b. Biofuels and the Sustainability Conundrum 6. Financing the Agricultural Firm 7. Farmland as an Investible Asset Class 7b. Farmland 7c. Land Expectation Value and Timberland Valuation 8. Advanced Technologies and Agriculture 9. Challenges in Agricultural Production and Natural Resources Management 10. Sustainability of Agricultural Productivity Growth 11. Commodity Derivative Markets 11b. Trading Agricultural Commodities 11c. Speculation on (Agricultural) Commodity Markets & Financialization of Commodity Price Formation 12. The Global Water Challenge 13. Future Agricultural DynamicsTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Investible Agricultural Space 3. Climate Change and Agriculture 4. Agricultural Risk Management & Insurance 5. Biofuels and Agriculture 5b. Biofuels and the Sustainability Conundrum 6. Financing the Agricultural Firm 7. Farmland as an Investible Asset Class 7b. Farmland 7c. Land Expectation Value and Timberland Valuation 8. Advanced Technologies and Agriculture 9. Challenges in Agricultural Production and Natural Resources Management 10. Sustainability of Agricultural Productivity Growth 11. Commodity Derivative Markets 11b. Trading Agricultural Commodities 11c. Speculation on (Agricultural) Commodity Markets & Financialization of Commodity Price Formation 12. The Global Water Challenge 13. Future Agricultural Dynamics
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Architecting Enterprise Managing Innovation
Book SynopsisThe discussion in this book provides an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial business management. The author covers many elements of the entrepreneurial management discipline including choosing a business, organizing, financing, marketing, developing an offering that the market will value, and growing a business.Table of ContentsPART I: LAYING FOUNDATION OF ENTERPRISE 1. Globalization and Emerging Firms 2. Entrepreneurial Mind-set 3. Organizations and Innovations PART II: ARCHITECTING ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS 4. Innovation Management 5. Process Innovation and Value Chain Management 6. Technology Diffusion and Adoption 7. Innovations, Technology, and Economies of Scale 8. Disruptive Innovations and Technologies PART III: REVEALING VALUES 9. The Human Factors 10. Consumer Marketplace 11. Global Effects of Innovation and Technology
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Palgrave MacMillan UK The Industrial Policy Revolution II Africa in the
Book SynopsisThis volume is the result of the 2012 International Economic Association's series of roundtables on the theme of Industrial Policy. The first, 'New Thinking on Industrial Policy,' was hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C, and the second, 'New Thinking on Industrial Policy: Implications for Africa,' was held in Pretoria, South Africa.Table of ContentsIndustrial Policy in the African Context: Introduction; Justin Yifu Lin et al 1. New Thinking on Industrial Policy 1.1. The Learning Economy: Spillovers and Learning Processes; Bruce Greenwald and Joseph Stiglitz 1.2. From Flying Geese to Leading Dragons: New Opportunities and Strategies for Structural Transformation in Developing Countries; Justin Yifu Lin 2. Structural Transformation: Lessons from History 2.1. Accumulation of Capabilities, Structural Change and Macro Prices: an Evolutionary and Structuralist Roadmap; Mario Cimoli and Gabriel Porcile 2.2. Industrial Policy: Can Africa Do It?; Ha Joon Chang 3. New Global Order and African Reindustrialization 3.1. Winning the Jackpot: Jobs Dividends in a Multi-polar World; Célestin Monga 3.2. Walking (stumbling?) on Two Legs: Meeting SSA's Industrialization Challenge; Raphael Kaplinsky 4. Macroeconomics and Governance: Creating an Enabling Environment 4.1. How Macroeconomic Policy Can Support Economic Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries; James Heintz 4.2. Competition Policy, Industrial Policy and Corporate onduct; Simon Roberts 4.3. Political Settlements and the Design of Technology Policy; Mushtaq Khan 4.4. Infant Capitalists, Infant Industries and Infant Economies Trade and Industrial Policies for Early Stages of Development in Africa and Elsewhere; Akbar Noman 4.5. Industrial Policies and Contemporary Africa: Frontiers of Political Economy and Social Science; Richard Joseph 5. Trade, Finance and Sectoral Policies 5.1. Does Financial Market Liberalization Promote Financial Development?; Hamid Rashid 5.2. Financialization as an Obstacle to Industrialization; C.P. Chandrasekhar 5.3. Towards a Resource-based African Industrialisation Policy; Paul Jourdan 5.4. The Global 'Rush' for Land: Does it Provide Opportunities for African Countries?; Klaus Deininger 5.5. Trade Facilitation and African Industrialization: An Agenda for the Textile and Apparel Industry; Dominique Njinkeu, Julie Lohi and Calvin Z. Djiofack 6. Country Experiences and Perspectives 6.1. Industrial Structural Change, Growth Patterns and Industrial Policy; Ludovico Alcorta, Nobuya Haraguchi, and Gorazd Rezonja 6.2. Industrial Policy and Economic Transformation in Africa: Strategies for Development and a Research Agenda; Yaw Ansu 6.3. The Premature De-Industrialization of South Africa; Jean Imbs 6.4. How Ethiopia Can Foster a Light Manufacturing Sector; Vandana Chandra 6.5. Industrialization: The Mauritian Model; Streevarsen Pillay Narrainen 6.6. Sharing of Singapore's Industrial Policy Insights; Jang Ping Thia
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Palgrave MacMillan Us Scaling the Tail Managing Profitable Growth in
Book SynopsisThis book presents a framework for a different type of profitable growth for multinational companies in emerging markets: "scaling the tail." This model focuses on specialized market niches, flanking particular segments and product-categories, developing deeply nuanced localization strategies, and installing supportive management systems.Trade Review"Creative, bold and contrarian. Scaling the Tail up-ends conventional wisdom about how to succeed in emerging markets and offers a fresh new formula for profitable growth." - Peter Williamson, Hon. Professor of International Management, University of Cambridge, UK "This book brilliantly explains the strategy and practice of 'profitable growth,' providing the details about its implementation and myriad examples from the emerging economies. No company can ignore its recommendations in this hyper-competitive environment." - Mauro F. Guillén, Zandman Professor and Director of the Lauder Institute at the Wharton School, USA "A timely sequel to Rough Diamonds: Park, Ungson, and Cosgrove have detailed a new roadmap for both multinationals and local stalwarts to compete more effectively in emerging markets. I highly recommend this book because these authors are the thought leaders for identifying what is happening in emerging markets, and they understand the dynamic nature of the emerging market environments." - Marjorie A. Lyles, President, Strategic Management Society and OneAmerica Chair Professor, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, USA "As a leader in global consumer goods industry, we have firsthand experience with the pressures of sustaining growth in an increasingly competitive global marketplaces. Scaling the Tail clearly illustrates the key strategies and actions that multinational firms can take to ensure that they are in the group of high-performers in emerging markets." - Ehab Abou Oaf, Asia Pacific President, Mars Chocolate "Timely . . . relevant . . . and engaging . . . Scaling the Tail will challenge well-weathered beliefs about emerging markets and present new requirements and templates for profitable growth." - Keun Hee Park, Vice Chairman, Samsung GroupTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Rethinking Conventional Models 3. Problematique 4. New Logics-Scaling the Tail 5. The Diagnostic 'P-E-C' Framework 6. Positioning Firms for Profitable Growth 7. Defining the Drivers of Profitable Growth 8. Co-Aligning Strategies with Management Systems 9. A Synthesis of Our Findings 10. Recommendations Appendices I. Participants In The Field Study II. Survey Questionnaire III. Survey Demographics IV. Analysis Of Foreign Firms In Asia: Consumer And Retailing Sectors Endnotes Bibliography Index About the Authors
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Taylor & Francis Ltd New Directions in Development Economics
Book SynopsisNew Directions in Development Economics is divided into two parts. The first half considers the dilemna of growth with special reference to its environmental cost. The second half focuses on the role of the state in the context of the growing dominance of the free market argument. The contributors include Paul Collier, Partha Dasgupta, Ronald Findlay and Deepak Lal.
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Pearson Education Mastering Financial Mathematics in Microsoft
Book SynopsisAlastair Day has worked in the finance industry for 20 years in treasury and marketing functions. Alastair has a degree in Economics and German from London University, an MBA from the Open University Business School, and is an associate lecturer in corporate finance with the OUBS.Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Basic financial arithmetic 3 Cash flows 4 Bonds calculations 5 Bonds risks 6 Floating rate securities 7 Amortization and depreciation 8 Swaps 9 Forward interest rates 10 Futures 11 Foreign exchange 12 Options 13 Real options 14 Valuation 15 Leasing 16 Basic statistics
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Palgrave Macmillan Land Ownership Inequality and Rural Factor Markets in Turkey
Book SynopsisÜnal uses Turkey as a case study to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of land and labor markets in spreading economic opportunities within agriculture and its ability to reduce rural poverty. Trade Review"Fatma Gül Ünal exposes the historic and geographic basis of Turkey's rural poverty and land inequality, which have recently increased, despite general economic success. Her new fieldwork confirms that - contrary to prevailing prejudice - smaller, more equal farms, reliant on family rather than hired labour, are more efficient than larger, machine-intensive farms in most of Turkey, mainly because labor-management is less costly. Yet, as this excellent book shows, exclusive reliance on markets cannot reduce Turkey's land inequality, so land reform is needed for efficient farming - as well as to reduce rural unemployment and poverty, and hence ethnic, regional, and class tensions." - Michael Lipton, member of the Council of the Overseas Development Institute, London, and recipient of Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic ThoughtTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Agriculture? A Portrait of Turkish Agriculture: Inequality and its Discontents Sharecropping or Fixed Rent Tenancy? Testing For Inverse Size-Yield Relationship in Turkish Agriculture Conclusions
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Palgrave Macmillan The Multinational Enterprise EU Enlargement and Central Europe
Book SynopsisAs the role of the multinational enterprise (MNE) in the economic development of countries grows, a focus on how MNEs influence the process of regulatory and legislative structures has developed among scholars of international political economy. Yusaf H. Akbar draws a conceptual link between the market strategies of MNEs and the convergence of regulatory systems internationally. Focusing on empirical evidence from Central Europe and industry-specific case studies, Akbar uses the example of the successful implementation of EU laws in Hungary as it bids to join the European Union to demonstrate the profound impact of MNE strategies.Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Introduction Setting the Scene Regulatory Convergence: Processes and Dynamics The Empirical Setting Case Study Methodology Banking and Financial Services The Electricity Sector Telecommunications Conclusions
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Palgrave Macmillan The Dynamics of Chinas Rejuvenation
Book SynopsisThe last two and a half decades witnessed China''s epoch-making economic growth and great social changes, which indicates the commence of China''s national rejuvenation after a near two centuries-long stagnant or backward period. In exploring the causal dynamics of China''s rejuvenation, Huang''s book examines the internal and external elements from various sides, in both the comprehensive way and the separate way, thus providing a convincible explanation about the driving force of China''s marvellous development.Table of ContentsIntroduction China Is Rejuvenating Internal Dynamics I: The Great Desires and Impulse Came from People Internal Dynamics II: The Crucial Role of the Reform Group in China's Leadership Internal Dynamics III: The Key Role of the Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping Internal Dynamics IV: The Fundamental Impetus Arose from China's National Spirits External Dynamics: The Strong Momentums Stemmed from Globalization The Dynamics for China's Further Development
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Palgrave Macmillan Raising the Corporate Umbrella
Book SynopsisCorporate communications are now hugely important in the success of companies and organisations. Using cases and examples from companies such as The Body Shop, Texaco, Johnson & Johnson, BP Oil & British Airways the authors introduce the framework necessary to analyse corporate communications strategies and provide clear practical guidelines for successful implementation. A must for anyone involved in corporate communications, public relations or public affairs, especially those working in multi-national or global organisations.Table of ContentsRaising the Corporate Umbrella: The 21st Century Need Talking Heads: CEO as Spokesperson Organisational Learning: Interaction Between Marketing, Public Relations, and Management Balancing Corporate Branding Policies in Multibusiness Companies. The Role of Integrated Communication and Integrated Marketing Communication Corporate Branding and Advertising Spanning the Global Environment Marketing Public Relations Crisis Communication Management: Protecting and Enhancing Corporate Reputation and Identity Takeover/Merger: The Jaws Mentality Visioning and Intellectual Capital Corporate and Marketing Communications: Interaction + Integration = Synergy
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Palgrave Macmillan International Business
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the UK Chapter of the Academy of International Business (AIB), this ninth volume in the AIB series focuses on the new challenges and developments in the field of international business. The book successfully brings together an integrated set of research concepts and results to present some contrasting views about how international business is adjusting to the challenges and opportunities that the 21st century presents.Table of ContentsIntroduction; F.McDonald, H.Tüselmann & C.Wheeler The Importance of Contact with the Foreign Market: Empirical Evidence from UK High Technology Small Firms; M.V.Jones PART 1: ETHICS ENVIRONMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Multinational Companies and Ethical Issues; S.Dhanarajan Multinational Companies and Environmental Issues; D.McLaren Russian History and the 'Americanization' of Corporate Governance; T.Buck PART 2: THE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSIDIARIES Globalization, Corporate Restructuring and Influences on the MNC Subsidiary; S.Young, N.Hood & J.Firm Mandate Subsidiaries and High Value-Added Scope in MNEs' Operations in the UK: AN EU-Based Comparative Investigation; A.T.Tavares & R.Pearce Knowledge Transfer Between Parent and Developing Country Subsidiaries: A Conceptual Framework; P.Gooderham & S.Ulset Autonomy and Procedural Justice: Validating and Extending the Framework; J.H.Taggart &J.Taggart US Sales of Intellectual Property to the People's Republic of China: The Affiliate or Non-Affiliate Route? J.Clegg, A.Cross & Xiao Lian The Development of Pan-European Industrial Structures and the Strategic Development of Subsidiaries; F.McDonald, H.Tüselmann & A.Heise Cluster Development Policy and New Forms of Public-Private Partnership; P.Raines PART 3: ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS UK Export Performance Research 1990-2000: Review and Theoretical Framework; C.Wheeler & K.I.Ibeh Understanding International Strategy in Professional Services Industries; D.Boojihawon & S.Young Modelling the Export Marketing Strategy-Performance Relationship; C.Wheeler, S.Tagg & J.H.Taggart Institutional, Cultural, Transaction Cost and Entry Mode Influences on Performance; K.Brouthers & L.E.Brouthers International Price Comparison on the Internet: A Clinical Study of the Online Book Industry; R.Chakrabarti & B.Scholnick New Strategic Group Concepts in the Transition to a Changing Global Environment: A Dynamic Analysis of Strategic Group Behaviour in the World Wide Spirits Industry; B.Schwittay &C.Carr Explaining Organizational Performance Through Psychic Distance; J.Evans PART 4: INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMEs Globalization and the Smaller Firm: Reconcilable Notions? M.Berry; P.Dimitratos & M.McDermott Multiple Sales Channel Strategies in Export Marketing of Small and Medium Sized Design Companies; M.Gabrielsson & Z.Al-Obaidi
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Palgrave Macmillan Entrepreneurial Icebreakers
Book SynopsisThis book presents key insights about the challenges and the approaches they applied. All companies are featured in 15 teachable case studies - ready to use in entrepreneurship and strategy courses - that represent a broad level of diversity with regard to countries, industries, topics, growth phases, challenges and internationalization strategies.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: CONQUERING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FROM TRANSITION ECONOMIES: INSIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS 1. Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies 2. Overcoming Start-Up Challenges in Transition Economies 3. Overcoming a Negative Country-of-Origin Effect 4. Growth Strategies and Internationalization Patterns 5. From Lag Markets to Lead Markets PART II: CASE STUDIES OF INTERNATIONALLY SUCCESSFUL CEE COMPANIES CASE 1: ACE Enterprise: 'Drawing' out the Future CASE 2: Atlantic Grupa: Preparing For Leading in The New Europe CASE 3: Avangate: Preparing the Trans-Atlantic Jump CASE 4: Big Filter: Russian Filters in the International Market CASE 5: Fx3x: Star Performance without a Star Attitude CASE 6: Graphisoft: The Architecture of International Growth CASE 7: Estonia's Laser Diagnostic Instruments (LDI) AS: Beaming Towards Growth CASE 8: LINET: To Be an Object of Desire, Not of Choice CASE 9: The Masterplast Story: Constructing an Entrepreneurial Success Story CASE 10: Modesat Communications OÜ: Riding a Big Wave with a Small Boat CASE 11: Pipistrel: The Freedom of Flight CASE 12: PKF Betar Company: 'Meters' Away From Further Growth CASE 13: Russian Cosmetics*: 'Healing' Skin Care Products in Russia CASE 14: Selena Group: Internationalizing Through Multilocality CASE 15: SOLARIS Bus and Coach: A Bus Tour to Global Markets Appendix 1: The Research Project Appendix 2: Growth in Real GDP in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic States and the CIS Appendix 3: Profiles: Firms and Entrepreneurs
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Palgrave Macmillan Special Corporations and the Bureaucracy
Book SynopsisThis book reveals how the Japanese national ministries can exploit their Special Status Corporations (public corporations, supported primarily with public funding from a state-run banking agency) in order to intensify their administrative power over industries and local governments and to perpetuate the interests of elite civil servants by facilitating the migration to post-retirement positions in the private sector. The book explains why the existence of these organizations inhibits the Prime Ministers efforts to implement structural reforms.Table of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction Special Corporations: On and On and On They Go The Bureaucracy: Origins of Power The Power of the Bureaucracy: The Continuing Saga The Interpersonal Networks Between Government and Business The Ties That Bind: Amakudari and Shukko The Japan External Trade Organization: The Scent of a Ministry Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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Palgrave MacMillan UK The Asian Insider
Book SynopsisKnowledge of Asian business is dominated by conventional wisdom, much of which has achieved the status of myth. Business, business culture and culture are entwined to draw the reader from the outside into becoming an Asian insider.Trade Review'The brilliant young writer on regional business strategies.' - Rowan Callick, Australian Financial Review '[Michael Backman] really understands why business evolved the way it did in Asia.' - The Economist 'Michael Backman, an expert on the overseas Chinese...' - former Prime Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong 'Renowned author Michael Backman...Apt and cogent.' - Then Malaysian Transport Minister and MCA President, Ling Liong Sik '[Michael Backman] raises extraordinarily important questions about the national interest...' - Senator Susan KnowlesTable of ContentsThe Asian Insider: An Introduction PART 1: HOW IT REALLY WORKS Asian Family Connections PART 2: GOVERNMENT, THE RULE OF LAW & DEMOCRACY IN ASIA Is Democracy Always Good? Paying Peanuts: Politicians' Pay in Asia Police Corruption & the Rule of Law in Thailand Executions & Extra-Judicial Killings Government Statistics & Other Lies Thaksin Berlusconi & Silvio Shinawatra The End of Indonesia PART 3: SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA Why Singapore is Different: The Babas of Singapore Re-inventing Singapore? Singapore Inc. or Singapore Sink? Singapore's Thriving Sex Industry Diversity & Decency in Malaysia Rumours & Gossip in Malaysia Meet Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary PART 4: ISLAM, BUSINESS & ASIA Allahu Akbar! Islam in Asia Where do Asia's Muslims fit in? Southeast Asia's Arabs Pax Islamica : Malaysia and the Middle East PART 5: JAPAN, CHINA, INDIA & KOREA: ASIA'S MONOLITH ECONOMIES Land of the Setting Sun: The Inevitable Death of Japan The Law & China Is Booming China a Threat to Asia? Shanghai: China's Financial Capital And then there is Beijing... The Dalai Lama Eats Meat The Indian Way The World's Biggest Democracy Mumbai: India's Financial Capital India's Great Software Revolution India: Back Office to the World Stunning Korea Bibliography
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Palgrave Macmillan Economic Policy in the European Union
Book SynopsisSixten Korkman gives an overview of the economic policies and the economic policy regime of the EU, including EMU and the internal market. He provides analysis of policy issues in the light of economic theory and examines critically the rationale for policy intervention at the EU level. The book also describes and explains the legal and institutional set up of the EU and illustrates issues of principle by referring to practical cases of EU deliberations.Table of ContentsBoxes Figures Tables Abbreviations Preface Introduction Rationale Methods Modalities Macroeconomic Policy in the SOE Macroeconomic policy in the EMU Structural Policies Tax Policy The Community Budget Problems and Prospects Notes References Index
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Palgrave Macmillan The Governance of East Asian Corporations
Book SynopsisThis book examines government/regulatory responses to the Asian Financial Crisis which brought unprecedented financial turmoil for most East Asian countries. It provides thought-provoking insights on fundamental differences in the institutional and regulatory framework of 10 East Asian countries, including an assessment of the various corporate governance reforms after the crisis.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Overview; F.A.Gul & J.S.L.Tsui Shareholding Structures, Related Party Transactions and Corporate Governance in China; W-G.Zhang Governance in Family-Owned Hong Kong Corporations; J.S.L.Tsui & V.Scott Political Patronage, Cross-Holdings and Corporate Governance in Indonesia; E.R.Wulandari & A.R.Rahman Corporate Governance in Japan: Role of Banks, Keiretsus and Japanese Traditions; H.N.Higgins Paradoxes of Governance: Ownership and Control of Corporate Malaysia; E.T.Gomez Corporate Governance in the Philippines: Legal and Institutional Aspects and Impact on the 1997 Financial Crisis and its Aftermath; S.G.Lynn Corporate Governance in Singapore: Past, Present and Future; Y-T.Mak Chaebols and Corporate Governance in South Korea; F.C.Kim Relationship-Based Systems and Corporate Governance Reform in Taiwan; C-E.Ko & Y-H.Yeh Problems of Corporate Governance Reform in Thailand; D.Nikomborirak
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Palgrave Macmillan Outsourcing Success
Book SynopsisOutsourcing of business processes has been a major and growing trend. Many major corporations have outsourced overseas and the next wave will include many SMEs moving outsourcing operations. The changes and implications for business are substantial. Based on the latest research and data, with extensive case studies, diagrams, and interviews with major corporations, this book provides a comprehensive analysis and highlights the best practice and pitfalls to avoid.Table of ContentsIntroduction What BPO means? The BPO Competitive Landscape Sourcing Strategy: An Imperative in the Connected Economy How to Develop a Sourcing Strategy Guidelines for Outsourcing Partners The CFO Perspective Sourcing Investment Banking Research & Independent Stock Research The Politics of Outsourcing: Trends, Risks and Strategies The Future: Outsourcing, Innovation and Your Company's and Country's Future Growth Summary of Ministerial Response to Debate: Extract from Hansard
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Palgrave MacMillan Us Economic Sanctions
Book SynopsisThis book looks at economic sanctions, using a political economy foundation. The author investigates the effectiveness of sanctions and the human suffering caused by them from a political and economic vantage, addressing political decisions, case studies, and game theory explanations, as well as discussing the future of sanctions as statecraft.Table of ContentsTo Sanction or Not to Sanction? Case Studies and Sanction Analysis Sanction Initiation: Game Theory and Sanctions Political Economy Perspectives on Sanctions Open Economy Macroeconomics and Sanctions The Sanction Success Continuum Empirical Analyses Whither Sanctions?
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Palgrave MacMillan Us Alleviating Poverty Through Business Strategy
Book SynopsisThere is a growing realization that business development is the most effective weapon in fighting world poverty. How the for-profit model can be harnessed to provide the poor with a share in the world's prosperity is discussed through actual cases, and nested in innovative theories of business, social sciences, and philosophy.Table of ContentsPART I: THE CONTEXT Introduction: The Context of Alleviating Business Strategy; C. Wankel The End of Foreign Aid as We Know It: The Profitable Alleviation of Poverty in a Globalized Economy; S. Kelley, Patricia H. Werhane and L. P. Hartman Innovative Business Approaches and Poverty: Toward a First Evaluation; E. Raufflet, A. Berranger and A. Aguilar-Platas Information and Communication Technology for Alleviating Poverty in Developing Nations; N. Yajnik PART II: NGOs AND UNIVERSITIES A Collaborative-Systemic Strategy Addressing the Dynamics of Poverty in Guatemala; J. L. Ritchie-Dunham In Search of Sustainable Social Mission Ventures to Eliminate Poverty; S. McIntyre PART III: COMMUNITIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Scrutinizing the Link between Poverty and Business Strategy: What Can We Learn from the Case of Shuttle Traders in Laleli; M. Eder and Ö. Öz Dynamics of Value Creation and Value Appropriation in Network-based Enterprises; O. Branzei Alleviating Poverty Using Microfranchising Models: Case Studies and a Critique; L. Jones Christensen PART IV: BUSINESS INITIATIVES Developing Export Capacity among Craft Manufacturers; J. Hack Katz Doing Well by Doing Good: Unilever's Contribution to India's Poorest; W. Amann and S. Khan Marketing Strategies for Subsistence Marketplaces; M. Viswanathan, S. Sridharan and R. Ritchie
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Palgrave USA Doing Business in India
Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to analyze the nature of European and North American firms' business experience in India with a particular emphasis on understanding the causes of their successes and failure. This book strives to offer Western managers the knowledge they will need to succeed in business in India.Trade Review'Doing Business in India first demystifies the country for Western managers...and then lays out sensible ways by which Western managers can build their business efforts on such solid understanding. This book completely fulfills its promise of helping managers do business in India.' - Srinivasa Rangan, Professor of Strategy and International Business, Babson College, and Co-author of Strategic Alliances: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Globalization 'Very interesting, to the point, and of great value...this book will be a must for Western managers wanting to explore business opportunities in India.' - Theis S. Ulriksen, Commercial Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy (ret.), Director, Innovation Norway (ret.) 'Very insightful, a real insider's account of how to manage people, government, institutions, and risk in India, with sensitivity to the cultural context in which Indian business works. The introductory chapters that provide a historical context as well are unique. The case studies, which contain up-to-date material, provide frameworks for multinational businessmen to create their own reference points.' - Rafiq Dossani, Senior Research Scholar, Stanford University, USATable of ContentsIndia: A Commercial History Perspective The Rise of India A Brief History of the Indian Software Industry Cultural Portrait Understanding India Strategizing Success in India Communicating with Indians Managing Relationships with the Indian Government Negotiating and Resolving Conflicts in India
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World Bank Publications Reshaping Global Value Chains in Light of COVID19
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Little, Brown Book Group Heavens Bankers
Book SynopsisA trillion dollar financial industry is revolutionising the global economy. Governments and corporations across the Islamic world are increasingly turning to finance that complies with Sharia law in order to fund economic growth. Even in the West, Islamic finance is rapidly becoming an important alternative source of funding at a time when the conventional finance industry is reeling from the effects of the financial crisis.From its origins in the seventh century, Islamic finance has sought to develop core ethical principles that are based in the foundations of Islam and Shari'a. By engaging critically with the complexities of international finance, it has evolved and adapted into a world emerging from the economic and moral aftermath of a global financial crisis. But with an increasing Western interest, is it able to remain true to the principles of its faith? Can it maintain its ideals of social justice? Or is Islamic finance guilty of the very dangers it seeks to avoid?Trade ReviewIrfan uses his own professional and personal experiences to weave together an accessible and interesting story -- Monica Siddiqui, The Daily TelegraphIn the aptly-titled Heaven's Bankers, Harris Irfan weaves together personal anecdotes with explanations of some of the crucial aspects of the subject - and its controversies * Financial Times *Heaven's Bankers [is] more than just a good read and will become a major primary source for historians and financiers in researching and understanding this fascinating area * The Huffington Post *[Irfan opens] a window into this fascinating world * Wall Street Journal *
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Take Your Company Global: The New Rules of
Book SynopsisIf you''re on the internet, you''re already global. Now, get access to an innovative data-driven model for profitably expanding the international presence you already have.Companies looking to expand used to think about entering international markets, but today you''re global from the moment you create a website. Nataly Kelly, Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly (a global tech company with customers in more than 100 countries) and former VP International Ops and Strategy at HubSpot, says now the goal should be market intensification?building on the presence you already have.Kelly''s MARACA model enables companies to distill the mass amounts of data available to determine if, how, and where they should expand by looking at three key areas of measurement:MA: market availability?the size of the market opportunity within a given countryRA: real-time analytics?data indicating how your company is currently performing in that marketCA: customer addressability?the measure of your company''s ability to address the market, no matter its sizeThe book is based on Kelly''s experiences with building a global business both at HubSpot and as a consultant, but also contains numerous examples from successful global companies of various sizes, such as Airbnb, Canva, Dashlane, GoStudent, Facebook, LinkedIn, Lottie Dolls, Netflix, Revolut, Teamwork, and Zoom. Including information on building a globally minded corporate culture, this is a complete strategic guide to discovering international growth opportunities.
£18.75
Manchester University Press Western Capitalism in Transition: Global
Book SynopsisSince its emergence at the end of the seventeenth century, industrial capitalism as a specific form of social organisation has set recurrent challenges to its own persistence, and until today, it has proved to be successful to develop new ways of accumulation based on its capacity of adaptation. Is this process of transition now accelerating or reaching an end point? This book is a critical exploration of capitalism in transition, bringing together cutting edge, world renowned scholars who reflect from different disciplinary points of view. This collection engages with the primarily Western themes of welfare capitalism and social fragmentation. Structured over three parts, the book analyses; the transformations of welfare societies and capitalism with a focus on South European welfare states and their (in)capacity to tackle poverty; the transformation of work and migration with a special attention to informality and the question of social rights; and the transformation of cities.This book is relevant to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1, No poverty.Trade Review'Two aspects constitute the value added by this book. First, it defines a framework for addressing issues related to Western capitalism throughout the various sections. Secondly, and strictly related to the issues being faced, innovative and inclusive initiatives to overcome the pessimistic vision are discussed in this book. [...] Progressive social movements, new political parties and traditional social democratic parties are being challenged to reinvent social contracts.'Federico Camerin, Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, Vol. 13, No. 2, November 2019 -- .Table of ContentsFraming the issues at stake1 Western capitalism in transition: global processes, local challenges – Alberta Andreotti, David Benassi, Yuri Kazepov2 A child of its times: the “new urban sociology” in context and its legacy – Michael HarloePart I: The transformations of global capitalism3 Abstract from the concrete: capitalism spiralling out of control – David Harvey4 Rethinking social reproduction in an era of the dominance of finance capital – Gavin Smith5 On the social (dis)embedding of the economy in a local context: where anthropology and sociology share metaphors as analytical tools – Simone GhezziPart II: Welfare capitalism and rights6 The underclass and international comparison, variety and universalism – Jean-Claude Barbier7 Welfare migration and civic stratification: Britain's emergent rights regime – Lydia Morris8 The Mediterranean welfare states between recalibration and change in the cultural paradigm – Nicola Negri and Chiara SaracenoPart III: Citizenship and migration9 Deconstructing labour demand: implications for low wage employment – Saskia Sassen10 International migrations and the Mediterranean – Enrico Pugliese11 Cities under economic austerity: the return of citizenship claims – Marisol GarcíaPart IV: Cities and urban transformations12 The sense of touch – Richard Sennett13 Urban disorder and the transformation of global governance – Sophie Body-Gendrot14 Urban political economy beyond convergence: robust but differentiated unequal European cities – Patrick Le GalèsPart V: Segregation and the spatial dimension of poverty15 The spatial dimension of poverty – Susan S. Fainstein and Norman Fainstein16 Urban segregation, inequalities and local welfare: the challenges of neoliberalisation – Marco Oberti and Edmond Préteceille17 Urban poverty and social cohesion: lessons from Naples – Enrica MorlicchioPerspectives on the future of western capitalism18 The double movement and the perspectives of contemporary capitalism – Enzo MingioneIndex
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics 2010: Country
Book SynopsisThe yearbook presents annual data covering 12 years for countries appearing in the monthly issues of IFS. There are some additional time series in country tables and some additional tables of area and world aggregates. The International Financial Statistics Country Notes presents, in two sections, brief information on the data published in International Financial Statistics. Country Notes is designed to be a companion volume to IFS: the monthly print edition, the Yearbook, the CD-ROM, and the Internet version.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Economies of Recycling: The Global Transformation
Book SynopsisFor some, recycling is a big business; for others a moralised way of engaging with the world. But, for many, this is a dangerous way of earning a living. With scrap now being the largest export category from the US to China, the sheer scale of this global trade has not yet been clearly identified or analysed. Combining fine-grained ethnographic analysis with overviews of international material flows, Economies of Recycling radically changes the way we understand global and local economies as well as the new social relations and identities created by recycling processes. Following global material chains, this groundbreaking book reveals astonishing connections between persons, households, cities and global regions as objects are reworked, taken to pieces and traded. With case studies from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, China, the former Soviet Union, North America and Europe, this timely collection debunks common linear understandings of production, exchange and consumption and argues for a complete re-evaluation of North-South economic relationships.Trade ReviewIn this superb collection, what had been dismissed as mere waste or simple recycling is found to be immensely productive in the creation of a second tranche of commodities, complex labour relations, new global linkages, the creation of value and highly sophisticated analysis and theory. Only from this point can debate on these topics be genuinely called informed. * Daniel Miller, Professor of Material Culture, University College London *Garbage dumps in Rio, textile recycling in northern India, mountains of discarded IT equipment in China, global circulations of uranium: this remarkable collection really lifts the lid on the global sociologies, politics and geographies of waste and recycling - in their widest possible sense. The result is an unprecedented richness in understanding how the recycled use of all manner of materials work to sustain large swathes of our world and why this matters fundamentally for our planet's future. A genuine Tour de Force! * Stephen Graham, Professor of Cities and Society, Newcastle University *Table of ContentsIntroduction - Catherine Alexander and Joshua Reno Section One: Global waste flows 1. Shoddy rags and relief blankets: perceptions of textile recycling in north India - Lucy Norris 2. Death, the Phoenix and Pandora: transforming things and values in Bangladesh - Mike Crang, Ni cky Gregson, Farid Ahamed, Raihana Ferdous and Nasreen Akhter 3. One cycle to bind them all? Geographies of nuclearity in the uranium fuel cycle - Romain Garcier 4. The shadow of the global network: e-waste flows to China - Xin Tong, Jici Wang Section Two: The ethics of waste labour 5. Devaluing the dirty work: gendered trash work in participatory Dakar - Rosalind Fredericks 6. Stitching curtains, grinding plastic: social and material transformation in Buenos Aires - Karen Ann Faulk 7. Trash ties: urban politics, economic crisis and Rio de Janeiro's garbage dump - Kathleen M. Millar 8. Sympathy and its boundaries: necropolitics, labour and waste on the Hooghly river - Laura Bear Section Three: Traces of former lives 9. 'No junk for Jesus': redemptive economies and value conversions in Lutheran medical aid - Britt Halvorson 10. Evident excess: material deposits and narcotics surveillance in the USA - Joshua Reno 11. Remont: works in progress - Catherine Alexander Afterword - David Graeber
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Where Credit is Due: How Africa’s Debt Can Be a
Book SynopsisBorrowing is a crucial source of financing for governments all over the world. If they get it wrong, then debt crises can bring progress to a halt. But if it's done right, investment happens and conditions improve. African countries are seeking calmer capital, to raise living standards and give their economies a competitive edge. The African debt landscape has changed radically in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Since the clean slate of extensive debt relief, states have sought new borrowing opportunities from international capital markets and emerging global powers like China. The new debt composition has increased risk, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic: richer countries borrowed at rock-bottom interest rates, while Africa faced an expensive jump in indebtedness. The escalating debt burden has provoked calls by the G20 for suspension of debt payments. But Africa's debt today is highly complex, and owed to a wider range of lenders. A new approach is needed, and could turn crisis into opportunity. Urgent action by both lenders and borrowers can reduce risk, while carefully preserving market access; and smart deployment of private finance can provide the scale of investment needed to achieve development goals and tackle the climate emergency.Trade Review‘[Smith] provides an excellent introduction to the current debt crisis and the policy issues involved.’ -- Foreign Affairs'A very readable, in-depth look at the history and trends of government-issued sovereign debt in Africa, giving policy recommendations on how African governments can make the best of use of debt.' -- African Business'The essential guide on Africa's biggest financial problem-how to borrow without tears.' -- Joseph Cotterill, Financial Times'The book’s commonsense approach and engaging style draw in the reader […] a valuable addition to the literature and well worth reading for those interested in African debt issues.' -- International Monetary Fund'Africa's debt burden is again at the centre of a global debate over repayment suspension or cancellation. In "Where Credit is Due", Gregory Smith succinctly reviews the mistakes of the past and shows that lessons can be learned and African solutions must take centre stage. This is an important book for anyone seeking fresh thinking on how to turn this crisis into a longer term opportunity to scale up investment for post-Covid19 economic recovery and achieve the development goals.' -- Alex Vines OBE, Director, Africa Programme, Chatham House and Assistant Professor, Coventry University'This fluent study brings together many insights on Africa debt. Just as debt used wisely is an essential tool for African development, this book is invaluable to understanding its pitfalls and Africa's policy choices.' -- Former President of Nigeria and Chairperson of the African Union Olusegun Obasanjo'Gregory Smith's book is an extensively researched and well-argued analysis of how Africa can access and make best use of debt financing. The comprehensive country breakdowns give a timely reminder that Africa is not a generic investment destination. The book will be of interest to policymakers, investors and academics in Africa and globally.' -- David Whitehouse, business editor, The Africa Report
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Emerald Publishing Limited New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples
Book SynopsisNew Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia investigates the latest developments in a vibrant and fast-moving area of practical financial and economic study. Primarily focused on Malaysian contexts, while also presenting perspectives from Indonesia and Thailand, this book examines the Asian nations leading the world in the application of Islamic finance. Case studies analyse and discuss new and emerging issues in Islamic economics, including microtakaful, waqf, social finance and poverty alleviation from an Islamic perspective.Trade ReviewThirteen papers apply the principles of Islamic economics to social finance, Asian business practices, and banking institutions. The contributors, most of whom are affiliated with the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, assess whether household debt management complies with maslahah, the role of infaq in financing higher education, differing opinions on the validity of cash waaf, Islamic insurance products for women, and the Muslim community's understanding of family Takaful in southern Thailand. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsSOCIAL FINANCEChapter 1. Entrepreneurship Development in Islamic Economics; Akilu Aliyu Shinkafi and Nor Aini Ali Chapter 2. Application of the Concept of Maslahah in Household Debt Management; Nor Aini Ali, Wan Marhaini Wan Ahmad, Suhaili Sarif, Nor Azzah Kamri and Raihanah Azahari Chapter 3. Role of Infaq in Financing the Students of Malaysian Public Universities; Noor Ain Binti Alin Nordin and Asmak Ab Rahman WAQF Chapter 4. Cash Waqf from the Perspective pf Majelis Ulama Indnesia (Mui) and the Scholars of Aceh: An Analysis; Muhammad Ikhwan Mauluddin and Asmak Ab Rahman Chapter 5. The Potential of Cash Waqf in the Socioeconomic Development of Society in Kelantan: A Stakeholder's Perspective; Siti Nur Asmad Che Hassan and Asmak Ab Rahman Chapter 6. Empowering Society through Waqf Baazars: A Case Study in Kelantan, Malaysia; Nuraliza Ahmad and Asmak Ab Rahman TAKAFUL Chapter 7. Microtakaful in Aceh: Does Society Need It? Rafiza Zuliani and Asmak Ab Rahman Chapter 8. Women and Risk: Does Takaful Have the Solution? Nuurshiraathal Firdaws Abd Rani and Asmak Ab Rahman Chapter 9. The Islamic Perspective on Underwriting in Health Takaful Products: A Study of Selected Takaful Operators in Malaysia; Aisyah Mustafa and Asmak Ab Rahman Chapter 10. Society's Understanding of Family Takaful: A Study in Southern Thailand; Mirwanee Ha, Asmak Ab Rahman and Azizi Che Seman BANKING INSTITUTIONS Chapter 11. The Application of Bay' Al-Tawarruq in Islamic Banking Institutions in Malaysia: A Study of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad; Mohd Izuwan Mahyudin and Azizi Che Seman Chapter 12. Determinants of Asset Structure of Malaysian Islamic Banks: A Panel Study; Ahmad Azam Sulaiman Mohamad, Mohammad Taqiuddin Mohamad and Siti Saidatul Akmal Arishin Chapter 13. Islamic versus Conventional Banking: Characteristics and Stability Analysis of Malaysian Banking Sector; Ahmad Azam Sulaiman Mohamad, Mohammad Taqiuddin Mohamad and Siti Aisyah Hashim
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Emerald Publishing Limited The New Silk Road leads through the Arab
Book SynopsisBuilding on the tradition, promises and advances brought by the historical Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative launched by Chinese authorities in 2013 has the potential to re-draw the map of checks and balances in the global economy. The New Silk Road leads through the Arab Peninsula: Mastering Global Business and Innovation offers an in-depth inquiry into the origins, implications, opportunities and synergies that China’s Belt and Road Initiative creates for stakeholders in both Asia and the Arab World. Acclaimed academics, practitioners and experts contribute to a fascinating overview of critical issues that emerge along the New Silk Road. Chapters address issues such as dispute resolution, the geopolitics of international business, the enabling role of sophisticated technologies, approaches to innovation promotion and cross-cultural collaboration. Case-studies featuring specific businesses and industries operating in the Belt and Road context further add to the empirical focus that this book offers. An essential resource for graduate and executive education in a range of fields, including international business, international political economy, strategic management, and applied computer science, this volume will also serve as an illuminating study for anyone interested in contemporary global affairs.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview & Introduction; Anna Visvizi, Militiadis D. Lytras, Wadee Alhalabi, Xi Zhang Chapter 2: The Spirit of Silk Road: The Impact of Medieval Chinese-Arab Relations on the Contemporary Bilateral Sino-Arab Relations; Tarek Ladjal, Tayeb Brahimi Chapter 3: The Past, the Present and the Future of the New Silk Road: China as a Leader or a Free-Rider in International Relations; Krzysztof Kozłowski Chapter 4: Dispute Resolution along the Belt and Road Initiative; Maria Eleni Chryssanthakopoulou Chapter 5: The State of Innovation Dimensions in the GCC Countries: Past Development & the Future Ahead; Zeyad Haj Bakry, Saad Haj Bakry Chapter 6: Building ICT Knowledge Capacity for Female Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth in the Middle East; Mehedi Masud, Ahmad Tasnim Siddiqui, Eman Alkhammash Chapter 7: The Analysis of "Online Silk Road" from the Perspective of Big Data; Xin Wein, Yunxin Wei, Peng Chen, Cencen Fan, Heng Luo, Qianqian Zhao, Yingchao Kong Chapter 8: A Framework for the Competitive Intelligence Service System for Strategic Emerging Industries in China; Jie Zhao, Jianfei Wang, Suping Fang, Huinan Zhang, Peiquan Jin Chapter 9: An Overview of Artificial Intelligence Research and Development in China; Xujian Zhao, Hui Zhang, Chunming Yang, Bo Li Chapter 10: Introduction to Chinese Knowledge Graphs and their Applications; Tianxing Wu, Guilin Qi, Cheng Li Chapter 11: Pakistan's Role in the New Silk Route: Belt and Road Initiative; Izza Aftab, Saeed-ul-Hassan, Syeda Amna Hassan, Waqas Rana Chapter 12: The Chinese and the Saudi New Energy Models Transcending into Regional Energy Cooperation; Hadas Peled, Tommi Yu, Vasilis Trigkas Chapter 13: Cluster Analysis and Overseas Warehouse Assignment of Chinese Smartphones Under "The Belt and Road" Initiative; Shunqi Hou, Xiaoyu Wang, Jingjing Xiao, Yurui Zhang Feiyang Cheng Chapter 14: A Research on the development trend of Knowledge Payment Based on Zhihu; Jingjing Wang, Zhiqiang Li, Huanhuan Feng, Yuanjing Guo, Zhengbo Liang, Luyao Wang, Xing Wan, Yalin Wang Chapter 15: Conclusions; Anna Visvizi, Militiadis D. Lytras, Wadee Alhalabi, Xi Zhang
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Agenda Publishing Blockchain and the Digital Economy: The
Book SynopsisBlockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction across our economy and society. As the internet has changed our lives, the potential for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to do the same is considerable. Fred Steinmetz, Lennart Ante and Ingo Fiedler assess this rapidly developing technology and its imminent economic and societal impact. The ideas behind blockchain technology stem from an open-source movement and build on existing technology to facilitate the exchange of value in general and assets in particular via a protocol on top of the internet. Current platform-based business structures face the risk of being replaced by evolving decentralized ecosystems and individuals are set to become empowered by sovereignty over their digital data and footprints. The book begins by explaining the key concepts of blockchain technology and presents an overview of the involved technical and economic elements. These form the basis for a discussion of the socio-economic implications of this new technology. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of significant case studies in the sectors of energy, digital identity, capital markets, logistics and gambling that outline the risks and benefits of the technology. The book strives to be non-technical and accessible, and to demystify the functionalities of blockchains and their potential for a range of readers in the wider social sciences.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Blockchain’s functionality3. Blockchain’s basic components4. Socio-economic effects of decentralization5. Applications of blockchain technology in different domains6. Future directions
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IGI Global Global Challenges and Strategic Disruptors in
Book SynopsisStrategic disruptors in companies and economies, including blockchain technology, big data, and artificial intelligence, can contribute to the creation of new business opportunities, jobs, and growth. Research is needed on the impacts of these disruptors in Asia, as well as analyses on new business ecosystems and policy implications. Global Challenges and Strategic Disruptors in Asian Businesses and Economies presents a rich collection of chapters that explore and discuss the state of the art, emerging topics, challenges, and success factors in business, big data, innovation, and technology in Asia. The book explores how the internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence can provide solutions for global challenges and companies. Including topics on digital economy, strategic management, and information technologies, this book is ideal for managing directors, general managers, corporate heads of firms, politicians, executives, entrepreneurs, academicians, decision makers, policymakers, researchers, and students looking to enhance their understanding and collaboration in business, disruptive innovation, and technology in Asia.
£159.75
Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Pacific Basin Business Economics and
Book SynopsisAdvances in Pacific Basin Business, Economics and Finance (APBBEF) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Emerald Publishing and is designed to focus on interdisciplinary research in finance, economics, and management among Pacific Rim countries.
£99.75
Emerald Publishing Contemporary Issues in International Trade
Book SynopsisReaching beyond the usual terrain of economic engagement, this edited collection confronts critical issues to demand urgent analytical attention and a harnessing of the economic potential at stake.
£76.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Adapting Legal Cultures
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£123.50
Berghahn Books The Economic Diplomacy of Ostpolitik: Origins of
Book Synopsis Despite the consensus that economic diplomacy played a crucial role in ending the Cold War, very little research has been done on the economic diplomacy during the crucial decades of the 1970s and 1980s. This book fills the gap by exploring the complex interweaving of East–West political and economic diplomacies in the pursuit of détente. The focus on German chancellor Willy Brandt’s Ostpolitik reveals how its success was rooted in the usage of energy trade and high tech exchanges with the Soviet Union. His policies and visions are contrasted with those of U.S. President Richard Nixon and the Realpolitik of Henry Kissinger. The ultimate failure to coordinate these rivaling détente policies, and the resulting divide on how to deal with the Soviet Union, left NATO with an energy dilemma between American and European partners—one that has resurfaced in the 21st century with Russia’s politicization of energy trade. This book is essential for anyone interested in exploring the interface of international diplomacy, economic interest, and alliance cohesion.Trade Review “In both narrative and interpretation Lippert offers a persuasive story… it is a solid contribution to our understanding of a crucial part of Cold War history.” · Journal of Cold War Studies “Economic relations between Western countries and the Soviet Union during the 1970s are hardly researched. Werner Lippert has to be credited for tackling this deficit and writing a well researched and readable book that challenges conventional wisdoms and raises provocative points. Whereas East–West trade and economics have so far been at the far margins of most historiography of Ostpolitik, Lippert places it front and centre.” · European History Quarterly “The book addresses an important subject (‘détente’) and one in which there is considerable interest…It balances well politics, economics, and the personalities/mindsets of the principal figures (Brandt, Nixon, and Kissinger).” · Robert Mark Spaulding, University of North CarolinaTable of Contents Prelude Chapter 1. Détente, Trade, and the Alliance in the 1960s. Pro-American Ostpolitik – nothing but East-West trade Kennedy’s Use of East-West trade as a Political Tool The Busted Pipeline Deal of 1962 Johnson’s Ambivalence to East-West trade Brandt’s Ostpolitik is forming Chapter 2. Of Honeymoons and Idealism (1968-1970) Nixon’s Vision of a Responsible Europe Exploring Osthandel in 1968/9 Domestic and International Dissent to a new Osthandel Nixon’s concepts on East-West trade Initial Ostpolitik: Brandt’s Honeymoon Period The first Gas-Pipeline Deal The Inter–German Summit Meeting: The Rude Awakening The German-American Summit on >Ostpolitik in April 1970 Eastern Dilemmas with Détente Chapter 3. Westhandel and the Alliance (1970-1972) The Need for Soviet Westhandel Western Imports: The Kama River Plant Soviet Exports: Energy Resources The German Paradigm Shift of the Soviet Union towards a “Normal” State Using Westhandel as a Wedge in NATO Clashes within the Alliance over East-West Trade West Berlin, Trade, and the Eastern Treaties An Independent West-German Diplomacy? Chapter 4. The Origins of NATO’s Energy Dilemma (1972-1974) Superpower Détente Systemic Shifts in the Soviet Union Ostpolitik in the Crossfire The Brezhnev Summits in Germany and the U.S. Cementing Superpower Detente and the Middle East Crisis The Transatlantic Rift Emerges Reviving West European-Soviet Trade Chapter 5. Helsinki and the Fall of Détente (1975-1982) The Blessing and the Curse West Germany as the Villain Ford’s Lack of Direction Jimmy Carter’s Human Rights Campaign Afghanistan Crisis and Carter’s Embargo Reagan’s Push for Alliance Solidarity Conclusion: A Permanent Energy Dilemma for the West? Bibliography Notes
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Terms for Endearment: Business, NGOs and
Book SynopsisBusiness and NGOs are seen by many to be locked in a perpetual war of values and ideologies. What this book demonstrates is that the war has moved on. Many companies are now engaging with their stakeholders – even those with which they have traditionally had antagonistic relationships – as part of their strategies for improved social and environmental performance. With contributions from an outstanding and diverse group of experts from business, consultancy, research institutes, NGOs and academia, Terms for Endearment investigates the how and why of these new collaborations and provides concrete examples of business working with stakeholder pressure for sustainable development. The book forcibly argues the notion of organizations of civil society setting the standards for business behaviour in the 21st century. For those companies that choose not to pursue high standards of social and environmental performance, confrontation with NGOs must be expected, with negative consequences for sales, costs and social capital, i.e. the bottom line. Terms for Endearment therefore presents business with both a threat and opportunity as we move closer to establishing a social basis for global economic activity.Trade ReviewTerms for Endearment is useful for the essential task of achieving a better understanding of where power lies and what drives NGOs, businesses and the political process. - Caspar Henderson, The Ecologist || Reading this book will not guarantee you success. But it will give you a better insight into the dynamics at work. Partnership, dialogue, and engagement are the sexy words of the moment, and good fodder for a future library of books to follow. - Suzannah Lansdell, Elements (The Environment Council, UK) || ... it provides meaty evidence of the evolving relationship between businesses and the societies in which they operate. Informative and well-argued. - Community Affairs Briefing || The contributing editor should be commended highly for his contributions ... I find the text informative and the writing very accessible ... it should be a library source for societal, environmental and ethical accounting and management courses. - Social and Environmental Accounting || With increased attention being paid to both corporate responsibility and global civil society, a collection that examines the interaction between the two is particularly timely. Terms for Endearment should be notable for both practitioners and analysts of business/NGO relations. - Environment magazine || With contributions form a diverse group of experts from business, consultancy, research institutes, NGOs and academia, Terms for Endearment investigates the how and why of these new collaborations and provides concrete examples of business working with stakeholder pressure for sustainable development [and] therefore presents business with both a threat and opportunity as we move closer to establishing a social basis for global economic activity. - Connections – UNED Forum Quarterly Newsletter || ... the book is a must-read for those who champion corporate responsibility and wish to truly engage with stakeholders. - Sustain magazine || Terms for Endearment is an interesting and groundbreaking book, bringing new voices to the debate on the future of business. - Scottish Environmental Protection AgencyTable of ContentsForeword Anita Roddick, Founder and Co-Chair, The Body Shop International; Founder, New Academy of Business, UK Foreword Georg Kell, Senior Officer, Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General Foreword Kumi Naidoo, President, CIVICUS Introduction: Working with stakeholder pressure for sustainable development Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK Part 1: Driving factors for business–NGO engagement1. Globalisation and the new politics of sustainable development Peter Newell, Institute of Development Studies, UK 2. Making it legit: new ways of generating corporate legitimacy in a global economy Cheryl Rodgers, University of Portsmouth, UK 3. Web wars: business, NGOs and governments in an Internet-connected world John Bray, Control Risks Group, UK Part 2: Examples from industry sectors4. Planting the seeds of change: business-NGO relations and tropical deforestation David F. Murphy and Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK 5. Shades of green: mining, NGOs and the pursuit of negotiating power Saleem H. Ali, MIT, USA 6. A no win-win situation? GMOs, NGOs and sustainable development Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK 7. The listening banks: the development of relations with NGOs Mike Lachowicz, SERM Rating Agency Ltd, UK Part 3: Organisations' experiences 8. Meeting social and environmental objectives through partnership: the experience of Unilever Anne Weir, Unilever, UK 9. Working non-"STOP" for sustainable development: case study of a Canadian environmental NGO's relationships with businesses since 1970 Marie-France Turcotte, Concordia University, Canada 10. Bridging troubled waters: the Marine Stewardship Council Simon Heap, INTRAC, UK, and Penny Fowler, Trade Policy Advisor, Oxfam UK Part 4: Seeking and managing collaboration11. Partners for sustainability John Elkington and Shelly Fennell, SustainAbility Ltd, UK 12. Culture clash and mediation: exploring the cultural dynamics of business-NGO collaboration Andy Crane, Cardiff Business School, UK 13. The art of collaboration: emerging business-NGO relations in Asia Christopher C. Plante, The Asia Foundation, USA, and Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK Part 5: Concepts14. Complementary resources: the win-win rationale for partnership with NGOs Steve Waddell, Organizational Futures, USA 15. Thinking partners: business, NGOs and the partnership concept David F. Murphy and Gill Coleman, New Academy of Business, UK 16. Change the rules! Business–NGO relations and structuration theory Uwe Schneidewind and Holger Petersen, University of Oldenburg, Germany Part 6: Future directions17. New frontiers: emerging NGO activities to strengthen transparency and accountability in business Rob Lake, Traidcraft, UK, and Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK 18. Civil regulation: a new form of democratic governance for the global economy? Jem Bendell, New Academy of Business, UK
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Chain Reaction: How Blockchain Will Transform the Developing World
Book SynopsisAmidst the constant stream of overly technical and excitable books heralding a blockchain revolution that’s destined to be more disruptive than the Internet, this book stands apart for its more nuanced take, focusing on the potential for these new technologies to change developing countries for the better. Chain Reaction divides the world into two: for some, blockchain seems a poor substitute for an efficient banking and regulatory system in which transactions are settled instantly and contracts are underpinned by solid institutions. For others, it will be truly life-changing – namely those living in countries where rule of law is weak, concepts of ownership are vague and, consequently, trust in institutions is in scarce supply.With blockchain, we are about to witness a leapfrogging – one that will bring the next billion emerging consumers into the formal economy by creating reliable institutions of contract, ownership and trust among people previously denied such luxuries. The authors humanize the technology by taking the reader on a global journey through a multitude of applications – from registering property to voting and delivering aid. In place of the usual abstract lessons in complex technology, this book is instead filled with lively anecdotes of places where trust is so weak that a crisp dollar bill sells at a premium to a better-used version. The book’s goal is to create the first truly approachable, entirely comprehensible and enjoyable read on the wonders to come from blockchain. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing Blockchain: Tomorrow’s Railroads Chapter 2: Trust Matters Chapter 3: What Does Blockchain Solve? Chapter 4: Who Really Controls Blockchain? Chapter 5: Making money Chapter 6: More than money Chapter 7: Opening Up Trade Chapter 8: The Big Bet Vs. Devil You Know Conclusion Index
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Travel Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial
Book SynopsisIn this book Harold L. Vogel comprehensively and holistically examines the business economics and investment aspects of major components of the travel industry, including airlines, hotels, casinos, amusement and theme parks, cruise lines, and tourism. The book is designed as an economics-grounded text that uniquely integrates reviews of each sector’s history with economics, accounting, and financial aspects and analysis. As such, it provides a concise, up-to-date reference guide for financial analysts, economists, industry executives, legislators and regulators, advertisers, and journalists interested in the economics, financing, and marketing of travel and tourism-related goods and services.The fourth edition of this well-established text updates, refreshes, and significantly broadens the coverage of tourism economics. It includes new sections on travel law and applications of big data and artificial intelligence technologies as well as additional material on demographic spending patterns, the online travel agency business, the pandemic’s effects and affects on industry finances, expanded coverage of the cruise line industry, and information on the damage to tourist destinations caused by excessive pollution and traffic.Table of Contents Part I: Introduction.- Part II: Getting There.- Part III: Being There.- Part IV: Doing Things There.- Part V: Roundup.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The World Customs Organization: Past, Present and
Book SynopsisThis book will take the reader through the past, the present, and into the future of the flagship institution of the international customs community: the World Customs Organization (WCO). The purpose is to present to the reader, in a comprehensive, orderly, and synthetic manner, the enormous contributions that this prestigious and recognized institution has been making to the secure growth of global international trade. In the development of the text, special consideration has been given to the relevant instruments in day-to-day customs work, which constitute the bases of the WCO (the Harmonized System Convention, the Revised Kyoto Convention, and the SAFE Framework of Standards, among many others), as well as those issues that are currently of specific interest to the global customs community (cross-border e-commerce, trade facilitation, and authorized economic operator, to mention but a few), trying to reconcile the various practical aspects of customs operations with their theoretical underpinnings. In the final part, the book turns to the future of customs, analyzing the most pressing challenges presented by technological advances, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and blockchain. In short, this book will be of great interest to all foreign trade operators, mainly to customs officials, customs brokers, carriers and international forwarding agents, managers of importing and exporting companies, as well as all those (professionals and students) who wish to deepen their knowledge of the exciting world of customs and international trade. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Institutional Structure.- Legal Instruments.- The WCO's Relationship with other Organizations.- WCO Relation with Customs Brokers.- Nomenclature and Classification of Goods.- Valuation of Goods.- Origin of Goods.- Enforcement.- Procedures and Facilitation.- Capacity Building.- Integrity.- Packages.- Other Instruments.- Research.- Appraisal of Performance.- The Agenda of the Future.- Closing Words.
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Springer International Publishing AG A Guide to Good Money: Beyond the Illusions of
Book SynopsisModern money, having now become a key tool of government economic policy and a source of massive tax revenues, has strayed far from its original purpose. This is doubly regrettable, as the better money functions at an individual level in satisfying demand for quality, the better it is for economic prosperity and freedom.This book presents how modern money works both in the domestic economy and globally, outlining the essence of what makes good money. How does modern money differ from this ideal? By focusing on the dichotomy between globalization on the one hand and modern money’s base in the nation state (or group of states) on the other hand, the book demonstrates how US dominance in determining monetary conditions globally has grown since the mid-1990s. The book then discusses the adverse consequences, many of which are camouflaged, of present money doctrines now so widely and radically applied, presenting novel research on how the US by pursuing bad monetary policies has been the catalyst to deepening geo-political danger. The book continues by setting out how the illusions of asset inflation will fade, most likely in the midst of economic and financial tumult. The forces which bring about that income emanate in part from the long-run costs of growing mal-investment and monopolization which occur under monetary inflation especially in the context of a digitalization revolution. Apologists for the present monetary regime rest much of their case on these illusions and on the contention that the bill for the costs comes only in the long run. This book dismantles that case. A Guide to Good Money provides readers with the sight of a pathway to a promised land of real prosperity founded on sound money beyond those lost illusions, and will be of interest to academics, students, practitioners, and central bankers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- PART 1: THE PRESENT SCENE.- 1 Modern money - a matter of trust.- 2 Globalization without global money.- 3. The global menace of US monetary policies.- PART TWO: THE ESSENCE OF GOOD MONEY.- 4. What we mean by “good money”.- 5. Why good money has a solid anchor.- PART THREE: THE GRIP OF BAD MONEY.- 6. Asset inflation and the illusions of prosperity.- 7: Exposing the state concept of money.- 8. A short history of modern money.- 9. Symptoms and consequences of bad money.- PART FOUR: VESTED INTERESTS, POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC.- 10: What keeps a bad system in power?.- 11. Bad money’s pyrrhic victory over the pandemic.- PART FIVE: REFORM, IDEALISM AND PROSPERITY.- 12. Two real anchors.- 13. We reply to potential questions and criticisms.- 14. Pathways to good money.- 15. Criticism, realism, idealism and reform.
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Springer International Publishing AG Intertemporal and Strategic Modelling in Economics: Dynamics and Games for Economic Analysis
Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces readers to essential tools, techniques and methods for intertemporal and strategic modeling in economics. It presents a variety of analytical models covering both dynamic processes and strategic interaction. Students will learn the basic mechanisms associated with the intertemporal approach, on the one hand, and game theory, i.e., the strategic approach, on the other. In addition, a wide range of applications are explored, including growth models, labor markets, international trade, and individual decision-making. Intended for upper undergraduate and graduate students in economics and related fields with a background in mathematics and calculus, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to economic modeling and its applications. By avoiding excessive formalism and exploring straightforward examples and applications, it is optimally suited for graduate courses in economics and finance.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Dynamics: Intertemporal Decision-Making.- Chapter 2. Games: Strategic Decision-Making.- Chapter 3. Economic Growth Models.- Chapter 4. More on Growth Dynamics: Endogenous Growth and Beyond.- Chapter 5. The Search and Matching Model.- Chapter 6. Fiscal Policy and Government Intervention.- Chapter 7. New Keynesian Macro Dynamics.- Chapter 8. International Trade and Geography.- Chapter 9. Additional Applications
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