Service sector economics Books
Manchester University Press The Ascent of Globalisation
Book SynopsisThe book tells the sweeping historical drama of the ascent of globalization, from the Second World War to the present day. The story is told through the richly detailed accounts of eighteen remarkable men and women, describing how these architects reshaped the modern world, for better or worse.Trade Review‘Blutstein’s excellent book serves as a historical road map showing us with the utmost clarity how it is that the current global order came in to being.’Dave Mercer, Geographical Research, September 2016 -- .Table of ContentsProloguePart I: The liberal foundations of globalisation 1. A better tomorrow 2. Last best hope for peace 3. Dawn over Bretton Woods 4. The European experiment Part II: Sovereignty of the marketplace 5. The war of ideas 6. New Globalists 7. Anatomy of an insurrection 8. Accelerated development 9. Free trade follies 10. The global Fifth AmendmentPart III: Human face of globalisation11. When the saints come marching in 12. Assault on the Summit 13. Civilizing globalisation 14. Heath of nations EpilogueIndex
£23.75
Manchester University Press The Ascent of Globalisation
Book SynopsisThe ascent of globalisation tells the sweeping historical drama of the development of globalisation, from the Second World War to the present day. The story is told through the richly detailed accounts of eighteen remarkable men and women, describing how these architects reshaped the modern world, for better or worse. Profiling their lives, ideas and struggles reveals fresh insights into the nature of globalisation. The book also examines their legacies, shedding new light on many of the problems the world faces today: the global financial crisis, the political and economic malaise afflicting Europe, the numerous failures of the United Nations, the unchecked power of corporations and the inability of governments to cooperate on critical issues such as climate change.Trade Review‘Blutstein’s excellent book serves as a historical road map showing us with the utmost clarity how it is that the current global order came in to being.’Dave Mercer, Geographical Research, September 2016 -- .Table of ContentsProloguePart I: The liberal foundations of globalisation 1. A better tomorrow 2. Last best hope for peace 3. Dawn over Bretton Woods 4. The European experiment Part II: Sovereignty of the marketplace 5. The war of ideas 6. New Globalists 7. Anatomy of an insurrection 8. Accelerated development 9. Free trade follies 10. The global Fifth AmendmentPart III: Human face of globalisation11. When the saints come marching in 12. Assault on the Summit 13. Civilizing globalisation 14. Heath of nations EpilogueIndex
£76.50
Emerald Publishing Limited Environmental, Social, and Governance
Book SynopsisThis volume of the International Symposia in Economic Theory and Econometrics explores the latest economic and financial developments in Asia. Chapters cover a range of topics such as the impact machine learning models have on forecasting, the levels and effects of financial literacy of farmers in Thailand, as well as the need to prioritise increasing employee engagement for sustainability. These peer-reviewed papers touch on a variety of timely, interdisciplinary subjects such as corporate social responsibility and the effects of public policy. Environmental, Social, and Governance Perspectives on Economic Development in Asia also includes empirical studies in financial economics and public governance. For example, one chapter considers the influence of green supply chain integration and environmental uncertainty on performance in Indonesia, while another empirically studies Banking Development and Household Welfare in Thailand. Together, ISETE 29 volume A, is a crucial resource of current, cutting-edge research for any scholar of international finance and economics.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Neo-Fisherianism to Escape Zero Lower Bound; Siddhartha Chattopadhyay Chapter 2. Do Machine Learning Models hold the key to better Money Demand Forecasting?; Taniya Ghosh and Sakshi Agarwal Chapter 3. The Role of Money in the Monetary Policy: A New Keynesian and New Monetarist Perspective; Masudul Hasan Adil, Neeraj R. Hatekar, and Taniya Ghosh Chapter 4. Return and Volatility Linkages between Bitcoin, Gold price and Oil price: Evidence from Diagonal BEKK-GARCH Model; Surachai Chancharat and Julaluk Butda Chapter 5. Sin Stock Proportion and Investment Manager Education Background in Indonesian Equity Funds; Taufik Faturohman, Karina Agri Widjaya, Yulianti, and Kurnia Fajar Afgani Chapter 6. Banking Development and Household Welfare in Thailand: Evidence from a Panel Survey; Kanokporn Intharak, Surachai Chancharat, and Jakkrich Jearviriyaboonya Chapter 7. Financial literacy: Does it improve well-being? A Case Study of Farmers in Khon Kaen, Thailand; Natchaya Thongrak, Surachai Chancharat, and Ploypailin Kijkasiwat Chapter 8. The Interlinkages and Diversification Opportunities among Emerging Bond Markets: BRIC and BRICS Comparison; Adefemi A. Obalade, Tsepang Moeti, Vijen Moodley, Yusuf Randeree, and Paul-Francois Muzindutsi Chapter 9. Inflation Volatility in Indonesia Using ARIMA Model: Before and During Covid-19; Setyo Tri Wahyudi, Rihana Sofie Nabella, and Kartika Sari Chapter 10. Education and Socialization Investment Galleries to Improve Capital Market Inclusion; Dito Rinaldo and Vina Anggilia Puspita Chapter 11. Relationship Between Income Smoothing and Earnings Announcement; Agustin Palupi
£78.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Environmental, Social, and Governance
Book SynopsisThis volume of the International Symposia in Economic Theory and Econometrics explores the latest economic and financial developments in Asia. Chapters cover a range of topics such as the consequences of green supply chain integration and environmental uncertainty on performance, along with the effects of perceived organisational support, transformational leadership, and teamwork on employee engagement. These peer-reviewed papers touch on a variety of timely, interdisciplinary subjects such as corporate social responsibility and the effects of public policy. Environmental, Social, and Governance Perspectives on Economic Development in Asia also includes empirical studies in financial economics and public governance. For example, one chapter analyses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic risk and lockdown on the Indian economy, while another empirically studies the influence of word of mouth variables on visits and re-visits for ecotourism in West Java. Together, ISETE 29 volume B, is a crucial resource of current, cutting-edge research for any scholar of international finance and economics.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Economic Performance of China in Trade War: The Case Study of Three Global Economic Crisis in 1997 – 2020; Budi Sasongko, Suryaning Bawono, and Bambang Hadi Prabowo Chapter 2. Identifying Neighborhood Reinforcement Method to Enhancing Socio-Economic Development in Indonesia: A Quintuple Helix Perspective; Vidya Purnamasari, Ermita Yusida, Vika Annisa Qurrata, Santi Merlinda, Linda Seprillina, and Wen-Chi Huang Chapter 3. Materiality Analysis and CSR in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises; Erwin Saraswati Chapter 4. Green Supply Chain Integration and Environmental Uncertainty to Performance: The Mediating Role of Green Innovation; Siti Aisjah and Sri Palupi Prabandari Chapter 5. Entrepreneurial Perspective on Firm’s Environmental Activities; Duangporn Puttawong and Anusorn Kunanusorn Chapter 6. Facing International Environmental Challenges by Enhancing Employee Engagement; Reny Diana and B. Medina Nilasari Chapter 7. Innovation Orientation, Marketing Capability, Dynamic Capability, and Performance; Bahrun Borahima, Noermijati Noermijati, Djumilah Hadiwidjojo, and Ainur Rofiq Chapter 8. The Interactive Effect of Ethical Leadership and Employee Citizenship Behaviour on Organisational Success: Do Lenses of Corporate Governance Matter?; Amy Yeo Chu May, Carmen Teoh Chia Wen, and Jeffton Low Boon Tiong Chapter 9. Entrepreneurship in The Tourism Industry: Implication on Sustainable Economic Development; Murniati, Ghozali Maski, Iswan Noor, and Marlina Ekawaty Chapter 10. Investigation of Taxation Knowledge, Services, and Sanctions of The Head of Village Government Financial Affairs of Gunung Kidul Regency in Indonesia; Sang Ayu Putu Piastini Gunaasih Chapter 11. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Risk and Lockdown on the Indian Economy; Soumya Bhadury Chapter 12. The Impacts of Electronic Word of Mouth on the Intention of Patients to Join “In Vitro Fertilization” Program; Muhammad Rizal, Endang Ruswanti, and Moehammad Unggul Januarko Chapter 13. Model of Increasing Tourists Revisit Intention: Utilising the Environment as an Ecotourism Area; Dani Dagustani, Gatot Iwan Kurniawan, Heppy Agustiana Vidyastuti, and Rediawan Miharja
£83.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Investment Pattern of LICI and Select Private
Book SynopsisThe book examines the trends of premium collection and investment portfolio of LICI and selected private life insurers in India in order to compare their performances. Life insurance organizations in India are significant financial institutions in the Indian financial system and play a major role in mobilizing insurance premium from the household sectors and investing it in the financial markets for productive purposes. The book aims to assist life insurance companies in evaluating their performance in terms of their premium mobilization and investment in Government and other approved securities, infrastructure securities, securities approved by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and other than approved securities as per the provision of IRDA (Investment) (Fifth Amendment) Regulation, 2013. Against this backdrop, the theme of the book is particularly relevant because life insurance companies play a vital role in channelizing small savings into productive sector investment to promote economic development of the nation.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Evolution and Regulatory Framework of Life Insurance Companies in India: A Conceptual Review.- Chapter 3: Premium Mobilization and Investment Portfolio by the LICI and Select Private Life Insurance Companies: An Analytical Study.- Chapter 4: An Empirical Insight into the Premium Mobilization and Investment Portfolio of the LICI and Select Private Life Insurance Companies in India.- Chapter 5: Concluding Observations and Suggestions.
£37.99
