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A Theory of the Producer-Consumer Household
The New Keynesian Perspective on Self-Employment
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2011
The quick recovery of Asian economies from recent recessions in comparison to the struggling American and European economies can be attributed in part to the positive aggregate-demand externalities of their self-employment sectors. This book presents a behavioural analysis of this effect, with a detailed focus on producer households.
Motivation, Altruism, Personality and Social Psychology
The Coming Age of Altruism
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2013
Motivation, Altruism, Personality and Social Psychology takes up the debate around altruism and the acceptance in society that self-interest is a healthy guiding principle in life, and argues that helping behaviour can lead to self-fulfilment and happiness and is beneficial to psychological health and society in general.
Why Games Are Good For Business
How to Leverage the Power of Serious Games, Gamification and Simulations
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
By tapping into the same psychology that keeps gamers glued to Minecraft or World of Warcraft, innovative organizations are creating their own engaging and flexible learning experiences. They're called Serious Games. This is a practical toolkit for those who want to learn about more serious games and how to apply them in the workplace.
Game Based Organization Design
New tools for complex organizational systems
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2013
There is a widening gap between the current organizational reality and the tools and methods available to managers for addressing its challenges. Game Based Organization Design shows that one of the ways to bridge this gap is to introduce insights and approaches from video game design into the design of organizational systems.
The European Commission's Energy and Climate Policy
A Climate for Expertise?
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2014
This book offers a deep insight into the genesis and development of the European Commission's energy and climate legislation, focusing on the interplay of politics and science. How does the Commission react when confronted with knowledge? According to the author, the Commission functions as catalyst transforming knowledge into politics.
Climate Change and Social Movements
Civil Society and the Development of National Climate Change Policy
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2016
Climate Change and Social Movements is a riveting and thorough exploration of three important campaigns to influence climate change policy in the United Kingdom. The author delves deep into the campaigns and illuminates the way policymakers think about and respond to social movements.
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Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Focused on unique features of economic development, this edited volume examines the nature and structure of corporate governance of several key state-owned enterprises in China and public sector units in India in five strategic sectors: oil and natural gas, steel, coal, electricity generation, and banking industries.
by B. Howe
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Although many of the states of East Asia have achieved startling success, not all have benefited from the region's development. Many of the most vulnerable sections of East Asian populations still face tremendous challenges in their daily lives, have yet to enjoy the rewards of the Asian Century,...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2011
This book explores the impact of the rise of China on South East Asia, addressing the consequences for some of Asia's key economic sectors, including educational services, bio-technology, financial services, and the food industry, among others.
Fixing Drugs
The Politics of Drug Prohibition
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2012
In this unique and engaging book, Sue Pryce tackles the major issues surrounding drug policy. Why do governments persist with prohibition policies, despite their proven inefficacy? Why are some drugs criminalized, and some not? And why does society care about drug use at all? Pryce guides us through drug policy around the world.
Multinational Corporations from Emerging Markets
State Capitalism 3.0
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
The rise of multinational corporations (MNCs) from emerging markets has been a major development during the last decade. An important feature of emerging market MNCs is their close relationship with home states. The book investigates this special kind of relationship and explores how it affects the cross-border activities of these corporations.
The Industrial Policy Revolution II
Africa in the Twenty-first Century
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2013
This 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.
The Financial Statecraft of Emerging Powers
Shield and Sword in Asia and Latin America
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2014
Financial statecraft' goes beyond sanctions against rogue states. The aims of financial statecraft may be defensive or offensive, its targets bilateral or systemic, and its instruments financial or monetary. Regions and countries profiled include Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, India, Southeast Asia, China, and Japan.
by K. Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2010
This is a global study of government subsidies to attract investment. The book shows how corporations use site selection as rent extraction, with developing countries investing more than developed ones. It demonstrates that incentive use is rarely a good policy, especially for countries without adequate education and infrastructure.