International economics Books

Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) entails a fundamental shift in macroeconomic policy for participating member states. Adjusting to EMU examines the design and delivery of monetary, fiscal and supplyside policies within the euro area. It appraises the...

In Modernism and Market Fantasy, Carey Mickalites explores British modernist fiction's critical designs on the changing economic culture in which it took shape. Examining work that ranges from pre-war impressionism through the late modernism of the 1930s,

By the dawn of the 21st century, more than half of the world's population was living in urban areas, and demographic forecasts for the decades ahead estimate that by 2030, almost five billion people - out of a world population of eight billion -will be...

This book examines British and American women's narratives of cosmetic surgery collected between 1995 and 2007, with particular attention to what those narratives say about the contemporary status of cosmetic surgery and "local" ideas about its...

Oil, gas and minerals are vital natural resources which meet crucial human needs. Modern civilisation would struggle to survive without readily available access to these resources at reasonable and affordable prices. This volume provides critical...

Over the past five years Europe has continued its growth towards closer financial ties and economic integration. Through specific policies on subfields including agriculture, trade, competition, banking and economic governance the economic fortunes of...

This is the first book to explainthe expansion of multinational enterprises (MNEs) into a transition economy from a technology accumulation perspective. The author provides a theoretical alternative to accepted wisdom regarding technology transfer, and...

By 1999, Russia's economy was growing at almost 7% per year, and by 2008 reached 11th place in the world GDP rankings. Russia is now the world's second largest producer and exporter of oil, the largest producer and exporter of natural gas, and as...

Under which conditions do companies engage in the provision of collective goods and services if the state lacks the capacity to do so? To what extent do multinational firms engage in a 'race to the top' fostering rather than undermining regulation? The...

Botswana is a major producer of the world's diamonds and has been a pacesetter for beneficiation in the country. All mineral resources are fi nite: Botswana is working towards diversifying the economy before the diamonds run out. As one of the most...

Tanzania has been a recipient of donor aid since the sixties and its relationships with donors have evolved considerably since then. One critical moment was in the early 1980s when donors began to question Tanzania's basic policy framework and...

The research and policy dialogue of Tanzania's National Capacity Assessment Team, a World Bank initiated body, forms the basis of this analysis. The assessment team's remit was to identify strategic capacity needs, when capacity is understood as the...

Published for the prestigious Economic and Social Research Foundation, this review comes at a significant time in Tanzania's history. The death of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere (founding father of Tanzania and dominant political figure for four decades) marks...

This research study is an examination and evaluation of development policies of interventions intended to promote Africa's graduation from poverty and vulnerability to prosperity and security. Based on Ugandan exerience it focuses on the period...

Whether can apply behavioral economic method to raise productivity, service performance in organizations and predict consumer individual emotion in consumption market.  I write this book aims to explain whether behavioral economy methods can be...

I shall explain how to apply behavioral economy method to attempt to predict how any consumer individual consumption of decision. How to predict why the consumer chooses to do whose consumption behavior in psychological view point.  I shall...

In "Globalization Unveiled," the author provides an incisive exploration of the profound role the World Trade Organization (WTO) plays in the multifaceted realm of globalization. This meticulously researched tome offers both a historical...

This report records proceedings, debates and speeches of the seventh economic summit in Nigeria since transition to democratic government in 1999. The theme was 'breakthrough economic growth: an action plan'. Policymakers focus on achievements of the...

This publication explores how data from ships' Automatic Identification System (AIS) can be used to produce near real-time, granular statistics for analyzing maritime activities and detecting disruptions to port operations. Recent global supply chain...

This publication features a broad suite of statistical indicators characterizing the supply-and-use interactions of economic sectors within and across 25 economies of Asia and the Pacific.The indicators include sector- and economy-specific multipliers...

Innovation reception in EXIM (Commodity Import) funding has reformed the manner in which organizations participate in worldwide exchange by smoothing out processes, lessening gambles, and improving proficiency. This change is driven by the mix of state...

The content of China Model and Internationalization of Chinese Enterprises, compiled by Yang Ruilong, covers Chinese enterprises, overseas business strategy of Chinese enterprises, overseas listing and overseas merger and acquisition of Chinese...

A concise study examining the various trends and structural factors in the contemnporary political economy of West Africa, assessing how they will affect the needs and capabilities of the sub-region's countries to achieve a more rapid system of...

The emerging African prespective on the complex issue of structural adjustment is here analysed. It answers the major challenge for Africans themselves to lead the reform process which has been dominated by external ideas and models. The editors, two of...

In this book, we will explore how the accelerating pace and diffusion of technological change has taken control of an ever-growing fraction of the world economy.This fraction is being assimilated into a different set of economic fundamentals, such as the...

It is intended that this paper will add to the current literature on customer satisfaction in the banking business. It also invites others to do further study on customer satisfaction in the banking industry. As a result, this book will be a valuable...

First published in 1920, this fascinating treatise by renowned English economist John Atkinson Hobson looks at the subject of internationalism, exploring the moral factors and issues related to it as well as the ramifications of international cooperation...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 - 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism-which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin-as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 - 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism-which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin-as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 - 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism-which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin-as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 - 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism-which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin-as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the...

In Systemic and Borderline Banking Crises, a well-respected doctor of economic sciences shares his comprehensive analysis of the genesis and growth of the systemic banking crisis in many countries, providing a useful resource for students, lecturers, and...

In diesem Buch wurden 40 Jahre Wirtschaftsreformprozess in China diskutiert: Von der Ausgangssituation bis zur schrittweisen Verbesserung der Marktwirtschaftsstruktur wird der neue Reformkurs vorgestellt und analysiert.

This book examines the interface between transnational private governance and domestic politics in South America.  It explores the social and political factors that condition how 'global' private norms, discourses, and initiatives dealing with...

Das Buch ""Anleitung zur Kenntnis der Forstwirtschaft und der Grundsatze der Forsttaxation"" von Philipp Rothkogel wurde im Jahr 1854 ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Anleitung zur Forstwirtschaft und zur Bewertung von Waldfl�����chen. Das...

Le livre ""Th�����orie et pratique des assurances sur la vie"" �����crit par Henri Laurent en 1895 est un ouvrage qui se concentre sur les assurances-vie. L'auteur y explique les diff�����rents aspects th�����oriques et pratiques de ce type d'assurance,...

With frequent discoveries of energy resources in remote and undeveloped areas, the importance of transnational oil and gas pipelines is set to grow ever more prominent. This study dissects the diplomacy involved in cross-border energy transportation...

The present book studies the impact of globalization on regionalization and the crisis of the Nation State from a distinct International Political Economy perspective, with particular attention to the dynamics of the MENA area, especially Egypt, Libya...

A norm of special treatment for LDCs, created by the UN, has spread to various international organisations including the WTO. Within the WTO evidence of the institutionalization of the norm can be found both in the agreements and legal documents and the...

This book explores the complexities, possibilities, and challenges of North American legal harmonization and its consequences (both positive and negative) for future continental cooperation, especially in the age of NAFTA. The book explores different...

As national governments continue to disagree over how to respond to the aftermath of the global financial crisis, two of the few areas of consensus were the decisions to increase the IMF's capacity to respond and remove the policies designed to limit the...

The authors of this volume explore how British and Japanese firms have responded to globalization from a long-term perspective. Around the world, firms have responded to globalization in diverse ways, from expanding their operations, differentiating...

Reevaluating NAFTA seeks to answer the question: has NAFTA integrated North America? A fifteen-year NAFTA appraisal finds trade expansion boosting optimism, but also unveils stark asymmetry between developed and developing countries as well as top-heavy...

This volume is a collection of original essays focusing on the key pedagogical issues behind the teaching of stylistics. Featuring contributions from authors based in the UK, Europe and overseas, it offers an international overview of how stylistics is...

In this short work, Wingate (Maj.) offers his insights into the economic relationship between Great Britain and India at the turn of the 20th century. He explores the history of this relationship, as well as recent developments and the potential for...