International economics Books

Resource Rich Muslim Countries and Islamic Institutional Reforms explores the "resource curse," a condition in which a country's abundance of natural resources is negatively linked with the country's development and economic growth, in resource rich...

This book examines Africa's water resources from pre-historic times to the present, illustrating how Africans and their rulers formulated water management systems to support water-sector activities including irrigation, livestock raising, fishing, river...

Identity Construction and (Mis) Perceptions on Being Black in South Africa: Unpacking Socio-Economic, Spatial, and Political Dimensions in the South Durban Basin presents the research findings of a two-year empirically based study on the politics of...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This book focuses on issues that are relevant for the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. The depth and the extension of the current political crisis in the area have changed the perspectives of conventional Euro-Mediterranean integration policies. The book...

In this powerful address, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx argue passionately for the benefits of free trade. With a detailed analysis of the economic and social benefits of international trade and commerce, this address provides valuable insights into the...

Discover the intricate workings of China's customs and tariff system with this comprehensive service list. From the rates charged on different types of goods to the procedures for inspecting and collecting taxes, readers will gain a deeper understanding...

This book provides a comprehensive explanation of the United States tariff system, including its history, objectives, and the various types of tariffs. Lybarger argues in favor of free trade and provides evidence to support this position.This work has...

This book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the foreign trade of the United States in the early 20th century. From tariffs to customs regulations, from the role of shipping to the impact of international financial systems, this book...

A guide for importers on navigating American tariff and customs procedures, with practical advice and tips for avoiding pitfalls and delays. A must-read for anyone involved in international trade.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

List of Tables. List of Figures. Preface. 1. Introduction and Background: a New Beginning; J.P. Dorian. Part One: Commonwealth Mining Industry. 2. Energy and Fuel Resources in the Commonwealth of Independent States: Major Developments and Prospects;...

""How to Make Investments"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Geiger Jones Company that provides readers with practical advice on investing in the stock market. The book covers topics such as understanding the basics of investing, choosing the...

'Baum's book provides a wealth of heretofore unavailable information on marketing in the strawberry industry. It contains invaluable insights by an insider gleaned from many years of experience. It is required reading for anyone with an interest in the...

In the 1990s the World Bank changed its policy to take the position that the problems of poverty and governance are inextricably linked, and improving the governance of its borrower countries became increasingly accepted as a legitimate and important...

In recent years, privatisation has fallen out of favour in many countries because the underlying political factors have not been well understood. This book examines Malaysia's privatisation programme, focusing on how political constraints resulted in the...

There are competing theories to explain the reasons behind the international competitiveness of manufacturing in Asia. Analysing these different theories will bring important lessons, not just for Asia, but for developing economies the world over.This...

The book enhances current economic understanding of the firm as an institution and an organization, looking beyond the narrow boundaries of neoclassical economics to an interdisciplinary approach based on accounting and law as well as economics...

Events of the past twenty years, including the Cold War and the War on Terror, have meant that the environments of international development co-operation have changed extensively, with dramatic consequences for development policies and North-South...

This revealing book examines different types of network industries such as railways, telecommunications and new media, and investigates their economics with an accent on history makes it stand apart from others in the area. Hans Göttinger's...

Advanced industrial nations face many difficult political and economic problems due to the accelerating pace and evolving character of technological change. In this volume, economists and political scientists discuss analytic and policy issues relating...

Bringing his signature insight and expertise, the controversial economist Ravi Batra takes on a host of problems facing the world economy, including the oil and housing bubbles, falling minimum wages, corporate scandals, gross ethical lapses, the rise...

This is the third volume of the series of International Papers in Political Economy (IPPE). The theme of this volume is the political economy of a number of Latin American countries in the aftermath of the introduction of liberalization policies in this...

While the European Union has been hailed as a major political success in the last five decades, it continues to face numerous economic and social concerns. With enlargements and changing international environments the Union is confronted with new...

Family Authorship and Romantic Print Culture explores the conjunction of authorship and family life as a distinctive cultural formation of Romanticera Britain. Through examination of the practices and texts of literary families, the book traces an...

The deregulation of domestic financial markets and the capital account in developing countries has frequently been associated with financial turmoil and macro volatility. The book analyzes the experience of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Nigeria,...

This book argues that Russia has struggled under autocratic power and that this continues to affect economic development today. A 'cult of power' has underpinned legal nihilism, distrust, secrecy and aversion to transparency and accountability. Informal...

What are the driving forces - both endogenous and exogenous - for, and how have they influenced, China's economic transformations during the past decades? This revised and updated second edition sets out to analyze and compare the operational mechanisms...

The rising importance of China and its impact on the world economy has attracted massive interest worldwide. This book examines a wide range of issues related to China and its relationship with the world economy, focusing on its succesful development...

This book stresses how the rise of China and India has completely changed the world economy, moving it towards disequilibrium. Several alternative economic policies are tested to seek a way towards high growth in any continent associated with long-run...

PART I: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS Is a Plumber or a New Financial Architect Needed to End Global International Liquidity Problems? Capital Movements, Tobin Tax and Permanent Fire Prevention: A Reponse to DeAngelis Globalization The Future of the...

This book is the outcome of the international symposium on 'Economic Integration in Asia and India' held in Tokyo, Japan, on Decemeber 8, 2005.In the flow of globalization in the world economies, the regional economic integrations which have been...

After a decade of preparation, a group of eight transition countries joined the European Union in May 2004. The manufacturing sector in these countries was characterized by old technology, low efficiency, and distorted structures dominated by heavy and...

The US current account deficit approaches one trillion dollars, absorbing 75 percent of world surpluses. A fire sale of US debt could cause a global recession through disorderly devaluation of the dollar, raising interest rates and crashing stock markets...

PART ONE: STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC THINKING A conceptual and operational framework for business strategy. Country strategic thinking Corporate strategic thinking Strategic behavior PART TWO: ENTREPRENEURSHIP A conceptual and an operational framework for...

This volume deals with "anxieties" in international business and their managerial ramifications. A key actor in the international business environment is the multinational enterprise (MNE) and one can make the case that the organization and politics of...

In a world riddled with asymmetries and disparity, the economic achievement of India and China shows that it is possible to find a path that, despite all its inherent imperfections, can take developing nations towards development. The two countries are...

Introduction; J.Bibow & A.Terzi PART I: EUROLAND ON A COLLISION COURSE Global imbalances, Bretton Woods II, and Euroland's Role in All This; J.Bibow Wage Divergences in Euroland: Explosive in the Making; H.Flassbeck Can the Euro Area Play a Stabilizing...

For anyone interested in the growth and development of the world economy, knowledge of the history and mechanisms of shipping provides important insights. The international shipping industry served not only to integrate world markets, it was the...