Political economy Books

Éléments d'économie politique, by James Mill and translated by Jacques-Théodore Parisot, offers a comprehensive exploration of economic principles as understood in the early 19th century. This French edition makes Mill's...

Examen De Quelques Questions D'économie Politique is a critical examination of economic principles, particularly in response to M. Ferrier's work, "Du Gouvernement Considéré Dans Ses Rapports Avec Le Commerce..." Authored by Jean...

This is the foundational legal text establishing the Public Service Commission of the State of Wyoming. Detailing the structure, powers, and responsibilities of the commission, this law outlines its role in regulating public utilities and services within...

"O regime das riquezas; elementos de chrematisca" by J. P. Oliveira Martins, originally published in 1883, delves into the economic theories and practices of wealth accumulation. Written in Portuguese, this historical work provides insights into the...

FROM A SLAVE TO A KINGWe are born into this world we adopt low-quality laws and expect a high-quality return.Laws have no respect for no one, you have to respect them.Laws don't care about the colour of your skin, if you take them serious they will...

This book addresses one of the most important legal instruments that can help combat climate change, namely Power Purchase Agreements. As decarbonisation is essential for the global transition to electricity, these contracts are a direct legal link that...

Why are so many young people in the world's richest countries experiencing rising despair-overqualified, underpaid, and priced out of life?Young, Poor and Totally Screwed is the eye-opening new book from the author of Bluff Your Way in Economics. It's a...

From the revolutionary fervor of George Washington to the defining decisions of modern-day presidents, The Presidents' Chronicles: A Legacy of Leadership in America offers a sweeping exploration of the individuals who have shaped the nation's...

This book cultivates visions and practices of integral development of the self, society, and the world.

Labor studies explore the evolving dynamics of work, labor relations, and employment in an increasingly globalized and technologically driven world. This interdisciplinary field combines theoretical frameworks from sociology, economics, political...

Verschiedene Wirtschaftsmodelle bzw. Ökonomieschulen legen voneinander abweichende Ordnungen nahe. Klassischer Liberalismus und Neoliberalismus setzen auf weitgehend unregulierte Marktkräfte. Staatliche Einflussnahme auf die Ökonomie ist...

Automation Annuity with Magic Oranges presents a visionary economic response to the realities of automation. As machines take over more work and traditional wages disappear, economies shift into a dangerous deflationary cycle-what author Don Soards calls...

Estudos praticos sobre a administração das provincias no Brasil pt.1, Volume 2, by Visconde do Uruguay, offers a detailed analysis of provincial administration in 19th-century Brazil. This historical work delves into the practical aspects of...

This comprehensive collection, "Decisions of the United States Railroad Labor Board With Addenda and Interpretations, 1920[-1925]", offers an in-depth look at the rulings and interpretations of the Railroad Labor Board during a pivotal period in American...

Dieses Essential untersucht Gründe für das Erstarken des Populismus weltweit aus vor allem ökonomischer Perspektive, und belegt welche Folgen populistische Regierungen für Wachstum, Wohlstand und Finanzmärkte haben. Dabei wird...

Understand the definitions and mechanics of a market economy. Moreover, examine how decisions are made in such an economy based on economic factors. Some of the economic factors described in this book include supply and demand, scarcity, opportunity...

Children need to learn about the past in order to better appreciate the present. In this social studies book, your fifth grade will learn to identify and even understand the role of industry and factories in the economic development of the Northeast. Let...

Making money does not just mean printing them on paper. There are a lot of other factors to consider before any country could start producing money. In this book, you will learn about why and how countries make money. Learn more about economics by going...

Do you know what the major industries are in your state? If not then this is the book to help you learn. If you do, then use this book to review. It is important to know your state's major industries to better understand what natural resources are...

At the end of this book, you should be able to correctly explain what Gross Domestic Product (GDP) means. With the definition, you will also be able to identify the similarities and differences in the levels and sources of GDP in several countries across...

In this book, you will read about the Law of Supply and Demand. You will slowly begin to understand why this law one of the cores of economic systems. Knowledge acquired here will help you to better make sense of why you are paying for a service or...

In the first work of its kind, Incorporation of the Bill of Rights provides a detailed account of the Supreme Court's application of federal rights to the state level.

This book is a collection of articles on China's experience of social and economic reform, and proposes that new momentum is needed for depening of reform which can penetrate multiple levels of complex networks, from top to grassroots, and local to...

From cross-dressing pirates to servants and slaves, women have played vital and often surprising roles in the navigation and cultural mapping of Caribbean territory. Yet these experiences rarely surface in the increasing body of critical literature on...

The study of regionalism is essential as it has become a vital trend with profound regional and global impacts. Japan, Korea and China are regarded as the key actors for such action in East Asia. While regionalization has created building blocks for...

The pursuit of sustainable development and smart growth is a main challenge today in countries around the world. Social capital is an asset of their territorial communities. It is also a precondition for national and local policies that aim to better...

The International Papers in Political Economy (IPPE) series explores the latest developments in political economy. This twelfth volume presents a collection of eight papers, analysing the emergence and economic problems of the emerging economies during...

The new developments across the Taiwan Strait have illuminated the dilemma of the 'One China' policy, which could mislead to inconsistent or even contradictory policies, and result in devastating military confrontation between China and the U.S. and...

In 2004 the Japanese economy was in a gravely depressed state, with little growth for nearly a decade. However, it would be wrong to call this period 'the lost decade' as many do. A better approach is to examine how a dynamic society, progressive in ways...

Fifteen years ago, twenty-seven countries in Europe and Central Asia embarked on their economic transition paths. For some, the outcome was a considerable success. Several others are still struggling to shed the inheritance of the past and to correct...

Sebastian Dullien gives a novel explanation for unemployment and inflation in the Euro-Zone. He argues that unemployment stems from a lack of co-operation between unions and monetary authorities: In an economy with endogenous money as EMU, wage setters...

This book evaluates the strength of the rule of law in the South Caucasus, a volatile and strategically important region of the former Soviet Union. Contributors - all of whom who have lived and worked in Armenia, Azerbaijan or Georgia - tackle this...

The author captures the evolution of Indian industrial capitalism by extending the 'models of capitalism' and 'regulation framework'. Using principally the auto industry and anchoring the analysis to the expansion of markets, he demonstrates that the...

What are the links between things as diverse as the prices of pork bellies, interest rates, and corporate stock? They are all being translated into risk and priced through the system of derivative markets. Financial derivatives are now the largest form...

Myron J. Frankman provides an interrelated set of initiatives whose components are consistent with the logic of both the process of globalization and the emerging properties of our time: Sustainability, democratization, equal opportunity, diversity and...

This book takes a macroeconomic approach to the issue of transformation from communist economies into market economies. At the centre of the analysis stands the role of the state and the definition within a dramatically changing environment. Particular...

The Ethics of the Market makes a distinctive contribution to the literature on the morality of the market by synthesizing the work of a number of liberal scholars into a systematic defence of the free market on ethical grounds. This defence addresses...

The world economy is on the brink of a profound crisis. The threat of global deflation and the emergence of chronic excess global capacity characterizes the contemporary phase of crisis and stagnation. Lucarelli argues that these pathological features of...

How has globalization impacted on development? For Harrison, the answer lies in the international political economy, and the ways in which states have managed economic globalization - from positions of strength or weakness. Key themes emerge, such as new...

Steven Kettell analyzes the development of exchange rate policymaking from a Marxist perspective. He examines and provides a new means of understanding three key policymaking episodes in Britain - the return to the gold standard in 1925, membership of...

This collection provides exceptional descriptive and analytical insights into changes in corporate governance settings in ten Eastern and Western European countries. It demonstrates that there exist different varieties of capitalisms and paths to...

Dilip K. Das succintly covers the principal normative and positive strands that one needs to be properly familiar with in the area of economic globalization. The selection and rejection of themes for coverage in the book has been carefully done. The...

Economic Development, Inequality and War shows how economic decline, income inequality, pervasive rent seeking by ruling elites, political authoritarianism, military centrality and competition for mineral exports contribute to war and humanitarian...

The analysis in this book reflects various aspects of financial sector transformation in selected Central European countries that are expected to join the EU in 2004. The authors are Central European financial experts who provide, among other things, a...

This collection analyses the monetary and exchange rate strategies of the EU accession countries during the EMU (pre-) accession phase and also policy questions that will appear upon Euroarea entry. Written by specialists in the field, it is a must-read...

The apparent success of a 'new' variant of social democracy has created considerable interest in the Third Way. This book synthesizes a core economic strategy from the most significant Third Way administrations. It explores the theoretical foundations to...