Political economy Books

Seeking to draw out lessons applicable to ASEAN, this report looks at the structure and evolution of the GCC. This includes the context within which the Council was established, its rationale, and economic importance. It then follows the organization's...

The origins, evolution and impact of the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement are examined in this book. ANZCERTA is often referred to as a benchmark for trade agreements. Not only does the book examine the agreement and how it...

This report, the first in the ASEAN Studies Centre report series, begins with a brief account of the important points raised during the discussions made at the workshop on "The ASEAN Community: Unblocking the Roadblocks", organized by the ASEAN Studies...

Understanding Government RelationsIn today's polarized world, building strong relationships between governments and the public is crucial for maintaining a functioning society. Effective government relations play a pivotal role in shaping policies,...

The book "Agriculture in India - Contemporary Challenges in the context of Doubling Farmers Income" presents a meaningful synthesis of the challenges concerning agricultural research, development, policy and programmes. It eloquently describes the...

This important and accessible book identifies the key elements in the quest for best practice in online language teaching. The authors, all of them international experts who have made significant contributions to the debate about how to exploit the new...

Towards Future Technologies for Business Ecosystem Innovation describes CONASENSE within the broad platform of the CTIF Global Capsule (CGC) covering future technologies and its enablers, smart cities, telemedicine, crowd computing, satellite, unmanned...

The Japanese population is aging faster than any other in the world. The per­ centage of Japan's population aged 65 and above was only 7.1% in 1970,but just 30 years later, in 2000, it reached 17.2%. A declining birth rate and...

The main puzzle that leads me to conceive this project is the seeminglyirrational behavior of certain leaders like Slobodan Milosevic and SaddamHussein during crises with the US. Why did they risk war with the UnitedStates, while the odds are clearly...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich BWL - Wirtschaftspolitik, Note: 1,7, FernUniversität Hagen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Korruption ist ein weltweites Phänomen, das insbesondere den öffentlichen Sektor betrifft. Die vorliegende...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich BWL - Wirtschaftspolitik, Note: 1,3, Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie, Berlin, Veranstaltung: Wirtschaftspolitik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Thema Digitalisierung ist zu einem festen Bestandteil der...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich VWL - Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen, Note: 1,3, Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie München e. V, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ein Kofferwort, oder auch Kontamination genannt, ist eine...

Travail de Recherche de l'année 2015 dans le domaine Gestion d'entreprise - Politique économique, note: 18 (französische Notenskala), , langue: Français, résumé: Dans cette étude, on se demande jusqu'à quel point l'intégration européenne a permis de...

Iran's nuclear program and the west's response have attracted a considerable attention from the international community since 2003. The United States, the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have imposed severe sanctions on Iran because of...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Wirtschaftspolitik, Note: 2,0, Universität Leipzig (Soziologie), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In den vergangenen Jahren wurden in Europa die Themen Patientenmobilität und grenzüberschreitende...

This book reveals the value of pirate radio, with a special focus on local radio stations that broadcast illegally in Poland and other countries from the region in the early 90s. The analysis of the sources supports the conclusion that, although the...

The book compares two perspectives on crisis - that of political science and the economic one. The texts of the book are focused on analyzing four elements: the development problem, the structural problem, the management problem and the problem of the...

The book studies representations of the Other, their construction, Europeanization and use in Poland and Sweden in various heritage related contexts. The book accentuates the social inclusion, marginalization or - increasingly common in Scandinavian and...

One of the most striking macroeconomic developments during the last three decades is the rise and persistence of large fiscal deficits in a number of countries. Despite recent major fiscal reforms around the world, many...

The authors provide a compelling and balanced critique of the world's largest multilateral development lending agency in the context of globalization and the increasing domestication of market-based economic reforms. Adopting a tripartite historical,...

The Sinai Peninsula links Asia and Africa and for millennia has been crossed by imperial armies from both the east and the west. Thus, its Bedouin inhabitants are by necessity involved in world affairs and maintain a complex, almost urban, economy. They...

Needless SufferingBut Why?Luis MashapureThe pinnacle of worldly success, as seen in increased knowledge and super industrialization -- Heeh?Today, pretty much all needs of man could be met if we had the resolve. Science and engineering have scaled deeper...

This book discusses the effectiveness of international development programs in African informal settlements (slums). It also represents the voices of slum dwellers and how they view the programs offered. With over 60% of Africans living in slums, the...

“I’ve still got my health so what do I care?” goes a lyric in an old Cole Porter song. Most of us, in fact, assume we can’t live full lives, or take on life’s challenges, without also assuming that we’re basically...

This book is a spin-off of my dissertation on the federal budget. I used the Statement of Cash Flow to help readers understand the federal budget from a managerial position of cash flow. The department budgets are segregated into the three activities of...

This book contains a distillation of eight plus years of both financial and cultural factoids abstracted from a plethora of sources and was originally accumulated for the authors personal use. Friends have asked for copies so often that I decided to...

These political essays, which originally appeared in the Huffington Post, chronicle the financial and environment malfeasance of the oil industry during the last five years. Oil is a commodity that is essential to the world's economic well-being. But it...

Argues that states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones, leading to policy convergence.

Examines how events in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods shaped the intellectual projects of Perry Anderson and Immanuel Wallerstein.

The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, "The Wealth of Nations" is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism in the modern sense of the...

This book seeks to encourage dialectical methods through the interaction of economic, political and social factors to approach social analysis.

This book has both a retrospective and prospective look at Turkey on the occasion of it's centenary. It will be a key resource for scholars and researchers of Middle Eastern studies and Turkish history, politics, and foreign policy.

Originally published in 1917, this primer provides a comprehensive guide to the financial aspects of World War I. Covering topics such as the sale of government bonds, the role of banks, and the management of public debt, this book offers valuable...

An incisive critique of the concentration of wealth and power in American society, arguing that such privilege undermines the democratic ideals that the country was founded upon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

A comprehensive guide to the regulations governing the issuance and management of United States bonds, including rules for registration, redemption, coupon payments, and more. This volume is an essential resource for investors, financial professionals,...

This collection of essays explores the development of American commercial policy from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The authors discuss topics such as tariffs, free trade, and protectionism, and offer insights into the historical and...

This book is a compilation of reports by the United States Secretary of the Treasury and Alexander Hamilton on public credit, a national bank, manufactures, and the establishment of a plan of a mint. The work is essential for anyone interested in the...

This groundbreaking work proposes a bold and ambitious plan to significantly reduce government spending, while maintaining social welfare and economic prosperity. It is a visionary and thought-provoking look at the future of government policy, and is...

This book provides a detailed record of the congressional hearings into the commercial effects of the Multilateral Government Procurement Agreement, offering an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in international trade and...

A critical documentation of the debates and discussions surrounding the creation of the Career Pathways Act, which aimed to help bridge the gap between education and employment for young people. This book provides invaluable insight into the policymaking...

This comprehensive report on the famine in Europe provides a thorough analysis of the root causes of the crisis and offers pragmatic solutions to address the issue. With contributions from leading economists and policy makers, this report is an essential...

This book is a powerful critique of imperialism and the role of money in politics. The author argues that the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few is a threat to democracy and to the interests of the vast majority of people. A...

Oscar Wunderlich argumentiert in seinem Buch "Über Wiedereinführung der Erbpacht" für eine Reform des Grundstückswesens. Sein Werk bietet eine engagierte und provokante Abhandlung über ein Thema von großer Bedeutung für die damalige Zeit. Trotz der...

An exploration of the interconnectedness of political philosophy, economics, and public finance, focusing on the importance of a holistic approach to governance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

First published in 1914, this groundbreaking work provides a detailed analysis of the economic and legal factors that contribute to the formation and maintenance of monopolies. Drawing on case studies from a range of industries and countries, Brown...