Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Hardcover. This book examines India's new economy - its strengths, weaknesses and potential. The book covers three key areas of growth in India's economy - the IT (information technology) sector, export trade (with its externality effects) and the financial sector (in particular, banking reforms). Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201705
- ISBN
- 9780230201705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.20
€ 123.20
Hardcover. In its comparison of two major emerging nations, India and Brazil, this book approaches the subject through an innovative theoretical combination of developmental states theory and theories of the changing nature of global capitalism. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1KLSB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202719
- ISBN
- 9780230202719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Successes of the International Monetary Fund: Untold Stories of Cooper...
Brau, Eduard, Mcdonald, Ian
Hardcover. This book provides a definitive account of the recent history of the International Monetary Fund, and the successes it has enjoyed since it was founded. With fascinating contributions by current and former IMF staff members, this book offers a unique insight into the workings of the organization and explores how it has benefited many. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203136
- ISBN
- 9780230203136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.64
€ 122.64
Commodities, Governance and Economic Development under Globalization
Nissanke, Machiko, Mavrotas, George
Hardcover. Alfred Maizels' work on commodity trade and prices documented trends in a major area of international economic relations. This book elaborates the ideas in the tradition of Maizels' contributons, and discusses and extends these theories in relation to current problems. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203341
- ISBN
- 9780230203341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.83
€ 123.83
Hardcover. The book evaluates alternative policy options for the African countries to overcome the food crisis and the changing structure of world trade to sustain their impressive growth of the early 2000s.These policies must go beyond economic reforms and seek a solution to the entrenched political problems that divided the continent. Num Pages: 351 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFA; JPHV; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205284
- ISBN
- 9780230205284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
This is the first book in English on the French agency DATAR-DIACT that has been the envy of regional planners worldwide. It sheds new light on political leadership in a bureaucracy and demonstrates convincingly the impact of political leaders on institutions. It is a study of France with lessons for other political and administrative systems. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JPHL; JPP; KCM; RP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230209879
- ISBN
- 9780230209879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.53
€ 64.53
Aid and Power in the Arab World: World Bank and IMF Policy-Based Lendi...
Harrigan, Jane R., El-Said, Hamed
Hardcover. This book looks at the provision of finance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by the IMF and World Bank in return for economic liberalization, exploring the political motivations of funding and geo-politics in recipients. The effectiveness of funding is questioned, with evidence from four MENA countries. Num Pages: 237 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JKSR; KCM; KFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230211964
- ISBN
- 9780230211964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78
Hardcover. Drawing on both Development Studies and post-Soviet literature, this study examines projects in Siberia since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Focusing on critical accounts of development projects in Siberia, managed by the author, this book provides a first-hand account of the successes and failures of development aid. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216389
- ISBN
- 9780230216389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.61
€ 64.61
Hardcover. Following the launch in China of economic reforms and the 'open door policy', a new era of economic growth and global integration dawned. In 2008, the thirtieth anniversary year, China completes three decades of broad-based market-oriented macroeconomic reforms and restructuring. This book traces China's economic renaissance. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218406
- ISBN
- 9780230218406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.51
€ 123.51
Hardcover. A credible central bank can effectively lead the process of financial sector reform in a developing country. This book discusses central banking issues and offers a clear path to building credible central banks in emerging economies. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218826
- ISBN
- 9780230218826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53
Hardcover. This book outlines a taxonomy of development practice using the notion of reflexivity, and examines it in the case of two countries at opposite ends of the development spectrum: Vanuatu and Singapore. The methodological approach, which gives greater voice to people in developing countries, has practical benefits for economic policy. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- y First edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220164
- ISBN
- 9780230220164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.47
€ 122.47
Hardcover. This book investigates the role and the impacts of armies and military regimes in the Middle East. It argues that one of the main causes of the slow and stagnated economic development in the region is high military expenditure perpetuated by strong grips of armies on the politics of the region. Num Pages: 183 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JW; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220171
- ISBN
- 9780230220171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardcover. The economic landscape of Asia has transformed in the past two decades. Regional economies are linked, and have achieved prosperity. The region must now look to the future. This book explores issues in Asia's long-term development, identifying conditions for sustained growth and income convergence. Editor(s): Zhai, Fan. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221765
- ISBN
- 9780230221765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.14
€ 124.14
Hardcover. The book brings together economic systems and development economics, offering theoretical foundations and empirical evidence. It examines competition, technology, governance, public goods, income transfers, transition, performance, convergence and displacement in a range of countries worldwide. Num Pages: 463 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223820
- ISBN
- 9780230223820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.15
€ 125.15
The Millennium Development Goals and Beyond: International Assistance ...
Feeny, Simon, Clarke, Matthew
Hardcover. This book examines how international aid donors and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) can assist countries in the Asia-Pacific region achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The book examines the progress countries have made towards the MDGs and highlights the need to tailor the goals to individual country circumstances. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTF; JKSR; JPWH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224438
- ISBN
- 9780230224438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
The Gene Revolution and Global Food Security: Biotechnology Innovation...
Gehl Sampath, Padmashree, Oyeyinka, Banji
Hardcover. Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228825
- ISBN
- 9780230228825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
China's Resource Diplomacy in Africa: Powering Development? (Internati...
Power, Marcus, Mohan, Giles, Tan-Mullins, May
Hardcover. The book seeks to understand China's evolving political and economic role in Africa and assesses what impacts Chinese aid, trade and investment have on the politics of specific African countries, and the extent to which it excites geopolitical competition. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1H; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229129
- ISBN
- 9780230229129
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Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
Hardcover. This book provides a deep insight into the market changes and policy challenges that transition economies have undergone in the last twenty years. It not only comments on and evaluates the development of financial markets in transition economies, but also highlights the key obstacles to full integration of financial markets into the EU market. Editor(s): Matousek, Roman. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; KCM; KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231689
- ISBN
- 9780230231689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.94
€ 122.94
Hardcover. This volume explores why real estate policies in Africa have not worked well and examines how they can or should be more organised for efficient and successful outcomes. Num Pages: 260 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; KCM; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232310
- ISBN
- 9780230232310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardcover. This book covers social inequalities in Chinese cities and provides comparative perspectives on inequality and social polarization, neoliberalization and the poor, the change of property rights, rural to urban migration and migrants' enclaves, deprivation and residential segregation, state social security and reemployment training programs. Editor(s): Wu, Fulong; Webster, C. J. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSG; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237728
- ISBN
- 9780230237728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.90
€ 64.90
Hardcover. This book on the different aspects of international economic policy covers financial crises, reserve accumulation, capital flows and currency wars as well as issues relating to foreign direct investment and developments in China and India. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCLF; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238459
- ISBN
- 9780230238459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardcover. Expansion of non-standard employment under globalization is widely observed in all of the newly industrializing countries. This book explores the deregulation of labour markets, social protection for nonstandard workers, and social security reforms in accordance with the transformation of employment. Editor(s): Usami, Koichi. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238480
- ISBN
- 9780230238480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.96
€ 122.96
Hardcover. This book analyses the development path of transition economies in European Countries and former Soviet Republics that have experienced the transformation from planned economies to market economies since the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. It examines economic growth, institutional change and human development performance. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240681
- ISBN
- 9780230240681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.30
€ 65.30
Hardback. This book analyzes privatization in Ireland, a European economy that has experienced rapidly changing fortunes over the last thirty years. It examines the effects of privatization in terms of corporate performance, public finances and the distributional aspects of privatization including the impact on employment and share ownership. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCS; KFFD; KFFH; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan London
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230248922
- ISBN
- 9780230248922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.84
€ 122.84