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Economic history
Hardback. In the mid-1990s, as many as one million North Koreans died in one of the worst famines of the twentieth century. This work presents and account of the famine to date, examining not only the origins and aftermath of the crisis but also the regime's response to outside aid and the effect of its policies on the country's economic future. Num Pages: 368 pages, 59 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; JFFC1; KCM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231140003
- ISBN
- 9780231140003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.16€ 77.50
€ 101.16
€ 77.50
Paperback. This text critiques some of our most cherished stories of market failure. Economists have used these colorful myths to justify a wide range of public policy interventions in the economy. It is concluded that economic analysis of market efficiency should rely on systematic analysis, not anecdotes. Editor(s): Spulber, Daniel (Northwestern University, USA). Num Pages: 320 pages, 18. BIC Classification: KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631226758
- ISBN
- 9780631226758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.47
€ 63.47
Paperback. In the last 2 centuries, agriculture has been an outstanding success story. Agriculture has fed population with a variety of products at falling prices, even as it has released a number of workers to the rest of the economy. This book explains how these feats were accomplished. It covers various factors that have affected agricultural performance. Series: The Princeton Economic History of the Western World. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 line illus. 65 tables. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; KCZ; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138534
- ISBN
- 9780691138534
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.73
€ 45.99
€ 32.73
Hardcover. The American Cotton Growers Association of the Texas High Plains reinvented the local cotton industry into a modern branch of agribusiness in the 1970s. Num Pages: 331 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCZ; KJ; KND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Texas Tech University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896722385
- ISBN
- 9780896722385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.39
€ 26.99
€ 24.39
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415645096
- ISBN
- 9780415645096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.68
€ 38.68
Hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 488 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDT; 3H; 3J; HBJF1; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691651903
- ISBN
- 9780691651903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.73
€ 234.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Tomohara, Akinori; Sherlock, Molly. Num Pages: 177 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; KCX; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 177
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614705970
- ISBN
- 9781614705970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.12€ 67.17
€ 98.12
€ 67.17
Paperback. Combining diplomatic, economic, and cultural history, this title explains how private bank loans were extended to leverage acceptance of American financial advisers by foreign governments. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; KCLF; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822332190
- ISBN
- 9780822332190
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.10
€ 33.99
€ 31.10
hardcover. Editor(s): Rousseau, Peter L.; Wachtel, Paul. Series: Studies in Macroeconomic History. BIC Classification: KCZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107141094
- ISBN
- 9781107141094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.71€ 99.06
€ 116.71
€ 99.06
Hardback. Explores the post-World War II transformation of economics by constructing a history of the proof of its central dogma - that a competitive market economy may possess a set of equilibrium prices. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156644
- ISBN
- 9780691156644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 35.26
€ 48.99
€ 35.26
Paperback. Combining archaeological analysis with historical research, Peter E. Pope examines the way of life that developed in 17th-century Newfoundland, where settlement was sustained by seasonal migration to the cod fishery. The unregulated English settlements that grew up around the exchange of fish for wine catered to nascent consumer demand. Num Pages: 496 pages, 28ill.38tabs.15M. BIC Classification: 1KBCF; 3JD; HBJK; HBLH; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Publisher
- Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807855768
- ISBN
- 9780807855768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Paperback. In Fleeced! David Craig and Matthew Elliott expose the 'guilty men': the politicians, bureaucrats and bankers who have brought this country to its knees. Num Pages: 304 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JP; KCX; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KTG0021126
- ISBN
- 9781849012867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
hardcover. The very word Taxes sends shivers up spines. Yet, very few realize the tremendous impact that taxation has had on civilization. The author changes that in this fascinating history. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: KCZ; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Madison Books
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819186317
- ISBN
- 9780819186317
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.08
€ 34.99
€ 33.08
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 370 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691623498
- ISBN
- 9780691623498
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.29
€ 66.29
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; KCZ; KNJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801439933
- ISBN
- 9780801439933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.52
€ 92.52
Paperback. Series: Yale Series in Economic and Financial History. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; KCZ; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300223590
- ISBN
- 9780300223590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.67
€ 20.99
€ 16.67
Hardback.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691159119
- ISBN
- 9780691159119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.88
€ 36.99
€ 26.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCJ; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169194
- ISBN
- 9780691169194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 19.16
€ 24.99
€ 19.16
Paperback. How capitalism became caught up in the carbon-burning trap Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: HBTK; KCZ; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 38. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Publisher
- Verso Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784781293
- ISBN
- 9781784781293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.37
€ 27.37
Hardback. This study defies the conventional wisdom that the 17th century gave birth to the political and economic forces that culminated in the Industrial Revolution, claiming instead that earlier reformers, such as More and Fortescue, laid the groundwork by fashioning an economic conception of state. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLC; KCP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520081451
- ISBN
- 9780520081451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.67€ 52.29
€ 66.67
€ 52.29
Hardcover. The political decisions made by the founding fathers were crucial to the success of the early republic. This title explores these economic choices and their profound influence on American life, westward expansion, and influence abroad. Editor(s): Irwin, Douglas A.; Sylla, Richard. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 line drawings, 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226384740
- ISBN
- 9780226384740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.65€ 112.01
€ 135.65
€ 112.01
Paperback. The political decisions made by the founding fathers were crucial to the success of the early republic. This title explores these economic choices and their profound influence on American life, westward expansion, and influence abroad. Editor(s): Irwin, Douglas A.; Sylla, Richard. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 line drawings, 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226384757
- ISBN
- 9780226384757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 40.03
€ 50.99
€ 40.03
Paperback. As the banking crisis and its effects on the world economy have made plain, the stock market is of importance to our livelihoods. This book looks at the history of the market to figure out how we arrived at a point where investing is commonplace, as market fluctuations threaten our plans to send our children to college or retire comfortably. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; KCZ; KFFM. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226679327
- ISBN
- 9780226679327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Hardcover. As the banking crisis and its effects on the world economy have made plain, the stock market is of importance to our livelihoods. This book looks at the history of the market to figure out how we arrived at a point where investing is commonplace, as market fluctuations threaten our plans to send our children to college or retire comfortably. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; KCZ; KFFM. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226679310
- ISBN
- 9780226679310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.96€ 76.88
€ 91.96
€ 76.88