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Economic theory & philosophy

Hardback. The volume addresses how capitalism has been very effective in generating wealth and technological innovation, but has also been associated with social inequity and environmental damage. Its inherent flaws have been highlighted by the escalation of ecological problems arising from growth-oriented capitalism and various economic crises. Editor(s): McCormack, Fiona; Barclay, Kate. Series: Research in Economic Anthropology. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781905418
ISBN
9781781905418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.93

Hardback. This revised and updated edition of The Economic Theory of Professional Team Sports elaborates on the themes of the successful first edition of this book. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781955383
ISBN
9781781955383
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.78

Hardback. Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology is an annual series which presents research materials in the fields of the history of economic thought and the methodology of economics. Editor(s): Biddle, Jeff E.; Emmett, Ross B.; Johnson, Marianne. Series: Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783500604
ISBN
9781783500604
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.14

Hardcover. This volume includes referred articles, archival pieces, and book reviews. The first section deals with economics and AntiSemitism and focuses on the contribution of four leading economists: Werner Sombart; Thorstein Veblen; Maffeo Pantaleoni and the Italian corporatist Gino Arias. Editor(s): Fiorito, Luca. Series: Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 237 x 33. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784411541
ISBN
9781784411541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.00

Hardcover. The latest volume in the series Research of Economic History contains articles on the economic history of Europe and the U.S. Editor(s): Hanes, Christopher; Wolcott, Susan. Series: Research in Economic History. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784417826
ISBN
9781784417826
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.86

Paperback. The volume addresses how capitalism has been very effective in generating wealth and technological innovation, but has also been associated with social inequity and environmental damage. Its inherent flaws have been highlighted by the escalation of ecological problems arising from growth-oriented capitalism and various economic crises. Series: Research in Economic Anthropology. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 1MK; JHMC; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785605154
ISBN
9781785605154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.09

Hardback. The Research in the History of Economic Methodology (RHETM) 34A, includes original research from preeminent scholars in the field. Series: Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFA; JHBC; KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 246 x 29. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785609602
ISBN
9781785609602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.84

Hardcover. An exploration of Joan Robinson's contributions, this volume begins by tracing the intellectual contours of her work and discusses the people and events that shaped her thinking. The succeeding chapters address her theories on accumulation, capital, and equilibrium, her interpretation of Marx, as well as the influence of Piero Sraffa. Editor(s): Gibson, Bill. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 37. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843769323
ISBN
9781843769323
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.76

Hardcover. Describes the graduate career of F.Taylor Ostrander, notable the year spent at Oxford University. This volume also contains two documents important for the history of Institutional Economics, John R. Commons' "Reasonable Value"; and notes from Clarence E. Ayres' final course taught on institutional economics, at the University of Texas. Editor(s): Samuels, Warren J. Series: Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology. Num Pages: 350 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846639067
ISBN
9781846639067
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.74

Paperback. Examines one of the controversial concepts in the history of economics - the true meaning of the Law of Markets. This book discusses the change in the understanding of the nature of the business cycle wrought by the General Theory whose major innovation in overturning Say's Law was to introduce demand deficiency into mainstream economic thought. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 28. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848448261
ISBN
9781848448261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 46.48

Hardback. Illustrates the scope and diversity of modern applications, reviews advances, and highlights many desirable aspects of inference and computations. This work presents an historical overview that describes key contributions to development and makes predictions for future directions. Editor(s): Chib, Siddhartha; Griffiths, William. Series: Advances in Econometrics. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1068.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848553088
ISBN
9781848553088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.53

Hardback. Examines the relevance and significance of Hayek's cognitive psychology for economics and social science. Editor(s): Butos, William N. Series: Advances in Austrian Economics. Num Pages: 430 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 35. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849509749
ISBN
9781849509749
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.94

Hardcover. Series: Elgar Mini Series. 2832 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Jessop, Bob. This five-volume collection offers an overview of the regulation approach to capitalism and its crisis-tendencies. It includes key theoretical and empirical works from French regulationists, representative work from other regulation schools and scholars, and critiques of the approach. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCS. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 229. Weight: 5474.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Edition
illustrated edition
Number of pages
2832
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858982793
ISBN
9781858982793
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,516.50

Hardcover. This work contains 50 puzzles and paradoxes which are analyzed in a clear framework. Examples include: the fairness of market wages, the alleged gold absurdity, Giffin goods and the Irish potato famine, the paradox of thrift, the supposed peversity of Wall Street and the leisure paradox. Editor(s): Skousen, Mark; Taylor, Kenna C. Num Pages: 232 pages, figs.tabs. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858983783
ISBN
9781858983783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.78

Hardcover. Series: Foundations of Probability, Econometrics & Economic Games S. 544 pages, figs.tabs. Editor(s): Hamouda, O. F.; Rowley, J.C.R. This is the eighth volume in a ten-volume set. It reprints a selection of the most important and influential articles on probability, econometrics and economic games which cumulatively have had an impact on the development of modern economics. The 242 articles date from 1936 to 1996. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: KCA; KCH; PBT. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 47. Weight: 1098.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858984407
ISBN
9781858984407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 296.74

Paperback. Communism has collapsed. Capitalism has rid itself of the competition on which it thrives. But though now victorious, capitalism has become a threat. The future of us all may be shaped by the outcome of the conflict between capitalism as victor and capitalism as threat. Translator(s): Haviland, Paul. Series: Series EC. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870332545
ISBN
9781870332545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.29

Hardback. Covers both multivariate analysis and matrix algebra. This work focuses on tests of hypotheses such as the Lagrange multiplier test. It discusses asymptotic distribution theory, and characteristic functions in depth. It is suitable for beginning graduate courses in mathematical statistics and econometrics. Num Pages: 405 pages, references, exercises, indices. BIC Classification: KCA; KCH; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 239 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
SKU
V9780125768306
ISBN
9780125768306
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.26

Hardback. Between 1965 and 1985 the Western world - and the US in particular - experienced a staggering amount of social and economic change. In "Birth quake" Macunovich argues that the common thread underlying these changes was the post-war baby boom, and their passage into adulthood. Series: Population and Development Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 64 line drawings, 12 tables. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
2
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226500836
ISBN
9780226500836
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.48
€ 49.14

Paperback. Series: Prehistoric Archaeology & Ecology S. Num Pages: 320 pages, x, 240 p. BIC Classification: JH; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226530246
ISBN
9780226530246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.99

Paperback. Arguing that parental actions are important sources of wealth inequality, this book examines the transmission of economic status from one generation to another by constructing a model of parental preferences. It offers evidence on the intergenerational transfer of consumption, earnings and wealth. Num Pages: 390 pages, 71 line drawings, 36 tables. BIC Classification: JFS; JHBK; KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226548401
ISBN
9780226548401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 39.32

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