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Labour economics
Hardcover. Flexibility is an ambiguous concept. This book contributes to expounding the importance of clearer concepts in the debates on economic systems, labour markets and work organization. The authors place 'flexibility' in a new theoretical context as juxtaposed to 'stability'. Much terminological confusion and is resolved by this suggestion. Editor(s): Furaker, Bengt; Hakansson, Kristina; Karlsson, Jan. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCFM; KJWX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013643
- ISBN
- 9780230013643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.59
€ 122.59
Hardcover. This book addresses distributive justice across generations and includes original theories from distinguished economists on intergenerational equity, efficiency and rationality, which discuss policies on social security, pensions, and environmental degradation, as examples of policies of the present generation which impact upon future generations. Editor(s): Roemer, John E.; Suzumura, Kotaro. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; KCF; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 29. Weight in Grams: 628. Series: International Economic Association. 392 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Roemer, John E.; Suzumura, Kotaro. This book addresses distributive justice across generations and includes original theories from distinguished economists on intergenerational equity, efficiency and rationality, which discuss policies on social security, pensions, and environmental degradation, as examples of policies of the present generation which impact upon future generations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JKS; KCF; KFFP. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 29. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007864
- ISBN
- 9780230007864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.83
€ 123.83
Hardcover. This book examines the impact of globalization on employment, income distribution and poverty reduction in developing countries using the five country studies of Ghana, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nepal and Vietnam, looking at the evidence for targeted economic and social policies both at national and international levels. Editor(s): Lee, Eddy; Vivarelli, Marco. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCFM; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- y First printing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007833
- ISBN
- 9780230007833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardcover. Although economists have long pointed to the aggregate gains from increased economic integration, the popular perception of globalization is much more pessimistic. Workers feel less secure in their jobs and fear wage losses and unemployment. This book explores these issues, and asks whether the concerns are warranted. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Upward, Richard; Wright, Peter. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004931
- ISBN
- 9780230004931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
Hardcover. This book gauges possible development implications of current WTO trade negotiations by examining various proposals and assessing their likely economic impact. The experiences of a number of countries at different levels of development and across various regions are examined to ascertain the impact of their trade reforms. Editor(s): Laird, Sam; Cordoba, Santiago Fernandez de. Num Pages: 255 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCLT1; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004726
- ISBN
- 9780230004726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardcover. This book provides new evidence on the magnitude and sources of pay inequalities between women and men in European countries and New Zealand on the basis of micro data. Particular attention is devoted to job access and workplace practices, promotions and wage growth, sectoral affiliation and rent-sharing, and unobserved heterogeneity and dynamics. Editor(s): Mahy, Benoit; Plasman, Robert; Rycx, Francois. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004719
- ISBN
- 9780230004719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.29
€ 122.29
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive economic theory of marriage. It examines a wide variety of aspects of marriage, including labor supply of women and the effect of marriage on productivity at work. The book presents both theoretical and empirical analysis. Num Pages: 219 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBK; JHM; KCC; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493942503
- ISBN
- 9781493942503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Economics. Num Pages: 64 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 4. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493904877
- ISBN
- 9781493904877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.02
€ 69.02
Paperback. The Liberation of the Serfs argues that slave labor can never be efficient and will therefore disappear by itself (though the process may take many years). The contributions herein address the economics of unfree labor in places like Prussia, Westphalia, Austria, Argentina and the British Empire. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 84 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBTS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 4. Weight in Grams: 145.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992697
- ISBN
- 9781489992697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.93
€ 120.93
Paperback. This book discusses the social and economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling, addressing such questions as Does casino expansion simply "cannibalize" other industries, having no net effect? Or does casino gambling offer positive economic impacts? Num Pages: 489 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992376
- ISBN
- 9781489992376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.82
€ 187.82
Paperback. This book considers the origins, performance and diffusion of national immigration policies targeting highly skilled immigrants. It probes the political and sociological dimensions of policy, drawing on contributions from an international group of scholars. Editor(s): Triadafilopoulos, Triadafilos. Series: Immigrants and Minorities, Politics and Policy. Num Pages: 317 pages, 29 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489985682
- ISBN
- 9781489985682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 154.52
€ 154.52
Paperback. Series: Springer Studies in Work and Industry. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KCF; KJM; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475773514
- ISBN
- 9781475773514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.29
€ 122.29
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Economics. Num Pages: 133 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCP; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 219.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461449683
- ISBN
- 9781461449683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Economics. Num Pages: 71 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 71
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461440239
- ISBN
- 9781461440239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.88
€ 58.88
Paperback. Questioning the reasons behind the existence and persistence of such behavior, this volume places an analysis of violence and aggressive play in modern sports within a historical context. Readers will find a rigorous examination of league regulations and policies based on an institutional framework. Editor(s): Jewell, R. Todd. Series: Sports Economics, Management and Policy. Num Pages: 200 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461430254
- ISBN
- 9781461430254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.61
€ 121.61
Paperback. This book addresses a comprehensive range of topics on economic incorporation, outcomes and impact over the individual's lifetime, recognizing the economic importance of this group, which at 15.1 percent is the largest minority population in the United States. Editor(s): Leal, David L.; Trejo, Stephen J. Series: Immigrants and Minorities, Politics and Policy. Num Pages: 328 pages, 78 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427865
- ISBN
- 9781461427865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.29
€ 186.29
Hardcover. This book discusses the social and economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling, addressing such questions as Does casino expansion simply "cannibalize" other industries, having no net effect? Or does casino gambling offer positive economic impacts? Num Pages: 474 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 247 x 31. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461421153
- ISBN
- 9781461421153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.52
€ 188.52
Hardback. The Liberation of the Serfs argues that slave labor can never be efficient and will therefore disappear by itself (though the process may take many years). The contributions herein address the economics of unfree labor in places like Prussia, Westphalia, Austria, Argentina and the British Empire. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 84 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HBTS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461400844
- ISBN
- 9781461400844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.41
€ 121.41
Hardback. This book details an operational methodology for measuring multidimensional poverty. It develops the rationale of the methodology through numerous examples then presents two case studies, one from Vietnam, one from Senegal, using the methodology. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 212 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCF; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908421
- ISBN
- 9781441908421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.03
€ 190.03
Hardback. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey; Dibben, Pauline; Roper, Ian; James, Philip. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403998590
- ISBN
- 9781403998590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.41
€ 122.41
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403946744
- ISBN
- 9781403946744
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.36
€ 122.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Mikhalev, Vladimir. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JFSC; KCF; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 523.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403908018
- ISBN
- 9781403908018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.22
€ 123.22
paperback. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KFFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349149742
- ISBN
- 9781349149742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.14
€ 63.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 301.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349146888
- ISBN
- 9781349146888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.64
€ 121.64