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Economic Liberalization, Distribution and Poverty
Edited by Rob Vos, Lance Taylor, Ricardo Paes de Barros
Since the late 1980s, almost all Latin American countries have undergone a series of far-reaching economic reforms, particularly in the areas of financial and capital account liberalization and trade. This book provides a comparative and...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Economic Integration and Development
Mordechai E. Kreinin, Michael G. Plummer
Mordechai Kreinin and Michael Plummer consider the implications of the emerging global trend of economic regionalism for developing countries. The analysis focuses on the trade and investment effects of integration in developed countries...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![Globalization, Universities and Issues of Sustainable Human Development]()
Globalization, Universities and Issues of Sustainable Human Development
Edited by Jean L. Pyle, Robert Forrant
This volume raises an important question: Given the fast-changing global economy and the challenges it presents, what is the role for the university as an institution promoting sustainable human development? The editors begin by outlini...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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International Handbook of Urban Systems
Edited by H. S. Geyer
This authoritative Handbook provides a comprehensive account of migration and economic development throughout the world, in both developed and developing countries. Some of the world’s most experienced researchers in this field look ... -
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Implementing Sustainable Development
Edited by Hussein Abaza, Andrea Baranzini
Decision-makers increasingly seek to design environmental and development policies that will support sustainable development. Thus, practical tools to help formulate sustainable development policies and clear methods to assess their acce...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Governance and Economic Development
Joachim Ahrens
The main theme of this study is the political economy of policy reform in less developed countries and post-socialist countries. Given the complexity of economic development and transition, Joachim Ahrens views failures in policy reform,...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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The End of Marriage?
Jane Lewis
The modern day sees fewer marriages than before, and cohabitation is a major driver of family change. Jane Lewis questions whether this is – as many commentators argue and fear – a sign of ever-increasing individualism. Just as the or... -
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Failing to Compete
Sanjaya Lall, Carlo Pietrobelli
This unique study draws on extensive fieldwork assessing technology systems in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in the context of their export competitiveness. Its emphasis is on the role of technology systems in building indu...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Economic Growth, Inequality and Migration
Edited by Amnon Levy, João R. Faria
During the growth process inequality may rise or decline, and the change in the level of inequality may, in turn, affect growth. An increase in inequality in one place and better prospects of growth and earnings elsewhere can trigger mig... -
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Environmental Economics for Sustainable Growth
Anil Markandya, Patrice Harou, Lorenzo G. Bellù, Vito Cistulli
Environmental Economics for Sustainable Growth is a specially designed handbook for trainers, practitioners and government advisors involved in environmental policy making. It will enable professionals to initiate and implement environm... -
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Social Capital and Economic Development
Edited by Jonathan Isham, Thomas Kelly, Sunder Ramaswamy
The chapters in this volume explore the challenges and opportunities raised by this concept for researchers, practitioners and teachers. Social Capital and Economic Development is based upon a consistent, policy-based vision of how socia...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Visions of Development
David A. Clark
Visions of Development is a path-breaking and original volume, examining concepts and perceptions of human development through a unique synthesis of empirical and philosophical work. The author builds on the foundations of Sen and Nussba...eBook:Find out more£25.00
