This book questions the way contemporary innovation processes develop and become embedded in territories. It analyses recent developments in territorial systems of production, networks of innovation a
In recent years there has been an increasing body of evidence suggesting that firms founded by entrepreneurial teams are more likely to achieve fast growth than firms founded by lone actors. This Res
By exploring a normative model of universities as institutions with a responsibility to contribute to the public good, this book addresses the leadership, management and public policy challenges of ma
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel
This volume examines the causes, forms, risks, regulation, and policy of shadow banking in China. It discusses the key characteristics of shadow banking in comparison to the traditional banking sector
Drawing on an original research survey, this study uses data from New Zealand but also includes analysis of literature, coroners’ recommendations, Coroners’ Court findings, and appellate litigation fr
Wine and the wine trade are steeped in culture and history; few products have consistently enjoyed both cultural importance and such wide distribution over time--even seen by some as "an elixir of lif
Editors Schill, Tams, and Hofmann present readers with a collection of academic and expert contributions on the relationship between contemporary international investment law and global development. T
Author Mark Findlay presents readers with a comparative study examining the intersection between undervalued labor, migration status, and dis-embedded markets worldwide. His critical analysis of the p
The author offers a discussion and explanation of the unwieldy Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and its regulating entity, the European Chemicals Agency (EC
Editors Kettunen, Michel, and Petersen present students, academics, researchers, policy makers, and general interest readers with a collection of academic papers and scholarly articles focused on inte
Teece (Haas School of Business, U. of California at Berkeley) collects papers published in the 15 years since his earlier 1998 Elgar collection, papers which are the product of his continuing research
Barbara Czarniawska is a distinguished scholar and author in the field of organization. Drawing on her extensive knowledge she has gathered together other leading experts to apply organization theory
In this English translation, Czarniawska (management studies, U. of Gothenburg, Sweden) introduces the concept of 'action nets,' the focus of a research program at her campus. Action nets align with t
The debate on whether high standards of labour market legislation affect economic growth and the rate of employment is topical and important. The contributors to this book address three main issues: *
In order to analyze the impact of taxation on the development of the economy as a whole, rather than the distribution of wealth or income within it, Vermeend and Jan Willem Timmer (both law, U. of Maa
This book explores developments in the social legitimacy of present-day European welfare states since the banking crisis of 2008. It analyses how the welfare attitudes of Europeans have been influence
Grounded in history and written by a law professor, this book is a scholarly yet jargon-free explanation of the differences among the common and civil law concepts of the rule of law, and details how
This global primer surveys international initiatives on traditional knowledge, folklore, cultural heritage and genetic resources, and describes in a comprehensive manner regional and national principl
The events of 9/11 gave rise to a new epoch in world history. This Handbook examines how the world order and our understanding of war and peace has been transformed since the global war on terror bega
In recent years, the EU has negotiated a number of so-called ‘new generation’ free trade agreements (FTAs) with a significant number of emerging and industrialized partners, such as Canada, Singapore,
Law and religion, as a subdiscipline of law, has gained increasing attention in recent years. However, the complex relationship between law and religion cannot be fully understood with reference to le
This comprehensive Research Handbook offers an innovative analysis of environmental law in the global South. It contributes to an important reassessment of some of the major concepts underlying enviro
Providing a thorough overview of the political nature of, and dynamics between, the worlds of work, labour and employment, this timely Handbook draws together an interdisciplinary range of top contrib
Social policy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has evolved significantly over the last decade. Focusing on three key dimensions - allocation, membership, and entitlement - and the way these
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the international legal dimension of the management of the risk of accidents associated with offshore oil and gas activities. The editors cover the preve
In the coming decades robots and artificial intelligence will fundamentally change our world. In doing so they offer the hope of a golden future, one where the elderly are looked after by companion ro
In this significant new book, Bruna Ingrao and Claudio Sardoni emphasize the crucial importance of considering credit/debt relations and financial markets for a comprehensive understanding of the worl
China and the United States are at a crossroads. While their shared interest in economic prosperity and complementary economic strengths provide the common ground for industrial collaboration, there a
This stimulating book offers an astute analysis of corporate governance from both a historical and a philosophical point of view. Exploring how the modern corporation developed, from Ancient Rome and
Contrary to how it is often portrayed, the concept of human rights is not homogeneous. Instead it appears fragmented, differing in scope, focus, legal force and level of governance. Using the lens of
This groundbreaking Handbook is a collection of the most recent research in innovation and creativity as it applies to marketing management. It uniquely combines the work of innovation and creativity
Human rights are axiomatic with liberal freedom. This book builds on the critique of this mainstream and official position on human rights, drawing attention to how human rights have been deployed to
The first of its kind, this book critically and systematically addresses questions about China’s high-speed rail diplomacy and ‘one belt, one road’ initiative. Gerald Chan argues that ‘geo-development
The phenomenal growth of the media and entertainment industries has contributed to a fragmented approach to intellectual property rights. Written by a range of experts in the field, this Handbook deal
This Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art research methods and applications currently in use in political science. It combines theory and methodology (qualitative and quantitat
Islamic economics and finance (IEF) has recently enjoyed a spike in interest and a rise in status from theology-tinged discussion fodder for Muslim intellectuals to a fully fledged academic discipline
Eurozone Dystopia traces the origin of the Eurozone and shows how the historical Franco-German rivalry combined with the growing dominance of neo-liberal economic thinking to create a monetary system
In this book, author David Collins presents readers with an in-depth comprehensive examination of the tools of economic policy, performance requirements, and investment incentives, as they impact the
Political scientists trace the different modes of adaptation that small states use today and assess their success in different contexts. Their topics include small states and security: whether size ma
