Editor Wladimir Andreff has collected eight contributions from scholars and experts in the field of sports economicst. The contributions are arranged in two parts focused on economic disequilibrium an
Citing that the global situation has worsened in terms of both the amounts and types of waste generated and the inadequacy of its disposal, Gillespie notes good news in some areas. Highlighting the an
Citing today’s business corporation’s resemblance to past priestly/kingship castes of failed civilizations, which “dis-embedded” from the social relationship on which life was founded and from the nat
This text examines the economics of wine and how basic economic principles can help explain the market for wine, the institutions of that market, and international differences. It draws on fields rang
Silvestre (economics, U. of California at Davis) introduces the theory of public microeconomics, focusing on issues of externalities and public goods (and omitting taxation). Silvestre has integrated
This volume collects 32 articles by Acs (along with others), previously published between 2007 and 2014 and focusing on his research on entrepreneurship and globalization during his years at George Ma
This newly and completely revised edition of Managing Organizational Behavior covers the field of organizational behavior in a theoretical and applied way that both students and instructors will find
Gathering and analyzing of information is a responsibility that police intelligence units are thought to do in relative isolation. Intelligence work in the United States and Europe, however, has been
In this book, author Edward F. McQuarrie presents readers with three essays that examine various aspects of contemporary consumer behavior on the Internet. The first essay examines the world of bloggi
Design is increasingly recognized as an important source of competitive advantage and an important element in innovation and new product development. In this third volume of the International Perspect
Economists set out the philosophical foundations, research strategy, research methods, data collection and applications of critical realism, an approach to economics that rejects deductive and non-cau
A crisis is a period of uncertainty that may or may not lead to disaster, depending in part on the capacity of actors to make sense of what is happening and respond effectively. Disasters in different
Globalization and the Politics of Institutional Reform in Japan illuminates Japan’s contemporary and historical struggle to adjust policy and the institutional architecture of government to an evolvin
The shifting nature of employment practice towards the use of more precarious work forms has caused a crisis in classical labour law and engendered a new wave of regulation. This timely book deftly us
Edited by Nari Lee, Niklas Bruun, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and Mingde Li, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, ChinaIntellectual property law performs a number of complex functions
Taking two approaches, the book analyzes South Asian-Southeast Asian economic cooperation and integration first looking at cross-regional functional issues, bottlenecks and opportunities at the nation
As the volume of transactions in European financial markets continues to grow, the use of financial collateral, be it in the form of cash, shares, bonds or credit claims, has become a critical tool in
In this book, editors Kedia and Aceto present readers with a collection of expert contributions focused on the changing factors that may be responsible for the recent slowing in the economic growth of
Editors Neergaard and Leitch present readers with a collection of expert contributions that together make up a handbook of qualitative data collection and analysis specific to the field of entrepreneu
Calixto Salomao Filho presents readers with a comprehensive examination of development, economic structures, social problems, monopolies, globalization, and poverty. The author examines these structur
This work analyzes central banking and monetary policy in countries that have adopted Islamic banking and finance (IBF) as well as conventional banking since the 1980s. Chapter-length country case stu
Author Andreas Ruhmkorf presents students, academics, and professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with an examination of the legal aspects of corporate social responsibility, analyzing com
Author Alexander Styhre presents students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with an examination of the financialization of the world’s economy in the yea
Targeting laypersons interested in economic ideas, Mitchell’s underlying assumption is that the political process has been captured by powerful and wealthy elites who exploit the population’s general
Economists and scholars of public policy examine the role that governance and citizen empowerment can play in improving public service delivery in developing Asia. Assessing the state of public servic
Researchers in business and social sciences explore various aspects of service business, focusing on management, marketing, geography, planning, innovation, and internationalization. Their topics incl
The scholarly text discusses the research methods used in analyzing the economic climate on a global scale. It is divided into four general parts, each discussing a different aspect of economic geogra
College cost per student has been on the rise at a pace that matches – or exceeds – healthcare costs. Unlike healthcare, though, teaching quality has declined, and rapidly rising costs and declining q
College cost per student has been on the rise at a pace that matches – or exceeds – healthcare costs. Unlike healthcare, though, teaching quality has declined, and rapidly rising costs and declining q
This book discusses the intense practical and theoretical challenges of forensic science evidence and the pivotal role it plays in modern criminal proceedings. A global team of prominent scholars and
Modern economies never come to rest. From institutions to activities of production, trade, and consumption, everything is locked in processes of perpetual transformation – and so are our daily lives.
The Changing Global Economy and its Impact on International Entrepreneurship addresses different changes and challenges that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) face in an economy where they nee
The Handbook of Organizational Politics offers a broad perspective on the intriguing phenomena of power, influence and politics in the modern workplace; their meaning for individuals, groups and other
Editors Wang and Liu present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on utilizing empirical evidence and case studies to provide a nuanced understanding of talent m
This Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of all of the major factors that underpin our understanding of urban and transport planning in the developed world. Combining urban and transport planning
Kim relativizes the experience of postwar Japan by comparing Japanese industries to those in other countries, and comparing the postwar period with other periods in Japan's history. He covers the prin
Papacostas takes a biopsychosocial perspective as he searches for an answer to the question: Why do followers choose leaders with psychological deficits? Taking for granted that most political leaders
Editor Fabio Bassan presents students, academics, and researchers with a collection of academic papers and scholarly articles focused on sovereign investments in times of economic crisis. The editor h
Salin collects articles, reports, and unpublished papers that together evaluate how coherent social systems can exist in spite of the extreme diversity of individuals. He covers firms, markets, and co
Edited by Tetty Havinga, Associate Professor in Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, Radboud University Nijmegen, Frans van Waarden, Professor of Policy and Organization Studies, Faculty of Social Scienc
