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The annual reference compiles worldwide statistical indicators to facilitate international comparisons of industrial output and manufacturing trends. The first part looks at the manufacturing sector a
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How does one implement highly creative ideas in the workplace? Though creativity fuels modern businesses and organizations, capitalizing on creativity is still a relatively unchartered territory. The
Edited by Federico Fabbrini, Associate Professor of European & International Law, iCourts (Center of Excellence for International Courts), Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Vic
This collection reprints 36 articles previously published in the Journal of Economic Literature, American Political Science Review, Journal of Institutional Economics and other scholarly journals as f
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This essential guide, edited by experienced journal editors, is the definitive sourcebook for prospective authors who are seeking direction and advice about developing academic papers in marketing tha
This innovative Research Handbook explores recent developments at the intersection of international law, sociology and social theory. In doing so, it highlights anew the potential contribution of soci
Building on the foundations of the first edition, this comprehensive textbook remains a vital tool for postgraduate students seeking to understand the principles of service operations management, and
Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics, functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic chan
Significant growth in economic activity in the Arctic has added weight to the argument that projects must be developed responsibly and sustainably. Addressing growing concerns regarding the exploitati
Drawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitativ
Author J.E. King presents students, academics, researchers, and general interest readers with an advanced introductory examination of economics in the post-Keynesian era. The author has organized the
Author Friedrich L. Sell presents students, academics, researchers, and general interest readers with an examination of income distribution as an equilibrium phenomena. The author has organized the ma
'Managing Virtual Teams' explores the critical elements that must be considered in managing virtual teams in organizations from structural, managerial, and process points-of-view. Based in solid resea
The Internet is connecting an increasing number of individuals, organizations, and devices into global networks of information flows. It is accelerating the dynamics of innovation in the digital econo
This timely volume explores the emerging field of the economics of creative industries. Professor Potts has selected key papers, authored by leading scholars, which cover the evolution and development
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In this book, author Leslie Holmes presents readers with a comprehensive examination of the history, impact, and current status of various organized criminal organizations throughout the world. The au
This comprehensive single volume includes seminal articles written by eminent scholars that study the role of standards in the competitive process, the diffusion of standards throughout industry and t
This book draws together William B. Gartner’s key contributions to entrepreneurship research over the past 25 years. An original introduction by the author offers a comprehensive overview and analysis
Economists, political scientists, and other contributors from around the world provide 32 chapters examining debates in the economics of foreign aid. They address issues related to aid allocation, inc
Citing English economist David Ricardo (1772-1823) as one of the most important economists ever, whose impact is still significant, Kurz and Salvadori present their concise yet comprehensive Companion
The Global Urban Competitiveness Project produces the annual report with support from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and National Academy of Economic Strategy. The topics include global urban
With the use of exercises, reflective prompts and case studies, Mastering the Ethical Dimension of Organizations offers a practice-based approach to developing the skills critical to responding ethica
This work collects journal articles previously published from the 1970s to the present; most are from the 21st century. The articles offer conceptual frameworks and empirical evidence for understandin
The Global Financial Crisis is a unique investigation into the causes of the most savage economic downturn experienced since the Great Depression. Employing wide and divergent perspectives – which are
This expanded second edition of a classic career guide offers fascinating insight into the publishing environment for the management discipline, drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experiences from l
The first and only concise introduction to American business insolvency law, this volume provides a succinct overview of American business bankruptcy as it is actually practiced, integrating the law a
This comprehensive collection, edited by two pioneers of e-commerce, presents thirty of the most important papers written in the fields of economics, marketing and strategy. Topics covered include eva
This Research Handbook explores the latest frontiers in services trade by drawing on insights from empirical economics, law and global political economy. The world’s foremost experts take stock of the
Despite the growth in literature on political corruption, contributions from field research are still exiguous. This book provides a timely and much needed addition to current research, bridging the g
