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This book looks at the governance of values-based organizations (VBOs), which are organizations with a mission and identity based on ideals. Examples of VBOs include non-profit organizations, charities, NGOs,…

The Economics Book : Paperback : DK : 9781465473912 : 1465473912 : 06 Feb 2018 : All your complicated economic questions and theories explained by world experts.   Economics is a broad topic, and your knowledge might be…

Population growth and rising living standards, on the one hand, and changing climate, on the other hand, have exacerbated water scarcity worldwide. To address this problem, policymakers need to take a wide view of the…

Energy drives the economy, economics informs policy, and policy affects social outcomes. Since the oil crises of the 1970s, pundits have debated the validity of this sequence, but most economists and politicians still…

The current industrial food system comes at a tremendous economic cost. Dealing with malnutrition, diseases, and environmental degradation costs trillions of dollars, but because that price tag does not show up at the…

'Dr Kealey's brave, entertaining and learned book makes a powerful case for his unpopular views. It must give pause to any open-minded student of science policy.' - R.C.O. Matthews 'Not since J.D. Bernal has a practising…

The clearest and most up-to-date account of the achievements?and setbacks?of the European Union since 1945. Europe has been transformed since the Second World War. No longer a checkerboard of entirely sovereign states,…

Now in this bestselling book, he shares the most intriguing - and bizarre - questions and the economic principles that answer them to reveal why many of the most puzzling parts of everyday life actually make perfect…

Analyze key indicators more accurately to make smarter market moves The Economic Indicator Handbook helps investors more easily evaluate economic trends, to better inform investment decision making and other key…

Economic prosperity was vitally important to the longevity of the Chinese Empire throughout the preindustrial era. In this comprehensive but accessible study, Richard von Glahn examines the institutional foundations,…

Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780199665884 : 0199665885 : 01 Dec 2015 : The purpose of economic evaluation is to inform decisions intended to…

This book provides new insights into combining economic theory and ethics, and how to formulate policies to combat the roots of poverty. Since a large part of the world?s working population is underpaid, and does not…

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) highlight the potential of this technology to affect productivity, growth, inequality, market power, innovation, and employment. This volume seeks to set the agenda for economic…

The Economic Naturalist : Paperback : Ebury Publishing : 9780753513385 : : 29 Jun 2011 : Now in this bestselling book, he shares the most intriguing - and bizarre - questions and the economic principles that answer them…

Suitable for economic students and those who have interest in how economies work, this title provides more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering from ancient theories right up to modern…

Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing : Paperback : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC : 9781786991188 : 1786991187 : 15 Jul 2017 : A comprehensive, critical but accessible guide to the role of land in housing policy and…

This book, in its second edition,  introduces readers to the economics of immigration, which is a booming field within economics. The main themes and objectives of the book are for readers to understand the decision to…

The Economics Book : Hardback : Dorling Kindersley Ltd : 9781409376415 : 1409376419 : 29 Aug 2013 : Suitable for economic students and those who have interest in how economies work, this title provides more that 100 of…

Present economics as an objective science free from value judgements; that settles disputes by testing hypotheses; that applies a pre-determined body of principles; and contains policy prescriptions supported by a…

The second edition is designed to be used both as a textbook for specialist degree courses on the economics of entrepreneurship, and as a reference text for academic research in the field. Gives an in-depth treatment of…

Updates and advances the theory of expected utility as applied to risk analysis and financial decision making.

The Economics of Inequality : Hardback : Harvard University Press : 9780674504806 : 0674504801 : 28 Aug 2015 : Succinct, accessible, and authoritative, Thomas Piketty's The Economics of Inequality is the ideal place to…

A concise and rigorous text that combines theory, empirical work, and policy discussion to present core issues in the economics of taxation.

The leading textbook on imperfect labor markets and the institutions that affect them?now completely updated and expanded Today's labor markets are witnessing seismic changes brought on by such factors as rising…

The Economics of Education: A Comprehensive Overview, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive and current overview of the field of that is broadly accessible economists, researchers and students. This new edition revises…

Succinct, accessible, and authoritative, Thomas Piketty's The Economics of Inequality is the ideal place to start for those who want to understand the fundamental issues at the heart of one the most pressing concerns in…

This book analyses the crucial features of unionised labour markets. The models in the book refer to labour contracts between unions and management, but the method of analysis is also applicable to nonunion labour…

Now in its sixth edition, The Economics of European Integration is a timely and insightful text on this everchangingand controversial topic. This edition guides the students through the facts, theories, history,…

Includes minimum wages, employment protection legislation, unemployment benefits, active labor market policies, working-time regulations, family policies, equal opportunity legislation, collective bargaining, early…

Creating a sustainable economy - having enough to be happy without cheating the future - can't be easy. Governments needs to engage citizens in a process of debate about the difficult choices that lie ahead and rebuild a…

This volume presents 250 milestones in the science of the production, sale and purchase of goods and services.

An invaluable resource for those considering and starting degree courses in Economics. It introduces readers to the core theories and techniques of economics and presents some of the most interesting controversies and…