Dominick Salvatore James W. Dean Thomas D. Willett
This book takes a global approach, with an emphasis on North and Latin America respectfully, by discussing one of today's most controversial topics in business; Dollarization. With the collapse of the former Soviet Union, and the formation of the Euro in Europe, many countries and debating whether or not a common currency is in their best interest. This intriguing volume brings together the leading participants in the current dollarization debates. Many advocate the notion of a common currency, while others feel that in doing so will create financial costs for all that take part, with the...
This book takes a global approach, with an emphasis on North and Latin America respectfully, by discussing one of today's most controversial topics in...
Income Distribution was written primarily as a textbook intended for undergraduate economics majors. The material, however, is treated with sufficient rigor to meet the needs of first year graduate students also. The book may also serve the needs of sociologists and political scientists who are primarily interested in the related social justice topics of income inequality and poverty. Each chapter is logically connected with the preceding chapters, providing a general overview of income distribution and its applications.
Income Distribution was written primarily as a textbook intended for undergraduate economics majors. The material, however, is treated with sufficient...
With increased economic competition among industrial countries, the need for rapid economic development in less developed countries, and the collapse of centrally planned regimes in Eastern Europe, concern for economic policies has moved to the forefront of most nations' agendas. This reference handbook offers and overview of economic policies in the world's most important countries and regions, examining the different mix of methods and tools these governments use to achieve their economic goals. The aim of the volume is to identify and compare the various policies and instruments used by...
With increased economic competition among industrial countries, the need for rapid economic development in less developed countries, and the collap...
The fourth volume in the "Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies," this book provides an overview of the development problems and experiences of developing countries. Rather than focusing on development economics per se, the volume discusses the problems faced by developing countries, the way they sought to overcome those problems, and their progress in overcoming the problems. Written by renowned international experts in development economics, the chapters provide the most comprehensive and current comparative studies available, making the handbook a useful tool for students of...
The fourth volume in the "Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies," this book provides an overview of the development problems and experiences of...
Many of the world's most distinguished economists examine the recent deterioration in the liberal multilateral trading system, the movement toward protectionism, bilateralism and regionalism, and its causes, effects, and possible solutions. The contributors are at the forefront of trade theory, policy and practice, and by collecting together these analyses in a single volume, this book provides a unique survey for students and scholars of economics, and all those concerned with trade theory and policy in business and government.
Many of the world's most distinguished economists examine the recent deterioration in the liberal multilateral trading system, the movement toward pro...
This book examines within a policy modelling approach, the need for structural transformation in African countries in order to reverse the declining trend in standards of living and to resume growth. This study, conducted by the United Nations, examines the economic, sociological, and political policies required to overcome present problems and to resume growth.
This book examines within a policy modelling approach, the need for structural transformation in African countries in order to reverse the declining t...
Fully revised and expanded, this fifth edition of Microeconomics: Theory and Applications presents all the standard topics of traditional microeconomic theory while offering a modern approach that reflects the many exciting recent developments in the field. With its student-friendly writing style and clear presentation of graphs, this is an ideal text for undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomics and business programs. Features of the Fifth Edition *Offers a balance of traditional microeconomic topics while addressing contemporary issues and concerns *Introduces an...
Fully revised and expanded, this fifth edition of Microeconomics: Theory and Applications presents all the standard topics of traditional microeconomi...
A group of renowned population specialists from all over the world explore the numerous interactions between levels of population growth and economic well-being in developing countries.
A group of renowned population specialists from all over the world explore the numerous interactions between levels of population growth and economic ...
International trade is now almost universally regarded as an important stimulus to growth and economic development, but while many aspects of international trade are regulated by international agreement, most nations retain some important specific trade policies for manufactured goods. In this work, the second volume of Greenwood's "Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies," Dominick Salvatore presents an overview of national trade policies in the world's most important countries. As the only detailed comparative study of international trade policies, this volume will be an increasingly...
International trade is now almost universally regarded as an important stimulus to growth and economic development, but while many aspects of inter...
Michele U. Fratianni Dominick Salvatore Michele Fratianni
The third volume in Greenwood's "Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies," this volume provides an overview and comparison of monetary policies in the United States and the world's leading industrial, or G-7, countries. Although monetary policy is one of the most powerful and frequently used means of combating inflation and unemployment and of promoting long-term economic growth, there are many unresolved questions pertaining to the theory and practice of monetary policy. Moreover, in a world becoming increasingly interdependent, monetary policies in each industrial country have...
The third volume in Greenwood's "Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies," this volume provides an overview and comparison of monetary policies i...
