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Foundations of Economics: A Beginner's Companion
ISBN: 9780415178921 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Foundations of Economics breathes life into the discipline by linking key economic concepts with wider debates and issues. By bringing to light delightful mind-teasers, philosophical questions and intriguing politics in mainstream economics, it promises to enliven an otherwise dry course whilst inspiring students to do well.
The book covers all the main economic concepts and addresses in detail three main areas: * consumption and choice * production and markets * government and the State. Each is discussed in terms of what the conventional textbook says, how these... Foundations of Economics breathes life into the discipline by linking key economic concepts with wider debates and issues. By bringing to lig...
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Economic Thought in Communist and Post-Communist Europe
ISBN: 9780415179423 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The economic thought, based on Marxist philosophy, which formed theoretical underpinning of centrally planned socialist economies, was peculiar to the Soviet and eastern European region, and was radically different from mainstream western thought. Written by east European scholars, this volume provides an overview of 50 years of economic thinking under communist rule in Europe and during the first phase of post-communist trnasformation. It also provides an analytical assessment of the impact of economic science on the reform and transition process. The book includes six country-specific...
The economic thought, based on Marxist philosophy, which formed theoretical underpinning of centrally planned socialist economies, was peculiar to the...
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710,17 |
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The Politics and Economics of Power
ISBN: 9780415185424 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This edited collection looks at the emerging relationship between politics and economics. The analysis of power relations - traditionally the focus of political science - is becoming increasingly important to economists in order to understand concepts such as the 'contested nature' of market exchanges. These papers examine power relations in the firm and the market place and offer an economic perspective of political relations. The book is divided into three sections:
* politics and power in economic organizations * the economic analysis of political organizations * politics,... This edited collection looks at the emerging relationship between politics and economics. The analysis of power relations - traditionally the focus of...
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881,59 |
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Gender, Growth and Trade: The Miracle Economies of the Post-War Years
ISBN: 9780415198622 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Gender, Growth and Trade examines the role of women as a flexible, contingent workforce in Germany and Japan. This unique comparative study of two of the world's foremost industrialized economies situates empirical results in the context of broader cultural concerns, considering issues such as market flexibility, unemployment, union policy and labour market institutions.
Gender, Growth and Trade examines the role of women as a flexible, contingent workforce in Germany and Japan. This unique comparative study o...
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783,64 |
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Interfirm Networks: Organization and Industrial Competitiveness
ISBN: 9780415204040 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume examines the nature of interfirm networks and their role in promoting industrial competitiveness. Where previous work in this area has tended to be descriptive, the distinguished contributors to this volume present a balanced theoretical and empirical approach to interfirm networking drawing on a variety of international case studies. Issues covered include:
* The role of networks in regulating conflict and producing co-operation * The role of networks in developing knowledge and competences * Network governance and conflict intensive networks This volume examines the nature of interfirm networks and their role in promoting industrial competitiveness. Where previous work in this area has ten...
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1077,50 |
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Engendering Economics: Conversations with Women Economists in the United States
ISBN: 9780415205559 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. By the 1950s the percentage of all economic doctorates awarded to women had dropped to a record low of less than five percent.
By presenting interviews with the female economists who received PhD's between 1950 and 1975, this book provides a richer understanding of the sociology of the economics profession. Their post-war experiences as family members, students and professionals, illustrate the challenges that have been faced by women, including both white and African-American women, in a white male dominated profession. Engaging and insightful, the impressive scope of philosophical... By the 1950s the percentage of all economic doctorates awarded to women had dropped to a record low of less than five percent.
By presenting interv... |
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Engendering Economics: Conversations with Women Economists in the United States
ISBN: 9780415205566 / Angielski / Miękka / 283 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. By the 1950s the percentage of all economic doctorates awarded to women had dropped to a record low of less than five percent.
By presenting interviews with the female economists who received PhD's between 1950 and 1975, this book provides a richer understanding of the sociology of the economics profession. Their post-war experiences as family members, students and professionals, illustrate the challenges that have been faced by women, including both white and African-American women, in a white male dominated profession. Engaging and insightful, the impressive scope of philosophical... By the 1950s the percentage of all economic doctorates awarded to women had dropped to a record low of less than five percent.
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Reconstructing Political Economy: The Great Divide in Economic Thought
ISBN: 9780415207621 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume offers an original perspective on the questions the great economists have asked and looks at their significance for todays world. Written in a provocative and accessible style, it examines how the diverse traditions of political economy have conceptualised economic issues, events and theory. Going beyond the orthodoxies of mainstream economics it shows the relevance of political economy to the debates on the economic meaning of our times.
Reconstructing Political Economy is a timely and thought-provoking contribution to a political economy for our time. In this light... This volume offers an original perspective on the questions the great economists have asked and looks at their significance for todays world. Written ...
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Production and Consumption in English Households 1600-1750
ISBN: 9780415208031 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is an economic, social and cultural analysis of the nature and variety of production and consumption activities in households in the counties of Kent and Cornwall.
This is an economic, social and cultural analysis of the nature and variety of production and consumption activities in households in the counties of ...
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710,17 |
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The Economics of Professional Team Sports
ISBN: 9780415208734 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is unique in that it offers the first truly rigorous application of economic principles to its subject. The authors analyse:
* the economic literature on sporting leagues * the demand for professional team sports * the players' labour market. Amongst the topics discussed are the US system of franchising and draft picks and the chances of their being adopted elsewhere, the implications of player strikes, the onset of pay-per-view and digital television, and the relatively new notion that sport is a business like any other. This book is unique in that it offers the first truly rigorous application of economic principles to its subject. The authors analyse:
* the econo... |
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930,57 |
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The Economics of Professional Team Sports
ISBN: 9780415208741 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is unique in that it offers the first truly rigorous application of economic principles to its subject. The authors analyse:
* the economic literature on sporting leagues * the demand for professional team sports * the players' labour market. Amongst the topics discussed are the US system of franchising and draft picks and the chances of their being adopted elsewhere, the implications of player strikes, the onset of pay-per-view and digital television, and the relatively new notion that sport is a business like any other. This book is unique in that it offers the first truly rigorous application of economic principles to its subject. The authors analyse:
* the econo... |
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Economist with a Public Purpose: Essays in Honour of John Kenneth Galbraith
ISBN: 9780415212922 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. John Kenneth Galbraith is arguably one of the most prominent economists of the 20th century. His best-selling works on the changing nature of the United States' political economy have challenged the conventional wisdom and his perspective has had a significant impact on the way people all over the world think about economics. The contributing economists to this text discuss the continuing relevance of Galbraith's arguments to current controversies and problems. The issues that are explored range from globalization and the role of the state to redistributive economic policies. Also addressed...
John Kenneth Galbraith is arguably one of the most prominent economists of the 20th century. His best-selling works on the changing nature of the Unit...
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Joan Robinson: Critical Assessments of Leading Economists
ISBN: 9780415217422 / Angielski / Twarda / 2208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A passionate theorist and socialist, Joan Robinson made major contributions to the field of economics during her lifetime.
Active in the profession for fifty years, she worked through a number of major upheavals to the received orthodoxy of economics and, in many cases, was at the forefront of the controversies. Her style was provocative and challenged the leaders in the field. This collection gathers together outstanding material which not only illustrates Robinson's intellectual path but, in doing so, documents the major debates in economic theory. A passionate theorist and socialist, Joan Robinson made major contributions to the field of economics during her lifetime.
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Ibss: Economics: 1998
ISBN: 9780415221054 / Angielski / Twarda / 640 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. IBSS is the essential tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institution whose work requires access to up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the social sciences.
IBSS is the essential tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institution whose work requires acc...
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The Contribution of Joseph A. Schumpeter to Economics
ISBN: 9780415228244 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This collection constitutes an examination of Schumpeters legacy that is wider than any yet attempted. This book is essential reading for histroians of economists and historians alike.
This collection constitutes an examination of Schumpeters legacy that is wider than any yet attempted. This book is essential reading for histroians o...
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International Economics Study Guide and Workbook
ISBN: 9780415228305 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This workbook is designed for students using the textbook International Economics, 5th edition. It provides brief chapter summaries and practice problems to enhance the understanding of material presented in class. For each chapter in International Economics, 5th Edition, the study guide provides a summary, list of chapter objectives and different types of questions with worked answers at the end of the book. The questions are in four formats: multiple choice, true or false, short answer and essay answer.
This workbook is designed for students using the textbook International Economics, 5th edition. It provides brief chapter summaries and pract...
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The Role of Resources in Global Competition
ISBN: 9780415237116 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dramatic changes are taking place in the world of international business as we enter the 21st century. Increasing levels of international trade and foreign direct investment, the growth of huge multinational corporations and the emergence of new centres of economic prosperity are all evident. Businesses are faced with the challenge of having to survive and succeed in this competitive environment. This book looks specifically at the question of how firms attain a sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in a global environment characterized by above average levels of geographic scope, marketing...
Dramatic changes are taking place in the world of international business as we enter the 21st century. Increasing levels of international trade and fo...
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Foreign Direct Investment : Research Issues
ISBN: 9780415238144 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since 1990, the increase in international trade has reached torrent-like proportions, and the contribution of multinational companies in this process has been a major factor. In 1991, global foreign direct investment amounted to US$159 billion, it is now five times that figure. This collection draws together key articles on the topic.
Since 1990, the increase in international trade has reached torrent-like proportions, and the contribution of multinational companies in this process ...
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734,66 |
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Understanding Business Environments
ISBN: 9780415238595 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What are the forces shaping today's business world? Understanding Business Environments provides key readings which introduce the student to the factors underlying the business environment. Including chapters by gurus such as Anthony Giddens, Stuart Hall and Will Hutton, the book covers:
* social forces including the social structure and long-term social change * technological factors including Information Technology and new production technologies * economic factors including the impact of macroeconomic policy and of the financial system * political factors including... What are the forces shaping today's business world? Understanding Business Environments provides key readings which introduce the student to ...
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906,08 |
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Understanding Business Environments
ISBN: 9780415238601 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What are the forces shaping today's business world? Understanding Business Environments provides key readings which introduce the student to the factors underlying the business environment. Including chapters by gurus such as Anthony Giddens, Stuart Hall and Will Hutton, the book covers:
* social forces including the social structure and long-term social change * technological factors including Information Technology and new production technologies * economic factors including the impact of macroeconomic policy and of the financial system * political factors including... What are the forces shaping today's business world? Understanding Business Environments provides key readings which introduce the student to ...
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279,12 |