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Understandable economics : because understanding our economy is easier than you think and more important than you know /

Howard Yaruss, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2022

In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a [...]

The economics of big science : essays by leading scientists and policymakers

Hans Peter Beck, Author ; Charitos Panagiotis, Author | Cham : Springer | Science policy reports | 2021

The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science - whether in education[...]

India in space : between utility and geopolitics /

Marco Aliberti, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book presents the renewing strategic vision and progressive diversification of the Indian space programme at the nexus socio-economic development, commerce and geopolitics. It disentangles India´s evolving rationales for engaging in space [...]

India in space : between utility and geopolitics /

Marco Aliberti, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book presents the renewing strategic vision and progressive diversification of the Indian space programme at the nexus socio-economic development, commerce and geopolitics. It disentangles India´s evolving rationales for engaging in space [...]

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Economics for the common good

Jean Tirole, Author | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2017

To show how economics can help us realize the common good, Tirole shares his insights on a broad array of questions affecting our everyday lives and the future of our society, including global warming, unemployment, the post-2008 global financia[...]

An introduction to climate change economics and policy

Felix FitzRoy, Author ; Elissaios Papyrakis, Author | New York : Routledge | Routledge textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics | 2016

The 2nd edition of An Introduction to Climate Change Economics and Policy explains the key scientific, economic and policy issues related to climate change in a completely up-to-date introduction for anyone interested, and students at all levels[...]

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Shadow sovereigns : how global corporations are seizing power /

Susan George, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2015

Lobbying has long been part of the political landscape. But in recent years links between big business and government have become stronger and more far-reaching than ever. Global corporations now demand control over decisions affecting labour l[...]

Local economies and global competitiveness

Bruno Dallago, Author ; Chiara Guglielmetti, Author | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | 2011

The globalized economy depends on local and context-specific factors. This edited volume addresses local-global nexuses via case studies of global interactions in developed and developing areas, and of particular firms' approaches to these issue[...]

An introduction to climate change economics and policy

Felix FitzRoy ; Elissaios Papyrakis | [S.l.] : Earthscan | 2010

Introduction -- Basic science of climate change -- Prospects for agriculture -- Economic growth, well-being and happiness -- Development in a changing climate -- Ethics and climate change -- Kyoto and other international environmental agreements[...]

Macroeconomic essentials : understanding economics in the news

Peter Kennedy | Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press | 2010

Microeconomic policy : a new perspective /

C. A. Tisdell, Author ; Keith Hartley, Author | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2008

"This textbook shows students how microeconomic theory can be used and applied to major issues of public policy. In this way, it will improve their understanding of both microeconomic theory and policy and also develop their ability to criticall[...]

International political economy and globalization

Syed Javed Maswood | [S.l.] : World Scientific | 2002

The marketing of nations : a strategic approach to building national wealth

Philip Kostler ; Somkid Jatusripitak ; Suvit Maesincee | [S.l.] : The Free Press | 1997

"This is a pathbreaking contribution -at the frontier and interstices of economic development, international economics and national marketing strategies for optimal economic performance. A great accomplishment." Subbiah Kannapan, Professor of Ec[...]