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Poverty and Exclusion in a Global World
Bhalla, Ajit S.; Lapeyre, Frédéric - 2004 - Second Revised Edition
This volume looks at the three dimensions of social exclusion: economic, social and political. Exclusion is analyzed as a new approach to such issues as the 'new' poverty, precariousness, long-term unemployment, social polarization and lack of citizenship. The book shows how relational and...
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The Grand Convergence : Economic and Political Aspects of Human Progress
Yunker, James A. - 2010
and for a limited federal world government to replace the quasi-anarchic international regime of today …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053787
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A Moderate Compromise : Economic Policy Choice in an Era of Globalization
Suranovic, Steven - 2010
Looking at all sides of the globalization debate, this book analyzes how international economic policy is made and how …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053791
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Global Perspectives on Insurance Today : A Look at National Interest versus Globalization
Kempler, Cecelia (ed.); Flamée, Michel (ed.);  … - 2010
Many risks face the global insurance industry today, including the aging populations of developed countries, competition from other financial institutions, and both disparate and quickly changing regulatory demands, to name a few. The book s contributors offer their unique perspectives on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053794
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Globalization and the State: Volume II : Trade Agreements, Inequality, the Environment, Financial Globalization, International Law and Vulnerabilities
Pelaez, Carlos M. (ed.); Peláez, Carlos A. (ed.) - 2008
This book analyzes the issues surrounding globalization and explores the prospects of the global economy, as well as … the potential vulnerabilities. Issues covered include trade agreements, poverty and inequality, financial globalization …, the environment, international economic law and threats to the future of globalization …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053820
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Financial Globalization : Growth, Integration, Innovation and Crisis
Das, Dilip K. - 2010
The recent crisis has redrawn attention to financial globalization. Dilip Das examines under what circumstances it can …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053871
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Local Economies and Global Competitiveness
Dallago, Bruno (ed.); Guglielmetti, Chiara (ed.) - 2010
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 issues. The chapters build up a prospectus on how best...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053879
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An Assessment of the Global Impact of the Financial Crisis
Arestis, Philip (ed.); Sobreira, Rogério (ed.);  … - 2011
This topical volume analyzes the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. It considers the origins and explanations of the current crisis, examines the regulatory implications and, with specific focus on developing countries, it provides a strategy for economic growth that can guarantee financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053924
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Globalization : A Threat to International Cooperation and Peace?
Panic, M. - 2011 - Second edition
Building on the impressive first edition, this revised and updated book examines a wide range of highly topical issues. Dr Panic questions whether economic prosperity, social wellbeing and peace are sustainable given existing national attitudes, institutions and policies, and explores the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053927
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Shaping Global Industrial Relations : The Impact of International Framework Agreements
Papadakis, Konstantinos (ed.) - 2011
impact around the world as well as their promotion of ILO standards. This volume includes contributions from fifteen …
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