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International economics and confusing politics

Robertson, David - 2006

. Globalization and civil society -- 9. A system under siege -- 10. Economics and international politics. …

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Globalization, regionalism, and economic activity

Arestis, Philip (ed.); Baddeley, Michelle (ed.); … - 2003

The processes of globalisation and increased economic regionalism have had profound, often destabilising, effects on modern economic and financial systems. In recognition of this fact, the editors of this fine book have collected together a diverse range of heterodox ideas surrounding the...

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Multinationals and emerging economies : the quest for innovation and sustainability

Duysters, Geert (contributor); Costa, Ionara (contributor); … - 2009

The global economy is changing rapidly and multinational corporations (MNCs) are at the forefront of this transformation. This book provides novel and profound analyses of how MNCs and emerging economies are related, and how this relationship affects the dynamics of the global economy. In...

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Globalization, social capital and inequality : contested concepts, contested experiences

Dannreuther, Charlie (contributor); … - 2003

This volume investigates the relationship between globalization, inequality and social capital, and reveals that …1. The possibility of deglobalization -- 2. Globalization, social capital and inequality : an introduction -- 3. Social … industry : the case of ISO 9002 quality standard -- 7. Globalization of the employment relationship : evidence for continuing …

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Globalization and the environment : risk assessment and the WTO

Kellow, Aynsley J. (contributor); … - 2001

One of the unforeseen consequences of the WTO agreements has been controversy over risk. This volume explores aspects of risk with special reference to the WTO, where national instruments to reduce risk may conflict with international trade rules. The book is divided into sections dealing with:...

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Money, finance and capitalist development

Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor); … - 2001

In the past thirty years the financial sector has seen unparalleled growth and has exerted increased economic and political influence and significance. This growth has come hand-in-hand with several serious economic crises and greater monetary instability. Set against this background, this...

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The economics of the third way : experiences from around the world

Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor); … - 2001

The "third way" is a term often used by politicians and others to indicate a set of new policies adopted by former social democratic parties throughout the world. This book is an attempt to dissect the ideas and economic theory behind the rhetoric of the "third way" through a critical evaluation...

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The rise of the market : critical essays on the political economy of neo-liberalism

Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor); … - 2004

The growth of neo-liberalism has been the dominant political force in the past two decades. This volume concentrates on understanding the political economy of neo-liberalism. It focuses on a number of the most critical issues and examines the essence of neo-liberalism, namely, the dominance of...

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Neo-liberal economic policy : critical essays

Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor); … - 2004

Over the past two decades there has been a prevailing shift in economic policy in many countries. This reflects the continuing rise of neo-liberalism--the doctrine that economic policy should "leave it to the market" and that governments should retreat from market intervention. This book...

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