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Ecological economics of the oceans and coasts
Patterson, M. G. (ed.); Glavovic, Bruce Christopher (ed.) - 2008
This timely book offers a fresh view on how oceans and coasts are, and should be, managed. The urgency of this issue is increasingly being recognized, as critical limits to the economic exploitation of our oceans and coasts are reached. The authors argue that ecological economics is in a unique...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473997
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Institutional economics and fisheries management : the case of Pacific tuna
Petersen, Elizabeth H. - 2006
Elizabeth H. Petersen argues that economists and other social scientists are increasingly focusing their attention towards institutions (defined as humanly-devised rules) as critical determinants of economic, social and political growth and development. Institutions responsible for the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851379
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Climate change and the economics of the world's fisheries : examples of small pelagic stocks
Barange, Manuel (contributor);  … - 2006
To date, research on the economic implications of climate change on fisheries has been both limited and fragmented. The contributors to this volume remedy the lack of attention by investigating the economic consequences of pelagic fish fluctuations in the recent past in order to understand how...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852030
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Contingent employment in Europe and the United States
Storrie, Donald W. (contributor);  … - 2003
Contingent Employment in Europe and the United States examines the developments in labour markets in advanced economies in the 21st century, as regards contingent employment. This is defined as employment relationships that can be terminated with minimal costs within a predetermined period of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850977
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The economics of an ageing population : macroeconomic issues
Onofri, Paolo (contributor) - 2004
examples of Italy and Japan, two countries which have the fastest ageing populations in Europe and the world respectively …pt. 1. Demographic transition and the impact on growth : the case of Japan -- pt. 2. Demographic transition and pension … systems -- pt. 3. The impact on the demographic transition on the world economy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850801
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Japanese investment in the world economy : a study of strategic themes in the internationalisation of Japanese industry
Farrell, Roger - 2008
This book examines Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the world economy over more than five decades. It …, motor vehicles, steel and services as well as case studies of individual firms. Japanese Investment in the World Economy is … which the Japanese economy became the second largest in the world …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851882
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Networks, SMEs, and the university : the process of collaboration and open innovation
Johnston, Andrew; Huggins, Robert - 2021
"Exploring the process of university collaboration from the perspective of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this book offers an in-depth examination of the collaboration process, dispelling the myth of the disengagement of these firms. Andrew Johnston and Robert Huggins present a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012487424
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Governments, competition and utility regulation
Robinson, Colin (contributor) - Beesley Lectures on Regulation <(13th :2003)> - 2005
Governments, Competition and Utility Regulation continues the series of annual books, published in association with the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School, which critically reviews the state of utility regulation and competition policy
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851094
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Energy in a competitive market : essays in honour of Colin Robinson
Robinson, Colin (contributor); Hunt, Lester C. (contributor) - 2003
This fine collection of original essays is in recognition of Colin Robinson, who has been at the forefront of thinking in energy economics for over 30 years. Energy in a Competitive Market brings together both prominent academics and practitioners to honour his outstanding and unique...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851403
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Regulating utilities and promoting competition : lessons for the future
Robinson, Colin (contributor) - 2006
Regulating Utilities and Promoting Competition continues the series of annual books, published in association with the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School, which critically review the state of utility regulation and competition policy
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851732