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Fairness in the world economy : US perspectives on international trade relations

Zampetti, Americo Beviglia - 2006

In an international context, fairness is particularly important, since only a system which is perceived by its participants as fair can command acceptance and compliance. The main focus of this study is to investigate the development of the notion of fairness in US trade policy and law as well...

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Migration and economic growth

Czaika, Mathias - 2012

The main focus of the papers appearing in the first part of the book is on inequality and its effects on growth, labour market integration and government policies. The book continues by dealing with migration, its determinants and its possible effect on the host country's output, employment and...

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Migrants and welfare states : balancing dilemmas in Northern Europe

Larsen, Christian Albrekt (ed.) - 2022

"This timely book explores how Northern European countries have sought to balance their welfare states with increased levels of migration from low-income countries outside the EU. Using case studies of the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, leading scholars analyse the varying approaches...

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Food security in Africa : market and trade policy for staple foods in Eastern and southern Africa

Sarris, Alexander (ed.); Morrison, Jamie (ed.) - 2010

Drawing on insights from theoretical applications, empirically based approaches and case study experience, this book contributes to the improved design and use of trade and related policy interventions in staple food markets

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The handbook on the political economy of war

Coyne, Christopher J. (contributor); … - 2011

By defining political economy and war in the broadest sense, this unique Handbook brings together a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars from economics, political science, sociology, and policy studies to address a multitude of important topics. These include an analysis of why wars begin,...

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Economic diplomacy and the geography of international trade

Van Bergeijk, Peter A. G. - 2009

The book presents an overview of the general aspects of trade uncertainty, a central element in the analysis of economic diplomacy, illustrating that some instruments, such as sanctions (both positive and negative), increase trade uncertainty, whilst others--multilateral trade policy, for...

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Economic sanctions

Malloy, Michael P. - 2015

Economic Sanctions highlights the leading legal scholarship of the past 12 years on the theory and practice of international economic sanctions. Michael P. Malloy, an internationally recognized specialist in the subject, discusses current challenges concerning the use of sanctions as tools of...

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Negotiating a preferential trading agreement : issues, constraints and practical options

MacLaren, Donald (contributor); … - 2009

and implications for PTA Design / Russell Hillberry -- Multilateralism and FTAs : a Chinese perspective on an Australia …-China FTA / Dashu Wang -- Manufacturing products and related issues in a free trade agreement between China and Australia … -- Resources sector and foreign investment / Yinhua Mai and Philip Adams -- Intellectual property in a possible China-Australia …

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The evolution of markets for water : theory and practice in Australia

Bennett, Jeff (contributor) - 2005

theory and practice in Australia. Policymakers are striving to strike a balance between the pros and cons of a property … regulation. The current movement in Australia is toward the use of markets, and numerous reforms are either underway or under … rights to water in Victoria, Australia -- 5. A property framework for water markets : the role of law -- 6. Registration of …

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Aging and working in the new economy : changing career structures in small IT firms

McMullin, Julie Ann (contributor); … - 2010

The case studies and analyses developed in this timely book provide insight into the structural features of small and medium-sized firms in the information technology sector, and the implications of these features for the careers of people who are employed by them

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