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Innovation, economic progress and the quality of life

Sweeney, Gerald Patrick (ed.) - 2001

Innovation, science and technology and the wealth gained from them make continuous media copy and yet there is a manifest imbalance in society, a paradox of more prosperity but growing exclusion. This book marks the 25th anniversary of the Six Countries Programme, which pioneered the study of...

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Necessity entrepreneurs : microenterprise education and economic development

Brewer, Jeremi (contributor); Gibson, Stephen W. (contributor) - 2014

'This groundbreaking exploration of the concept of necessity entrepreneurship cuts to the heart of the culture wars with potential ramifications for public policy. Central to this volume is the question, "What is culture?" The politically incorrect conclusion that some cultures are...

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Poverty targeting in Asia

Weiss, John (contributor) - 2005

the Philippines / Arsenio Balisacan and Rosemarie Edillon -- 7. Micro-finance and poverty reduction in Asia / John Weiss …

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Microfinance : emerging trends and challenges

Sundaresan, Suresh M. (contributor) - 2008

This book takes a solid step toward a systematic analysis of the implications of microfinance for the role and … regulation of capital markets. The authors address integration of capital markets with microfinance, technological innovations … challenges and opportunities emerging as the landscape of microfinance dramatically evolves …

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Handbook of microcredit in Europe : social inclusion through microenterprise development

Stein, Alex (contributor); … - 2010

-- 17. The state of microfinance in Poland / Agata Szostek -- 18. Microfinance in the Netherlands / Margot Lobbezoo …

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Inclusive financial development

Ahmad, Ahmad Hassan (ed.); Llewellyn, David T. (ed.); … - 2021

Contents: Preface xvi ahmad hassan ahmad, david t. Llewellyn and victor murinde -- 1. Introduction: Financial inclusion - an overview of key issues / David T. Llewellyn -- 2. Public policy for financial inclusion / David T. Llewellyn -- 3. Financial sector development and financial inclusion in...

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MicroFranchising : creating wealth at the bottom of the pyramid

Fairbourne, Jason S. (contributor); … - 2007

partnership : how microfinance and microfranchising compliment each. other / John Hatch. -- Microfranchising and the base of the …

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Explorations in environmental and natural resource economics : essays in honor of Gardner M. Brown, Jr

Layton, David, F. (contributor); … - 2006

Gardner M. Brown, Jr. has been a leading innovator in the development of environmental and natural resource economics. This book comprises essays written in his honor by some of the most distinguished economists working in this field

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Economic growth and valuation of the environment : a debate

Ierland, Ekko van van (contributor); … - 2001

The debate on the valuation of nature and the environment, sustainable national income and economic growth is one of prime importance in environmental economics. Economic Growth and Valuation of the Environment deals with the fundamental approaches to calculating sustainable national income and...

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Economic valuation with stated preference techniques : a manual

Bateman, Ian (contributor) - 2002

This manual offers a detailed, up-to-date explanation of how to carry out economic valuation using stated preference techniques. It is relevant for the application of these techniques to all non-market goods and services including air and water quality; provision of public open space; health care...

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