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Migrants and welfare states : balancing dilemmas in Northern Europe
Larsen, Christian Albrekt (ed.) - 2022
-depth analysis of the relationship between public policies and the flow of migrants into these Northern European states, the book … considers which destination-country policies most attract asylum seekers and other migrants. Chapters explore how the four … on an issue that has become both politically and academically salient in Europe since the late 20th century …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013479657
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Transatlantic sport : the comparative economics of North American and European sports
Barros, Carlos Pestana (contributor);  … - 2002
This book offers a comparative perspective on the economics of sport and highlights both the similarities and differences in the North American and European models of sport. It tackles policy issues, such as the organising, financing and regulation of team sports alongside theoretical issues...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852037
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New directions in the study of work and employment : revitalizing industrial relations as an academic enterprise
Whalen, Charles J. (contributor) - 2008
Charles Whalen's book identifies avenues leading to the revitalization of industrial relations as an academic discipline. The contributors, a stellar assemblage of the field's leading scholars, demonstrate there is much work to be done: the scope and intellectual content of industrial relations...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851299
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Public enterprise revisited : a closer look at the 1954-79 UK labour productivity record
Iordanoglou, Chrisafis H. - 2001
The book compares the 1954-79 labour productivity record of 5 expanding public sector industries to that of 24 expanding, capital intensive, mass-production industries in the British private sector. The author shows that the public sector industries' labour productivity growth was significantly...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851212
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Employment relations and national culture : continuity and change in the age of globalisation
Pot, Ferrie - 2000
Historically, alternative models of the employment relationship have developed across culturally diverse nation states. However, the trend towards globalization incorporates a powerful force towards an international uniformity of employment relations. Underlying the issues addressed in this book...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473741
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Corporate governance, market structure and innovation
Calderini, Mario (contributor);  … - 2003
This book investigates the relationship between corporate governance, market structure and innovation. The editors observe that a number of radical mutations are occurring in industries that have played a crucial role in sustaining and fostering the pace of technological progress
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851058
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Decision-making on mega-projects : cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation
Flyvbjerg, Bent (contributor); Wee, Bert van (contributor);  … - 2008
This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851130
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The public financing of pharmaceuticals : an economic approach
Puig-Junoy, Jaume (contributor) - 2005
This book provides a complete approach to the economics of financing medicines and policy implications for the efficiency and equity of health systems. In all health systems with majority public financing, pharmaceutical reimbursement is one of the key factors in policies of change and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851613
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Internet entrepreneurship in Europe : venture failure and the timing of telecommunications reform
Waesche, Niko Marcel - 2003
From its launch in 1997, the Frankfurt technology stock exchange developed spectacularly as did other European technology exchanges. Many Europeans thought that a new age of entrepreneurship had dawned. Following the downturn, however, the search for blame began. Much of this blame was...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851743
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European-American trade and financial alliances
Rugman, Alan M. (contributor); Boyd, Gavin (contributor);  … - 2005
discussion on the economic and financial linkage between Europe and North America, as well as the trade and investment rules …1. The role of financial markets in economic performance : the EU and the USA -- 2. Atlantic interdependent knowledge …-based economies -- 3. Atlantic commerce -- 4. Structural potentials in Atlantic trade : measuring the impact of a US-Europe free trade …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851834