Honoring Keith Griffin's more than 40 years of fundamental contributions to the discipline of economics, the papers in … this volume reflect his deep commitment to advancing the well-being of the world's poor majority and his unflinching …pt. 1. Perspectives on Chinese development -- pt. 2. Agriculture and rural poverty -- pt. 3. Dimensions of human …

-first century. The authors show that in the US, trends are highlighted in terms of wealth holdings, among the low-income population …, along with changes in wealth polarization, racial differences in wealth holdings, and the dynamics of portfolio choices. The …, although Germany stands out as an exception. In the case of the US, it is also noted that wealth holdings have generally failed …

debt and instability -- 7. Recursive workhorses -- Part III: the macro inference of inequality -- 8. Rent, wealth and …' because the results depend on the nature of the model, the values of the parameters and the policy pursued. However, the role … of inequality is proven to play a decisive role in shaping dynamics. Finally, the author discusses the link between …

underlying the relationship between economic growth and distribution. It carries out an in-depth analysis of a wide range of … original contributions by a number of scholars of different persuasions; some within the mainstream and others from Keynesian …-Kaleckian-Sraffian positions. The book deals with a wide variety of research topics concerning economic growth and distribution, such as the …

of resources within the family', Journal of Human Resources, 30, S184-226. -- Meade, J.E. (1964), Efficiency, Equality …This comprehensive Research Review pinpoints seminal and classic articles that are key in the development of economic … analysis of the distribution of wealth. Topics discussed include the measurement of the distribution of wealth and analyses the …

Corruption in organizations is creating an increasing number of victims and causing huge costs. This timely book brings … together international researchers who address the causes and consequences of corruption in organizations and the action needed … to reduce levels of corruption worldwide …

The economic power of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) is rapidly increasing, changing the landscape of global … economics and politics. Top scholars of international business address in this vital volume the markets, strategy implications …, challenges and possibilities of this new economic reality. As these four nations acquire greater economic clout, the …

A companion volume to the International Handbook on the Economics of Corruption published in 2006, the specially … roots of corruption and include new research on topics ranging from corruption in regulation and procurement to vote buying … commissioned papers in Volume Two present some of the best policy-oriented research in the field. They stress the institutional …

corruption, privatization, and inter-municipal cooperation. A combination of theory and empirical evidence provides depth and …In the efficient delivery of local public services, size matters. Many countries around the world have vertical … government structures that are perceived as inefficient because of their high levels of jurisdictional fragmentation. This timely …

novel approach by charting the causes of corruption. It demonstrates how agency (decisions and choices of individuals) and … of corruption in organizations -- 9. Conclusion : individuals, organizations and the political economy of the firm …In the post-Enron era, corporate corruption is increasingly on the research agenda. This informative book provides a …