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The Asia recovery : issues and aspects of development, growth, trade and investment
Tran-van-Hoa (contributor) - 2001
pt. 1. Major ASEAN and East Asian economies -- pt. 2. Major transition economies in Asia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852009
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Poverty targeting in Asia
Weiss, John (contributor) - 2005
's Republic of China, the Philippines and Thailand …1. Experiences with poverty targeting in Asia : an overview / John Weiss -- 2. Poverty targeting in India / Pradeep …'s Republic of China / Wang Sangui -- 5. Poverty targeting in Thailand / Peter Warr and Isra Sarntisart -- 6. Poverty targeting in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850985
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Managing gender diversity in Asia : a research companion
Syed, Jawad (contributor); Özbilgin, Mustafa (contributor) - 2010
Asia. Managing Gender Diversity in Asia covers the whole geography of Asia through chapters authored by eminent scholars in … management in Asia. The distinctive nature of Asian institutional structures, approaches and processes are examined in order to …-Dajani -- 3. A comparative study of EEO in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh / Faiza Ali -- 4. Employee involvement in Malaysia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850734
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Political competition, innovation and growth in the history of Asian civilizations
Jones, Eric L. (contributor); Bernholz, Peter (contributor);  … - 2004
Do political decentralisation and inter state competition favour innovation and growth? There has long been a lively debate surrounding this question, going back to David Hume and Immanuel Kant. This book is a new attempt to test its veracity. The existing literature tends to assume that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851995
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Women's entrepreneurship in a turbulent era
Henry, Colette (ed.); Ballantine, Joan (ed.);  … - 2024
"Uncovering how women entrepreneurs have navigated adverse situations through innovation and adaptability, Women's Entrepreneurship in a Turbulent Era explores the nuanced experiences of these business owners. It offers valuable insights into women's entrepreneurial efforts in redefining the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015072962
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Capitalism, inclusive growth, and social protection : inherent contradiction or achievable vision?
Krämer, Hagen; Proaño Acosta, Christian; Setterfield, Mark - 2023
"After more than four decades of real income stagnation, ever-increasing inequality and household financial distress, this book explores how the very fabric of our society is under threat. It argues that although capitalism is imperfect, it can be improved, and harnessing its forces of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014466854
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Developing an annuity market in Europe
Fornero, Elsa (ed.); Luciano, Elisa (ed.) - 2004
On the premise that pension provision in Europe will dramatically change over the next few decades, this book concentrates on the funded component of pension wealth, and specifically on annuities - financial products that, on the basis of actuarial equivalence, allow the conversion of wealth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014474025
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The economics of social security in Japan
Tachibanaki, Toshiaki (contributor) - 2004
This book provides a comprehensive appraisal of social security in Japan, where traditionally the burden of welfare provision has been the main responsibility of the family and employers, rather than the state. However, an ageing population, changes in family structure and continued recession...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850862
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The economics of social protection
Söderström, Lars - 2008
This book focuses on arrangements for redistributing consumption opportunities over the life cycle and for providing compensation for income losses or large expenditures due to reasons such as illness and unemployment. After extensive coverage of the nature of inequalities in income and wealth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851435
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Central banking and monetary policy in Muslim-majority countries
Hossain, Akhand Akhtar - 2015
, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. While reviewing country-specific experiences and issues in …1. Introduction -- 2. Bahrain -- 3. Bangladesh -- 4. Egypt -- 5. Indonesia -- 6. Iran -- 7. Malaysia -- 8. Pakistan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851080