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A modern guide to the economics of crime
Buonanno, Paolo (ed.); Vanin, Paolo (ed.);  … - 2022
"A Modern Guide to the Economics of Crime discusses the evolution of a field, whose growing relevance among scholars … and policymakers is partly related to the persistence of crime and violence around the world and partly to the remarkable … progress made in recent years in the economic analysis of individual and organised crime. Such progress is related to the so …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013462765
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Travel behaviour : spatial patterns, congestion and modelling
Stern, Eliahu (contributor); Salomon, Ilan (contributor);  … - 2002
Travel Behaviour is a challenging and original volume, adding to the growing literature focusing on understanding transportation systems. The book capitalises on actual scientific and applied developments in Europe, the importance of EC policies and the resultant trend in studying differences...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420098
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Brand protection and the global risk of product counterfeits : a total business solution approach
Wilson, Jeremy M. (ed.) - 2022
"Product counterfeits and other brand infringements represent a growing and substantial risk to firms, consumers, and society. While policing such illicit activity is important, there is much that firms can do to protect themselves and their customers. Grounded in field research and practice,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013400359
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Unfunding terror : the legal response to the financing of global terrorism
Gurulé, Jimmy - 2008
The book begins with a discussion of how shutting down the pipelines of funding is as important as dismantling the terrorist cells themselves. Next, the book covers the various means and methods used by terrorist groups to raise money, and examines how money is transferred globally to finance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851474
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Labour supply and incentives to work in Europe
Gómez Salvador, Ramón (contributor) - What explains the pattern of labour supply in Europe … - 2005
Labour Supply and Incentives to Work in Europe highlights recent developments in the labour supply in Europe and gives …pt. 1. Incentives to work -- pt. 2. Factors affecting labour force participation -- pt. 3. New forms of employment …
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Firms, governments, and climate policy : incentive-based policies for long-term climate change
Carraro, Carlo (contributor);  … - 2003
This book analyses the policy mixes that provide the best possible incentives for firms and governments to act on … barriers of the Kyoto Protocol for industry; and the incentives for firms to undertake climate-related R&D and investments. As … of the Kyoto protocol : costs, benefits and incentives to ratification and new international regimes …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851112
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Incentives to improve education : a new perspective
2003
Incentives to Improve Education identifies three categories of incentives: rewards, (financial rewards for teachers …
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Economics uncut : a complete guide to life, death and misadventure
Bowmaker, Simon W. (contributor) - 2005
This highly innovative and intriguing book applies principles of microeconomics to unusual settings to inspire students, teachers and scholars alike in the 'dismal science'. Leading experts show how economics reaches into the strangest of places and throws light onto the occasionally dark side...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851289
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Blockchain + antitrust : the decentralization formula
Schrepel, Thibault - 2021
-- Part 2 best frenemies? -- 6. The theory of the firm -- 7. The theory of granularity -- 8. Collusion on blockchain -- 9 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012704219
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A research agenda for workplace stress and wellbeing
Kelloway, E. Kevin (ed.); Cooper, Cary (ed.) - 2021
Contents: Part I: Setting the scene -- 1. Introduction to a research agenda for workplace stress and wellbeing / E. Kevin Kelloway and Cary L. Cooper -- 2. Workplace stress and wellbeing: Pathways for future research advances / James Campbell Quick -- 3. The cost of stress to uk employers and...
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