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During the past two centuries, major technological breakthroughs such as the steam engine and electricity have acted as the catalysts for growth and have resulted in a marked increase in material well-being. The dominant technology today - information and communication technology (ICT) - does...
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pt. 1. Schooling systems -- pt. 2. Transitions from school to work -- pt. 3. Human capital and the work career …
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Michael Crew and David Parker have compiled a comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed analytical work on leading research issues in the economics of regulation. With contributions from international specialists in economic regulation, the Handbook provides a comprehensive discussion of major...
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and measurement, exploring the nature and rate of recent developments within the field. The Handbook of Innovation … Indicators and Measurement showcases recent advancements within the field of innovation and provides an expansive commentary on …
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This book provides rankings of national competitiveness alongside a series of sophisticated and specific guidelines for enhancing national competitiveness. Existing national competitiveness studies are often flawed since they are not based on rigorous models and appropriate methodologies. In...
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This important book presents fresh thinking and new results on the measurement of sustainable development. Economic … relevant theory is presented briefly, the chief emphasis is on empirical measurement of the change in real wealth: this measure …
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the World Trade Organization, it is worthwhile to reflect on the WTO's contributions to global welfare since its inception … Review 89(1): 215-48, March -- Bagwell, Kyle and Robert W. Staiger (2002), The Economics of the World Trading System … Research Working Paper 6109, World Bank, Washington DC, June -- Boue͏̈t, Antionne and David Laborde (2010), 'Assessing the …
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"This timely book evaluates international human capital policies, offering a comparative perspective on global efforts to generate new ideas and novel ways of thinking about human capital. Examining educational reforms, quality of education and links between education and socio-economic...
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'Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution of IHRM literature and will be required readings for both novices and veteran researchers.' - Dana B. Minbaeva, British Journal of Industrial Relations ' ... a rich array of contributors including...
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Throughout the world, migration is an increasingly important and diverse component of population change, both at …
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