This highly accessible book explains the theoretical, historical and political background of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), its impact and the debates surrounding its existence. In addition the authors provide a brief introduction to the theory of economic integration as well...

This book deals with the economic consequences of monetary integration, which has long been dominated by the Optimal Currency Area (OCA) paradigm. In this model, money is perceived as having developed from a private sector cost minimization process to facilitate transactions. Not surprisingly,...

Recommended readings (Machine generated): Pranab Bardhan (1997), 'Corruption and Development: A Review of Issues', Journal of Economic Literature, XXXV (3), September, 1320-46 -- Jakob Svensson (2005), 'Eight Questions about Corruption', Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19 (3), Summer, 19-42,...

Contents: 1. Research on sport governance: an introduction / Christos Anagnostopoulos and Mathieu Winand -- Part I Principles of good governance in sport -- 2. Assessing sports governance principles and indicators / Jean-Loup Chappelet and Michaël Mrkonjic -- 3. Measuring governance: the sports...

Recommended readings (Machine generated): Henry Hansmann (1988), 'Ownership of the Firm', Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, IV (2), Fall, 267-304 -- Paul H. Rubin (1978), 'The Theory of the Firm and the Structure of the Franchise Contract', Journal of Law and Economics, 21 (1), April,...

Contents: The handbook of globalisation: introduction and overview / Jonathan Michie -- Part I: Globalisation in Question? -- 1. The future of globalisation / Paul Hirst and Grahame Thompson -- 2. Financial globalization?: history, conditions and prospects / Grahame Thompson -- 3. The scope and...

This first Handbook in a series of three original reference works looks at globally contentious urban policy issues from a wide variety of different angles and perspectives. Matters related to urban densification, population mobility, urban inequality and sustainability are analysed in a manner...

The acid test of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is simply this: does it lead to positive impacts on society and the environment or is it just rhetoric? And if it does lead to positive impacts, how can these be enhanced? This timely book tackles this cutting-edge challenge by presenting...

'Victor Galaz opens a new pathway, critically needed, yet breathtaking. In a thoughtful and inspirational manner, he takes on the challenge of how humanity is to navigate the unprecedented scale, speed and complexity of the Anthropocene. The focus is on the interplay between rapid nonlinear...

This book focuses on the emerging field of evolutionary economic policy, highlighting the interface between the state, markets, and the evolutionary complexity of modern economies. The contributors explore the possibilities and limitations of governance, and provide a unique platform for the...