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The concept of equilibrium in different economic traditions : an historical investigation
Tieben, Bert - 2012
This book deals with one of the most puzzling concepts in economic science, that of economic equilibrium. In modern economics, equilibrium is considered a key assumption, but its role is contested by economists both from within the mainstream and from rival schools of thought. What explains the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851648
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Handbook of research on comparative human resource management
Brewster, Chris (ed.); Mayrhofer, Wolfgang (ed.) - 2012
practice that occur in the various regions of the world. As such, the volume provides a challenge to the typical assumption … find this Handbook invaluable. -- ‘As the world becomes “flatter” and more interconnected, questions arise about the future …
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Innovation and inequality : emerging technologies in an unequal world
Cozzens, Susan (ed.); Thakur, Dhanaraj (ed.) - 2014
one of the main features of globalization. Do emerging technologies, as they spread around the world, contribute to more …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852143
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Research handbook of international and comparative perspectives on diversity management
Klarsfeld, Alain; Ng, Eddy S.; Booysen, Lize; … - 2016
and Stella Nkomo -- 6. A comparison of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights and politics in South Africa … and the USA / Lize Booysen and Heather Wishik -- 7. What does being LGBT mean in the workplace? a comparison of LGBT …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419827
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Handbook of research on comparative human resource management
Brewster, Chris (ed.); Mayrhofer, Wolfgang (ed.);  … - 2018 - Second edition
1. The meaning and value of comparative human resource management: an introduction / Elaine Farndale, Wolfgang Mayrhofer and Chris Brewster -- Part I Theoretical, conceptual and empirical issues in comparative HRM -- 2. Comparative institutional analysis and comparative HRM / Geoffrey Wood,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012492445
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Religion and comparative development : the genesis of democracy and dictatorship
Grigoriadis, Theocharis - 2018
crucial factor for political development and economic transformation, suggesting that all world religions can offer pathways …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012251742
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The financial crisis and the regulation of finance
Green, Christopher J. (ed.); Pentecost, Eric J. (ed.);  … - 2011
The 2007-08 financial crisis has posed substantial challenges for bankers, economists and regulators: was it preventable, and how can such crises be avoided in future? This book addresses these questions. The Financial Crisis and the Regulation of Finance includes a comprehensive overview of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850630
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The first great recession of the 21st century : competing explanations
Dejuán, Óscar (ed.); Febrero, Eladio (ed.);  … - 2011
The 2008-10 financial crisis and the global recession it created is a complex phenomenon that warrants detailed examination. The various essays in this book utilise several alternative paradigms to provide a plausible explanation and a credible cure. Great detail is given to this important...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850836
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Globalization and the environment : risk assessment and the WTO
Kellow, Aynsley John (contributor);  … - 2001
One of the unforeseen consequences of the WTO agreements has been controversy over risk. This volume explores aspects … of risk with special reference to the WTO, where national instruments to reduce risk may conflict with international … trade rules. The book is divided into sections dealing with: accounting for risk in trade agreements; risk and the WTO …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851983
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Retirement provision in scary markets
Bateman, Hazel (contributor) - 2007
Who's afraid of the big bad bear? : or, why investment in equities for retirement is not scary and why investing without equities is scary / Ronald Bewley, Nick Ingram, Veronica Livera and Sheridan Thompson -- Assessing the risks in global fixed interest portfolios / Geoffrey Brianton -- The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420067