This book introduces the new China (Shanghai) Free-Trade Zone one year after its launch. It examines in depth the economic, strategic and political effects of Chinese economic and financial reform. The results of the analysis are further clarified by comparing Shanghai with analogous...

East Asian countries are now pursuing greater formal economic institutionalization, weaving a web of bilateral and minilateral preferential trade agreements. Scholarly analysis of 'formal' East Asian regionalism focuses on international political and economic factors such as the end of the Cold...

In the present text the author deals with both conventional and new approaches to trade theory and policy, treating all important research topics in international economics and clarifying their mathematical intricacies. The textbook is intended for undergraduates, graduates and researchers...

Einführung in die Thematik -- Japan Über Märkte und Management in der mächtigsten Wirtschaftsregion Asiens -- Japan ist wieder da -- Chancen der konjunkturellen Entwicklung in Japan: Kurzzeitige Aufhellung oder nachhaltige Erholung? -- Japan ist wieder da — Perspektiven für deutsche...

Endogene Sunk Costs und die Kostenstruktur -- Endogene Sunk Costs in einem „Love of Variety“ Modell -- Endogene Sunk Costs in einem „Ideal Variety“ Modell -- Anwendungen der Modelle mit endogenen Sunk Costs -- Schlussbemerkungen.

This book connects a buying psychology driven by American beliefs and values with a company’s go-to market strategy, the goal being to sensitize readers to how the cultural values of a particular country or region can impact the business environment. The book also addresses the reasons behind...

This book describes ongoing developments in social media within the tourism and hospitality sector, highlighting impacts on both the demand and the supply side. It offers a combination of theory and practice, with discussion of real-life business experiences. The book is divided into three...

This book aims to contribute to the literature and aid in developing a theoretical and practical framework in the area of health and wellness tourism. With contributions and research from different countries using a practical approach, this book is an essential source for students, researchers...