This book presents the results of a collective and original empirical investigation of the institutional systems underlying the capitalisms that are coming to the fore in developing nations. While varieties of industrialized countries’ capitalisms are extensively scrutinized, those of...

This book explores and analyzes governance and policy issues in South, Southeast, and East Asia. It maps governance challenges and analyzes current trends from the perspectives of democracy, public policy, and public institutions. Regional public administration and governance systems have...

This edited volume comprises ideas, visions, strategies, and dreams of entrepreneurs, managers, scientists and political experts who share their best practice experience relating to the joint goal of a more sustainable, humanistic, and responsible fashion industry. Readers will find a variety of...

Chapter 1. Almas Heshmati, “Introduction to Economic Growth and Development in Ethiopia and summary of the contributions” -- Chapter 2. Tsegaye Mulugeta, “Impacts of Improved Agricultural Technology Adoption on Rural Poverty: Evidence from Rural Ethiopia” -- Chapter 3. Tsegaye Mulugeta,...

This book analyses the methods used to assess financial sustainability as defined by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Recently, there have been calls to consider sustainability as a fundamental guiding principle in public management. The financial and economic crisis has...

Dem Sport werden zahlreiche Gemeinwohlfunktionen zugeschrieben. Aus diesem Grund wird er mit öffentlichen Mitteln gefördert. In welchem Umfang der Sport in Deutschland auf diese Weise gefördert wird und insbesondere welche Mittel aus dem Sport wieder an die öffentlichen Haushalte...

The International Handbook of Public Financial Management is a virtual encyclopedia of public financial management, written by topmost experts, many with a background in the IMF and World Bank. It provides the first comprehensive guide to the subject that has been published in more than ten...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of national fiscal policies in the European Union and in the European Monetary Union. Adopting a critical perspective, the book offers a deep insight into the consequences of the current strategy of national fiscal policies on economic activity

Das Wissen zur finanzpolitischen Bedeutung des Sports ist für politische Entscheidungsträger von großer Bedeutung. Tim Pawlowski und Christoph Breuer präsentieren und diskutieren verschiedene Methoden und Daten, um die finanzpolitische Bedeutung des Sports in Deutschland erstmals...

The Welfare State and Welfare Capitalism -- Theoretical Foundations of the Welfare State -- Worlds of Welfare Capitalism: Interlinking Welfare State and Production Regimes -- Historical Development and Contemporary Challenges of the Advanced Capitalist Welfare State -- Historical Phases of...