1 Introduction.- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Descriptive Analysis -- 4 Determinants of Business Cycle Synchronistion -- 5 Shock Propagation Mechanisms and Business Cycle Convergence -- 6 Summary and Policy Implications -- 7 Appendix -- References

This book is the result of recent research by contemporary scientists on topics which were discussed at the conference of the same name in Volgograd, Russia in April 2017. The global economic system is currently in a stage of active formation and development: its boundaries and conditions of...

Diwan and Galal looks at the structure and prospects of the Middle East economies after the 2011 Uprisings, focusing on issues of economic growth, inequality, the impact of oil, and the unfolding political transitions

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: A Short History of the Evolution of the Climate Smart Agriculture Approach and its Links to Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Debates -- Chapter 3:Economics of Climate-Smart Agriculture -- Chapter 4: Innovation in Response to Climate Change --...

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This book introduces innovative approaches to pursue climate change adaptation and to support the long-term implementation of climate change policies. Offering new case studies and data, as well as projects and initiatives implemented across the globe, the contributors present new tools,...

Für die Ermittlung der ökonomischen Performance sind in der Vergangenheit zahlreiche Modelle entwickelt und erweitert worden. Heutzutage ist unter anderem die Berücksichtigung des Risikos obligatorisch. Dennoch beinhalten diese Modelle bei genauerer Betrachtung Unzulänglichkeiten. Und genau...

Part 1 - Theoretical and Conceptual Framing of Climate Change Governance -- Part2 - Case Studies I : Policy-related and Governmental Approaches -- Part 3 - Case Studies II: Business-related and Technical Approaches

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