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or even black information, and, like corruption to which it is most often associated, is hard to assess although country … corruption perception indexes attempt to provide a quantifiable basis. In the final analysis such ratings are based on … perceptions of corruption, and this perception may vary strongly depending on different societal structures and cultural modes …
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heart of its economic, employment and social agenda with explicit reference to rural and marginal areas (Europe 2020). The …
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role of institutions in maintaining trust and fighting corruption, as well as in sustaining economic growth and political …-modern Europe responded to similar challenges brought about by the rising costs of international warfare in a period marked by the … of financial profit, fraud and corruption. Through a series of case studies, this volume explores how the various …
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This book focuses on the questions of how territorial differences in productivity levels and unemployment rates arise in the first place and why territorial differences in labor market performance persist over time. Unemployment divergence and unemployment club convergence have been touched on...
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in Europe has been relatively brief, REITs are well on the way to become an industry standard as a real estate investment … financial vehicle not only in Europe but throughout the developed world. This book provides both academics and decision makers … reflection of the development of different REIT-structures in Europe including the history, regulation and markets of each …
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Discussing the economics of entrepreneurship, this book views that it should establish a framework of analysis that integrates the understanding of the determinants and the effects of entrepreneurship and innovation without neglecting the functioning of the inducement mechanisms. For this...
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International Insurance Markets: Between Global Dynamics and Local Contingencies—An Introduction -- The United States Insurance Market: Characteristics and Trends -- The Japanese Insurance Market and Companies: Recent Trends -- The UK Insurance Industry—Structure and Performance -- The...
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The pursuit of sustainable development and smart growth is a main challenge today in countries around the world. Social capital is an asset of their territorial communities. It is also a precondition for national and local policies that aim to better the economic base and quality of life for...
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This open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa's development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a...
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Tomer considers recently accumulated knowledge related to the human brain's functioning and development to better understand the relationship between human capital and human development in successful economies
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