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Optimal Control of Nonlinear Processes : With Applications in Drugs, Corruption, and Terror
Grass, Dieter; Behrens, Doris; Caulkins, Jonathan P.; … - 2008
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013520988
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The Economics of Addictive Behaviours Volume III : The Private and Social Costs of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs and Their Remedies
Joshua, John - 2017
This title offers an in-depth analysis of the causes, consequences and treatments of illicit drug abuse. The author examines the effects of existing drug policies and proposes drug use legalisation within a regulated market as a viable alternative. Joshua assesses the factors that make...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012398362
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Recreational Drug Consumption : An Economic Perspective
Ramful Srivastava, Pratima - 2013
Introduction -- Literature Review -- An Overview of Recreational Drug Consumption in Australia -- Modelling Consumption of Individual Drugs -- Modelling Multiple Drug Use using a Multivariate Approach -- Modelling Alcohol Consumption by Levels using an Ordered Generalised Extreme Value (OGEV)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014017283
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Konflikte zwischen Vorstand und Geschäftsführung in Nonprofit-Organisationen : Eine Analyse der Spannungsfelder und deren Ursachen
Bürgisser, Sarah - 2012
Eine gut funktionierende Zusammenarbeit zwischen der hauptamtlichen Geschäftsführung und dem ehrenamtlichen Vorstand ist für den Erfolg einer jeden Nonprofit-Organisation (NPO) von zentraler Relevanz. Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Rahmenbedingungen von Ehrenamt und Hauptamt gestaltet sich...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014015561
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Anreizorientierte Aufsicht über Wertpapierdienstleister : Eine Analyse des Beziehungsgeflechts zwischen Finanzintermediären und ihren Kunden
Hoffmann, Thomas (contributor) - 2009
Wertpapieraufsicht in Deutschland und den USA -- Interessenkonflikte zwischen Wertpapierdienstleistern und ihren Kunden … Unternehmen. In der ökonomischen Theorie wurde die Hypothese effizienter Kapitalmärkte erst mit dem Aufkommen der … Deutschland mit den Regelungen der USA und identifiziert Schwachstellen der bisher praktizierten Systeme staatlicher Aufsicht. Mit …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014014924
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The Black Social Economy in the Americas : Exploring Diverse Community-Based Markets
Hossein, Caroline Shenaz (ed.) - 2018
This pioneering book explores the meaning of the term “Black social economy,” a self-help sector that remains autonomous from the state and business sectors. With the Western Hemisphere’s ignoble history of enslavement and violence towards African peoples, and the strong anti-black racism...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397467
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Macroeconomic Risk Management Against Natural Disasters : Analysis focussed on governments in developing countries
Hochrainer, Stefan (contributor) - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013520848
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The Global Cybercrime Industry : Economic, Institutional and Strategic Perspectives
Kshetri, Nir - 2010
The Global Cybercrime Industry and Its Structure: Relevant Actors, Motivations, Threats, and Countermeasures -- Simple Economics of Cybercrime and the Vicious Circle -- An Institutional Perspective on Cybercrimes -- Increasing Returns and Externality in Cybercrimes -- Institutional Field Evolved...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013522713
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Illegal Markets, Violence, and Inequality : Evidence from a Brazilian Metropolis
Daudelin, Jean; Ratton, José Luiz - 2018
This book challenges the quasi-consensus that Latin American countries dominate global homicide rankings mainly due to the illegal nature of drug production and trafficking. Building on US scholarship that looks at the role of social exclusion and discriminatory policing in drug violence, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397323
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Casinonomics : The Socioeconomic Impacts of the Casino Industry
Walker, Douglas M. - 2013
Introduction -- PART I: Economic benefits from commercial casinos -- Casinos and economic growth -- Gambling, consumer behavior, and welfare -- Misconceptions about casinos and economic growth -- Analysis of the relationship between casinos and economic growth -- Recent evidence on casinos and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014016733