Economics has become an excessively esoteric discipline. Opportunities to bridge the gap between theorizing and policymaking are becoming increasingly limited. One issue of great importance to modern policymakers is the relationship between globalization and economic crisis. With unprecedented...

This book identifies and addresses the impacts of the global financial crisis on Dubai and the region. The issues are highlighted and analyzed by a group of distinguished scholars. Specifically, discussions are focused on the following four interrelated issues: Why and how the financial crisis...

The reason for the depth the 2008's global depression lies in the intractability of modern economic systems. This has led to an emergence of unprecedented migratory patterns, the analysis and management of which is key to economic recovery.

Saving Capitalism and Democracy tries to answer the difficult questions posed by intellectuals, the media, politicians, students and ordinary people concerning the crisis and how to avert an impending catastrophe.

Interest in learning how to make the most of the potential developmental benefits of remittance flows has grown worldwide. Financing the Family adds to that body of knowledge with a summary of recent research that emphasizes experimental approaches, focuses on Central America, and analyzes the...

Manias, Panics and Crashes , is a scholarly and entertaining account of the way that mismanagement of money and credit has led to financial explosions over the centuries. Covering such topics as the history and anatomy of crises, speculative manias, and the lender of last resort, this book has...

Vier Erfolgsformeln krisengeschützter Unternehmen -- Treiber der Konzentration: der Industry Shark -- Klein, aber fein: der Local Specialist -- Einzigartige marktbezogene Fähigkeiten: der Regional Hero -- Nachhaltiger Gewinner: der International Champion.

Wirtschaftliche Krisen haben auch ihr Gutes: Sie offenbaren überraschend erfolgreiche Unternehmen, die auf der Basis richtiger Weichenstellungen zu Gewinnern am Markt geworden sind. Damit öffnen sie den Blick für die Erfolgstreiber im strategischen Management, aber auch im operativen...

As the world is currently in the midst of financial and economic crises, this collection of expert contributions focuses on strategy formation and implementation at various organizational levels to address the challenges ahead. The latest economic turmoil and its ongoing impact on business...