This book analyses the connections between the banking industry in Europe and the companies it finances. Ferretti specifically studies how these bonds have evolved over time and questions whether now is the time for a change in the relationship’s dynamics. Chapters discuss the role of bank...

This contributed volume explores the political economy and socioeconomic aspects of the Greek Financial Crisis both within the country's borders and as part of the global economy. With chapters authored by international experts, this book examines and explicitly deals with specific and important...

Introduction: The Responsibility of Knowledge, Challenges and Responses -- The Changing World and the Greek Economy Before the Crisis -- The Pre-Crisis Growth of the Greek Economy -- The Question of Growth -- Human Capital: Education, Innovation and Health -- Cultural Values, Stereotypes and...

Sebastian Moenninghoff provides an extensive overview of the status of the ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ doctrine post-crisis and develops the first comprehensive framework to categorize and discuss the full range of major policy options for regulating banks. Governments need to actively manage their...

Rechtsakttrio und Regelungsübersicht -- Rechtstatsachen im Verhältnis zum europäischen Primärrecht.-Volkswirtschaftliche Notwendigkeiten eines europäischen Abwicklungsregimes -- Praxistauglichkeit des Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) -- Krisenprävention versus Krisenbewältigung.

This book reports on the findings from a research study of vocational and higher education graduates’ employability challenges. The nature and extent of these challenges, their underlying causes, and effective strategies to address the problems in this area are all analysed from a...

This book promotes the creation of advanced knowledge-based economies driven by innovation networks and the continuous development of human capital and capability. It provides valuable insights into the growing emergence of knowledge-based industries of the Asia Pacific, and highlights research...

This book focuses on the tremendous shift in both economic growth and development progress taking place towards the Asia-Pacific Region. Each of the countries in the region has various concerns and challenges for its sustainable development, a common goal most of them are trying to achieve at...

This book provides the most comprehensive survey of mining activity and the principal challenges confronting the resources industry in the Asia-Pacific region today, and presents new theoretical and practical insights into the political and business risks faced by mining companies operating in...