This study looks at the experiences of European and American companies that have collaborated with their Japanese competitors in the fields of computers, consumer electronics, automobiles and aero-engines, by forming joint ventures, designing products together and pursuing complementary...

Intro -- List of Contributors -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Introduction -- I. The Extension of Technical Systems -- Introduction -- Innovation and Radio Industry in Europe during the Interwar Period -- From Small Insulated Plants to Regional Networks: The Path of Growth of...

Volume 3 -- Contents -- Reflecting on the historical sensation of youth work and youth policy in Europe -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- 8 -- 9 -- 10 -- 11 -- 12 -- 13 -- 14 -- 15 -- 16 -- 17 -- 18 -- 19 -- 20 -- 21 -- 22 -- 23 -- 24 -- 25 -- Appendix History of youth mobility in Europe --...

Intro -- 1 Preface by Hanjo Schild and Jan Vanhee -- 2 Introduction: looking around and moving forward by Edgar Schlümmer -- 3 Third sector trends by Kristina Mänd -- 4 The history of youth work in Estonia by Marti Taru, Eli Pilve and Peeter Kaasik -- 5 The history of youth work as a...

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- I. 2010 Policy Conference, Washington, DC -- Ch 1. Postcrisis EU Governance -- Ch 2. From Convoy to Parting Ways?: Postcrisis Divergence Between European and US Macroeconomic Policies -- Economic Developments -- Monetary Policy -- Fiscal Policy --...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction: Miracles, Myths, and Explanations in Economic History -- 1. Space and Politics -- 2. Population, Resources, and Economic Growth -- 3. Formal and Informal Mechanisms for Market Development -- 4. Warfare, Location of Manufacturing, and Economic Growth...

Responsibility, Ethics and Legitimacy of Corporations -- Table of Contents -- Part 1 Introduction -- 1. Introduction -- 1. Background -- 2. Major theoretical concepts -- 3. Research methodology: Scope and boundaries -- Part 2 Globalization, values-driven management, and business ethics -- 1....

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Energy and Europe -- Exogenous Energy Factors in European Integration -- Endogenous Energy Factors in European Integration -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 The Political Economy of Energy -- State Autonomy Theory -- U.S. Energy Policy as Special Interest...

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 New Policies and New Goals for Changing Times -- The Need for Sustained Economic Reform in Europe -- Reform Progress to Date -- A Framework for Transforming the European Economy -- Summarizing the Nature of the Reform Proposals --...

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Executive Summary -- 1. Key Impediments to Private Participation in Infrastructure in ECA -- Evolution of Private Participation in Infrastructure: Global Trends -- Private Participation in Infrastructure in ECA: Recent...