The Economic Decline of the Family
Families face a declining standard of living, and in a historically unprecedented trend, young adults are likely to be worse off than their parents. This book identifies five key deformations causing this crisis, from liberalism and materialism to the destructive power of debt.
This book defines and promotes smart specialization, combining theory with a practical case study and its results. It offers policy recommendations and will appeal to policymakers, professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs involved in innovation.
This book presents a new theory of capitalism where disequilibrium and “imperfect competition” are the functional norm. It shows that equilibrium is a functional anomaly that causes crises, and details the principles of crisis-proof policies and behavior.
The Palestinian Constitutional Court
This book argues the Palestinian Constitutional Court has failed to uphold the Basic Law against authoritarian actions. It offers a case study on how courts in authoritarian regimes obstruct rights and is the first authoritative English-language study of the Court’s judgments.
Sport tourism is a tool for sustainable local development. This book’s 24 authors offer analyses from case studies to theory. An essential read for academics, students, policymakers, and professionals looking to promote their territory.
Personal Finance for Everyday Challenges
We all face important career and personal decisions, from choosing a college to planning for retirement. This book provides a powerful set of personal finance concepts to help you analyze your choices and make the best decisions possible in the face of uncertainty.
Mainland Chinese Migrants in Hong Kong
This case study of migrants in Hong Kong shows early optimism for quick assimilation has given way to a long, arduous process extending to the second generation. It serves as a useful policy reference for countries balancing family reunion with the admission of skilled migrants.
Strategic Decisions in Directed Networks
Do theoretical models account for the decisions of network users? Drawing on two decades of research in transportation science and behavioral economics, this book uses laboratory experiments to test the validity of these models and finds that, with some qualifications, they do.
A must-read for owning or leasing real estate in the US. This guide covers the step-by-step buying process, answers common questions, and includes material on leasing. Learn the language of the business with a summary of important terms, a glossary, and review questions.
To gain a competitive advantage, enterprises must motivate their employees. This collection scrutinises how motivation, leadership, and corporate values impact human resource management, and how organisational identity plays a key role in driving corporate success.
This book analyzes the agricultural landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on maize. It details the maize value chain, projects future productivity growth, and identifies key investment areas, providing actionable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and donor organizations.
Therapeutic Journalism
This book shows how emotional literacy and clinical psychology can create a therapeutic form of journalism. It presents a new model to analyze information through an emotional lens, empowering students to inform with empathy and see a shattered world with a fresh pair of eyes.
The Co-Design of an Online Campaign for an Inclusive Community
This volume shows how communication builds our perception of “us” versus “others,” a cultural obstacle that can lead to radicalisation. We can prevent this with participation and counter-narratives, as shown by a European project that pushes the reader beyond prejudice.
This book examines the challenges confronting foreign correspondents in covering Africa for an international audience in the digital era. It explores factors that influence how Africa is reported, addressing international journalism practices and issues rarely considered.
This book addresses social capital and poverty in Indonesia, describing the benefits of social capital, its role in poverty alleviation, and alternative efforts to improve people’s welfare.
Maurice Moynihan and the Irish State, 1902-1999
He was the elusive civil servant at the heart of the new Irish State. A former Civil War opponent of Éamon de Valera, Maurice Moynihan became his most trusted advisor, writing the 1937 constitution and wielding immense influence over the government he helped create.
Navigate global standards for ballast water management. This guide covers the technology, regulations, and risk strategies to prevent marine bio-invasions and addresses the urgent need to manage existing threats, even in the Arctic.
Light-Duty Vehicle Carbon Emission Standards and the Rebound Effect
This book analyzes Australia’s proposed light vehicle fuel efficiency standards, assessing their economic and environmental impacts. It investigates the rebound effect to determine if efficiency gains truly reduce energy consumption, offering crucial insights for climate policy.
Dealing with Econometrics
A practical guide to the fundamentals of econometrics. Learn the statistical tools to analyse cross-sectional data and evaluate socio-economic relationships. It features theoretical summaries, practical exercises with real-world data, and solutions using Excel or Gretl.
This book is a technical tool-kit for understanding airline economics. Starting with key industry language, it breaks down demand, revenue, and costs to analyze how airlines maximize profit, and explores competition, regulations, and the economics of jet fuel.
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