Advances in Monetary Policy Design
Simple-sum monetary indexes can be misleading. This book outlines the methods for constructing superior Divisia indexes, designed to accurately measure liquidity. It is the first to publish Divisia-based money supply indexes for the GCC countries.
Who owns commingled securities? This book tackles property rights uncertainty under English law, showing how trusts can secure title and arguing for a careful shift in legal priority to protect good faith purchasers.
Reading Penguin
Penguin Books democratised reading, becoming the most important British publisher of the 20th century. In these essays, scholars examine Penguin’s significance, from breaking the Lady Chatterley ban to the iconic art of its covers.
This book addresses various aspects of tourist behaviour, from need-recognition to post-consumption. Supported by practical examples from a range of countries, it is very useful for updating your knowledge or carrying out further research in this field.
Culture of Tobacco
This book explores the impact of tobacco cultivation on rural Andhra Pradesh. A comparative study of two villages reveals how this labor-intensive crop creates prosperity and changes social relationships, prompting a re-examination of agricultural policy.
Leading scholars of practical rationality and human action—including Alfred Mele, Michael Bratman, and Joshua Knobe—discuss central questions on agency, deliberation, and akrasia. The outcome is of great interest to philosophers, economists, and psychologists.
Investment Portfolio Selection Using Goal Programming
This book provides practitioners with a superior scientific framework for investment decision-making. Using Goal Programming, it offers a realistic approach to portfolio selection that finds feasible solutions for complex, real-world problems.
A refreshing analysis of Europe’s lost decade and a major contribution to understanding the Euro-zone crisis. With contrasting perspectives from academics and practitioners, it is a must read for anyone interested in the political economy of crisis and reform in Europe.
Small-Screen Shakespeare is a guide to Shakespeare productions on computer or TV. From silent films to cinematic spin-offs, Peter Cochran gives an expert opinion on the best and worst, based on a lifetime of viewing, teaching, acting and directing.
Reflections on the Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis
The 2007 financial crisis became a sovereign debt crisis, calling European integration into question. Focusing on Greece, where the crisis began, experts analyze flawed policies, contagion effects, the shadow economy, and the very future of the euro.
Internet Tomography
This book introduces Internet tomography, from basic principles to applications. It focuses on designing Internet Tomography Measurement Systems to map Internet performance, with uses in network design, wireless networks, and Service Level Agreement compliance.
This book analyses Turkey’s economic policies from a dependency perspective, identifying the macroeconomic variables that lead to recurring crises. It proposes an alternative economic policy to develop an independent structure so Turkey can act in her own interests.
International Interplay
Riddhi Dasgupta dissects core standards in international dispute settlement—from expropriation to fair treatment—to offer vital legal strategies and constructive solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Applied Social Sciences
An interdisciplinary collection of studies tackling key economic and political challenges, from public finance to cultural heritage. Bridging theory and practice, it offers vital insights for professionals and interested readers alike.
Market Place
This book explores how ‘food quarters’ have emerged in three transforming London markets. It reveals how the interplay between design and food-focused social practices enriches urban life and sustainability, while paradoxically contributing to gentrification.
Digging the Seam
The 1984–5 Miners’ Strike was a bitter dispute that divided Britain. While its political consequences have been subject to detailed analysis, its impact on popular culture is less mapped. This book explores that legacy in film, music, theatre, and art.
A key resource for BI and CRM students and practitioners, this book provides practical guidance on implementing ERP and BI solutions for real-world strategic alignment. It also introduces the innovative “BI Psychology Adoption Model”.
Mothers of Innovation
What sparks innovation? This book reveals why property rights and resources were not enough to ignite the Industrial Revolution. The surprising key was expanding social networks, which fostered cooperation and integrated unrelated concepts to create something new.
Arbitration Awards
Is international arbitration being contaminated by litigation, compromising its core principles? This book investigates this hypothesis by analyzing the language of international arbitration awards to identify elements that may provide evidence for this trend.
The Subprime Crisis and Its Impact on Financial and Managerial Environments
Unpacking the 2008 global financial crisis, this book reveals its lasting impacts and argues for a multinational solution to safeguard the international banking system.