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.
Spanning 45 years, these essays chart the author’s evolving thought on Taiwan’s modern history. They investigate political reform by intellectuals since the 1970s and the creation of a national human rights commission, including the handling of transitional justice.
Does science matter in economics? This volume answers in the negative. It is argued that science simply doesn’t matter in economics, has never mattered and will probably never matter. Instead, the field has redefined the laws of physics and psychology to carve out its own set.
A Philosophical Look at Keynes and Hayek
This book examines the crossing between philosophy, semiotics, and economics. Reconsidering the contributions of Keynes and Hayek through the semiotic approach of Charles S. Peirce, it creates new conceptual frameworks to rethink the paths to complexity in our world.
Integrated Marketing Communication
A valuable resource for students, academics, and practitioners of integrated marketing communication (IMC). It details the principles and practices of IMC before presenting a step-by-step process for preparing and executing a plan for any given brand.
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is often blamed for worsening the Great Depression. This book presents an alternative view, arguing the Act was the Republican Party’s attempt to close an output gap caused by a new power technology: electric unit drive (EUD).
This book shows how market dominance depends on firm choices and the non-price signals they send to consumers. It presents new market power indices to measure a firm’s influence and considers practical policies for regulating apps and misuse of information in cyberspace.
Beyond Capitalism
The digital revolution isn’t just updating capitalism—it’s forging a new system. As profound as the industrial revolution, this transformation is born from the convergence of global crises. This book reveals the world that comes next.
This book uses mathematical modeling to increase enterprise efficiency. Instead of devouring competition, it proposes a cooperative ‘win-win’ benchmarking model, proving its advantage through implementation in real companies, banks, and industrial enterprises.
State Capitalism Reforms and the Path for Belarus
An insightful study of Belarus, a country “trapped in transition” for decades. This book explores its unique model of state capitalism and outlines the economic pitfalls that lead to long-term recession.
Public Debts and National Sovereignty from the 12th to the 21st Century
Following a series of crises, the world economy is burdened by high debt and the dramatic costs of fighting climate change. What can we learn from history? Global solidarity is necessary to share the costs, and large multinationals and the wealthy must take on a fair share.
A Century of Italian American Economics
This book uses the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy as a privileged observation point for the study of economic relations between Italy and the United States, showing the Chamber’s fundamental role in strengthening cooperation and business between the two countries.
This book explores the interdependence between environment and economics, searching for solutions to environmental problems. It provides an overview of the field with case studies and policies, making it a useful introduction for students, teachers, and academicians.
Explore the organization of international rail transport along the Great Silk Road and other major transport corridors. This book details a new methodology for freight traffic using the supranational currency EuroNur. Essential for businesses and transport organizations.
Each individual is of the highest value. This book explores how this core belief shapes the laws, customs, and norms that guide society, uncovering the critical connection between our values and the modern economy—a vital read for the future of humanity.
Currencies and Cultures
A symbiotic relationship exists between a currency and its culture and society. Currencies and Cultures offers insights into how cultural institutions can strengthen citizens’ values and beliefs and enhance the process of trade and exchange for the betterment of their people.
Healthcare Facilities in Developing Countries
This book is an in-depth investigation of healthcare facilities in Mau district, India. Based on a survey of 680 households, it analyzes variations in their availability, accessibility, and affordability, and the link between socio-economic status and utilization patterns.
The Impact of Development on the Environment and Human Rights
Priya charts the developmental policies followed in India since independence and their impact on the environment and human rights. He also presents a view of how sustainable development in the country may be attained by focusing on three contemporary case studies.
The Efficiency and Productivity of Indian Pharmaceutical Companies
This book evaluates the Indian pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the government’s role in its growth from non-existence before the 1970s to one of the largest in the world. It provides an understanding of productivity and efficiency for health administrators and economists.
This book discusses track access charging with regard to rail freight competitiveness. It addresses the costs incurred, the impact of traffic volume, market response, and the influence of transport policy, appealing to infrastructure managers seeking to shift freight to railways.