Public Economics – Cambridge Scholars Publishing

A Treatise on the Capitalist Society

Critiquing Marx’s Economic and Political Theory

By: Xing Yu

From £35.99

This book explains the formation of capitalist society from the perspective of language and media. It argues that language is the basis for private property, market exchange, and the wage labor system. Arguing against Marx, it asserts this system is cooperative.

Contemporary Development Issues in Nigeria

Edited By: Olayinka Akanle, A.O. Olutayo, A.O. Omobowale

£47.99

Africa confronts daunting developmental challenges despite abundant resources. Existing analysis is often generic and misinformed. This book uses Nigeria—a resource-rich yet poor nation—to provide informed research with implications for the entire continent.

EU and the Balkans

Policies of Integration and Disintegration

Edited By: Leila Simona Talani

£29.99

In the Balkans, integration and disintegration are the two poles of discourse. While joining the EU is seen as a solution to conflict, it may be a catalyst for further disintegration. This book assesses if EU integration fosters or discourages unity.

Ideas about Agriculture in the Political Economy of Japan

The Foundation of the Nation?

By: James M. Brady

From £29.99

Why do Japanese citizens support agricultural protection that reduces their own welfare? This book argues that ideas—not just economics—are the answer, tracing how historical values evolved into modern concerns for food safety, self-sufficiency, and the environment.

NeoLiberal Scotland

Class and Society in a Stateless Nation

Edited By: Neil Davidson, Patricia McCafferty

£24.99

Contrary to popular belief, neoliberalism has become institutionalised in Scotland. This book details for the first time its negative effects on society and democracy, and serves as a case study of neoliberalism in a “stateless nation” of the West.

Personal Finance for Everyday Challenges

Toward Financial Fortitude

By: H. Nejat Seyhun

From £37.99

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.

Reflections on the Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis

The EU Institutional Framework, Economic Adjustment in an Extensive Shadow Economy

Edited By: Aristidis Bitzenis, Vasileios A. Vlachos, Ioannis Papadopoulos

£49.99

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.

Rescuing the Social Function of the Economy

Brazil is Back

By: Ladislau Dowbor

From £31.99

Brazil is not a poor country. Its key challenges—deep inequality, environmental disaster, and financial chaos—stem not from a lack of resources, but from a political system where powerful elites drain the nation's wealth. This book explains how to combat these structural issues.

Brazil is not a poor country. Its key challenges—deep inequality, environmental disaster, and financial chaos—stem not from a lack of resources, but from a political system where powerful elites drain the nation’s wealth. This book explains how to combat these structural issues.

Selected African Studies in Memory of Zsuzsánna Biedermann

Edited By: Judit Kiss, István Tarrósy

From £38.99

In memory of Dr. Zsuzsánna Biedermann, Hungarian scholars explore African studies from the unique perspective of "the other Europe." Case studies delve into African-Eastern European connections, development, and migration, with a special focus on Rwanda and East Africa.

In memory of Dr. Zsuzsánna Biedermann, Hungarian scholars explore African studies from the unique perspective of “the other Europe.” Case studies delve into African-Eastern European connections, development, and migration, with a special focus on Rwanda and East Africa.

The Economic Decline of the Family

False Promises of Liberalism

By: Darek Klonowski

From £32.99

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.

The Evolution of Regional Uneven Development in Jiangsu Province Under China’s Growth-Oriented State Ideology

By: Shutian Huang

£47.99

This text evaluates the effects of the economic reform that began in the 1970s on regional development in Jiangsu province in China, using detailed case studies which clarify several fundamental ideological and institutional concepts that have shaped the nation’s economic reform.

The Growth-Oriented Economic Policy of the EU

Edited By: Angelo Santagostino, Angelo Santagostino

From £32.99

EU growth is slow, but its potential remains high. This vital trade block must find the political capacity for closer integration to close the gap between reality and potential. This book explores how, covering Brexit, capital markets, energy, and trade policy.

The Political Economy of Health and Healthcare

Unhealthy Distribution

By: Jalil Safaei

From £30.99

Our health is a reflection of our society. This book exposes how biased markets and dismantled social protections create deep health inequalities. It makes a powerful case for social medicine—a collective cure for an unequal world.

The Political Economy of Muslim Countries

Edited By: Özgür Ünal Eriş, Ahmet Salih İkiz

£61.99

A political and economic analysis of Muslim countries, exploring striking differences and similarities among them. Because of its broad use of different disciplines, it will be of interest to students of political science, economics, and history.