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The militarization of the Persian Gulf : an economic analysis
Askari, Hossein - 2009
The Persian Gulf is arguably the most militarized region in the world. The authors of this insightful book examine military expenditures, arms imports and military deployment to analyze how and why this came to be. Muslim teachings have much to say about peace, war and economics, and this book...
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The handbook on the political economy of war
Coyne, Christopher J. (contributor);  … - 2011
By defining political economy and war in the broadest sense, this unique Handbook brings together a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars from economics, political science, sociology, and policy studies to address a multitude of important topics. These include an analysis of why wars begin,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850752
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Innovation and liberalization in the European defence sector : a small country perspective
Castellacci, Fulvio - 2015
respond to these changes by adjusting their innovation and internationalization strategies. Using a variety of methods … original assessment of innovation policy in the context of EU defence and security market liberalization. In addition to those … studying innovation, European and security studies, this unique book is an indispensible reference for practitioners and policy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851809
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Innovation in public sector services : entrepreneurship, creativity and management
Windrum, Paul (contributor); Koch, Per M. (contributor) - 2008
taxonomy of the different types of innovation found in public sector services, and investigates the key features and drivers of …pt. 1. Issues in public sector innovation and entrepreneurship -- pt. 2. Case studies …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852048
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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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Knowledge externalities, innovation clusters and regional development
Suriñach, Jordi (contributor); Moreno, Rosina (contributor) - 2007
pt. 1. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : theoretical approaches -- pt. 2 …. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : empirical studies -- pt. 3. Regional economic …This book begins with a theoretical examination of regional innovation systems, agglomeration economics and knowledge …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420023
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Intellectual property rights and the financing of technological innovation : public policy and the efficiency of capital markets
Frey, Carl Benedikt - 2013
innovation. The book is extensively researched and provides compelling insights for IPR managers, technology investors and … policymakers trying to promote the efficiency of capital markets and national systems of innovation. Knut Blind, Berlin University … technological innovation has become a central issue in public policy, corporate finance and business management. This detailed book …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420126
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Econometric models of the euro-area central banks
Fagan, Gabriel (contributor); Morgan, Julian (contributor) - 2005
This book provides a description of the main macroeconomic models used by the European Central Bank and the euro area national central banks (Eurosystem). These models are used to help prepare economic projections and scenario analysis for individual countries and the euro area as a whole
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850556
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Transatlantic regulatory cooperation : the shifting roles of the EU, the US and California
Vogel, David (contributor); Swinnen, Johan F. M. (contributor) - 2011
This well-documented book analyzes the possibilities and constraints of regulatory cooperation between the EU and the US (particularly California) with a specific focus on environmental protection, food safety and agriculture, biosafety and biodiversity
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850566
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The political economy of inter-regional fiscal flows : measurement, determinants and effects on country stability
Solé Ollé, Albert (contributor); Espasa, Marta (contributor) - 2010
Struggles over what a region receives, or should receive, from the budget of the central government are common to many countries. Discussions often focus on the measures of 'net fiscal flows' or 'fiscal balances' provided by the government or other actors. This unique book shows just how these...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850574