This book brings together a wide range of policy experts from both old and new European Union member states, as well as from the US, and presents their insights, observations and research on the future of economic and social models in Europe. This book is an essential companion for all...

Alfred Maizels' work on commodity trade and prices documented trends in a major area of international economic relations. This book elaborates the ideas in the tradition of Maizels' contributons, and discusses and extends these theories in relation to current problems.

An exploration of the implications of mineral-led wealth and the opportunities that this creates for economic and social development. The book includes theoretical and policy analyses as well as micro level country case studies, including Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Nigeria and Botswana.

Public spending on infrastructure plays an important role in promoting economic growth and poverty alleviation. Empirical studies unequivocally show that under-investment in infrastructure limit economic growth. At the same time, numerous other studies have shown that investment in...

Chapter 1: Islamic Capital Market Research: Past Trends and Future Considerations; Syed Aun R. Rizvi and Nafis Alam -- Chapter 2: The Determinants of Islamic Equity Fund Performance: A Global Evidence; Wajahat Azmi and Mohsin Ali -- Chapter 3: On Sukuk Insolvencies: A Case Study of East Cameron...

In Zusammenarbeit mit einer Reihe kompetenter Co-Autoren zeigt Leo Nefiodow, wie die Gesundheitswirtschaft von der nächsten großen Wachstumswelle, dem der 6. Kondratieffzyklus, profitieren kann. Die im Buch vorgestellten innovativen Ansätze sind für den Leser inspirierend und und liefern...

This volume examines the relationships among social ecology, innovation, sustainable development and economic growth. Using the principles of Quintuple Helix innovation system, the authors argue that social ecology and environmental management are supporters and drivers of innovation,...

This book encourages thoughtful technological innovation while remaining conscious of its positive and negative consequences for society, presenting a method to help innovators anticipate consequences, minimize resistance, and enhance acceptance

This volume discusses the impact of Financial Economics, Growth Dynamics, and the Finance & Banking sector in the economies of countries. The contributors analyse and discuss the effects of the recent financial crises on the economic growth and performance in various countries. The volume covers...

This book collects selected articles addressing several currently debated issues in the field of international macroeconomics. They focus on the role of the central banks in the debate on how to come to terms with the long-term decline in productivity growth, insufficient aggregate demand, high...