Palgrave imprint: 15119 books
Delivering Development
Globalization's Shoreline and the Road to a Sustainable Future
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2011
Calls into question the very universal, unquestioned assumptions about globalization, development, and environmental change that undergird much of development and economic policy. Compels the reader to question conventional wisdom and explores alternative ways of achieving meaningful, enduring improvements to human well-being.
by A. Mirakhor, H. Askari
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2010
This book briefly surveys the evolution of the Western concept of development, recognizing the wider dimensions of human and economic development and the role of institutions and rules, which has moved toward the vision and the path of development envisaged in Islam.
Fusion Economics
How Pragmatism is Changing the World
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
The current international financial system has created a huge gap between the wealthy and the rest. Grounded and straightforward in his approach, Brahm calls for a turn away from economic systems dangerously steeped in ideology and stymied by politics, outlining a new global consensus based on pragmatism, common sense, and grass-roots realities.
by A. Zahlan
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Zahlan's detailed study examines recent and current performance of Arab countries and their organizations in scientific research in relation to their socio-economic development. It shows that the Arab countries are severely handicapped by a political economy dominated by technological dependence, corruption, and limited research collaboration.
Managing FDI for Development in Resource-Rich States
The Caribbean Experience
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2015
This book is a timely study in light of the resurgence of resource nationalism that is currently occurring in several resource-rich, developing countries. It moves away from the traditional explanations for the disappointing economic performance of resource-rich, developing countries, notably those advanced by key researchers.
The Global Rise of Asian Transformation
Trends and Developments in Economic Growth Dynamics
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2014
Asian countries are catching up with the West by transforming their primarily agrarian societies into industrial powerhouses. Manufacturing is driving innovation, productivity growth, and higher standards of living for billions of Asians. In the colonial past, the Asian production and supply chains...
Inclusiveness in India
A Strategy for Growth and Equality
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2011
This bookexamines inclusive growth in a range of social and economic areas in India, including physical infrastructure, vulnerable sections of the population and underdeveloped states. It provides a comprehensive study of disparity and deepens insight into understanding processes of economic and social development.
Good Jobs and Social Services
How Costa Rica achieved the elusive double incorporation
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2013
Few countries have achieved social development, which requires simultaneously securing market and social incorporation (good jobs and access to social services). This book reviews Costa Rica's experience as one of the few successful cases of double incorporation in the periphery.
Criminology of Corruption
Theoretical Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2016
This book uniquely applies theoretical approaches from criminology and sociology to the problem of corruption. Theoretical thoughts have future consequences on how we treat, punish and deter and corruption policy illustrates that theoretical approaches affect what laws and techniques are implemented....
Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship and the Common Good
International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
An exploration of the interplay between social responsibility, entrepreneurship and the common good which is organized into four sections: business and the common good; educating responsible entrepreneurs; corporate social responsibility (CSR) challenges and the common good; and CSR and entrepreneurship in emerging economies
Global Trends
Facing up to a Changing World
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2011
Looks at the bigger picture, and the future trends that are going to affect the global business world over the next few years. The author analyses traditional themes such as technology and sustainability but also takes into consideration the effects of developments in other areas such as health, education and demographics
Keys to Governance
Strategic Leadership for Quality of Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2011
Good governance is key to the sustainability of organizations and improving quality of life for all. Governance is much more than a set of rules, it is a culture and a climate of responsibility, accountability and fairness that is deployed throughout an institution. In this new book the author outlines the keys to good governance.
Responsible Management in Asia
Perspectives on CSR
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
This book seeks to offer for the first time a detailed, well researched and holistic account of social responsibility from Asia. Bringing forth rich and live cases of Asian social responsibility it offers an understanding of their practices and philosophies in this area.
Gender and Entrepreneurship in Iran
Microenterprise and the Informal Sector
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2013
Iran is estimated to have the third largest informal sector in the MENA region a major source of income for many low-income households whose numbers are growing as sanctions tighten. Gender and Entrepreneurship in Iran provides insight into the role of informal networks in employment creation in Iran...