Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy
About the Book Series
In an increasingly interdependent world, many of the most important issues are driven by economic forces. This series applies newly developed economic techniques to some of the most pressing contemporary problems. The aim of the series is to demonstrate the relevance of modern economic theory to the modern world economy, and to provide key reading for researchers and policy-makers.
Financial Globalization and Regionalism in East Asia
1st Edition
Edited
By Takuji Kinkyo, Yoichi Matsubayashi, Shigeyuki Hamori
April 22, 2016
With increased resilience in the financial systems, emerging Asian economies were less affected by the recent global financial crisis, recovering more quickly from the crisis than major advanced economies. Yet, Asian financial systems remain underdeveloped. More open and efficient ...
International Economic Development: Leading Issues and Challenges
1st Edition
Edited
By Fu-Lai Tony Yu, Yuen Wai-Kee, Diana Kwan
April 21, 2016
Written by experts in their respective areas, this book is an excellent review of theories, policies and empirical evidences on important topics in global economic development. The book is both a superb teaching tool and a valuable handbook in development economics. The volume compiled 13 articles ...
Macroeconomic Forecasting: A Sociological Appraisal
1st Edition
By Robert Evans
August 25, 2015
Drawing on interviews with the UK government's Panel of Independent Forecasters, the author shows how economic models, forecasts and policy analysis depend crucially upon the judgements of economists....
Aging and Economic Growth in the Pacific Region
1st Edition
Edited
By Akira Kohsaka
July 16, 2015
The Pacific region is in the final stage of the demographic transition with declining fertility and expanding life expectancy, where significant changes in population size and age distribution, i.e. "aging" have been and will be witnessed. They are unprecedented and going to affect economic growth ...
Emerging Knowledge Economies in Asia: Current Trends in ASEAN-5
1st Edition
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By Dessy Irawati, Roel Rutten
June 08, 2015
The book aims to identify key issues and developments in ASEAN-5 that illustrate the transition of this region towards a knowledge-based economy. The book contributes to understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by emerging economies. It explains the transition ...
Gold and the Modern World Economy
1st Edition
Edited
By Moon Joong Tcha
June 08, 2015
Respected international experts such as Michael Bordo, Larry Sjaastad and Ken Clements are brought together in a wonderfully well researched new book on this most important of topics. This comprehensive, well-written book provides all you need to know about Gold and the Modern World Economy....
The Legal and Moral Aspects of International Trade: Freedom and Trade: Volume Three
1st Edition
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By Geraint Parry, Geraint B Parry
June 08, 2015
This collection of essays by international lawyers and moral philosophers arises from a prestigious multi-disciplinary conference to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. It examines the legal, moral and political dimensions of free trade. Contributors explore ...
Freight Transport and the Modern Economy
1st Edition
By Michel Savy, June Burnham
May 21, 2015
Freight Transport and the Modern Economy adapts a well-known textbook by Michel Savy, revising, extending and updating it for British, European and international readers. It deals not only with the technical aspects of transport, logistics and supply chain management, but also the interactions ...
Critical Issues in Air Transport Economics and Business
1st Edition
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By Rosário Macário, Eddy Van de Voorde
April 09, 2015
This book offers material for strategic thinking featuring contributions from key figures in Europe, the US and Asia. The focus of the book expands from economic to legal issues, bankruptcy and safety and security. The carefully selected papers offer a thorough and structured analysis of major...
Globalization, Outsourcing and Labour Development in ASEAN
1st Edition
By Shandre Thangavelu, Aekapol Chongvilaivan
February 27, 2015
Due to technical advances in production and communication technology, outsourcing – contracting out production of intermediate materials and services – has affected the economic growth of the ASEAN region. This new book fills an important gap in the literature looking at the impact outsourcing has ...
The Role of Informal Economies in the Post-Soviet World: The End of Transition?
1st Edition
By Colin Williams, John Round, Peter Rodgers
February 27, 2015
Based on extensive ethnographic and quantitative research, conducted in Ukraine and Russia between 2004 and 2012, this book’s central argument is that for many people the informal economy, such as cash in hand work, subsistence production and the use of social networks, is of great importance ...
Capital Flows Without Crisis?: Reconciling Capital Mobility and Economic Stability
1st Edition
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By Dipak Dasgupta, Marc Uzan
December 22, 2014
The last decade has seen a massive increase in international capital flows to emerging markets. This development has offered opportunities to those countries that have opened themselves up to overseas capital, but it has also created risks.In this volume, a team of policymakers and academics from ...