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.
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
Edited
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
Edited
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
Edited
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 ...
Working in the Macro Economy: A study of the US Labor Market
1st Edition
By Martin F. J. Prachowny
December 01, 2014
Most macroeconomic theory has focused on goods and money rather than on labour, but this book goes someway to redressing this balance. It examines a wide range of labor-market issues from the perspective of modern macroeconomics. It considers policy issues, as well as theory, and criticises both ...
Case Studies on Chinese Enterprises
1st Edition
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By Donglin Xia
September 11, 2014
This book is a collection of teaching cases on two Chinese companies, UFIDA and Founder. The cases describe the management practices of typical Chinese companies. UFIDA is a well-known company providing management software while Founder is a long-established high-tech company. The book aims at ...