Economic Action in Theory and Practice

Economic Action in Theory and Practice
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9780857241177
ISBN-13 : 0857241176
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Economic Action in Theory and Practice by : Donald Wood

Contains 14 chapters that focus on various aspects of economic organization and behaviour, mostly based on empirical fieldwork conducted by the authors themselves. This title takes a look at urban food provisioning in Cameroon and an investigation into entrepreneurial activities in the rapidly-changing economy of Cairo.

Economic Action in Theory and Practice

Economic Action in Theory and Practice
Author :
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 368
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780857241184
ISBN-13 : 0857241184
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Economic Action in Theory and Practice by : Donald C. Wood

Contains 14 chapters that focus on various aspects of economic organization and behaviour, mostly based on empirical fieldwork conducted by the authors themselves. This title takes a look at urban food provisioning in Cameroon and an investigation into entrepreneurial activities in the rapidly-changing economy of Cairo.

Economic Policy

Economic Policy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 705
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ISBN-10 : 9780190912109
ISBN-13 : 0190912103
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Economic Policy by : Agnès Bénassy-Quéré

Concepts -- Issues -- Interdependence -- Fiscal policy -- Monetary policy -- Financial stability -- International financial integration and foreign-exchange policy -- Tax policy -- Growth policies

Addressing the Climate Crisis

Addressing the Climate Crisis
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 155
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ISBN-10 : 9783030797393
ISBN-13 : 3030797392
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Addressing the Climate Crisis by : Candice Howarth

This open access book brings together a collection of cutting-edge insights into how action can and is already being taken against climate change at multiple levels of our societies, amidst growing calls for transformative and inclusive climate action. In an era of increasing recognition regarding climate and ecological breakdown, this book offers hope, inspiration and analyses for multi-level climate action, spanning varied communities, places, spaces, agents and disciplines, demonstrating how the energy and dynamism of local scales are a powerful resource in turning the tide. Interconnected yet conceptually distinct, the book’s three sections span multiple levels of analysis, interrogating diverse perspectives and practices inherent to the vivid tapestry of climate action emerging locally, nationally and internationally. Delivered in collaboration with the UK’s ‘Place-Based Climate Action Network’, chapters are drawn from a wide range of authors with varying backgrounds spread across academia, policy and practice.

Development Economics

Development Economics
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 573
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ISBN-10 : 9781000378535
ISBN-13 : 1000378535
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Development Economics by : Alain de Janvry

This second edition of Development Economics: Theory and Practice continues to provide students and practitioners with the perspectives and tools they need to think analytically and critically about the current major economic development issues in the world. Alain de Janvry and Elisabeth Sadoulet identify seven key dimensions of development—growth, poverty, vulnerability, inequality, basic needs, sustainability, and quality of life—and use them to structure the contents of the text. The book gives a historical perspective on the evolution of thought in development. It uses theory and empirical analysis to present readers with a full picture of how development works, how its successes and failures can be assessed, and how alternatives can be introduced. The authors demonstrate how diagnostics, design of programs and policies, and impact evaluation can be used to seek new solutions to the suffering and violence caused by development failures. In the second edition, more attention has been given to ongoing developments, such as: pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals continuously rising global and national inequality health as a domestic and international public good cash transfers for social protection carbon trading for sustainability This text is fully engaged with the most cutting-edge research in the field and equips readers with analytical tools for impact evaluation of development programs and policies, illustrated with numerous examples. It is underpinned throughout by a wealth of student-friendly features, including case studies, quantitative problem sets, end-of-chapter questions, and extensive references. Excel and Stata exercises are available as digital supplements for students and instructors. This unique text is ideal for those taking courses in development economics, economic growth, and development policy, and will provide an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue careers in development.

Fairness in Practice

Fairness in Practice
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Publisher : OUP USA
Total Pages : 381
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ISBN-10 : 9780199846153
ISBN-13 : 0199846154
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Fairness in Practice by : Aaron James

In this book, the author argues that to achieve a fair global economy, there must be compensation of people harmed by their exposure to the global economy, but also equal division of the "gains of trade" across societies.

The Theory of Social and Economic Organization

The Theory of Social and Economic Organization
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9781439188873
ISBN-13 : 1439188874
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Theory of Social and Economic Organization by : Max Weber

This bookis an introduction to Max Weber’s ambitious comparative study of the sociological and institutional foundations of the modern economic and social order. In this work originally published in German in 1920, Weber discusses the analytical methods of sociology and, at the same time, presents a devastating critique of prevailing sociological theory and of its universalist, determinist underpinnings. None of Weber’s other writings offers the reader such a grasp of his theories; none displays so clearly his erudition, the scope of his interests, and his analytical powers.

Economics as a Process

Economics as a Process
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Publisher : CUP Archive
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0521378591
ISBN-13 : 9780521378598
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Economics as a Process by : Richard Langlois

Consists of original and rev. versions of papers presented at a conference at Airlie House in Virginia, Mar. 1983. Includes bibliographies and index.

Social Psychology in Action

Social Psychology in Action
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9783030137885
ISBN-13 : 3030137880
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Psychology in Action by : Kai Sassenberg

This timely and applied textbook brings together leading scientists to illustrate how key theories and concepts in social psychology help to predict and explain behavior, and can be successfully applied to benefit social and practical problems. It focuses on robust theories and models known for their successful applications and covers a diverse range of settings—spanning classroom interventions, health behavior, financial decision making, climate change and much more. Each chapter comprises of a theoretical section to define the key concepts and summarize the theory, providing evidence for its reliability and limitations from basic research, as well as an application section that summarizes research in an applied context and provides details about a particular study including the respective application setting. The textbook expertly shows how theory can make meaningful predictions for real world contexts, and isn’t afraid to explain the potential hurdles and pitfalls when applying a theory and its underlying set of concepts in a certain context. Crucially, this format moves towards theory testing in applied contexts, enabling a closer examination of why and under what circumstances interventions may be successful in obtaining a desired behavioral or psychological end-state. Among the topics explored: Mindset theory of action phases and if-then planning Quality of motivation in self-determination theory The focus theory of normative conduct Social identity theory and intergroup contact theory Intergroup forgiveness Social Psychology in Action is a critical resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in social and cultural psychology, as well as students of behavioral economics seeking to develop a deeper understanding of major theories and applications of the fields. Practitioners working in the areas of organizational behavior and management, health communication, social work, and educational science and pedagogy will also find the volume pertinent to their work.

Market and Society

Market and Society
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9780521519656
ISBN-13 : 0521519659
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Market and Society by : C. M. Hann

This volume considers how the work of Polanyi can contribute to our understanding of the relationship between market and society.