An introduction to the topic of behavioural economics for a beginning readership. It explains its approach and methodology and assesses its successes and weaknesses.
New essays by distinguished practitioners and experts examining the various options, real and imagined, for the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Stephen Morgan provides a comprehensive analysis of China's unprecedented economic transformation and the specifics of its development, including issues such as well-being and human... Læs mere
A bold, original and thought-provoking exploration of the nature and meaning of time. Tallis, with characteristic fearlessness, seeks to reclaim time from the jaws of physics,... Læs mere
An insightful and penetrating analysis of one of the most readily identifiable manifestations of the modern economy and which has come to inform the way we speak about our relationship to the economic system as a whole.
A critical examination of the urban growth, political economy and geography of Bangladesh's capital city and one of the world’s leading garment manufacturers.
In this new edition, Tim Summers brings his analysis of the politics of Hong Kong fully up to date and discusses the ramifications for the city of the mass demonstrations... Læs mere
How does the EU square the seemingly contradictory objectives of bringing about less migration – its current approach to the refugee crisis – and more migration, which is its current response to the Union’s demographic deficit? Peo Hansen explores how this might be resolved.
A fascinating investigation into the highly secretive events that surrounded the Fed's creation and the bankers, financiers and tycoons that shaped both its organization and the role it was to play over the next century.
Employs a range of case studies to examine the success and failure of financial inclusion policy implementations and considers the social impact and efficacy of such economic intervention.
How does the EU square the seemingly contradictory objectives of bringing about less migration – its current approach to the refugee crisis – and more migration, which is its current response to the Union’s demographic deficit? Peo Hansen explores how this might be resolved.
Alex de Ruyter and Martyn Brown explain the key facets of the gig economy and explore the dangers and potential it affords. Drawing on recent case-studies from the UK, Europe and the USA,... Læs mere