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  • Every Place Matters

    Towards Effective Place-Based Policy

    by Andrew Beer, Fiona McKenzie, Jiří Blažek, Markku Sotarauta, Sarah Ayres ...
    Series series Regional Studies Policy Impact Books
    Across the globe policy makers implement, and academics teach and undertake research upon, place-based policy. But what is place-based policy, what does it aspire to achieve, what are the benefits of place-based approaches relative to other forms of policy, and what are the key determinants of success for this type of government intervention? This Policy Expo examines these questions, reviewing ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Globalization, Planning and Local Economic Development

    by Andrew Beer, Terry L. Clower ...
    This textbook looks at economic development at the local, community or regional scale. It provides students with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary thinking about locally-based economic development, how growth can be planned and how that development can be realized.Globalization, Planning and Local Economic Development:• Provides students with a thorough understanding of current debates ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • The Impacts of Automotive Plant Closure

    A Tale of Two Cities

    Edited by Andrew Beer, Holli Evans ...
    Series series Regions and Cities
    Economic restructuring has been a notable feature of so-called mature industrial economies such as the UK and Australia in the last two decades, with deregulation, privatisation, technological change and globalisation combining to reshape such economies. Some industries have grown, while others have declined. Moreover, while overall employment in the UK and Australia has grown, many newly-created ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

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  • Building Better Public Services

    A Guide for Practitioners

    by Tony Dean ...
    For decades, public service organizations have been under constant and growing pressure from citizens and stakeholders to provide more integrated, effective and accountable programs and services. Governments are beginning to acknowledge that they can’t own every issue and increasingly look to collaboration, networking and consultation at many levels as they design and develop polices, programs and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Some Small Countries Do It Better: Rapid Growth and Its Causes in Singapore, Finland, and Ireland

    by Shahid Yusuf, Kaoru Nabeshima ...
    Countries worldwide are struggling to imitate the industrial prowess of the East Asian pacesetters, but growth accelerations have proven remarkably transient. Building a portfolio of tradable goods and services and steadily raising the level of investment in these activities, has generally defied the best policy efforts - in particular, bringing investment ratios on par with East Asian averages ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The New Global Road Map

    Enduring Strategies for Turbulent Times

    by Pankaj Ghemawat ...
    What Globalization Now Means for Your BusinessExecutives can no longer base their strategies on the assumption that globalization will continue to advance steadily. But how should they respond to the growing pressures against globalization? And what can businesses do to control their destinies in these times of uncertainty?In The New Global Road Map, Pankaj Ghemawat separates fact from fiction by ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Innovation Policy: A Guide For Developing Countries

    by World Bank ...
    Innovation in all its forms, particularly technological innovation, has become a crucial driver of growth, enhancing competitiveness and increasing social well-being in all economies of the world. In a broad and diversified sense, innovation comprises not only the creation of new technology, but even more important, it includes the diffusion and use of products, processes, and practices that are ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Re-Imagining Capitalism

    Edited by Dominic Barton, Matthias Kipping, Dezsö Horváth ...
    Capitalism has been an unprecedented engine of wealth creation for many centuries, leading to sustained productivity gains and long-term growth and lifting an increasing proportion of humanity out of poverty. But its effects, and hence its future, have come increasingly under question: Is capitalism still improving wealth and well-being for the many? Or, is long-term value creation being ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • The Global Auction

    The Broken Promises of Education, Jobs, and Incomes

    by Phillip Brown, Hugh Lauder, David Ashton ...
    For decades, the idea that more education will lead to greater individual and national prosperity has been a cornerstone of developed economies. Indeed, it is almost universally believed that college diplomas give Americans and Europeans a competitive advantage in the global knowledge wars. Challenging this conventional wisdom, The Global Auction forces us to reconsider our deeply held and ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Project 2025

    Blueprint for America's Future

    by William Wurt ...
    A ticking clock. A nation at a turning point. A bold blueprint for the future!In the crucible of the upcoming 2025 elections, America stands on the precipice of unprecedented change. The choices we make now will determine the course of our nation for generations to come.Will we embrace a path of revitalization, restoring our economic vitality and cultural identity?Or will we succumb to the forces ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The World that Changes the World

    How Philanthropy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship are Transforming the Social Ecosystem

    Edited by Willie Cheng, Sharifah Mohamed ...
    If there is an X PRIZE for collaborative thought leadership of the social ecosystem, this book would get it.Dr. Peter H. DiamandisChairman and CEO, X PRIZE FoundationThe World that Changes the World is thought leadership at its best—envisioning the future through reflection and analysis of past trends and contemporary challenges.Senator the Hon. Ursula StephensAustralian Parliamentary Secretary ... Read more

    $40.00 USD

  • CANADIAN POLITICS

    PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES

    by CLARA CABOT ...
    In this captivating and inspiring essay, Clara Cabot delves into the evolution of politics from antiquity to the modern era, offering a nuanced examination of the forces that shape political systems and societies. With insightful analysis and engaging prose, Cabot prompts readers to ponder the complexities of political development, the delicate balance between power and order, and the enduring ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus