Economics

Among euro area member states, many structural weaknesses were exposed when economic performance declined significantly and financial markets became more discerning. This book focuses on the analytical underpinnings of real-time policy advice given to euro area policymakers during three cycles of the IMF's annual Article IV consultations (2012-14) with euro area authorities.

"Writing with a lucidity that enables him to convey deep insights without a trace of jargon.... [Paper Promises is] the most illuminating account of the financial crisis to appear to date."- John Gray, New Statesman

A powerfully proposed alternative to the system that led us into history's latest economic debacle

The World Bank's annual report on the external debt of developing countries includes comprehensive data for 125 developing countries, as well as summary data for regions and income groups.

Provides an overview and assessment of established research on firms' strategic choices of R&D efforts and their firm-level returns, and explains the consequences for economy-wide technological change and growth.

A powerful work of utopian critical theory which looks at how the destructive nature of capitalism will eventually be used against itself

The debate about whether the UK should continue to be a member of the EU is set to become more intense in the light of David Cameron's promise of an In/Out referendum in 2017, should the Conservatives be in government. There is no shortage of prophets of doom who warn of the serious economic consequences of withdrawal.

The IZA World of Labor distils and condenses the best thinking and research on labor economic issues to enable decision-makers make better informed policy decisions.

Written by well-known labor economists worldwide, the findings on each topic are presented in a compact and readable format, as distillations ...

Contemporary economies, dominated by global finance and political rent-seekers, often inhibit the realization of democracy. This volume features comparative essays and case studies to examine the antagonisms between the economy and democracy and the struggles and visions to make things more equitable.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fruitful achievement of China's Quantitative Economics during the past 30 years, assembling pioneering contributions of prominent quantitative economists in China.

The global financial crisis of 2007-09 highlighted the economic interdependencies between all major countries, raising the issues of international cooperation. Managing Complexity looks at how, following the global financial crisis, countries have changed the way they cooperate with each other on matters of economic policy.

A new look and new ways to access the world's premier source of development data.Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. Compiled from officially-recognized international ...

Stock Markets, Investments and Corporate Behavior examines the nature of stock market growth and decline, the function of financial markets, and their implications for commercial companies.

This book shows by how much spending will need to be cut and taxes raised in order to make the government's fiscal position sustainable.

'Opportunity from 2100 forward is unimaginably vast and incredibly varied.' Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC 'Timing is everything, and it hurts to think we blew it.' Bill McKibben, 350.org The future is a beautiful, if challenging, partner. Your choice is whether you take the risk in ...

This engaging and informative book covers the range of issues on which C. Fred Bergsten and the Peterson Institute have distinguished themselves over the last 25 years, including trade liberalization, exchange rate regimes, international financial architecture, debt, economic sanctions, and the impact ...

The Making of Miracles in Indian States studies three Indian states at very different levels of development, all of which grew in excess of 8% per year for a decade in the 21st century: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat.

Reducing your carbon emissions in an economic down-turn can be challenging, but saving the planet doesn't have to cost you more. This title offers information on technologies, tips and ideas for different budgets on how to spend the least for the carbon reduction gain and insight from the experiences of people trying to live low-carbon lives.

This study offers an analysis of the UK's current economic policy options and a plan for improving life for ordinary citizens via a sensible and realistic understanding of governments' limited ability to manage economic performance. It provides a manifesto which political parties could immediately adopt to make life better for all.