Routledge Encyclopedia of International Political Economy
Routledge Encyclopedia of International Political Economy

Author: R. J. Barry Jones

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-11

Total Pages: 818

ISBN-13: 1136927468

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This three volume Encyclopedia offers the first comprehensive and authoritative survey of the rapidly developing field of international political economy. Its entries cover the major theoretical issues and analytical approaches within the field. The set also provides detailed discussion of the contributions of key individuals and surveys a wide range of empirical conditions and developments within the global political economy, including its major institutions. The Encyclopedia has been designed to be eclectic in approach and wide-ranging in coverage. Theoretical entries range from discussions of the definition and scope of the field, through core methodological questions such as rationalism and the structure-agent problem, to surveys of the major theories and approaches employed in the study of the international political economy.

The China Population and Labor Yearbook, Volume 1
The China Population and Labor Yearbook, Volume 1

Author: Fang Cai

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2009-05-06

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 9004165762

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This yearbook is a collection of important articles by demographers and economists from CASS and other top research and policy institutes in China. Several of the articles in this volume are based on major labor and population surveys carried out in recent years.

The Question of Dependency and Economic Development
The Question of Dependency and Economic Development

Author: Brian R. Farmer

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780739100257

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Investigates the relationship between dependency and quality of life in less developed countries (LDCs). Provides an empirical test of the relationship between dependency and economic development in LDCs, as represented by GNP per capita, GNP per capita growth, inequality, physical quality of life, and Quality Improvement. Surveys development and dependency literature and overviews previous empirical studies that centered on dependency, then presents data and analysis and original conclusions. Farmer is associate professor of political science at Lubbock Christian University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Energy and Environmental Strategies in the Era of Globalization
Energy and Environmental Strategies in the Era of Globalization

Author: Muhammad Shahbaz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 3030060012

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This book provides readers with cutting-edge techniques that can be applied to energy and environmental economics. Further, it highlights the effects that both globalization and economic growth have on the environment. In addition to offering a broader perspective on the relationship between environmental pollution, energy consumption and economic growth, the book studies the relationship between economic growth and environmental damage by drawing on the theoretical hypothesis of the Environmental Kuznets Curve. The book presents new econometric techniques and innovative approaches to the study of the energy economy. Accordingly, it can be used to help analyse the current state of the energy economy, the environment and globalization, and can serve as a theoretical reference manual for doctoral students and academics seeking new analytical techniques.

Economic and Business Forecasting
Economic and Business Forecasting

Author: John E. Silvia

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1118497090

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Discover the secrets to applying simple econometric techniques to improve forecasting Equipping analysts, practitioners, and graduate students with a statistical framework to make effective decisions based on the application of simple economic and statistical methods, Economic and Business Forecasting offers a comprehensive and practical approach to quantifying and accurate forecasting of key variables. Using simple econometric techniques, author John E. Silvia focuses on a select set of major economic and financial variables, revealing how to optimally use statistical software as a template to apply to your own variables of interest. Presents the economic and financial variables that offer unique insights into economic performance Highlights the econometric techniques that can be used to characterize variables Explores the application of SAS software, complete with simple explanations of SAS-code and output Identifies key econometric issues with practical solutions to those problems Presenting the "ten commandments" for economic and business forecasting, this book provides you with a practical forecasting framework you can use for important everyday business applications.

Management of Environmental Problems and Hazards in Nigeria
Management of Environmental Problems and Hazards in Nigeria

Author: H. Chike Mba

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1351153390

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This unique collection of essays examines the environmental problems facing contemporary Nigeria. The relationship between environmental degradation and such social issues as poverty and pollution growth has been impressively analyzed. There is also a well-researched discussion on how government and citizens can work towards achieving sustainable development with long-term solutions to ecological disorders. This book provides a valuable resource for academics and professionals in the general area of environmental management as well as those searching for long-term solutions to Nigeria's particular ecological disorders.