International Economics

Studies of mercantilism have tended to focus on the effects on the originating countries and populations. This new essay collection, based on extensive archival research, redresses that balance to examine the impact such trade had on indigenous populations and peripheral countries...

Sixteenth-century Europe was powered by commerce. Whilst mercantile groups from many areas prospered, those from the Low Countries were particularly successful. This study, based on extensive archival research, charts the ascent of the merchants established around Antwerp...

This book draws together a set of topical writings on the subject of microcredit that will be of relevance to the work of both researchers and practitioners in the field. In drawing on the experiences of authors from countries and regions throughout the globe, including Cambodia, Barbados and the Ca..

Migration in the Mediterranean region is a widely debated and much studied topic. Border controls and management, migration and development, human trafficking and human rights and the clash or convergence of civilizations have generated a great deal of controversy and news attention. The approach of..

Multilateralism and Regionalism in Global Economic Governance..

This book explores the regional dimension of Europe in terms of localised technological comparative advantages and the location of innovative activities by Multinational Corporations...

This is a comprehensive examination of the role of foreign direct investment in East Asia before and after the financial crisis of mid-1997...

This is a comprehensive examination of the role of foreign direct investment in East Asia before and after the financial crisis of mid-1997...

This essential reference work reflects topical trends of thought and identifies prevailing problems and solutions. The first half focuses on economic growth and the second examines the role of the state versus the market...

This book, originally published in 1987, evaluates the human and managerial implications of new office information technology, based on the actual experiences of organisations using the new technology...

In recent years there has been a spectacular revival of interest in the economics of the Austrian school. The contributors illustrate the richness of the Austrian heritage and the continuing vitality of the Austrian school...

Featuring a notable list of international contributors, this book presents a systematic and stimulating discussion on regionalism, covering topical issues such as recent financial crises, enlargement within EU and the post-Lome regionalism of Africa...