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Taxation in the Digital Economy - New Models in Asia and the Pacific (Hardcover): Nella Hendriyetty, Chris Evans, Chul Ju Kim,... Taxation in the Digital Economy - New Models in Asia and the Pacific (Hardcover)
Nella Hendriyetty, Chris Evans, Chul Ju Kim, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A robust and efficient tax administration in a modern tax system requires effective tax policies and legislation. Policy frameworks should cover all aspects of tax administration and include the essential processes of capturing, processing, analyzing, and responding to information provided by taxpayers and others concerning taxpayers' affairs. By far the greatest challenges facing tax administrations in all countries are those posed by the continuing developments in the digital economy. Whereas societies are grappling to come to terms with the transitions from the third industrial or digital revolutions, revenue authorities grapple with the consequences for the sustainability of their tax bases and the efficient administration and collection of taxes. This book presents a critical review of the status of tax systems in Asia and the Pacific in the era of the digital economy. The book suggests how countries can maximize their domestic resource mobilization when confronted by the challenges that digitalization inevitably produces, as well as how they can best harness or take advantage of aspects of digitalization to serve their own needs. The full implications of the COVID-19 crisis are still too uncertain to predict, but it is clear that the crisis will accelerate the trend towards digitalization and also increase pressures on public finances. This, in turn, may shape the preference for, and the nature of, both multilateral and unilateral responses to the tax challenges posed by digitalization and the need to address them. This book will be a timely reference for those researching on taxation in digital economy and for policy makers. The Open Access version of this book, available at www .taylorfrancis .com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Economic Growth, Inequality and Crony Capitalism - The Case of Brazil (Paperback): Danilo Rocha Limoeiro Economic Growth, Inequality and Crony Capitalism - The Case of Brazil (Paperback)
Danilo Rocha Limoeiro
R1,235 Discovery Miles 12 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Researchers in international development have long argued that the high costs of doing business harms prosperity in developing countries, a claim that invites the question of why governments impose these costs and why societies fail to enact reforms reducing them. This book seeks to answer the question by looking at the case of Brazil, a large and highly unequal economy riddled with state-imposed transaction costs. By delving into the political dynamics underlying a costly business environment, this book provides the reader with novel insights into crony capitalism and inequality. It argues that the root cause of a costly business environment is the collusion between political actors, bureaucrats and business insiders. Politicians and bureaucrats relish their discretion over rules and policies as a power resource, since they can increase or decrease the costs of doing business faced by firms and sectors. Business insiders collude with government agents to access the loopholes that decrease the cost of doing business, thus gaining a competitive edge over outsiders. This gives the insiders weaker preferences for reforms that could decrease the overall cost of doing business. By pursuing their self-interest, these actors create a low-level equilibrium that perpetuates crony capitalism and inequality to the detriment of overall prosperity. The book makes its case with a sophisticated combination of formal modeling, quantitative analyses and in-depth case studies of tax policy and of the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors in Brazil. Observers have declared the need for reforms that improve the business environment in developing countries for a long time. However, the findings presented in this book suggest they might have underestimated the challenge ahead. Scholars and policy-makers in international development, business politics and political economy will be interested in the innovative perspective of this book.

Cartels and Economic Collusion - The Persistence of Corporate Conspiracies (Hardcover): Michael A. Utton Cartels and Economic Collusion - The Persistence of Corporate Conspiracies (Hardcover)
Michael A. Utton
R2,732 Discovery Miles 27 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Adam Smith warned of the prevalence of corporate conspiracies more than two hundred years ago. Since then, interest in cartels has sometimes intensified (during the Great Depression, for example) and sometimes diminished, but the need for control has always remained on the antitrust agenda. This well-documented book reviews the economic case against corporate collusion, as well as the arguments made for a more permissive attitude. A survey of recent empirical research reveals not only the prevalence of a wide range of international cartels but also the size of the inefficiencies and costs that they impose on customers and consumers. The antitrust reaction has therefore intensified with greatly increased fines being imposed by the US, the EU and other authorities. At the same time, they have developed sophisticated leniency polices with the aim of destabilizing the illegal conspiracies. After reviewing these measures, the author concludes with the hope that this toughened approach is not modified or reversed during periods of recession. This insightful book will appeal to undergraduates in economics, business and law studying antitrust and law and economics.

A Systemic Approach to Continuous Change in the Innovation Economy (Hardcover): Jon-Arild Johannessen A Systemic Approach to Continuous Change in the Innovation Economy (Hardcover)
Jon-Arild Johannessen
R3,928 Discovery Miles 39 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Unpredictable and unforeseen, or black swan, events are occurring increasingly often, one such recent example is the coronavirus crisis of 2020. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, with its growing use of artificial intelligence, intelligent robots, intelligent informats and intelligent algorithms, may help us to confront these incidents but only if we can avoid the sector optimization logic of some forms of economic thinking. This book offers a multi-faceted presentation of the application of systemic thinking in non-standard situations, especially those created by the fourth industrial revolution. It develops models and mini theories to promote systemic thinking at a time when cascades of innovations are entering the economy, while at the same time black swan events are occurring and disrupting social systems. It takes a critical look at how organizations and social systems have chosen to organize themselves to develop systems that prioritize high performance, by focusing on cost-cutting and maximizing profits, instead of on preparedness elasticity and resource slack. The consequences of this kind of organizational streamlining becomes evident only when the 'black swans' loom. The author discusses how individuals and society can develop the resilience needed to deal with these incidents. He asserts that there are three central social mechanisms that can help us understand how social systems work and how they are interconnected: time-lag, threshold value, and feedback. These three concepts can help us to understand how changes occur in non-linear systems; for instance, how small changes at the micro level can lead to large changes at the macro level. This book will be of interest to researchers, academics and students in the fields of economics, finance, business and industry.

The Economics of Farm Management - A Global Perspective (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Kent Olson, John Westra The Economics of Farm Management - A Global Perspective (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Kent Olson, John Westra
R5,293 Discovery Miles 52 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Covers core microeconomic and microeconomic principles relevant to farm management, in an accessible way * Covers a broad range of management issues applied to a farm context: accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, quality management, human resources and more * Incorporates current farming issues, including organic crops, migrant labor, farmers' markets and biofuels * Second edition has updated data (e.g. commodity prices) and academic literature * Second edition has more international examples, showing the diversity of types and sizes of farms across the US and globally - including Europe, Asia, Australia and Brazil * Second edition has more focus on sustainability and conservation * Instructor materials are available as digital supplements: PPT slides, test bank and instructor manual

Entrepreneurship in the Raw Materials Sector - Proceedings of the LIMBRA International Scientific Conference (Hardcover):... Entrepreneurship in the Raw Materials Sector - Proceedings of the LIMBRA International Scientific Conference (Hardcover)
Zoltan Bartha, Tekla Szep, Katalin Liptak, Dora Szendi
R3,471 Discovery Miles 34 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Entrepreneurship in the Raw Materials Sector proceeding is a collection of papers focusing on the macroeconomic aspects of green growth, the business opportunities in the raw materials sector, and the challenges in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship training. These papers were presented during the closing conference of LIMBRA ('Decreasing the negative outcomes of brain drain in the raw materials sector'), a project funded by EIT Raw Materials in the period of 2019-2021. LIMBRA primarily aims at generating new entrepreneurial ideas in the raw materials sector, and to encourage engineering students graduating in raw materials-related programmes to start their own businesses. This proceeding offers a good summary of our approach, and our results: identify the critical trends in the macroeconomic environment; learn about the specifics of the raw materials markets; develop new business ideas, and rely on your local ecosystem for extra knowledge, mentoring; and finally, help students to "Become stay-at-home entrepreneurs".

Agricultural Policy in the United States - Evolution and Economics (Paperback, 2nd edition): James L. Novak, Larry D Sanders,... Agricultural Policy in the United States - Evolution and Economics (Paperback, 2nd edition)
James L. Novak, Larry D Sanders, Amy D. Hagerman
R2,252 Discovery Miles 22 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agricultural Policy in the United States: Evolution and Economics traces U.S. agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. It also examines the processes by which agricultural policies are developed, and the government structure which supports the implementation of legislation passed by Congress. The book includes arguments for and against common tools of U.S. agricultural policy, without influencing the reader in a particular direction. Each chapter contains questions and exercises to support students' learning, and technical economic material is contained in optional appendices. This second edition examines the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and sets the scene for future policy developments. Additionally, it looks at trade wars and the impact of Black Swan events like the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural resilience.

Agricultural Policy in the United States - Evolution and Economics (Hardcover, 2nd edition): James L. Novak, Larry D Sanders,... Agricultural Policy in the United States - Evolution and Economics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
James L. Novak, Larry D Sanders, Amy D. Hagerman
R6,556 Discovery Miles 65 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agricultural Policy in the United States: Evolution and Economics traces U.S. agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. It also examines the processes by which agricultural policies are developed, and the government structure which supports the implementation of legislation passed by Congress. The book includes arguments for and against common tools of U.S. agricultural policy, without influencing the reader in a particular direction. Each chapter contains questions and exercises to support students' learning, and technical economic material is contained in optional appendices. This second edition examines the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and sets the scene for future policy developments. Additionally, it looks at trade wars and the impact of Black Swan events like the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural resilience.

Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Policies and the Coal Mining Industry - Perspectives from Europe and the Commonwealth of... Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Policies and the Coal Mining Industry - Perspectives from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (Hardcover)
Izabela Jonek-Kowalska, Radoslaw Wolniak, Oksana A. Marinina, Tatyana V. Ponomarenko
R3,921 Discovery Miles 39 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book identifies the impact of internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of sustainable development policies in the coal mining sector in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The book assesses what activities and conditions need to be improved so that sustainable development policies can be more effectively and efficiently implemented. With a specific focus on the hard coal and lignite mining sectors, it examines a broad range of case studies from Eastern European countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States, including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Kazakhstan, Germany, Spain, France and the United Kingdom, among many more. Beginning with an introduction to sustainable development and stakeholder theory, Part II then examines internal stakeholders, including owners, managers, employees and trade unions. Part III examines external stakeholders, touching upon those directly related to the mining industry, such as customers and mining enterprises, and those not directly associated such as local and regional communities and environmental organisations. The book concludes by proposing a model approach to the management of stakeholders involved in mining enterprises, focusing on improving the process of implementing sustainable development in the mining sector and strengthening the effects of this process. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of the extractive industries, natural resource management and policy and sustainable development.

Construction in Indonesia - Looking Back and Moving Forward (Hardcover): Toong-Khuan Chan, Krishna Suryanto Pribadi Construction in Indonesia - Looking Back and Moving Forward (Hardcover)
Toong-Khuan Chan, Krishna Suryanto Pribadi
R4,495 Discovery Miles 44 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Unique contribution to Construction Management and Infrastructure Development literature Highly practical guidance for policy makers looking to use construction to stimulate economic growth

The Dynamics of the Innovation Divide between China and Europe - National and Regional Dimensions (Hardcover): Arkadiusz Michal... The Dynamics of the Innovation Divide between China and Europe - National and Regional Dimensions (Hardcover)
Arkadiusz Michal Kowalski
R3,910 Discovery Miles 39 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the problem of the innovation divide in the world economy, and convergence in innovation performance between leaders and followers, analysed through the prism of Chinese experiences, and explored from an European Union (EU) perspective. The rationale for research conducted in this book is an observation of a significant change in the geography of world innovation, reflected in the emergence of innovation hubs in developing countries and in the shift of manufacturing activity, including high and medium-high technology industries, to emerging economies, mainly China. The book analyses the factors of Chinese innovation success in recent decades, such as: China's science, technology and innovation policy, increased R&D expenditures, human capital development and the development of clusters and highly specialized industries. It also focuses on the challenges for developed European economies, which are being at risk of losing their knowledge-related sources of competitive advantage. It also offers recommendations for future policy actions. The book's analysis goes beyond a cross-country comparison, taking into account a regional perspective. The reason for this regional dimension is the increasingly recognized importance of proximity in stimulating innovation processes, and an observed strong geographical polarization of innovation activity at specific regions seen in the emergence of clusters, particularly visible in China. The monograph will provide an up-to-date reference for academics and students across a variety of disciplines. It will be of particular interest to researchers in the area of innovation and practitioners doing business in China, as well as policymakers at international, national and regional levels involved in designing and implementing innovation policy.

Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research - A Selection of Case Studies (Hardcover): Vian Ahmed, Alex Opoku,... Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research - A Selection of Case Studies (Hardcover)
Vian Ahmed, Alex Opoku, Ayokunle Olanipekun, Monty Sutrisna
R3,174 Discovery Miles 31 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The only book to examine reliability and validity of research in social science AND built environment setting Essential reading for global researchers at undergraduate and postgraduate level using all major methods of research Real case studies by recognised experts covering hot topics like BIM, Lean, Housing and Sustainability show the importance of validity and how to ensure research is reliable

Sports Economics for Non-Economists (Hardcover): Wray Vamplew Sports Economics for Non-Economists (Hardcover)
Wray Vamplew
R4,053 Discovery Miles 40 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Short, self-contained introduction to sports economics for readers with no prior knowledge of economics * Everybody studying or researching sport from a social sciences perspective needs to have a basic grasp of economics * Avoids jargon, focusing on the key concepts and real-world cases * Explains the most important issues in sports economics, from leagues and events to the rise of women's sport * Covers sport at all levels, from amateur to elite * Also explores the dark side of sports economics, from corruption to the impact of the COVID19 crisis

Managerial Economics (Hardcover, 6th edition): Ivan Png Managerial Economics (Hardcover, 6th edition)
Ivan Png
R5,399 Discovery Miles 53 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1. The text explores highly complex topics with simple, non mathematical approach for managers rather than economists. 2. The editions have always been well-received in US market and the newest edition has been updated with behavioural economics, case studies on Amazon, Spotify, Uber, TikTok, England National Health Service and other topical businesses. 3. Includes case studies, discussion questions and examples to illustrate the principles. 4. The book will be updated with bigger font and come in color.

Continuous Cost Improvement in Construction - Theory and Practice (Hardcover): Udayangani Kulatunga, Bankole Awuzie, Temitope... Continuous Cost Improvement in Construction - Theory and Practice (Hardcover)
Udayangani Kulatunga, Bankole Awuzie, Temitope Seun Omotayo
R4,512 Discovery Miles 45 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the first book to place continuous improvement at the heart of construction cost management Covers theoretical background, before presenting real practical tools to improve construction costs Includes international case studies

The Economics of Motivation and Organization - An Introduction (Paperback): Peter-J. Jost The Economics of Motivation and Organization - An Introduction (Paperback)
Peter-J. Jost
R1,371 Discovery Miles 13 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this unique book, Peter-J. Jost provides a comprehensive economic-psychological approach for successfully managing employees. Based on the analysis of the employee?s individual work behavior, he illustrates that instead of treating employees as input elements of production, and managing and controlling their work, organizations need to motivate their employees to act in the interest of the firm and in accordance with its goals. The author considers the employee as the ?building block? holding economic organizations together, and outlines how their personal circumstances, behavior and working conditions affect motivation. The influence of individual decision-making processes and psychological factors on behavior in the workplace is also discussed. Theoretical insights are underpinned by a range of case studies, and the impact of inadequate leadership on firms is highlighted. Motivation problems within organizations are evaluated and potential solutions prescribed. This book will prove an insightful and fascinating read for researchers, students and practitioners wishing to develop a deeper understanding of the myriad factors that affect the motivation of employees within an organization.

Technological Collaboration in Industry - Strategy, policy and internationalization in innovation (Hardcover): Mark Dodgson Technological Collaboration in Industry - Strategy, policy and internationalization in innovation (Hardcover)
Mark Dodgson
R3,468 Discovery Miles 34 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume, originally published in 1993 is based on extensive research and draws together a selection of detailed global case studies illustrating a variety of issues from Japanese joint ventures to small business development. It considers the scope and scale of collaboration in order to assess the way successful companies have achieved their growth. The book presents a synthesis of business functions and economic analysis and asks what the implications for skills development are; what effect public policy has; how far such ventures can go and what decision making processes are involved.

Inflation and Unemployment: The Evolution of the Phillips Curve (Hardcover): Richard G. Lipsey, William Scarth Inflation and Unemployment: The Evolution of the Phillips Curve (Hardcover)
Richard G. Lipsey, William Scarth
R25,141 Discovery Miles 251 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'. . . the volume constitutes an important collection, which portrays the evolution of the Phillips Curve and the potency of policy debates in a single canvas in an elegant and comprehensive manner. The gaps that seem to have remained may be remedied by the editors in the form of a companion volume discussing open economies and global interdependence. The production quality and editing of the book are also excellent. . .' - Biswajit Chatterjee, Indian Society of Labour Economics This authoritative three-volume collection provides a comprehensive anthology of many of the most important and influential articles written since the publication of Phillips' 1958 study - the most-cited macroeconomic paper published in the 20th century. Along with an original introduction by the editors, the papers evaluate the original contribution and place it in its historical context. The works also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the New Classical critique and the expectations augmented Phillips Curve that resulted from it, and critique the part played by the 'New Keynesian Phillips Curve' in the New neo-Classical Synthesis that has emerged in macroeconomics. This indispensable volume will be of immense value to students, scholars and practitioners interested in the field of economics, and the Phillips Curve in particular.

Economics and Business Environment (Paperback, 5th edition): Wim Hulleman, Ad Marijs Economics and Business Environment (Paperback, 5th edition)
Wim Hulleman, Ad Marijs
R2,560 Discovery Miles 25 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Economics and Business Environment is targeted at students preparing for a career in a managerial position in business or public service. With its accessible style and convenient structure, this textbook offers an insight into: 1 current economic developments that are important to (European) businesses and governments; 2 the influence of the business environmenton company profit and turnover. Students are offered an insight into the economic risks faced by all companies. This fifth edition of Economics and Business Environment has been fully updated; including the measurements taken to reinforce supervision of the banking industry.

Foundations of Coopetition Strategy - A Framework for Competition and Cooperation (Hardcover): Anna Mina, Giovanni Battista... Foundations of Coopetition Strategy - A Framework for Competition and Cooperation (Hardcover)
Anna Mina, Giovanni Battista Dagnino
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book disentangles the foundations of coopetition (i.e., concurrent competition and cooperation) by exploring in-depth the intellectual legacy of Eastern and Western perspectives. In particular, it detects the foundations of coopetition in three Chinese streams of thought; Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism, and in five Western schools of thought; David Hume, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Frederich Hegel and Soren Kierkegaard. In such a way, it unveils four logics used to tackle the essence of coopetition, respectively either/or, both/and, both/or, and either/and. The key objectives of the book are: firstly, to adopt a paradoxical lens to investigate the foundations of coopetition strategy. Secondly, to offer an interpretive framework that detects the different forms, tactics and patterns of coopetition. Thirdly, to discuss the implications of the framework proposed for other paradoxical strategies and to distil a bouquet of managerial implications. In such a way, the volume combines existing foundational perspectives with a contemporary interpretation of the coopetition phenomenon, thereby offering a valuable understanding of the current business and management world. The guiding principles of the book enable readers to extricate the dichotomy between the phenomenon of coopetition and coopetitive strategy, appraise the rationale for distinguishing between deliberate (planned) coopetition strategy and emergent (unplanned, but conscious) coopetition strategy, and understand how to deal with coopetition tensions.

The Economics of Corporate Trade Credit in Europe (Hardcover): Julia Koralun-Bereznicka, Dawid Szramowski The Economics of Corporate Trade Credit in Europe (Hardcover)
Julia Koralun-Bereznicka, Dawid Szramowski
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a research monograph addressed to a wide range of academics interested in corporate short-term capital. The study shows the role of trade credit in the functioning of economic entities. It constitutes a comprehensive source of knowledge about the role of trade credit in the development of enterprises, as well as the impact of this form of finance on the development of economies. Apart from an extensive review of the theoretical aspects of the role of trade credit in the economy, the study discusses the importance of factors influencing trade credit behaviour. Trade credit, despite its versatility, has not yet been fully described, particularly with regard to the specificity of domestic markets. This study aggregates and supplements the existing sources. The monograph is of an international character, as it covers a substantial group of European countries. Therefore, it is likely to have international appeal. The findings may be of interest to those involved in finance management. Understanding the differences in receivables management resulting from the country specificity can contribute to a better understanding of business finance and its operational functions. This knowledge may support the effective management of receivables and liabilities, especially in companies operating on the global market. Chapters 1 and 5 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com

Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals - The Story of the Numbers (Hardcover): Julie Bonner Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals - The Story of the Numbers (Hardcover)
Julie Bonner
R3,035 Discovery Miles 30 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are many books written for the accounting and finance community. However, there are very few books written to help the non-financial career professionals who still need to understand the conceptual fundamentals of accounting and finance. In 20 years of teaching this material to non-financial professionals, Dr. Bonner has perfected a teaching approach that works to help the non-financial professional engage with the material to use financial information in leveraging their career without becoming overloaded with information that is not helpful to them. Learning this material takes repetition, application, and building the thinking processes necessary for effectiveness. Many think the challenge with finance is the math, but as this book will demonstrate, it is a conceptual problem. If you understand the conceptual framework, you will understand the math. Dr. Julie Bonner is currently a tenured professor at Central Washington University in the information technology and administrative management department. Her career has spanned business and education for over 30 years. Initially, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, whereafter she earned an MBA and then a doctorate in organizational leadership.

Industry 4.0 and Regional Transformations (Paperback): Lisa De Propris, David Bailey Industry 4.0 and Regional Transformations (Paperback)
Lisa De Propris, David Bailey
R1,243 Discovery Miles 12 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This edited volume brings together a group of expert contributors to explorebthe opportunities and the challenges that Industry 4.0 (smart manufacturing) is likely to pose for regions, fi rms and jobs in Europe. Drawing on theory and empirical cases, it considers emerging issues like servitization, new innovation models for local production systems and the increase in reshoring. Industry 4.0 and Regional Transformations captures the complexity of this new manufacturing model in an accessible way and considers its implications for the future. It will be essential reading for advanced students and researchers and policy makers in regional studies, industrial policy, economic geography, innovation studies, operations management and engineering.

Rent Seeking and Development - The Political Economy of Industrialization in Vietnam. (Paperback): Christine Ngoc Ngo Rent Seeking and Development - The Political Economy of Industrialization in Vietnam. (Paperback)
Christine Ngoc Ngo
R1,242 Discovery Miles 12 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rent seeking continues to be a topic of much discussion and debate within the political economy. This new study challenges previous assumptions and sets out a new analysis of the dynamics of rent and rent seeking in development, using Vietnam as a case study. This book provides an alternative approach to the study of economic development and illuminates new perspectives in a contemporary context. It argues that not only has there been an incomplete understanding of Vietnam's industrial development over the last three decades, but that neoclassical economics do not adequately address many of the issues endangering Vietnam's development. A significant observation of the Vietnamese experience is the analytical view that rents can be developmental and growth enhancing if the configuration of rent management incentivizes industrial upgrade and conditions firm performance. Underlining the need to reexamine how economic actors and the state collaborate through formal and informal institutions, this study fills a gap in the scholarship of the political economy of rent and rent seeking and how rents might be used for developmental purposes.

Port Economics, Management and Policy (Hardcover): Theo Notteboom, Athanasios Pallis, Jean-Paul Rodrigue Port Economics, Management and Policy (Hardcover)
Theo Notteboom, Athanasios Pallis, Jean-Paul Rodrigue
R3,837 Discovery Miles 38 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development. Structured in eight sections plus an introduction and epilog, this textbook examines a wide range of seaport topics, covering maritime shipping and international trade, port terminals, port governance, port competition, port policy and much more. Key features of the book include: Multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on economics, geography, management science and engineering Multisector analysis including containers, bulk, break-bulk and the cruise industry Focus on the latest industry trends, such as supply chain management, automation, digitalization and sustainability Benefitting from the authors' extensive involvement in shaping the port sector across five continents, this text provides students and scholars with a valuable resource on ports and maritime transport systems. Practitioners and policymakers can also use this as an essential guide towards better port management and governance.

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