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M. Brännback, A. L. Carsrud, Åbo Akademi University, Åbo (Turku), Finland; N. Kiviluoto, Palmu Evolution Oy, Helsinki, Finland

Understanding the Myth of High Growth FirmsThe Theory of the Greater Fool

In this volume, the authors challenge some long held assumptions about entrepreneurial firms held by academics, public policy makers, investors and even entrepreneurs themselves. The first is assumption is that growth is what really differenti-ates an entrepreneurial firm from a small business. The second is that growth is always good. Third, if growth is rapid, and/or high growth, it is even bet-ter. Drawing from a fresh review of the literature, their own primary research and experience in entrepreneurial ventures, the authors argue that the relationship between growth and firm perfor-mance is, in fact, inconclusive.

Features 7 Challenges conventional biases in research, practice, and policymaking concerning the cor-relations among business growth, innovation, and profitability 7 Considers the strategic, financial, and organizational issues associated with generat-ing and sustaining business growth 7 Includes case examples from such industries as airlines, accounting, biotechnology, IT, and wineries

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 How Did Growth Become So Interesting?.- 3 Entrepreneurship, Growth, and High-Growth in Research and Policy.- 4 Measur-ing growth.- 5 Growth and profit.- 6 Conflicting agendas: Stakeholders, Growth and Profit.- 7 Do Experts Know What Growth Is? Two studies on perception.- 8 Discussion and recommendations.

Fields of interestEntrepreneurship; Business Strategy/Leadership; Organization/Planning

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due November 2013

2014. V, 116 p. (SpringerBriefs in Business) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9456-0

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M. Broere, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Cottbus, Germany

Decision-Making in Private Equity FirmsAn Empirical Study of Determinants and Rules

The decisions of private equity firms affect the de-velopment of industries and national economies, yet little is known about how these decisions are made. Mark Broere uses proprietary survey data from 136 private equity firms (venture capital and buyout) located in the US, Canada, and Europe to explore determinants and rules of their decision-making. The results exhibit new facts about their objectives, success measures, decision criteria, exit decision power and rules. A discussion in light of existing financial theory highlights, e.g. the role of reputation, and potential pitfalls in the decision-making of practitioners. The author suggests that private equity firms might improve their perfor-mance by a more careful choice of decision rules and criteria and by a more consistent application of these across varying decision types.

Feature 7 Economic study

Contents Objectives and minimum return requirements of private equity firms.- Success measures and deci-sion criteria employed by private equity firms.- Exit decisions.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Economics/Man-agement Science, general


Product categoryMonograph

Due October 2013

2014. XXII, 212 p. 14 illus. Softcover7 * € (D) 64,19 | € (A) 65,99 | sFr 80,007 € 59,99 | £53.99ISBN 978-3-658-03779-6

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H. Bunzel, B. J. Christensen, Aarhus University Department of Economics and, Aarhus C, Denmark; D. T. Mortensen, Northwestern University Department of Economics, Evanston, IL, USA (Eds)

Firm Heterogeneity, Labor Markets and International TradeEvidence from Danish Matched Employer-Employee Data

Features 7 Provides estimates of key economic distri-butions and flows, and relations among them, using unique 7 Danish register data on firm accounts, individual employees, and international trade 7 Demonstrates empirical feasibility of the stochastic search and matching approach to un-employment, productivity and wage distributions, firm size, export markets, and growth 7 Includes opening chapter by Dale T.

Contents Introduction by Dale T. Mortensen.- Danish Matched Employer-Employee Data: Patterns and Puzzles by Jesper Bagger, Henning Bunzel, Bent Jesper Christensen.- Research Issues using Matched Employer-Employee Data by Emmanu-ele Bobbio, Henning Bunzel.- Stylized Facts in Matched Employer-Employee Data by Em-manuele Bobbio.- Wages and Growth by Kenneth Sørensen, Rune Vejlin.- Analyzing the Ins and Outs of Unemployment Using Spell Data by Jonas Staghøj.- On-the-Job Search, Job Directions and Wage Profiles by Jesper Bagger, Morten Henning-sen.- Reallocation of Labor Resources: Evidence from Firm Data by Ija Trapeznikova.- Hetero-geneous Firms in International Trade by Niels Pedersen.- Export Market Entry, Exit, and Sales Dynamics by Niels Pedersen.

Fields of interestLabor Economics; International Economics; Mac-roeconomics/Monetary Economics


Product categoryContributed volume

Due June 2014

2014. Approx. 450 p. 80 illus. (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-37727-3

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E. Chew, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK

Mathematical and Computational Modeling of TonalityTheory and Applications

From the Preface: Blending ideas from operations research, music psychology, music theory, and cognitive science, this book aims to tell a coherent story of how tonality pervades our experience, and hence our models, of music. The story is told through the developmental stages of the Spiral Array model for tonality, a geometric model de-signed to incorporate and represent principles of tonal cognition, thereby lending itself to practical applications of tonal recognition, segmentation, and visualization. Mathematically speaking, the coils that make up the Spiral Array model are in effect helices, a spiral referring to a curve emanat-ing from a central point.

Features 7 First book to connect mathematical representa-tions of music with computational approaches to problem solving 7 Presents author’s Spiral Array geometric model for tonality 7 Author is known worldwide and uniquely qualified as both concert pianist and PhD in Operations Research

Contents Tonality.- An Abbreviated Survey.- The Spiral Array.- The CEG Algorithm (Part I).- The CEG Algorithm (Part II): Validation.- Determining Key Boundaries.- Argus Segmentation Method.- Real-Time Pitch Spelling.- MuSA.RT.- Visible Humor.- Sensitivity Analysis.- Model Calibration.- CEG Key Finding: Bach’s WTC book I.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Compu-tational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis; Music



Due December 2013

2014. XIII, 308 p. 154 illus., 46 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 204) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9474-4

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P. Chuan, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, Macao; V. Khachidze, CeBA Canada, Vanier, ON, Canada; I. K. Lai, Y. Liu, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, Macao; S. Siddiqui, CeBA Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada; T. Wang, CeBA Canada, Kanata, ON, Canada (Eds)

Innovation in the High-Tech EconomyFeatures 7 The latest research findings in the field of management science and management innova-tion 7 The future trends in management science and management innovation 7 Provides a unique insight into management science and management innovation

Contents Development Strategy of E-health in China.- E-commerce of Eco Bags on Basis of Pareto Im-provement.- The Impact of Technical Barriers to Trade: The Cases of Trade between China, Japan, Korea, and the US.- An Appraisal of Internet Busi-ness Models as a Research Paradigm.- The Study of Usability Performance in the E-Commerce Websites.- E-Business and Cloud Computing: A New Practice or a Trend.- Multi-Level Access Control in the Data Pipeline of the International Supply Chain System.- A Smart Parking and Res-ervation System for QR-Code-Based Car Park.- A Study on Smart Work Center.- An OGS-based Dynamic Time Warping Algorithm for Time Series Data.- Analysis of Operators’ Smart Home Products Industry Chain Cooperation Model Based on Game Theory Perspective.- Examining Factors Correlated with Consumer Online Shop-ping Behaviour.- Effects of Social Needs, Social Influences and Convenience on Smartphones Dependency.

Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Finance/Investment/Banking



Due December 2013

2014. VI, 166 p. 37 illus., 17 in color. (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41584-5

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T. U. Daim, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA; M. Pizarro, Daimler Trucks North America, Happy Valley, OR, USA; R. Talla, GE Healthcare, Hillsboro, OR, USA (Eds)

Planning and Roadmapping Technological InnovationsCases and Tools

Across industries, firms vary broadly on how they operate with respect to their Research & Develop-ment (R&D) activities.

Features 7 Presents a rigorous approach to successful R&D management applying the principles of tech-nology roadmapping 7 Features in-depth cases studies from such industries as electric vehicles, medical imaging, and cyber security 7 Covers the critical elements of R&D management, includ-ing planning, organization, portfolio management, project management, and knowledge transfer

Contents Preface.- 1 Communication.- 2 Project Selection.- 3 Design Structure Matrix.- 4 Project Manage-ment Criteria.- 5 Technology Road Mapping for Medical Imaging.- 6 Technology Roadmap: The ‘Complete EHR’ Toward Higher Quality Patient care.- 7 Technology Roadmap for Automotive Flexible Display.- 8 Technology Roadmap for Next Generation PC.- 9 Technology Roadmap for Tesla Motors Sedan EV.- 10 A Proposed Roadmap for Cyber Security in Cloud Computing at Portland State University.

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; R & D/Technology Policy; Business Strategy/Leadership



Due December 2013

2014. XII, 276 p. 99 illus., 69 in color. (Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02972-6

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J. Drolet, University of Calgary, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Social Protection and Social DevelopmentInternational Initiatives

The Social Protection Floor Initiative promotes universal access to essential social transfers and services. Presently 80% of the global popula-tion does not enjoy a set of social guarantees that allows them to deal with life’s risks such as unemployment, ill health, and natural disasters. This book explores the importance and neces-sity of social protection, including key concepts, universal principles and human rights, the need for context-specific policies, the role of adaptive climate change, and country examples. Social protection refers to a set of essential transfers, services and facilities that all citizens everywhere should enjoy to ensure the realization of the rights embodied in human rights treaties. The Social Protection Floor aims to facilitate and accelerate the introduction or strengthening of sustainable context-specific social protection systems.

Features 7 Key concepts and principles underlying social protection and the social protection floor 7 The right to social protection with evidence in key human rights treaties and instruments 7 The role of social protection for adaptive climate change and reducing disaster risks 7 Promising practices and innovative country examples and case studies

Contents Background to the Social Protection Initiative.- International Instruments.- Definition of the Social Protection Floor.- Adaptive Social Protec-tion.- Country Developments and Initiatives.- Ap-pendices.

Fields of interestSocial Policy; Social Work; Climate Change



Due November 2013

2014. X, 163 p. (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-94-007-7877-1

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K. Ganesh, McKinsey Knowledge Center India, Gurgaon, India; S. Mohapatra, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, India; S. Nagarajan, Vickram College of Engineering, Enathi, India

Design and Development of Knowledge Management for ManufacturingFramework, Solution and Strategy

Features 7 Develops a new framework for knowledge management implementation in manufacturing and service industry 7 Addresses modules/ele-ments which are required before the implementa-tion of knowledge management solutions 7 In-cludes case studies to demonstrate the global design and approach for knowledge management strategy

Contents Introduction.- Literature Review.- Readiness Assessment for Knowledge Management Solu-tion Implementation.- Behavior Assessment for Knowledge Management Solutions Implementa-tion.- Taxonomy and Technology Architecture for Knowledge Management Solution Implementa-tion.- Process Design for Knowledge Management Solution Implementation.- Learning Design for Knowledge Management Solution Implementa-tion.- Balance Scorecard Framework for Knowl-edge Management Solution Implementation.- Vendor Management Framework for Knowledge Management Solution Implementation. Conclu-sions.

Fields of interestProduction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Industrial Organization; Industrial and Produc-tion Engineering



Due December 2013

2014. XVIII, 278 p. 91 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02891-0

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R. Hall, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed)

Patient FlowReducing Delay in Healthcare Delivery

Contents Modeling Patient Flows Through the Healthcare System.- Interdependency of Hospital Depart-ments and Hospital-Wide Patient Flows.- Hospi-tals and Clinical Facilities, Processes and Design for Patient Flow.- Emergency Department Crowd-ing, The Nature of the Problem and Why it Mat-ters.- The Consequences of Emergency Depart-ment Crowding and Delays for Patients.- Access to Surgery and Medical Consequences of Delays.- Breakthrough Demand-Capacity Management Strategies to Improve Hospital Flow, Safety, and Satisfaction.- Managing Patient Appointments in Primary Care.- Waiting Lists for Surgery.- Triage in Non-Emergency Services.- Personnel Staff-ing and Scheduling.- Discrete-Event Simulation of Health Care Systems.- Process Mapping of a Regional Trauma System.- Forecasting Demand for Regional Healthcare.- Queueing Analysis in Healthcare.- Rapid Distribution of Medical Supplies.- Using a Diagnostic to Focus Hospital Flow Improvement Strategies.- Improving Patient Satisfaction Through Improved Flow.- Mayo Post Acute Care Program and Care Continuum.- A Logistics Approach for Hospital Process Improve-ment.- Managing a Patient Flow Improvement Project.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Health Administration; Operations Research, Manage-ment Science



Due December 2013

2nd ed. 2014. XVIII, 498 p. 103 illus., 20 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 206) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9511-6

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M. R. Hammock, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA; J. W. Mixon, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, USA

Microeconomic Theory and ComputationApplying the Maxima Open-Source Computer Algebra System

Economists can use computer algebra systems to manipulate symbolic models, derive numerical computations, and analyze empirical relation-ships among variables. Maxima is an open-source multi-platform computer algebra system that rivals proprietary software.

Features 7 First comprehensive work to integrate the use of an “open-source” computer algebra system with microeconomic analysis 7 "Open-source” software continues to grow in popularity within the academic community 7 Perfect supplement to advanced microeconomic textbooks

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Simple Economic Models.- 3 Demand Theory: Preferences.- 4 Demand Theory: Constraints and Optimization.- 5 Preferences and Demand.- 6 Production Theory.- 7 Cost Theory.- 8 Firm and Industry Supply in the Short-run.- 9 Long-run Supply.- 10 Competitive Markets: Extensions and Application.- 11 General Equilib-rium.- 12 Price-Searcher Markets.- 13 Nonlinear Pricing: Capturing Consumer Surplus.- 14 Oligop-oly.- 15 Time.- 16 Uncertainty.

Fields of interestMicroeconomics; Econometrics; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences

Target groupsGraduate


Due December 2013

2014. XX, 388 p. 275 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9416-4

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M. Hewing, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany

Collaboration with Potential Users for Discontinuous InnovationExperimental Research on User Creativity

Creativity and innovation are important drivers of economic welfare and growth in contemporary societies. Collaborating with and learning from users in the early phase of the innovation process has been considered a successful approach to stimulate those creative sparks for organizations. However, the idea of users as innovators has also invoked critical responses especially in the context of innovations that are discontinuous to dominant designs. Martin Hewing and co-author Katharina Hölzle explore the potential that can arise through collaboration with potential users who are not yet users. Those users at the peripheries are perceived to contribute more novel information, by which they better reflect shifts in needs and behavior than current users at the center.

Feature 7 Study in the field of economic science

Contents Co-Creation with Users at the Edges of Mar-kets.- Innovative Ideas through Collaboration with Potential Users.- The Playful Ingenuity of Potential Users in Collaboration: Enriched Compensation and Improvisation.

Field of interestInnovation/Technology Management



Due October 2013

2014. XVII, 173 p. 13 illus. Softcover7 * € (D) 64,19 | € (A) 65,99 | sFr 80,007 € 59,99 | £53.99ISBN 978-3-658-03752-9

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P. Ising, Hochschule Zürich, , Switzerland

Earnings Accruals and Real Activities Management around Initial Public OfferingsEvidence from Specific Industries

The beginning of the new millennium was charac-terized by company scandals in accounting around the world. A transparent and fair presentation of financial statements is beneficial for capital market participants. Especially around initial public of-ferings different incentives of these players exist to influence financial statements in diverse aspects. Therefore, studies of earnings management try to identify abnormal behavior. Peter Ising covers ad-ditional aspects to shed light on substantial drivers of discretionary reporting behavior around going public. Factors like influence on real activities, industry affiliation, and specific years in the IPO process add further insight to this theoretical and practical topic. The dependence on these factors is high and confirms that company specifics are important for interpretation of financial results.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Earnings Management.- Real Activities Manage-ment.- Initial Public Offering.

Fields of interestEconomics general; Accounting/Auditing



Due October 2013

2014. XXIV, 225 p. 5 illus. Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-658-03793-2

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D. Köhn, KfW Entwicklungsbank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Ed)

Microfinance 3.0Reconciling Sustainability with Social Outreach and Responsible Delivery

This book focuses on the achievements, current trends and further potential of microfinance to scale-up and serve many more clients with finan-cial services that enable them to improve their living conditions.

Features 7 Gives insight into experts' view of the future of microfinance 7 Brings together the opinions of practitioners, academics, and financiers Highlights current trends and challenges of the sector 7 Re-fines impact evaluation methods

Contents Microfinance in India: Lessons from the Andhra Crisis.- Armageddon or Adolescence? Making Sense of Microfinance’s Recent Travails.- Core Values of Microfinance Under Scrutiny: Back to Basics?.- Microcredit Interest Rates and Their Determinants: 2004 - 2011.- Financial Services That Clients Need: The 3.0 Business Models, Reconciling Outreach with Sustainability.- “Mi-crofinance 3.0” - Perspectives for Sustainable Financial Service Delivery.- Microfinance Beyond the Standard? Evaluating Adequacy and Perfor-mance of Agricultural Microcredit.- The Role of DFIs in the Emerging 3.0 Responsible Funding Landscape - Responsible Corporate Governance and Beyond.- The Microfinance Approach: Does It Deliver on Its Promise?.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Financial Economics; Finance/Investment/Banking

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due November 2013

2013. XI, 199 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-41703-0

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R. Levaggi, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; M. Montefiori, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy (Eds)

Health Care Provision and Patient MobilityHealth Integration in the European Union

Patient mobility across Europe is markedly increasing and new generations will actively ask to be treated by the health-care system that best meets their needs. At a political level, the EU is-sued the EU Directive no.

Features 7 Relevant policy issue 7 Originality of the topic at stake 7 Useful as reading/studying book for graduates and PhD students

Contents Patient choice, mobility and competition among health care providers.- Using Discrete Choice Experiments to understand preferences in health care.- Implications of the EU patients’ rights directive in cross-border healthcare on the Ger-man sickness fund system.- The possible effects of health professional mobility on access to care for patients.- Patient choice and mobility in the UK Health System: Internal and external markets.- What drives patient mobility across Italian re-gions? Evidence from hospital discharge data.- The impact of federalism on the healthcare system in terms of efficiency, equity, and cost containment: the case of Switzerland.- Patients’ mobility across borders: a welfare analysis.- Quality competition and uncertainty in a horizontally differentiated hospital market.- Cross border health care provi-sion: who gains, who loses.

Fields of interestHealth Economics; Migration; Statistics for Social Science, Behavorial Science, Education, Public Policy, and Law



Due December 2013

2014. VIII, 278 p. 13 illus. (Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy, Volume 12) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-88-470-5479-0

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C. Y.-Y. Lin, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan; L. Edvinsson, Universal Networking Intellectual Capita, Norrtalje, Sweden; J. Chen, Accenture, Chicago, IL, USA; T. Beding, TC-Growth AB, Karlstad, Sweden

National Intellectual Capital and the Financial Crisis in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and SwedenIn the first decade of the twenty-first century, the biggest event of worldwide proportion was the 2008 global financial crisis, which was caused primarily by ineffective governance, failed surveil-lance systems, and implementation flaws. While fiscal and monetary policies succeeded in pulling many countries out of a financial freefall, most economies have performed beneath pre-recession levels as governments continued to struggle with their finances. Examining the financial crisis from the viewpoint of intangible assets provides a different perspective from traditional economic approaches. National Intellectual Capital (NIC), comprised mainly of human capital, market capi-tal, process capital, renewal capital, and financial capital, is a valuable intangible asset and a key source of national competitive advantage in to-day’s knowledge economy. The authors—pioneers in the field—present extensive data and a rigorous conceptual framework to analyze the connec-tions between the global financial crisis and NIC development.

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Impact of 2008 Financial Cri-sis.- 3 National Intellectual Capital Development of the Five Nordic Countries.- 4 Beyond the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.- 5 Future Perspectives and Policy Implications.

Fields of interestEconomic Growth; Economic Policy; R & D/Technology Policy



Due December 2013

2014. XXIII, 101 p. 42 illus., 39 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9535-2

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N. Longley, University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management, Amherst, MA, USA

An Absence of CompetitionThe Sustained Competitive Advantage of the Monopoly Sports Leagues

This book takes a multi-disciplinary approach to analyzing the nature of ‘competition’ and ‘competi-tive advantage’ within the U.S. pro sport industry. By many measures, the four major pro sports leagues in the U.S. – the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB) – are now some of the most successful business entities in the country.

Features 7 Explains how each of the four major leagues got to where they are today, and what competitive threats and opportunities they face as they move forward 7 Integrates theories and concepts from various disciplines, and stresses that a complete understanding of the issues requires a multi-disciplinary perspective 7 Illustrates real-world applications of strategic management principles using an industry (professional sport) that is of interest to a wide sector of the population

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Some Conceptual Foundations: A Primer on the Economic Structure of Profes-sional Sport.- 3 The USFL as a Case Study.- 4 A Brief History of Post-World War II Rival Leagues.- 5 Explaining Competitiveness: Alternate Theoreti-cal Frameworks.- 6 Property-Based Resources: Franchise Locations, Stadiums, and Players.- 7 Knowledge-Based Resources.- Managerial Com-petencies.- 8 The Way Ahead: The Prospects for the Re-Emergence of Rival Leagues.- Index.

Fields of interestEconomics general; Management/Business for Professionals; Media Management



Due December 2013

2014. XIV, 134 p. (Sports Economics, Management and Policy, Volume 5) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9484-3

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K. Ludlow, Monash University, VIC, Australia; S. Smyth, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; J. Falck-Zepeda, International Food Policy Research Inst., Washington, DC, DC, USA (Eds)

Socio-Economic Considerations in Biotechnology RegulationWithin the context of the Convention on Biologi-cal Diversity (CBD), the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) was established as an imple-menting agreement. The CPB is an international agreement establishing the rights of recipient countries to be notified of and to approve or reject the domestic import and/or production of living modified organisms (LMOs).

Features 7 Compiles expert assessments of the issues rel-evant to SEC assessment of LMOs 7 Focuses on the economic policy relevant to the Intergovern-mental Committee meeting for the CPB 7 Inves-tigates the economic and regulatory policies sur-rounding genetically modified (GM) agriculture

Contents Introduction to Regulating LMOs.- The State of Science-based Regulation and GM crops.- Socio-Economic Considerations and the Regulations of LMOs.- Benefits to Producers and Society.- Con-sumer Choice.- Environmental Impacts.- Ethical/Equity.- Food Security.- Health Impacts.- Impacts on Biodiversity.- Indigenous Knowledge.- Intel-lectual Property Rights.- Labor Impacts.- Market Access and Trade.- Producer Choice.- Religious/Cultural.- Animal Welfare.- Potential Conse-quences from the Inclusion of Socio-economics in Decision Making.- A Decision Making Framework for Implementation Issues.- Ensuring Functional Biosafety Systems.

Fields of interestAgricultural Economics; Food Science; R & D/Technology Policy



Due November 2013

2014. I, 299 p. 7 illus., 5 in color. (Natural Resource Management and Policy, Volume 37) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9439-3

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G. Y. Luo, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Asset Price Response to New InformationThe Effects of Conservatism Bias and Representativeness Heuristic

Asset Price Response to New Information exam-ines the effect of two types of psychological biases (namely, conservatism bias and representative-ness heuristic) on the asset price reaction to new information.

Features 7 First comprehensive text to discuss trading mechanisms from a behavioral finance perspec-tive 7 Presents state-of-the-art research in mar-ket behavior and efficiency 7 Author is regarded as a leading expert in market microstructure theory and market selection

Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Conservatism bias and asset price overreaction or underreaction to new information in a competitive securities market.- Chapter 3 Conservatism bias and asset price overreaction or underreaction to new infor-mation in the presence of strategic interaction.- Chapter 4 Representativeness heuristic and asset price overreaction or underreaction to new infor-mation in a competitive securities market.- Chap-ter 5 Representativeness heuristic and asset price overreaction or underreaction to new information in the presence of strategic interaction.- Chapter 6 The presence of representativeness heuristic and conservatism bias in an asset market.- Chapter 7 Conclusion.- Appendix.- References.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Financial Econom-ics; Economic Theory



Due November 2013

2014. I, 110 p. (SpringerBriefs in Finance) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9368-6

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I. Mattik, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Integrated Scheduling of Continuous Casters and Hot Strip MillsA Block Planning Application for the Steel Industry

Continuous casting and hot strip milling are two successive production steps in the steel industry. In her thesis Imke Mattik develops model formu-lations to integrate the scheduling of continuous casters and hot strip mills. Aim is to reduce the waiting times of the pre-products, called slabs, between the production steps and at the same time to reduce the energy consumption. Along with two different model formulations extensive numerical tests and comparative analyses are provided.

Feature 7 Study in the field of economic sciences

Contents Production Planning Characteristics of the Steel Industry.- Industry-Specific Requirements for Quantitative Scheduling Optimization.- Block Planning Principle and Industry Applications.

Fields of interestProduction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Operation Research/Decision Theory; Economics general



Due October 2013

2014. XVII, 120 p. 39 illus. (Produktion und Logistik) Softcover7 * € (D) 64,19 | € (A) 65,99 | sFr 80,007 € 59,99 | £53.99ISBN 978-3-658-03774-1

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J. M. Morales, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark; A. J. Conejo, University of Castilla - La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain; H. Madsen, P. Pinson, M. Zugno, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark

Integrating Renewables in Electricity MarketsOperational Problems

This addition to the ISOR series addresses the analytics of the operations of electric energy systems with increasing penetration of stochastic renewable production facilities, such as wind- and solar-based generation units.

Features 7 First book to offer operations modeling of renewable electricity sources like wind and solar 7 Conejo is the most prominent name in the field of electricity modeling 7 End of chapter exercises, with ancillaries on the web

Contents Introduction.- Renewable Energy Sources - Mod-eling and Forecasting.- Clearing the Day-Ahead Market with a High Penetration of Stochastic Production.- Balancing Markets.- Managing Uncertainty with Flexibility.- Impact of Stochastic Renewable Energy Generation on Market Quanti-ties.- Trading Stochastic Production in Electricity Pools.- Virtual Power Plants.- Facilitating Renew-able Integration by Demand Response.- Random Variables and Stochastic Processes.- Basics of Optimization.- Introduction to Stochastic Pro-gramming.- Introduction to Robust Optimiza-tion.- GAMS Codes.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Operations Research, Management Science


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due November 2013

2014. XVI, 449 p. 92 illus., 12 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 205) Hardcover7 * € (D) 80,24 | € (A) 82,49 | sFr 100,007 € 74,99 | £67.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9410-2

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L. Pate, Decision Systems International, Littleton, CO, USA; C. Wankel, Hull, MA, USA (Eds)

Emerging Research Directions in Social EntrepreneurshipThis book takes an inside-out approach to exam-ine the broad topic of social entrepreneurship. Instead of looking inward at what social entrepre-neurship is, this book looks forward from the view of successful social entrepreneurs to answer the important question, “Where is social entrepre-neurship going next?” First, the volume looks at the essential qualities of social entrepreneurs, including the importance of humility as a trait in the social entrepreneur, the way in which social entrepreneurs define themselves as such, and if and how opportunity recognition differs in social and traditional entrepreneurs. Next, the volume looks at the impact of social entrepreneurial busi-nesses on individuals but also on the supply chain, other businesses and the wider community. Next, the book explores social entrepreneurship and global change.

Features 7 Identifies key personality and character traits of successful social entrepreneurs 7 Looks beyond the immediate impact of social entre-preneurship 7 Examines it's the role of social entrepreneurship in facilitating other businesses and improving the wider community 7 Offers unique insights into the development of social entrepreneurship in a global context

Contents Introduction.- Part One: Essential Qualities of So-cial Entrepreneurs.- Part Two: The Wider Impact of Social Entrepreneurship.- Part Three: Social En-trepreneurship and Global Change.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestEntrepreneurship; International and Comparative Education; Ethics



Due March 2014

2014. Approx. 310 p. 20 illus. (Advances in Business Ethics Research, Tentative volume 4) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7895-5

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N. Pfeffermann, Jacobs University Bremen School of Engineering and Science, Bremen, Germany; T. Minshall, L. Mortara, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK (Eds)

Strategies and Communications for InnovationsIntegrative Management Perspective on Open Communication and Innovation Communication for Startups, Corporations and Networks

The innovation economy sets new standards for global business and requires efficient innovation management to plan, execute and evaluate innova-tion activities, establish innovation capability and coordinate resources and capacities for innovation on an intra- and inter-organizational level. Com-munication has become a critical factor underpin-ning successful innovation. As a new communica-tion field, innovation communication facilitates the successful launches of new products and services, the establishment of stakeholder relation-ships, and the strengthening of corporate reputa-tion in the long-run. Consequently, firms today need to develop a strong portfolio of communica-tion tools as an integral part of their strategic in-novation management activities. This new edition mainly concentrates on emerging approaches and methods for integrating communication as part of strategic innovation management.

Features 7 Cutting edge information, new approaches and methods for companies and networks 7 Theory-driven yet practice-oriented with case stud-ies 7 An integrative management view on innovations

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Industrial Organization



Due January 2014

2nd ed. 2014. Approx. 485 p. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-41478-7

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S. Pozzoli, L. Landriani, L. Lepore, R. Romano, Parthenope University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Governance and Performance of Water Utility FirmsIn Italy, the debate about the reform process, that has involved the water sector for several years, cannot be considered concluded. It seems exclusively ideological and often it does not consider the business administration perspective, which certainly could make a contribution to the solution of different problems. Politicians and researchers, for example, show very little interest for the economic and financial performance of water utility firms, focusing almost exclusively on the different ways for providing the services or on the ownership structure. This work analyzes the variables characterizing the outsourcing process in the water sector. It also explores the connection of such variables with the performance of companies and local government authorities involved in the delivery process. Subsequently, the work explains the results of an exploratory analysis of different cases in the international context, making also a comparison about the performance. Lastly, the work verifies the existence of some best practices and evaluates the adaptability of these best prac-tices in the Italian context.

Features 7 Analyzes recent and undeveloped is-sues 7 Provides a theoretical model for the management of integrated water services 7 In-cludes a case study conducted on a sample of 39 mono-service Italian water operators compared to a presence of about 115 foster water companies

Fields of interestBusiness/Management Science, general; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management; Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology



Due November 2013

2014. V, 55 p. 10 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02644-2

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M. Sakawa, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Engineering, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan; H. Yano, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan; I. Nishizaki, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Engineering, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan

Linear and Multiobjective Programming with Fuzzy Stochastic ExtensionsAlthough several books or monographs on multiobjective optimization under uncertainty have been published, there seems to be no book which starts with an introductory chapter of linear programming and is designed to incorporate both fuzziness and randomness into multiobjective programming in a unified way. In this book, five major topics, linear programming, multiobjective programming, fuzzy programming, stochastic programming, and fuzzy stochastic programming, are presented in a comprehensive manner.

Features 7 Presents the latest advances in the new field of multiobjective programming involving fuzzi-ness and randomness 7 Emphasis on human-centered systems under uncertainty in realistic situations 7 Suitable as an advanced text

Contents Introduction.- Linear Programming.- Multi-objective Linear Programming.- Fuzzy Linear Programming.- Stochastic Linear Programming.- Interactive Fuzzy Multiobjective Stochastic Linear Programming.- Purchase and Transportation Planning for Food Retailing.- Linear Algebra.- Nonlinear Programming.- Usage of Excel Solver.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Opera-tions Research, Management Science; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due November 2013

2014. XV, 315 p. 31 illus. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 203) Hardcover7 * € (D) 80,24 | € (A) 82,49 | sFr 100,007 € 74,99 | £67.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9398-3

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T. Scherngell, AIT Austrian Insitute of Technology GmbH, Wien, Austria (Ed)

The Geography of Networks and R&D CollaborationsThe geography of networks and R&D collabora-tions, in particular the spatial dimension of inter-actions between organisations performing joint R&D, have attracted a burst of attention in the last decade, both in the scientific study of the networks and in the policy sector. The volume is intended to bring together a selection of articles providing novel theoretical and empirical insights into the geographical dynamics of such networks and R&D collaborations, using new, systematic data sources and employing cutting-edge spatial analysis and spatial econometric techniques. It comprises a section on analytic advances and methodology and two thematic sections on structure and spatial characteristics of R&D networks and the impact of R&D networks and policy implications. The edited volume provides a collection of high-level research contributions with an aim to contribute to the recent debate in economic geography and regional science on how the structure of formal and infor-mal networks modifies and influences the spatial and temporal diffusion of knowledge.

Features 7 New title in the prestigious series “Advances in Spatial Science” 7 State-of-the-art con-tents 7 Peer-reviewed by international experts

Contents Editorial Introduction.- Part A: Analytic Advances and Methodology.- Part B: Structure and Spatial Characteristics of R&D Networks.- Part C: Impact of R& D Networks and Policy Implications.- Epi-logue.

Fields of interestRegional/Spatial Science; Economic Geography; R & D/Technology Policy



Due March 2014

2014. Approx. 350 p. 41 illus. (Advances in Spatial Science) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 approx. € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-02698-5

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S. Sreejesh, IFHE University, Hyderabad, India; S. Mohapatra, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, India

Mixed Method Research DesignAn Application in Consumer-Brand Relationships (CBR)

This book is a comprehensive guide to design and conduct the research in management-related field, such as marketing management and human resources management. It provides an overview of the real research conducted by authors through-out their careers and explains the important and growing research design used in management research-mixed method research design. Video tutorials are also included for complete qualitative data collection and data analysis. These videos are included to help readers understand the research and apply the techniques using the recommended software programs.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive guide to design and conduct research in management-related fields 7 Examines the procedures of mixing qualitative and quantitative research paradigms for both hypothesis development and test-ing 7 Includes videos for complete qualitative data collection and data analysis, to help readers understand the research process and use the software programs

Contents Introduction.- Literature Review.- Theoretical De-velopment and Hypotheses.- Research Methodol-ogy.- Analysis and Results.- Discussion, Implica-tions and Conclusions.

Fields of interestMarket Research; Human Resource Management; Marketing



Due November 2013

2014. I, 303 p. 17 illus. With online files/update. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02686-2

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N. Taher, Gulf One Investment Bank, Manama, Saudi Arabia; B. Al-Hajjar, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Energy and Environmental Concerns and Opportunities in Saudi ArabiaThe vast oil resources in Saudi Arabia have for decades encouraged a generous system of oil subsidies, making the Kingdom one of the leading countries in the world with the cheapest domestic price of oil. Such subsidies have, however, encour-aged inefficient utilization of oil, which is largely consumed in the power, water and transportation sectors, contributing substantially to CO2 emis-sion in the country. These problems are exacer-bated by demographic dynamics, urbanization, changes in income and consumption patterns, and industrialization.

Features 7 Analyzes the key energy and environmental challenges confronting Saudi Arabia 7 Investi-gates what incentive structures the Saudi govern-ment must put in place to attract private sector investments in clean energy technologies in the region 7 Analyzes the opportunity cost of do-mestic oil consumption in Saudi Arabia, and how might this impact on the Kingdom’s future energy security and government revenue

Contents Environmental Challenges, Regulations and Insti-tutions in Saudi Arabia.- Environmental Concerns and Policies in Saudi Arabia.- Environmental Investments.- Incentive Structures.- Environmen-tal Business Channels.- The Way Forward.

Fields of interestEconomic Policy; Economic Growth; Energy Policy, Economics and Management



Due December 2013

2014. I, 257 p. 75 illus. in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02981-8

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C. A. Ullrich, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany

Issues in Supply Chain Scheduling and ContractingChristian A. Ullrich investigates the optimization potential of integrated supply chain scheduling approaches. Considering a company-internal sup-ply chain, the author´s first research question is whether the results of integrating machine sched-uling and vehicle routing are significantly better than those of classic decomposition approaches which break down the overall problem and solve the subproblems successively. The scope is then broadened to include the machine and trans-portation scheduling problems of two and more companies at consecutive supply chain stages. The last part of this dissertation addresses supply chain contracting issues.

Feature 7 Study in the field of economic sciences

Contents Integrated machine scheduling and vehicle routing.- Multiple-stage transportation and production scheduling.- R&D investment sharing contracts.

Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Produc-tion/Logistics/Supply Chain Management



Due October 2013

2014. XXVII, 182 p. 38 illus. Softcover7 * € (D) 59,99 | € (A) 61,68 | sFr 75,007 € 56,07 | £50.99ISBN 978-3-658-03768-0

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S. Vali, Fordham University, New York, NY, USA

Principles of Mathematical EconomicsUnder the assumption of a basic knowledge of algebra and analysis, micro and macro economics, this self-contained and self-sufficient textbook is targeted towards upper undergraduate audiences in economics and related fields such as business, management and the applied social sciences.

Features 7 A unique approach to the treatment of "nonlin-ear" problems in Economics by using the existing, and freely accessible, on-line tools for solving nonlinear mathematical economics models, normally limited to "graphic" presentations 7 A very distinct feature is the concrete tackling of Real World Problems throughout, using math-ematical models, and as much as possible, actual data in the process of operationalizing and solving the models 7 The self-contained nature of the textbook is evidenced by the large number of economic examples specified and solved in each chapter 7 Exercise sections of chapters contain a large number of problems covering application of the chapter's material in the various fields of economics

Contents Household Expenditure.- Variables, a Short Tax-onomy.- Sets and Functions.- Market Equilibrium Model.- Rates of Change and the Derivative.- Optimal Level of Output and Long Run Price.- Nonlinear Models.- Additional Topics in Perfect and Imperfect Competition.- Logarithmic and Exponential Functions.- Production Function, Least-Cost Combination.- Economic Dynamics.- Mathematics of Interest Rates and Finance.- Ma-trices and Their Applications.

Fields of interestEconomics/Management Science, general; Math-ematics, general

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due December 2013

2014. XV, 508 p. 121 illus., 60 in color. (Mathematics Textbooks for Science and Engineering, Volume 3) Hardcover7 * € (D) 85,59 | € (A) 87,99 | sFr 106,507 € 79,99 | £72.00ISBN 978-94-6239-035-5

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A. von Kotzebue, KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany

On Collective Goods, Voluntary Contributions, and FundraisingAlexander von Kotzebue investigates the interde-pendency of charitable giving, fundraising, and governmental intervention. His study comprises a literature survey, a model of the donor-fundraiser relation, and finally, an econometric analysis of the impact of fundraising on giving behaviour. The survey introduces theoretical approaches to donor motivation, groups them according to their central assumptions, and assesses their empiri-cal relevance. The theoretical analysis takes for granted that fundraising is an integral part of the giving process, and models the potential conflict concerning the amount of fundraising exerted. Fundraising typically displays an ambiguous effect on donor utility. The empirical analysis employs two extensive datasets to investigate this complex donor-fundraiser relation, while establishing a convincing link of donor-level data to non-profit financial data.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Collective Goods, Voluntary Contributions, and Intermediation: A Literature Survey.- A Theo-retical Approach to Strategic Donor-Fundraiser Interaction.- An Empirical Investigation of Donor-Fundraiser Interaction.

Fields of interestMicroeconomics; Game Theory/Mathematical Methods; Public Finance & Economics


Product categoryPh.D. Thesis

Due November 2013

2014. XI, 115 p. 9 illus. Softcover7 * € (D) 64,19 | € (A) 65,99 | sFr 80,007 € 59,99 | £53.99ISBN 978-3-658-04011-6

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U. R. Waglé, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA

The Heterogeneity Link of the Welfare State and RedistributionEthnic Heterogeneity, Welfare State Policies, Poverty, and Inequality in High Income Countries

This book situates ethnic heterogeneity in the larger discussion of the welfare state and its re-distributive outcomes, poverty and inequality. By using comprehensive, longitudinal data covering 1980 to 2010 from 17 high income countries, this analysis helps achieve a major milestone in com-parative welfare state research both conceptually and methodologically. Conceptually, it elevates the relevance of growing ethnic heterogeneity in thinking about how politics and economics of the welfare state operate, collectively impacting the magnitudes of poverty and inequality.

Features 7 Analyzes of the relevance of population hetero-geneity in determining variations in welfare state policies as well as inequality and poverty 7 Pres-ents integrative analysis of how heterogeneity may feed into inequality and poverty directly through low socioeconomic status of minorities 7 Inves-tigates the central roles of immigration in deter-mining welfare state policies

Contents Introduction.- Ethnic Heterogeneity.- The Welfare State.- Poverty and Inequality.- Ethnic Heteroge-neity and the Welfare State.- Ethnic Heterogeneity and Poverty and Inequality.- Conclusion.- Refer-ences.- Index.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Social Structure, Social Inequality; Comparative Politics



Due December 2013

2014. XX, 280 p. 18 illus. in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02814-9

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W. H. Wallace, Dallas, TX, USA R. T. Jewell, University of North Texas Dept. Economics, Denton, TX, USA (Ed)

The American Monetary SystemAn Insider’s View of Financial Institutions, Markets and Monetary Policy

Features 7 Provides historical perspective on the Ameri-can banking system and financial institutions and their global effect from someone who was a participant 7 Analyzes bank supervision and regulation efforts by United States regulatory agencies 7 Investigates the larger role of com-mercial and investment banks in the US

Contents Introduction.- Part I.- Historical Perspectives on Money, Financial Institutions and Markets.- What Gives Money Its Value? -- From Gold to Paper.- What is Driving the Financial World Today?.- Part II Banking: Asset & Liability Management; Bank-ing Supervision & Regulation.- How Are Banks Funded?.- How Do Banks Use Their Funds?.- Who Owns the Banks? Bank Capital and the Basel Accord.- How Safe Are Our Banks?.- Part III Financial Markets and the Management of Financial Risk.- What Makes the System Work?.- Who Finances American Industry? – The Relative Roles of Commercial and Investment Banking.- What Went Wrong and What Are We Doing to Fix It? –A Chronology of Financial Crises.- Why Have Financial Risks Skyrocketed, and How Is the Industry Dealing With It?.- Part IV Central Bank-ing and Monetary Policy.- What Are the Purposes and Functions of the Federal Reserve System? 248.- How is American Monetary Policy Made, and How Does It Affect the Domestic and Global Economies?.- About the Author.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestMacroeconomics/Monetary Economics; Eco-nomic Systems; Public Finance & Economics



Due December 2013

2014. X, 340 p. 15 illus., 12 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02906-1

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