The greatest obstacle to sound economic policy is not entrenched special interests or rampant lobbying but the popular misconceptions irrational beliefs and personal biases held by ordinary voters. This title looks at how people who vote under the influence of false... Lees meer.

This book delivers a first-of-its-kind roadmap for the zero-carbon industrial transition spotlighting the breakthrough innovations transforming the manufacturing sector and the policies that can accelerate this global shift. The power sector and transportation tend... Lees meer.

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Unveils fresh evidence from major scientific findings that explode the conventional wisdom on climate change and reshape the global warming debate as we know it. This book explains that burning of fossil fuels may actually be beneficial for life on Earth. The current... Lees meer.

This book maps out the contours of the European social investment strategy both at the ideational level and in terms of the policies implemented throughout Europe. It will appeal to both social policy scholars and policy experts. This book questions whether the re... Lees meer.

This book is a comparative study of the origin of the welfare state in England and Germany from 1850 to 1914. It presents original conclusions about the differences between British and German approaches. Peter Hennock analyses policies on social security and the public... Lees meer.

Written by a seasoned European Commission official and industry expert with over 30 years of experience this book invites you to embark on a journey through Europe s digital evolution. By doing so it enables readers to understand the nuances of digital policymaking an... Lees meer.

Measures of Active Labor Market Policy - such as training wage subsidies public employment measures and job search assistance - are widely used in European countries to combat unemployment. Measures of Active Labor Market Policy - such as training wage subsidies... Lees meer.

From the father of corporate governance comes the new edition of this bestselling text designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the frameworks that govern organizations. It offers comprehensive coverage of key principles combined with a strong practic... Lees meer.

What will gain the system s attention. Explores the dynamics of a broad range of policy issues in different countries . . . an important scholarly contribution. Political Studies Review Before making significant policy decisions political actors and parties must... Lees meer.

This updated and revised edition of the controversial classic which is now more relevant than ever argues that boys have become the primary victims of American society showing how boys weaknesses are aggravated by anti-boy prejudices and offering constructive sugges... Lees meer.

Israel s foreign policy is perceived to be essentially a defensive one by the international community. Why then is it the only nuclear power which refuses to sign the Non-proliferation Treaty. What is Israel s true foreign and policy. Drawing on the Hebrew press Isra... Lees meer.

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The book provides students and academics in finance and banking with the most recent updates and changes in the Malaysian banking sector post-AFC period. The book explores the evolution of banking policies and practices after the Tomyam Goong Crisis and investigates t... Lees meer.

All over the world countries struggle with water stress. The European Union adopted a Water Framework Directive to improve the sustainability of water management in its member states. The European Union advocates regulating water prices by charging the costs of water se... Lees meer.