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Download or read book Multilateralism Or Regionalism written by Guido Glania and published by CEPS. This book was released on 2005 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book highlights the multifaceted effects of regional trade agreements and outlines the strategic options for EU trade policy. It points out what is new about this most recent phase of regionalism and analyzes the effects on economic welfare and trade transaction costs. The authors draw upon elements of game theory to explore a self-reinforcing mechanism that is resulting in a potentially damaging race for markets. They focus in particular on the multiple impacts of regionalism on the WTO and the multilateral trading order. The book arrives at an opportune time, as the Doha Round is reaching a critical phase.
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Download or read book Learning from Science and Technology Policy Evaluation written by Philip Shapira and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors analyse and contrast the need and demand for RIT performance measurement and evaluation within the US and European innovation and policy making systems. They assess current US and European RIT evaluation practices and methods in key areas, discuss applications of new evaluative approaches and consider strategies that could lead to improvements in RIT evaluation design and policies.
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Download or read book Integrated Design Engineering written by Sándor Vajna and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses Integrated Design Engineering (IDE), which represents a further development of Integrated Product Development (IPD) into an interdisciplinary model for both a human-centred and holistic product development. The book covers the systematic use of integrated, interdisciplinary, holistic and computer-aided strategies, methods and tools for the development of products and services, taking into account the entire product lifecycle. Being applicable to various kinds of products (manufactured, software, services, etc.), it helps readers to approach product development in a synthesised and integrated way. The book explains the basic principles of IDE and its practical application. IDE’s usefulness has been demonstrated in case studies on actual industrial projects carried out by all book authors. A neutral methodology is supplied that allows the reader to choose the appropriate working practices and performance assessment techniques to develop their product quickly and efficiently. Given its manifold topics, the book offers a valuable reference guide for students in engineering, industrial design, economics and computer science, product developers and managers in industry, as well as industrial engineers and technicians.
Download or read book The History of Youth Work in Europe written by Griet Verschelden and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2009 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V.1. The different authors highlight the youth work policies in Belgium (Flanders), Germany, England, Poland, Malta, France and Finland.
Download or read book Young People s Understanding of Economic Issues in Europe written by Merryn Hutchings and published by Stylus Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic knowledge of economics is critical for making informed decisions in today's world. This volume focuses on the economic understanding of different age groups, at different levels, from personal to international.
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Download or read book Southern European Welfare States written by G. Katrougalos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2002-12-11 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first analytical monograph on the subject, George Katrougalos and Gabriella Lazaridis examine the social welfare state of the main four Southern European countries, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. They conduct an overall system analysis of the welfare state in Southern Europe which challenges the prevalent Ferrera model. Additionally, they present a detailed outlook of policies adopted in the fields of employment, migration, health, social security, pensions and gender-family issues.
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