Download or read book Physioeconomics written by Philip M. Parker and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He presents evidence that long-run growth can be attributed to variances in hypothalmic activity."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Information Management and Market Engineering written by Thomas Dreier and published by KIT Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research program Information Management and Market Engineering focuses on the analysis and the design of electronic markets. Taking a holistic view of the conceptualization and realization of solutions, the research integrates the disciplines business administration, economics, computer science, and law. Topics of interest range from the implementation, quality assurance, and advancement of electronic markets to their integration into business processes and legal frameworks.
Download or read book Ethnic Cultures of the World written by Philip Parker and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1997-02-25 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative comparisons, including some 120,000 statistics, focus on over 400 of the world's ethnic groups and the impact each has upon such factors as economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies.
Download or read book Religious Cultures of the World written by Philip Parker and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1997-02-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a study of quantitative comparisons encompassing over 70 religious groups on a transnational level, including factors that affect economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies. Over 26,000 statistics are presented.
Download or read book Linguistic Cultures of the World written by Philip Parker and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1997-02-28 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative comparisons to be used on a global basis, focusing on over 460 language groups and the impact linguistic groups have upon such factors as economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies. Some 130,000 statistics are provided.
Download or read book New Thinking In International Relations Theory written by Michael W Doyle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of ten original essays provides a showcase of currently diverse theoretical agendas in the field of international relations. Contributors address the theoretical analysis that their perspective brings to the issue of change in global politics. Written for readers with a general interest in and knowledge of world affairs, New Thinking in International Relations Theory can also be assigned in international relations theory courses.The volume begins with an essay on the classical tradition at the end of the Cold War. Essays explore work outside the mainstream, such as Jean Bethke Elshtain on feminist theory and James Der Derian on postmodern theory as well as those developing theoretical advances within traditional realms from James DeNardo's formal modeling to the more descriptive analyses of Miles Kahler and Steve Weber. Other essays include Matthew Evangelista on domestics structure, Daniel Deudney on naturalist and geopolitical theory, and Joseph Grieco on international structuralist theory.
Download or read book Ecological Economics written by Michael Common and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking as its starting point the interdependence of the economy and the natural environment, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, build on insights from both mainstream economics and ecological sciences. Part I explores the interdependence of the modern economy and its environment, while Part II focuses mainly on the economy and on economics. Part III looks at how national governments set policy targets and the instruments used to pursue those targets. Part IV examines international trade and institutions, and two major global threats to sustainability - climate change and biodiversity loss. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is well suited for use on interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. It has extensive student-friendly features including discussion questions and exercises, keyword highlighting, real-world illustrations, further reading and website addresses.
Download or read book How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations written by Gerard Tellis and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last 2,000 years, critical innovations have transformed small regions into global powers. But these powers have faded when they did not embrace the next big innovation. Gerard J. Tellis and Stav Rosenzweig argue that openness to new ideas and people, empowerment of individuals and competition are key drivers in the development and adoption of transformative innovations. These innovations, in turn, fuel economic growth, national dominance and global leadership. In How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations, Tellis and Rosenzweig examine the transformative qualities of concrete in Rome; swift equine warfare in Mongolia; critical navigational innovations in the golden ages of Chinese, Venetian, Portuguese and Dutch empires; the patent system and steam engine in Britain; and mass production in the United States of America.
Download or read book Convergence Economics written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-03-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Convergence Economics The idea of convergence in economics is the hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes will tend to grow at faster rates than richer economies. In the Solow-Swan growth model, economic growth is driven by the accumulation of physical capital until this optimum level of capital per worker, which is the "steady state" is reached, where output, consumption and capital are constant. The model predicts more rapid growth when the level of physical capital per capita is low, something often referred to as “catch up” growth. As a result, all economies should eventually converge in terms of per capita income. Developing countries have the potential to grow at a faster rate than developed countries because diminishing returns are not as strong as in capital-rich countries. Furthermore, poorer countries can replicate the production methods, technologies, and institutions of developed countries. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Convergence (economics) Chapter 2: Economic growth Chapter 3: Environmental determinism Chapter 4: Development economics Chapter 5: Demographic transition Chapter 6: Simon Kuznets Chapter 7: Endogenous growth theory Chapter 8: Productivity Chapter 9: Malthusianism Chapter 10: Overlapping generations model Chapter 11: Heckscher-Ohlin model Chapter 12: International economics Chapter 13: Solow residual Chapter 14: Solow-Swan model Chapter 15: Stanley Engerman Chapter 16: Flying geese paradigm Chapter 17: Great Divergence Chapter 18: Moses Abramovitz Chapter 19: Kenneth Sokoloff Chapter 20: Oded Galor Chapter 21: Galor-Zeira model (II) Answering the public top questions about convergence economics. (III) Real world examples for the usage of convergence economics in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Convergence Economics.
Download or read book Political Geography written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 'Political Geography,' a pivotal work in the 'Political Science' series that unravels the intricate tapestry of global politics. This essential volume delves into the interplay of territory, borders, and geopolitical strategies, offering deep insights crucial for professionals, students, and anyone passionate about understanding our world's political dynamics. 1. Political Geography: Examines how spatial arrangements of power influence national and international policies. 2. Human Geography: Explores the human element in geographical contexts, revealing how populations and cultures shape political landscapes. 3. Physical Geography: Investigates how natural landscapes and environmental factors impact global interactions. 4. Environmental Determinism: Analyzes the controversial theory linking environmental conditions to societal development and geopolitical strategies. 5. Geopolitics: Navigates the strategic interplay of geographical factors in global power struggles. 6. Karl Haushofer: Explores Haushofer's theories and their impact on modern political thought. 7. Economic Geography: Examines the relationship between economic activities, resources, and political power. 8. Halford Mackinder: Analyzes Mackinder's geopolitical theory on Eurasia and global dominance. 9. Feminist Geography: Highlights gender's influence on spatial arrangements and geopolitical strategies. 10. Friedrich Ratzel: Studies Ratzel's theories on the organic state and territorial expansion. 11. Geostrategy: Investigates geographic considerations in military and political planning. 12. Nicholas J. Spykman: Examines Spykman's Rimland theory and its influence on U.S. foreign policy. 13. Rudolf Kjellén: Explores Kjellén's contributions to political geography. 14. Geopolitik: Understands Geopolitik as a German geopolitical doctrine. 15. Ellen Churchill Semple: Discovers Semple's work in cultural geography. 16. Cultural Geography: Examines how cultural factors shape geographical landscapes and political boundaries. 17. The Geographical Pivot of History: Analyzes Mackinder's concept and its implications for global power dynamics. 18. Critical Geography: Investigates alternative viewpoints challenging traditional geopolitical narratives. 19. Geography: Outlines fundamental principles and methodologies of the discipline. 20. Outline of Geography: Summarizes key geographical concepts for political analysis. 21. List of Human Geographers: Explores influential figures in human geography. An indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, 'Political Geography' equips readers with essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of our geopolitical world.
Download or read book The Empire of Climate written by David N. Livingstone and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the specter of climate has been used to explain history since antiquity Scientists, journalists, and politicians increasingly tell us that human impacts on climate constitute the single greatest threat facing our planet and may even bring about the extinction of our species. Yet behind these anxieties lies an older, much deeper fear about the power that climate exerts over us. The Empire of Climate traces the history of this idea and its pervasive influence over how we interpret world events and make sense of the human condition, from the rise and fall of ancient civilizations to the afflictions of the modern psyche. Taking readers from the time of Hippocrates to the unfolding crisis of global warming today, David Livingstone reveals how climate has been critically implicated in the politics of imperial control and race relations; been used to explain industrial development, market performance, and economic breakdown; and served as a bellwether for national character and cultural collapse. He examines how climate has been put forward as an explanation for warfare and civil conflict, and how it has been identified as a critical factor in bodily disorders and acute psychosis. A panoramic work of scholarship, The Empire of Climate maps the tangled histories of an idea that has haunted our collective imagination for centuries, shedding critical light on the notion that everything from the wealth of nations to the human mind itself is subject to climate’s imperial rule.
Download or read book Climate Affluence and Culture written by Evert Van de Vliert and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-12-22 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone, everyday, everywhere has to cope with climatic cold or heat to satisfy survival needs, using money. This point of departure led to a decade of innovative research on the basis of the tenet that climate and affluence influence each other's impact on culture. Evert Van de Vliert discovered survival cultures in poor countries with demanding cold or hot climates, self-expression cultures in rich countries with demanding cold or hot climates, and easygoing cultures in poor and rich countries with temperate climates. These findings have implications for the cultural consequences of global warming and local poverty. Climate protection and poverty reduction are used in combination to sketch four scenarios for shaping cultures, from which the world community has to make a principal and principled choice soon.
Download or read book Advances in Motivation Science written by Andrew J. Elliot and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Motivation Science, Volume Six, the latest release in Elsevier's serial on the topic of motivation science, presents articles on a variety of topics, including Motivation, Emotion, Cognition, and Communication: Definitions and Notes toward a Grand Theory, Motivation in the Service of Allostasis: The Role of anterior Mid Cingulate, Climatic Ignition of Motivation, My Journey to the Attribution Fields, Inspiration as optimal motivation: From ancient theory to contemporary science, The development of self-determination theory: The emergence of SDT's six mini theories and their validation, and more. The advent of the cognitive revolution in the 1960 and 70s eclipsed the emphasis on motivation to a large extent, but in the past two decades motivation has returned en force. Today, motivational analyses of affect, cognition and behavior are ubiquitous across psychological literatures and disciplines. This series brings together internationally recognized experts who focus on cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions in this important area of psychology. Presents new research on the field of motivation science and research“/li> Provides a timely overview of important research programs conducted by the most respected scholars in psychology Gives special attention to directions for future research
Download or read book Economics in One Virus written by Ryan A. Bourne and published by Cato Institute. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A truly excellent book that explains where our pandemic response went wrong, and how we can understand those failings using the tools of economics." —Tyler Cowen, Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and coauthor of the blog Marginal Revolution Have you ever stopped to wonder why hand sanitizer was missing from your pharmacy for months after the COVID-19 pandemic hit? Why some employers and employees were arguing over workers being re-hired during the first COVID-19 lockdown? Why passenger airlines were able to get their own ring-fenced bailout from Congress? Economics in One Virus answers all these pandemic-related questions and many more, drawing on the dramatic events of 2020 to bring to life some of the most important principles of economic thought. Packed with supporting data and the best new academic evidence, those uninitiated in economics will be given a crash-course in the subject through the applied case-study of the COVID-19 pandemic, to help explain everything from why the U.S. was underprepared for the pandemic to how economists go about valuing the lives saved from lockdowns. After digesting this highly readable, fast-paced, and provocative virus-themed economic tour, readers will be able to make much better sense of the events that they've lived through. Perhaps more importantly, the insights on everything from the role of the price mechanism to trade and specialization will grant even those wholly new to economics the skills to think like an economist in their own lives and when evaluating the choices of their political leaders.
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Download or read book Climatic Effects on Individual Social and Economic Behavior written by Philip Parker and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1995-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first interdisciplinary review on how climate affects human behavior provides an introductory framework for research in the field, surveys climatic data around the world, and covers over 3,000 sources. The bibliography is organized topically into chapters dealing with physiological, psychological, sociological, and economic effects of climate on people. The bibliography identifies important sources relating to acclimation, allergies, diet, diseases, affective disorders, aggression, personality, mental illnesses, accidents and injuries, crime, fertility, mortality, migration, suicide, consumer and industrial behavior, macroeconomic policy, and methodologies. A detailed author, subject, and country and regional index make this careful review easily accessible for varied use by students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and business persons or managers.
