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Climate Liberalism examines the potential and limitations of classical-liberal approaches to pollution control and climate change. Some successful environmental strategies, such as the use of catch-shares for fisheries, instream water rights, and tradable emission permits, draw heavily upon the classical liberal intellectual tradition and its emphasis on property rights and competitive markets. This intellectual tradition has been less helpful, to date, in the development or design of climate change policies. Climate Liberalism aims to help fill the gap in the academic literature examining the extent to which classical-liberal principles, including an emphasis on property rights, decentralized authority and dynamic markets, can inform the debate over climate-change policies. The contributors in this book approach the topic from a range of perspectives and represent multiple academic disciplines. Chapters consider the role of property rights and common-law legal systems in controlling pollution, the extent to which competitive markets backed by legal rules encourage risk minimization and adaptation, and how to identify the sorts of policy interventions that may help address climate change in ways that are consistent with liberal values.

This unique book, written in a question and answer style, brings to life the work of the world¿s foremost Marxian economist Thomas T. Sekine on the scientificity of Marx¿s project in Capital, its applicability to navigating world-historic change across capitalist stages of development and what Marxian economics teaches us about building viable future historical societies. Sekine, a student and follower of Marxist Kozo Uno, argues that capitalism neither constitutes the end of history nor does its overthrow await socialist revolution. Rather, based upon its own historical delimitations capitalism, following World War I and the Great Depression of the 1930s, has entered a period of disintegration. Grounded on a scathing critique of bourgeois economics in all its forms, Sekine exposes the futility of bourgeois policy interventions attempting to revive capitalism. This book will be of interest to economists in both the mainstream and heterodox schools, and those broadly interested in the history of economic thought.

Unlock the future of global economics and business with New Topics in Emerging Markets. This captivating edited volume is your gateway to understanding the dynamic forces shaping economies on the rise. Delve into critical themes like financial resilience in times of crisis, the impact of technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, the evolving landscape of education in the metaverse, and much more. With diverse insights from leading minds, this book explores the intricacies of banking, innovation ecosystems, leadership in sports, and the ever-changing realm of e-commerce in a Web3 world. Gain a deeper understanding of emerging markets and their pivotal role in the global landscape. Whether you are a seasoned expert or just starting your journey in economics and business, this book offers a thought-provoking and accessible exploration of the challenges and opportunities that define the future. Don¿t miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve ¿ grab your copy today and embark on a journey into the heart of emerging markets.

Medical errors can have serious consequences, often resulting in harm to patients or even death. In the last decades the issue of the 2nd victim was raised, emphasizing the impact of being involved in an adverse event on the ability of caregivers to provide high quality and safe treatment. In 1999, the American Institute of Medicine (IOM) declared that rather than assigning blame for these errors, professional investigations should be carried out to identify what caused them and prevent similar events from reoccurring in the future focusing on systemic factors. It is estimated that in the US alone, there are between 250,000 to 400,000 preventable deaths annually due to medical errors, costing over 15 billion dollars per year. In response to this challenging issue, a team of medical professionals has created a comprehensive textbook on the subject of safety and risk management in medicine. This book covers a range of topics, including basic principles and concepts, the scope of iatrogenic harm, the development of risk management in medicine, and the organizational safety culture. Emphasis is placed on the human and organizational factors that contribute to medical errors, as well as practical methods and tools for coping effectively with this phenomenon. The book is based on extensive practical experience in promoting patient safety in a variety of medical organizations. In addition, the book includes a large chapter on risk management during epidemics, which has become increasingly relevant in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This textbook is a must-read for anyone involved in patient care, including doctors, nurses, managers, pharmacists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and students in all medical professions. By promoting a culture of safety and risk management, we can work towards reducing the number of preventable medical errors and improving patient outcomes.

This book helps readers to understand the fast growing and timely concept of social metabolism. The authors shed a light on the different existing terms and methodologies that have been developed over the years. Through the study of history, readers will get an understanding of the main currents or schools that exist around this concept and their main findings. Also provides examples of how to apply the metabolic approach at different territorial and temporal scales and using different methodological tools. The book presents a novel socio-metabolic theory of historical change, in which biophysical and social variables are combined in an integrated way to understand the dynamics of socio-metabolic transitions.In this second edition, the authors provide valuable updates and new sections to each of the previous chapters. New insights on global phenomena like climate change and the environmental crisis are also considered. As readers will learn, a paradigm shift in almost all areas of research and society will be needed to face the challenges created by the modern industrial society. The authors use a look back in history, to explore the relationship between humans and nature from an evolutionary and thermodynamic perspective. With this approach, readers from history, environmental sciences and social sciences will get valuable insights on possible solutions.

This book addresses two of the most relevant yet understudied questions in field of International Political Economy (IPE): 1) what explains the trade policy preferences of the organizations that represent economic producers in the political sphere?; and 2) how they are formed? Specifically, it focuses on the evolution of the preferences of industry peak organizations in Brazil and Argentina, the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) -and the Sao Paulo Federation of Industries (FIESP) - in the first case, and the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) in the second, regarding Mercosur's preferential trade agreements (PTA) negotiation agenda between 2010 and 2020. The author proposes a novel explanation, which combines elements from the open economy politics (OEP) paradigm with insights from ideational IPE. This book will appeal to research scholars, postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, policymakers and professionals working in the fields of trade and industrial policies, trade agreements and negotiations, regionalism and government-business relations.

The handbook presents key contributions from scholars worldwide, providing a comprehensive exploration of current trends in media industries from diverse perspectives. Within the framework of understanding contemporary and future trajectories in media markets and industries, the volume delves into their influence on media organization and delivery, along with broader societal and market implications. Encompassing research at the crossroads of economics, management, political economy, and production studies, the handbook emphasizes the necessity for a robust interdisciplinary dialogue. Beyond scrutinizing present and forthcoming industry developments, the handbook addresses pivotal issues pertaining to media economics research methods and pedagogy. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and media professionals, providing insights into media economics as an academic field and delving into the multifaceted dynamics that shape the media landscape. Doing this, it contributes to the ongoing discourse on the evolving nature of media markets and their profound impact on society.

Why did the postcolonial Tunisian state promise development? How do these promises reverberate in the hopes and dreams of Tunisians today? And how do they fit into contemporary global capitalist structures of exploitation? Starting from the everyday life at a French factory in Tunisia this book explores the relationship between the political economy of Tunisia, postcolonial promises of the Tunisian state and the hopes and dreams of Tunisians working in the factory. It argues for taking the concept of development seriously not as a desirable policy goal but as a multi-dimensional social and political fact: as the unfolding of global capitalism, as a postcolonial nation-state project, and as a personal everyday imaginary. The book employs a longue durée perspective that analyzes contemporary desires and expectations while tracing and placing them inside Tunisiäs history. It thus contributes to our understanding of state-society relations and global capitalism in Tunisia.

Experience the timeless wisdom of Frédéric Bastiat's economic masterpiece, "That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen." This classic treatise on economic clarity and obscurity, presented with annotations and an insightful introduction by Gary Furnell, author of "The Hardest Path is the Easiest: Exploring the Wisdom Literature with Pascal, Burke, Kierkegaard, and Chesterton," now boasts an additional layer of expertise with an insightful foreword by Peter Fenwick, an expert in the Austrian school of economics.This enhanced edition is now available, featuring Gary Furnell's thoughtful additions that breathe fresh life into this important work, making it accessible to a new generation of readers. "That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen" is not your typical economics book; it's both witty and enlightening, defying the conventional descriptors of the genre. Frédéric Bastiat understood the power of delivering insights with a persuasively light tone, avoiding the arcane jargon and prolixity often associated with politicians and treasury officials.In economics, as in philosophy, clarity is courtesy, and Bastiat's approach emphasizes plain speech and easily understood examples. His enduring precepts, relevant today as they were one hundred and seventy years ago, encourage readers to foresee the consequences of economic decisions. Reading this classic treatise is not just an exploration of economic principles but also a valuable habit that trains us to anticipate and understand the far-reaching effects of our choices."That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen" is a timeless work that seamlessly combines brevity, levity, and depth. Bastiat's insights remain as impactful and pertinent today as they were during his assessment of the French government's policies and actions in the past. Embrace the opportunity to delve into this enduring masterpiece, enriched by an insightful foreword from Peter Fenwick, and gain valuable insights into economic clarity and foresight.

Everything you need to achieve your dream of living in community.Now is the time for community led housing. Modern ways of living can leave us feeling alone in our homes and isolated from key resources. Cohousing balances independence and privacy with collaboration and togetherness to cultivate a thriving community. In cohousing spaces, neighbours know one another, and everyone works together to build and sustain a better future. When cohousing experts Ronaye Matthew and Margaret Critchlow realized the vast demand for their development services, they knew they had to open the door-to everyone. In this in-depth guide, Matthew and Critchlow share their decades of experience on the ground and in the field. They outline the entire development process and break it down into accessible goals and informed takeaways for anyone interested in a collaborative approach to housing.With their expertise, you'll be prepared to navigate financial and legal structures, to work with your local municipalities and key professionals, and to transition smoothly from the development phase to living in the community. Including a detailed appendix with case studies of past projects and more, Community Led Housing is the must-read handbook that gives everyone with dreams of creating their own community the tools they need to succeed.

Advanced Transport Biofuels: Production, Economics, and Sustainability provides a comprehensive review of the latest in the global production, economics, and sustainability of advanced transport biofuels. Drawing upon the latest developments in academia and industry globally, the book reviews biofuels policy and the technoeconomics of biofuels production. The technical considerations in the combustion of biofuels are discussed alongside the latest lab-scale and industrial-level combustion property testing using biofuels and biojet fuels. Finally, a lifecycle analysis of biofuel production is conducted related to the sustainability issues in production. This is an invaluable review of the current state of the biofuels industry, policies, technologies, and economic and sustainability issues related to biofuels applications that will be of interest to graduate students and researchers involved in the development and implementation of alternative fuels in the transportation industry. The book will also be of interest to professional engineers and policymakers working in the automotive industry and involved in the application of alternative fuels.

Everything is Downstream of MoneyDo you ever feel like you're treading water, struggling to keep up with the rising tide of expenses? From groceries to housing to transportation, your cost of living continues to climb while your wages struggle to keep up.It's a frustrating and often isolating feeling. But the truth is, not only are you not alone in this struggle, but you are not the problem. The challenges we face stem from our money!The Hidden Cost of Money by Seb Bunney, co-founder and CEO of the financial education platform Looking Glass, peels back the layers, revealing how money weaves its influence throughout our social, economic, and political spheres. Whether we're talking about how we, as individuals, interact with the world, environmental degradation, the deterioration of the family unit, or the rise of unproductive business practices, one underlying force connects them all: money.With insights that challenge conventional wisdom, this book will leave you with:A newfound appreciation for the role of money in our lives.A greater understanding of what it might take to build a more prosperous, equitable and just future.Insight into guarding against the pervasive effects of our money.And rest assured, Seb's writing dismantles jargon and simplifies the complex, making the intricate workings of our monetary system accessible to readers from all backgrounds.

This book offers a unique, critical exploration of concepts and practices of social sustainability through both a critical concept analysis as well as empirical studies of practices that undermine social sustainability. It addresses the questions: What is the main role of social relations and social practice in the transition from fundamentally unsustainable societies and local practices towards a sustainable future? And how does economical sustainability reduce or enhance social sustainability? The chapters in this work define and understand social sustainability in relation to principles such as solidarity, community, welfare, reciprocity, and regenerative co-existence. These principles are analyzed through the lens of emotions, respect, carefulness, sensitivity, and art, to establish counter-principles and narratives to principles like growth, efficiency, capitalism, and mastery of nature. Such counter-narratives to mainstream understandings and histories of economy aid in shedding light on a variety of different aspects of sustainability. The book presents a methodological plurality including conceptual and empirical approaches, praxis-oriented and inductive approaches. The chapters present interdisciplinary approaches concerning welfare, ecology, sociology, organization and economy, social psychology and aesthetics and therefore appeal to a broad audience of scholars and academics.

Against a backcloth of tumultuous events in Europe, the EU faces once again the fateful question of moving towards federal union or let flexible integration guide the Union. The sixth volume in Interdisciplinary European Studies explores the coexistence of deepening political integration and flexible patterns of integration in the EU. The book brings together scholars from economics, law, and political science to provide insights into issues with a bearing on the future of the EU: the crisis of rule of law and political values, the move towards a European defence union, the power of the new European public prosecutor¿s office, the prospects of financial stability through the Recovery and Resilience facility, and the state of European parliamentary democracy. The chapters are based on up-to-date research findings and succinct assessments of the current state of affairs and ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for decision-makers on European and national levels.

This book provides an insightful guide to the economic challenges currently defining Europe. With a particular focus on the Czech economy, it examines the impact of rampant inflation, the war in Ukraine, and the energy crisis and evaluates the social impacts of them. Through an empirical analysis, the asymmetric effects of these shocks are highlighted in relation to different social groups. Furthermore, it engages with related issues such as migration and integration policies, the evolution of the labour market, disparities in inflation¿s impact, and household energy expenditure.This book presents a practical policy framework for addressing inflation, the impact of the Ukraine conflict, and the energy crisis. It will be relevant to scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in the political economy, labour economics, and economic policy in general.

This volume covers Kenyäs history, society, culture, economics, politics, and environment from precolonial times through the first years of independence. The book comprises twenty-one chapters divided into two parts. Part I focuses on the long precolonial moment, detailing the nature of precolonial Kenyan societies and their economics, politics, gender dynamics, and social organization. Part II examines Kenyan societies¿ encounters with British colonialism, critically outlining the impact and implications of these encounters. The volume concludes with an examination of political consolidation after the country¿s attainment of political independence and the subsequent foundations for political authoritarianism.

A Guardian book to look out for in 2024An insightful exploration of the nature of inequality by the internationally bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century.In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests itself very differently depending on the society and epoch in which it arises. History and culture play a central role, inequality being strongly linked to various socio-economic, political, civilisational, and religious developments. So it is culture in the broadest sense that makes it possible to explain the diversity, extent, and structure of the social inequality that we observe every day.Piketty briefly and concisely presents a lively synthesis of his work, taking up such diverse topics as education, inheritance, taxes, and the climate crisis, and provides exciting food for thought for a highly topical debate: Does natural inequality exist?

Der Klimawandel, ist er die Ursache für die Bedrohungen auf unserem Planeten? «Nein, so der Ökonom Hartmut Stieger, der Klimawandel ist nicht Ursache, der Klimawandel ist Folge. Folge der irrwitzigen Vorstellung, dass wir wirtschaftliches Wachstum und Wohlstand beliebig mehren können, ohne Ende.»Die Erde ist erschöpft. Wir, die Menschen, die sie ausgepowert haben, sind es auch. Was ist da falsch gelaufen? Hartmut Stieger stellt neue Denkanstöße zur Diskussion: Es ist der faszinierende Verlauf der Turgot-Kurve, die überraschend einfach erklärt: So greifen Konkurrenz und grenzenloses Effizienzstreben ineinander und drohen das bewährte Marktsystem und letztlich das Leben auf unserem Planeten zu zerstören. In Salon-Manier ergänzt Stieger wertvolle Informationen aus Wirtschaft und Umweltforschung um autobiografische Episoden und rüttelt als Vater, Großvater und Urgroßvater und somit Vertreter der vor-vor-letzten Generation auf mit «Neun Provokationen». Gibt es einen Ausweg aus der Misere? Für die Zukunft sieht Stieger eine überraschende Perspektive, die bereits in aller Munde ist: Künstliche Intelligenz. Sie sei nicht nur Gefahr, wie von vielen befürchtet, sie könnte Teil der Lösung werden

Over the course of the last few decades, South Korea has witnessed a remarkable change in terms of technological innovation and cultural influence. It has evolved from a nation that was torn apart by war to a worldwide powerhouse that is at the forefront of the digital revolution. The book "Technological Leap: Korea's Digital Cultural Revolution" offers a perceptive investigation into the complex relationship that exists between technology and culture. It reveals the diverse journey that led to Korea's transition into the digital era.The introductory chapter establishes the stage by describing the historical setting of Korea's ascent to prominence. It sheds light on the difficult journey that the nation navigated from the devastation of war to becoming a beacon of scientific excellence. It is now clear that the digital revolution in Korea has had a significant impact on the country's cultural landscape, which lays the groundwork for a more in-depth investigation.The second chapter goes into the fundamentals of the digital wave, providing a detailed account of the early developments that established the platform for Korea's rise to the forefront of technological advancement. To provide a more nuanced view of the strategic measures that propelled Korea's technological leap, this article examines government efforts and regulations that are geared at stimulating innovation in industries such as electronics and semiconductors.In the third chapter, titled "Internet and Connectivity," the narrative of Korea's rapid adoption of the internet and the widespread dissemination of high-speed broadband is dissected. The way in which Koreans engaged with technology and with one another underwent a paradigm shift as a result of this transformation, which altered communication, entertainment, and lifestyle.The topic of "Gaming Culture and E-Sports" is the primary focus of the fourth chapter, which sheds light on South Korea's rise to prominence as a global gaming hub. In this chapter, we investigate the emergence of competitive gaming and e-sports, shedding light on the significant impact that gaming has had on the culture of young people in Korea, as well as the following impact that gaming has had on the gaming community around the world."K-Culture Goes Digital: K-Dramas and K-Pop," which is the title of the fifth chapter, delves at the impact that technology has had in propelling Korean entertainment onto the international arena.It is the proliferation of internet streaming platforms and the pervasiveness of social media that have been instrumental in the global dissemination of Korean dramas and Korean pop music. These developments have also contributed to the development of thriving fan communities and have reshaped the landscape of popular culture.In the sixth chapter, titled "Technological Innovations in Film and Animation," the development of Korean animation and film is discussed in detail. This chapter examines the ways in which technology has driven Korean narrative into the world cinematic stage. Topics covered include technological breakthroughs in filmmaking, national acknowledgment of Korean films and animation content, and international awareness of Korean filmsThe final chapter of the book is titled "Digital Economy and Future Prospects," and it is here that the book investigates the economic impact that the digital cultural revolution in Korea has had. In addition to providing a forward-looking view on Korea's place in the ever-evolving global digital landscape, it digs into the blooming culture of start-ups and technical advancements.

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