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P. Albert, St. Edward’s University School of Management and Business, Chicago, IL, USA; P. Werhane, T. Rolph, De Paul University School of Business, Chicago, IL, USA (Eds)

Global Poverty Alleviation: A Case BookThis case book provides examples of multi-stake-holder partnerships that aim to create sustainable enterprises for both the for-profit sectors and for individuals who live in conditions of poverty. Ideal for teaching, after a brief introduction to the case method, the cases are presented as descriptions with no comments or criticisms. The cases are arranged thematically and cover a broad array of solutions in diverse countries including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Tanzania, the United States, South Africa, Mozambique, Peru, Ghana, Haiti,and Mexico.

Features 7 First presentation of cases demonstrating prof-itable partnerships 7 Emphasizes the concept of a truly connected (or “flat”) world 7 Combines the strategic business approach necessary to any commerce course with the philosophical founda-tions 7 Provide context and substance for ethical analysis Includes cases from a broad geographical spectrum

Contents Table of Contents.- Introduction.- Case Meth-odologies.- Chapter 1: Technology and Capacity Building.- Chapter 2: Health.- Chapter 3: Environ-mentally Sustainable Energy Projects.- Chapter 4: Environmentally Sustainable Processes.- Chapter 5: Finance.- Chapter 7: Supply Chain Manage-ment.- About the Authors.- Index.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Ethics; Sociology, general

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due October 2013

2014. XXII, 338 p. 30 illus., 24 in color. (The International Society of Business, Economics, and Ethics Book Series, Volume 3) Softcover7 * € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | sFr 40,007 € 29,99 | £26.99ISBN 978-94-007-7478-0

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F. Betz, Enumclaw, WA, USA

Why Bank Panics MatterCross-Disciplinary Economic Theory

Bank panics have always mattered because they create serious disruptions in economic and financial activity, depressing national economies. But they matter even more now, as information and communications technologies have stitched together a global financial system that is more vul-nerable to crisis on a large scale. For example, the global bank panic of 2007-08 froze up the national economies of the U.S., England, France, Iceland, Ireland, and Germany -- all at the same time. And each of their governments had to act to bail out their own banks, without a consistent interna-tional regulatory framework. In this volume, Fred Betz takes a unique, cross-disciplinary approach to understanding bank panics, with an emphasis on the U.S.

Features 7 Applies interdisciplinary analysis of bank panics to uncover common trends, causes, and ef-fects 7 Emphasizes the dynamics of bank panics and financial crises in social context 7 Features cases studies, both historical and contemporary

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1 Reality and Theory.- Chapter 2 Empirically-Grounded Theory .- Chapter 3 Bank-ground: Banking and Causality.- Chapter 4 Dy-namics of Bank Panics.- Chapter 5 Control in an Economic System.- Chapter 6 Great Depression.- Chapter 7 Topological Economic Theory.- Chapter 8 Shadow Banking and Financial Layering.- Chap-ter 9 Private Good and Public Good.- Chapter 10 Casino Banking.- Chapter 11 Why Banks Panic.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Public Finance & Economics; Economic Theory

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due October 2013

2014. X, 184 p. 66 illus., 57 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-01756-3

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CMR of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China, People’s Republic

China’s Macroeconomic OutlookQuarterly Forecast and Analysis Report, February 2013

The research team makes the following forecasts: First, in 2013 China’s growth will remain stable and reach 8.23 percent, an increase of 0.43 per-centage points compared with the previous year; even though there is inflation pressure resulting from global monetary easing, severe inflation in China is unlikely to happen, and the consumer price index (CPI) will remain at 3.11 percent. Second, the growth of imports and exports will rebound, but the trade surplus will decrease fur-ther. Finally, the share of investment in GDP will continue to be high in the short term as urbaniza-tion promotes the growth of fixed assets invest-ment, though higher per capita incomes will result in high and steady consumption.

Features 7 A quarterly forecast and analysis report on China's macroeconomic outlook, based on China's Quarterly Macroeconometric Model (CQMM) 7 High reference value for entrepre-neurs to project China's macroeconomic perfor-mance in the coming years and review possible effectiveness of macroeconomic policies 7 A platform to aid understanding of China's macro-economic behavior and policy dynamics

Contents Review of China’s Macroeconomic Performance in 2012.- Forecast of China’s Macroeconomic Out-look for 2013-2014.- Policy Simulations.- Policy Implications and Suggestions.- Comments and Discussions.

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


Product categoryMonograph

Due September 2013

2014. V, 45 p. 24 illus. in color. (Current Chinese Economic Report Series) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40043-8

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J. P. Elhorst, University of Groningen Faculty of Economics and Business, Groningen, The Netherlands

Spatial EconometricsFrom Cross-Sectional Data to Spatial Panels

This book provides an overview of three genera-tions of spatial econometric models: models based on cross-sectional data, static models based on spatial panels and dynamic spatial panel data models. The book not only presents different model specifications and their corresponding es-timators, but also critically discusses the purposes for which these models can be used and how their results should be interpreted.

Features 7 First book that gives full-fledged overview of spatial panel data models 7 Bridges the gap between theoretical spatial econometricians and practitioners 7 Matlab routines are provided with which the results reported in the book can be replicated and with which researchers can run their own empirical problems

Contents Contents.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Linear Spatial De-pendence Models.- for Cross-Section Data.- 3 Spa-tial Panel Data Models.- 4 Dynamic Spatial Panels: Models, Methods and Inferences.- References.

Fields of interestRegional/Spatial Science; Econometrics; Statistics for Business/Economics/Mathematical Finance/Insurance



Due September 2013

2014. VI, 117 p. 6 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Regional Science) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-40339-2

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H. Gatignon, INSEAD, Fontainebleau CX, France

Statistical Analysis of Management DataStatistical Analysis of Management Data provides a comprehensive approach to multivariate statisti-cal analyses that are important for researchers in all fields of management, including finance, pro-duction, accounting, marketing, strategy, technol-ogy, and human resources. This book is especially designed to provide doctoral students with a theoretical knowledge of the concepts underlying the most important multivariate techniques and an overview of actual applications.

Features 7 Offers comprehensive treatment of statistical analysis as applied to management data 7 Fully revised, expanded, and updated from previous edition, featuring the most current applications of techniques and methods 7 Includes numerous worked examples, statistical tables, and descrip-tion of data sets

Contents 1: Introduction.- 2: Multivariate Normal Distribu-tion.- 3: Reliability Alpha, Principles Component Analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis.- 4: Confirmatory Factor Analysis.- 5: Multiple Regression with a Single Dependent Variable.- 6: System of Equations.- 7: Canonical Correlation Analysis.- 8: Categorical Dependent Variables.- 9: Rank-Ordered Data.- 10: Error in Variables – Analysis of Covariance Structure – Structural Equation Models.- 11: Testing Mediation and Moderation Effects.- 12: Cluster Analysis.- 13: Analysis of Similarity and Preference Data.- Ap-pendices: A: Rules in Matrix Algebra.- B: Statisti-cal Tables.- C: Description of Data Sets.

Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Market-ing; Statistics for Business/Economics/Mathemati-cal Finance/Insurance



Due September 2013

3rd ed. 2014. XIV, 714 p. 262 illus., 33 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8593-3

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H. Gleissner, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Berlin, Germany; J. C. Femerling, Investa Holding GmbH, Munich, Germany

LogisticsBasics - Exercises - Case Studies

Logistics is the ideal book for Bachelor students of logistics, providing a solid foundation as well as a practical guide. In modular and clear form, it explains key concepts, principles, and practices of logistics. Learning objectives as well as several case studies are integrated into each chapter. It features chapters on Principles of Logistics; Logistics Systems; Transport Systems and Logistics Services; Warehousing, Handling and Picking Systems; Inventory, Stock and Provisioning Management; Logistics Network Planning; IT in Logistics; and Logistics Controlling. In addition, the second fully updated German edition has been extended by the chapters Logistics Infrastructure and In-vestment and Financing in Logistics.

Features 7 Offers a broad range of exercises and case studies 7 Written by authors with outstanding logistics industry practice and teaching experi-ence 7 Suitable complementary case study book is available

Contents Introduction.- The Principles of Logistics.- Logis-tics Systems.- Logistical Infrastructure.- Transport Systems and Logistics Services.- Warehousing, Handling, and Picking Systems.- Inventory, Stock, and Provisioning Management.- Logistics Net-work Planning.- IT in Logistics.- Investment and Financing in Logistics.- Logistics Controlling.- Business Models and Industry Solutions.

Fields of interestProduction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Organization/Planning

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due October 2013

2014. X, 337 p. 156 illus., 34 in color. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 80,24 | € (A) 82,49 | sFr 100,007 € 74,99 | £67.99ISBN 978-3-319-01768-6

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M. Guerzoni, University of Turin, Turin, Italy

Product Variety in Automotive IndustryUnderstanding Niche Markets in America

This book is about the history of product variety in the US automotive industry from the black Ford-T to hot-rodders and easy-riders up to lat-est trends. It focuses on the dual structure of automotive industry in the United States: on one hand, relatively few and large companies produc-ing cars that apparently achieve a degree of market power through product differentiation, and on the other hand, a relatively small niche market with distinct and smaller producers offering specialty equipment to enhance the performance, appear-ance, and handling of vehicles. The book presents novel results from an in-depth study with implica-tions for both economic theory and the manage-ment of product variety.

Features 7 A historical and analytical time travel in the US automotive industry 7 Rich data and anecdotal evidence to understand history and nature of product variety 7 One of the few in-depth stud-ies on niche markets

Contents Introduction.- Chapter 1: Variety in the Automo-bile Industry.- Chapter2: The Economics of Vari-ety.- Chapter3: Empirical Analysis.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; Industrial Organization; Automotive Engineering



Due September 2013

2014. X, 72 p. 1 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-01906-2

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G. S. Hiremath, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India

Indian Stock MarketAn Empirical Analysis of Informational Efficiency

India is one of the major emerging economies of the world and has witnessed tremendous eco-nomic growth over the last decades. The reforms in the financial sector were introduced to infuse energy and vibrancy into the process of economic growth. The Indian stock market now has the larg-est number of listed companies in the world. The phenomenal growth of the Indian equity market and its growing importance in the economy is in-dicated by the extent of market capitalization and the increasing integration of the Indian economy with the global economy. Various schools of thought explain the behaviour of stock returns.

Features 7 Examines the returns behaviour in the Indian stock/equity market in the changed market envi-ronment, particularly in the context of financial market reforms that have been undertaken and are anticipated in the near future 7 Investigates the growth and efficiency of the Indian stock market in the theoretical framework of the Efficiency Market Hypothesis 7 Employs sophisticated time series econometric models and provides detailed and rigorous analysis of the movements in the Indian Stock Market

Contents Introduction.- Random Walk Characteristics of Stock Returns.- Nonlinear Dependence in Stock returns.- Mean Reverting Tendency in Stock Returns.- Long Memory in Stock Returns: Theory and Evidence.-Long Memory in Stock Market Volatility.- Summary and Conclusion

Fields of interestFinancial Economics; Econometrics; Finance/In-vestment/Banking



Due October 2013

2014. XV, 161 p. 7 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-81-322-1589-9

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P. Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece; N. A. Papandreou, Andreas G. Papandreou Foundation, Athens, Greece (Eds)

Water Resources Management Sustaining Socio-Economic WelfareThe Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive in Asopos River Basin in Greece

Contents Contributors.- Preface.- Chapter 1: A Bird’s Eye View of the Greek Water Situation: The Potential for the Implementation of the EU WFD.- Chap-ter 2: Introducing the Case Study, the Asopos River Basin in Greece.- Chapter 3: The Economic Characterization of Asopos River Basin.- Chapter 4: Simulating Residential Water Demand and Water Pricing Issues.- Chapter 5: An Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Production, Focusing on the Shadow Price of Groundwater: Policies Towards Socio-Economic Sustainability.- Chapter 6: A Choice Experiment for the Estimation of the Economic Value of the River Ecosystem: Manage-ment Policies for Sustaining NATURA (2000) species and the Coastal Environment.- Chapter 7: A Value Transfer Approach for the Economic Estimation of Industrial Pollution: Policy Recom-mendations.- Chapter 8: A Laboratory Experiment for the Estimation of Health Risks: Policy Recom-mendations.- Chapter 9: An Economically Ef-ficient, Environmentally Sustainable and Socially Equitable Decision Support System for Asopos River Basin: A Manual of Measures.- Chapter 10: Creating the Institutional Background to Support the Implementation of the Policy Manual.- Index.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; Waste Management/Waste Technology; Social Sciences, general


Product categoryContributed volume

Due October 2013

2014. XX, 186 p. 27 illus., 24 in color. (Global Issues in Water Policy, Volume 7) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7635-7

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R. M. Kovacevic, G. C. Pflug, University of Vienna, Wien, Austria; M. T. Vespucci, University of Bergamo, Dalmine, Italy (Eds)

Handbook of Risk Management in Energy Production and TradingContents Energy Markets.- Introduction to Price Models for Energy.- Price Dynamics in Electricity Mar-kets.- Price-Driven Hydropower Dispatch Under Uncertainty.- On Cutting Plane Algorithms and Dynamic Programming for Hydroelectricity Gen-eration.- Medium-Term Operational Planning for Hydrothermal Systems.- Stochastic Optimization of Power Generation and Storage Management in a Market Environment.- Risk Measures in Multi-horizon Scenario Trees.- Controlled Islanding as Robust Operator Response under Uncertainty.- Complementarity and Game-theoretical Models for Equilibria in Energy Markets: Deterministic and Risk-averse Formulations.- Optimal Plan-ning and Economic Evaluation of Trigeneration Districts.- Renewable Energy and its Impact on Power Markets.- Copula-Based Hedge ratios for Renewable Power Generation.- Investment in Stochastic Electricity-Production Facilities.- Pric-ing of Energy Contracts: From Replication Pricing to Swing Options.- Energy Derivatives with Volume Controls.- Risk Hedging Strategies under Energy System and Climate Policy Uncertainties.- Comparative Assessment of Accident Risks in the Energy Sector.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Energy Technology; Energy Economics


Product categoryHandbook

Due October 2013

2014. XIV, 494 p. 149 illus., 75 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 199) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9034-0

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L. Landriani, M. Pozzoli, Parthenope University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Management and Valuation of Heritage AssetsA Comparative Analysis Between Italy and US

The valuation of Heritage Assets (HA), which are a vital resource for the non-profit public or private organizations operating in the heritage sector is on the one hand sometimes difficult to do, and on the other, can be excessively costly with respect to the correlated disclosure benefits. The grow-ing application of the (full or modified) accrual basis of accounting in the public and non-profit sectors has extended and reanimated this issue. This book applies the comparative method, in order to provide new information on the analyzed subject. Specifically, after having investigated the different theoretical and technical proposals, it compares the reporting behavior of significant cases of Italian and American public and private organizations, coming from different cultural and management approaches.

Features 7 Provides an analysis of recent and underdevel-oped issues 7 Compares two significant cases in detail 7 Provides guidance on the valuation of a vital resource in the public sector

Contents Introduction.- The Definition of Heritage Assets.- Hypothesis and Research Methodology.- The System of Cultural Heritage in Italy.- The System of Cultural Heritage in the United States.- Ac-counting for Heritage Assets.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestAccounting/Auditing; Non-Profit Enterprises/Corporate Social Responsibility; Public Adminis-tration



Due October 2013

2014. VI, 202 p. 19 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-01762-4

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V. Lember, R. Kattel, Tallinn University of Technology Ragner Nurkse School of Innovation and G, Tallinn, Estonia; T. Kalvet, Tallinn University of Technology Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and G, Tallinn, Estonia (Eds)

Public Procurement, Innovation and PolicyInternational Perspectives

This book maps the latest developments in public procurement of innovation policy in various contexts and analyzes the evolution and develop-ment of the various policy solutions in broader institutional contexts. In doing so, it addresses significant theoretical and practical gaps: On the one hand, there is an emerging interest in public procurement as a policy tool for spurring innova-tion; yet on the other hand, the current theory, with some notable exceptions, is guided and often constrained by historical applications, above all in the defence industries.

Features 7 The first comparative overview on inno-vation-oriented public procurement policy-making 7 Covers a wide range of international contexts and perspectives 7 The book is re-search-oriented, but has direct practical relevance

Contents Foreword.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Public Procure-ment and Innovation: Theory and Practice.- 3 Australia.- 4 Brazil.- 5 China.- 6 Denmark.- 7 Estonia.- 8 Greece.- 9 Hong Kong.- 10 Korea..- 11 Sweden.- 12 United Kingdom.- 13 United States of America.- 14 Public Procurement, Innovation and Policy: Comparative Perspectives.

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; Economic Policy; R & D/Technology Policy



Due September 2013

2014. VIII, 309 p. 13 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40257-9

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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 Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and VenezuelaIn 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 capital, process capital, renewal capital, and financial capital, is a valuable intangible asset and a key source of national competitive advantage in today’s knowledge economy.

Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Impact of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.- Chapter 3 National Intellectual Capital Development in the Six Latin American Countries.- Chapter 4 Beyond the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.- Chapter 5 Future Per-spective and Policy Implication Prospects.

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



Due September 2013

2014. XXVI, 135 p. 44 illus., 43 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Economics, Volume 9) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-8920-7

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N. Marakkath, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Mumbai, India

Sustainability of Indian Microfinance InstitutionsA Mixed Methods Approach

Features 7 Documents the understanding of the sustain-ability of the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) gained through a mixed-methods research investigation 7 Answers pertinent questions to enable Indian MFIs to march towards efficient and sustainable operations without losing focus on their clients 7 Contains findings to revive lost hope for the Indian microfinance industry at a time of crisis

Contents 1: Introduction.- 2: Literature Review.- 3: Research Objectives and Design.- 4: Quantitative Phase: Identification of Factors Affecting and Discrimi-nating Sustainability.- 5: Intermediate Participant Selection Phase: Assessment of Efficiency and Sustainability.- 6: Qualitative Phase: Management of Factors Affecting and Discriminating Sustain-ability.- 7: Dangers in Mismanaging the Factors Affecting and Discriminating Sustainability: An Exploration into Indian Microfinance Crisis.- 8: Summary of Findings, Implications and Conclu-sion.- Appendices.- A1: Operational Definition and Distinction between Operational Self-Sustain-ability Ratio, Financial Self-Sustainability Ratio and Subsidy Dependence Index.- A2: Charnes, Cooper & Rhodes Model and Banker, Charnes & Cooper Model Formulation.- A3: Interview Guide.- A4: Summary of the Qualitative Data Collected During the Interviews.- A5: Group Formation Process in Fourteen Days.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Financial Econom-ics; Development Economics



Due November 2013

2014. Approx. 250 p. 33 illus., 3 in color. (India Studies in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-81-322-1628-5

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P. McKiernan, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia; D. Purg, CEEMAN and IEDC-Bled School of Management, Bled, Slovenia (Eds)

Hidden Champions in CEE and TurkeyCarving Out a Global Niche

Features 7 The first book on globally leading, niche market SMEs in CEE and Turkey 7 Comprehen-sive research and overview of hidden champions in CEE and Turkey 7 Interdisciplinary and cross-study chapters on leadership, organizational innovation, sustainability and financial aspects

Contents 1.Introduction.- 2.Research Methodology.- 3.Leadership of Hidden Champions from Vi-sion to Communityship.- 4.Three Bivalent Per-formance Factors of Hidden Champions Ownership, Organizational Culture and Orga-nizational Governance.- 5.Innovation Behav-iour of Hidden Champions.- 6.International Marketing.- 7.In Search of Sustainable Busi-ness in Central and Eastern Europe.- 8.Finan-cial Aspects of HCs Business Models.- 9.Hidden Champions of Albania.- 10.Hidden Champions of Belarus.- 11.Hidden Champions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.- 12.Hidden Champions of Croatia.- 13.Hidden Champions of Estonia.- 14.Hidden Champions of Hungary.- 15.Hidden Champions of Latvia.- 16.Hidden Champions of the Republic of Macedonia.- 17.Hidden Champions of Roma-nia.- 18.Hidden Champions of Russia.- 19.Hidden Champions of Serbia.- 20.Hidden Champions of Slovakia.- 21.Hidden Champions of Slovenia.- 22.Hidden Champions of Turkey.- 23.Hidden Champions of Ukraine.

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; Emerging Markets/Globalization; Entrepreneurship



Due November 2013

2014. Approx. 355 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40503-7

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S. Mohamed Nour, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

Technological Change and Skill Development in Arab Gulf CountriesThis book discusses skill formation, upskilling of workers, and their interaction with technological change in Gulf countries. Heavy dependence on oil, the ‘Dutch Disease’, and the high incidence of unskilled foreign workers have caused serious structural imbalances in the labour market in the Gulf. The author shows that success of economic development strategies to address such imbal-ances are all contingent upon the development of adequate and appropriate skills in the region. This book confirms the role and impact of the deficiencies in the educational system alongside the well established effects of the excessive use of uneducated foreign workers and lack of incentives in the labour market. A comprehensive investiga-tion of the skill problem and an elaborate in-depth analysis to assess the causes, consequences and relationships between poor skills and technologi-cal performance are highlights of this book. This is an ideal resource for policy makers in the Gulf region and researchers of the topic.

Contents Part I: Introduction.- Part II: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework.- Part III: Empirical Application,- Part IV: Policy Recommendations, Summary and Conclusions.

Fields of interestLabor Economics; Human Resource Management; Innovation/Technology Management



Due October 2013

2014. IV, 250 p. 25 illus., 23 in color. (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-01915-4

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T. Negishi

Developments of International Trade TheoryDevelopments of International Trade Theory offers the life-long reflections of a distinguished Japanese scholar who pioneered the application of general equilibrium theory to international trade. Written in a style that makes it easily accessible to scholars and students, the book combines stan-dard topics on international trade with a discus-sion of the evolution of the theory and as well as recent discussions on topics such as immiserizing growth. This book consists of two parts.

Features 7 This book requires no prerequisite knowledge of economic theory or micro-economics 7 This book guides readers the frontier of the theo-ry 7 This book explains and digests economic theory in an easy, understandable way

Contents Historical Progress of International Trade Theory.- Mercantilism.- Specie-flow Mechanism.- Adam Smith and Division of Labour.- Ricardo and Com-parative Costs.- J.S. Mill and Reciprocal Demand.- Mill and Infant Industry.- Marx and International Exploitation.- Marshall and Offer Curve.- Modern Theory and Recent Developments of International Trade.- Theory of Production.- Heckscher–Ohlin Theory (1).- Heckscher–Ohlin Theory (2).- Le-ontief Paradox.- Domestic Distortions.- Export Promotion and Welfare.- Oligopoly.- Immiserizing Growth.- External Economies.- Historical Appen-dix.- Adam Smith and Disequilibrium Economic Theory.- Complete Specialization in Classical Economics.

Fields of interestEconomic Theory; Methodology and the History of Economic Thought; International Economics

Target groupsGraduate


Due October 2013

2nd enhanced ed. 2014. XII, 198 p. 38 illus. (Advances in Japanese Business and Economics, Volume 2) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54432-6

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J. K. Perret, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany

Knowledge as a Driver of Regional Growth in the Russian FederationThe Russian Federation has a history of more than twenty years of transformation to a market economy, but as well to a knowledge society, to look back on. This study takes a look at the knowledge generation, knowledge transmission and knowledge use inside the Federation since the early 1990s. Furthermore, in light of the high dependence of the Russian economy on the oil and gas sectors this study analyzes the impact knowledge related factors have on regional income generation following thereby in the direction of Schumpeterian growth theory. The study com-bines descriptive with empirical analyses to paint a picture as detailed as possible of the Russian knowledge society and its innovative potential.

Features 7 Comprehensive multi-dimensional approach to Russian innovation system Empirically backed insights 7 Covers the whole process from knowledge generation over to its transmission and usage 7 Studies the Russian Federation on a regional level taking into account 80 separate regions

Contents Introduction.- Regional Layout of the Russian Federation.- Relevant Economic Terms and Con-cepts in a Russian Context.- Growth Theoretical Aspects.- Methodology.- On the Importance of Knowledge in the Russian Federation.- Policy Op-tion.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestEconomic Growth; Regional/Spatial Science; Economic Geography



Due October 2013

2014. X, 372 p. 65 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40278-4

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M. M. Rahim, Queensland University of Technology, Eastlakes, QLD, Australia

Legal Regulation of Corporate Social ResponsibilityA Meta-Regulation Approach of Law for Raising CSR in a Weak Economy

Even though Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a widely accepted concept promoted by different stakeholders, business cor-porations’ internal strategies, known as corporate self-regulation in most of the weak economies, re-spond poorly to this responsibility. Major laws re-lating to corporate regulation and responsibilities of these economies do not possess adequate ongo-ing influence to insist on corporate self-regulation to create a socially responsible corporate culture.

Features 7 First book employing a meta-regulation ap-proach to regulating CSR 7 Presents a thorough and complete study on legal strategies to promote CSR in weak economies 7 Links social values to economic incentives and disincentives to indi-rectly influence companies to incorporate CSR

Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the book.- Chapter 2: Corporate social Responsibility (CSR). Corpo-rate Governance (CG) and Corporate Regula-tion.- Chapter 3: The Theoretical Basis for the Implementation of CSR Principles Through Legal Regulation.- Chapter 4: The Legal Regulation Strategies for Incorporating CSR Principles in Corporate Self-Regulation.- Chapter6: Legal Regu-lation of CSR in a Weak Economy: The Case of Bangladesh.- Chapter 7: Concluding the Book.

Fields of interestNon-Profit Enterprises/Corporate Social Respon-sibility; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Ethics



Due October 2013

2014. X, 330 p. 2 illus. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40399-6

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New SeriesAdvances in Japanese Business and EconomicsEditor-in-chief: R. Sato

Advances in Japanese Business and Economics showcases the research of Japanese scholars. Pub-lished in English, the series highlights for a global readership the unique perspectives of Japan’s most distinguished and emerging scholars of business and economics. It covers research of either theo-retical or empirical nature, in both authored and edited volumes, regardless of the sub-discipline or geographical coverage, including, but not limited to, such topics as macroeconomics, microeco-nomics, industrial relations, innovation, regional development, entrepreneurship, international trade, globalization, financial markets, technology management, and business strategy. At the same time, as a series of volumes written by Japanese scholars, it includes research on the issues of the Japanese economy, industry, management practice and policy, such as the economic policies and business innovations before and after the Japanese “bubble” burst in the 1990s. Overseen by a panel of renowned scholars led by Editor-in-Chief Professor Ryuzo Sato, the series endeavors to over-come a historical deficit in the dissemination of Japanese economic theory, research methodology, and analysis. The volumes in the series contribute not only to a deeper understanding of Japanese business and economics but to revealing underly-ing universal principles.

R. Sato, New York University Stern School of Business, New York, NY, USA; R. V. Ramachandran, Plano, TX, USA

Symmetry and Economic InvarianceSymmetry and Economic Invariance (second enhanced edition) explores how the symmetry and invariance of economic models can pro-vide insights into their properties. Although the professional economist of today is adept at many of the mathematical techniques used in static and dynamic optimization models, group theory is still not among his or her repertoire of tools. The authors aim to show that group theoretic methods form a natural extension of the techniques com-monly used in economics and that they can be easily mastered. Part I provides an introduction that minimizes prerequisites including prior knowledge of group theory. Part II discusses recent developments in the field.

Fields of interestEconomic Theory; Methodology and the History of Economic Thought; Game Theory/Mathemati-cal Methods



Due August 2013

2nd enhanced ed. 2014. XII, 271 p. 40 illus. (Advances in Japanese Business and Economics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54429-6

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F. Ricciardi, Università Cattolica, Milan, Italy

Innovation Processes in Business NetworksManaging Inter-Organizational Relationships for Innovational Excellence

In today’s networked economy, each organization is more and more shaped by the system of its long-term business interactions. Innovation processes cannot be successfully designed and managed un-less the complex influences of business networking on innovation processes and innovation-related performances are clearly understood. But extant theories on business networks are fragmented, and each of them, taken singularly, provides only partial or poor understanding of the impacts of business networking on innovation performances. Based on qualitative research on three exemplary worst practices and on expert panel discussion and validation, Francesca Ricciardi develops novel quantitative models in this theory-building work to explain innovation performances in different interorganizational networks.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Possible Positive and Negative Impacts of Business Networking on Innovation and Excellence.- Sus-tainable Altruism for Business Networking.- Ecol-ogy of Innovation in Organizational Settings.- Di-mensions of Business Network Effectiveness and Motivations for Business Networking.

Field of interestBusiness/Management Science, general



Due September 2013

2014. XVI, 94 p. 13 illus. (Advances in Information Systems and Business Engineering) Softcover7 * € (D) 59,99 | € (A) 61,68 | sFr 75,007 € 56,07 | £50.99ISBN 978-3-658-03438-2

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F. Schiavone, University Parthenope, Naples, Italy

Communities of Practice and Vintage InnovationA Strategic Reaction to Technological Change

This book focuses on the notion of “vintage innovation” and its application in various old technology-based communities of practice. Some communities of practice resist and react to technological change by adopting new technologi-cal products (“vintage products”) that extend the lifetime of their old, favored products and prac-tices. There are a number of potential reasons for such strategic reactions, which are analyzed by the author. The book opens by reviewing the nature of technological change. Old technology-based com-munities of practice and their typical reactions to technological change are then discussed, and the concept of vintage innovation, introduced and explained. The book presents four case studies of communities of users in which vintage innovation emerged: analog photographers, radio amateurs, arcade videogame players, and disc jockeys.

Features 7 Focus on the notion of “vintage innovation” and its applications 7 Analysis of strategic reac-tions to technological change 7 Case studies of communities of users in which vintage innovation emerged

Contents 1 Technological change.- 2 Communities of prac-tice.- 3 Vintage innovation.- 4 Vintage innovation by firms.- 5 Vintage innovation by users .

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; R & D/Technology Policy; Marketing



Due October 2013

2014. XI, 108 p. 11 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-01901-7

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A. Singh, Network of Asia Pacific Schools and Institutes on Public Administration and Governance (NAPSIPAG), Delhi, India; C. Johnson, University of Adelaide, East Lothian, Australia

A Critical Impulse to e-Governance in the Asia PacificThis book presents a comparative study of the vision, ability and dynamism on the part of governments in selected Asian Pacific countries as they engage in the distribution of e-governance. Consequently, it creates a platform for mutual learning and offers a dispassionate evaluation of mega e-projects.

Features 7 Presents a comparative study of governments’ vision, ability and dynamism with regard to adopt-ing e-governance in Asia Pacific countries 7 This interdisciplinary study of information and com-munications technology (ICT) within mainstream social science research provides readers with a more holistic understanding of technology issues 7 Highlights the extraordinary energy being generated in the emerging new world through their newfound access to the Internet and suggests how governments could translate this into economic opportunities, social inclusion and equitable development

Contents Chapter 1: From Governance to e-Governance.- Chapter 2: Epistemology and Theoretical Explora-tions of e-Governance.- Chapter 3: Developmental Aspirations and Networked Readiness.- Chapter 4: Towards sustainability of e-governance.- Chap-ter 5: Information Technology and the Role of Government in Australia: Political Ideology and Discourse in the ‘Asian Century’.- Chapter 6: Privacy, Control and the Law.

Fields of interestSocial Policy; Public Administration; R & D/Technology Policy

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due October 2013

2014. X, 216 p. 7 illus. in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-81-322-1631-5

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K. S. Sridhar, Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore, India; G. Wan, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines (Eds)

Urbanization in AsiaGovernance, Infrastructure and the Environment

Contents Introduction.- Implementation of MGNREGA: A Study of two Gram Panchayats in Jhalawar, Raj-asthan.- ‘Total Sanitation Campaign’ intervention for a semi-urban village through ‘Public-People-Private’ partnership.- Making the Connection between Informal Self-employment and Tempo-rary Migration: Lessons from the Cycle Rickshaw Sector.- Benchmarking cities: Evidence from India.- Central and state urban infrastructure programs in Karnataka: What do we learn?.- Risk allocation in concession agreements for PPP road projects in India.- Value of Travel Time Saved in Modal Shift from Bus to Metro Case Study: Rohini (West) Delhi Metro Station.- Hidden Cost in Public Infrastructure Project: A Case Study of Kolkata East-West Metro.- Impact of Urban Policy Reform: A Case Study of the Informal Sector in Solid Waste Management in Delhi.- Estimating economic costs of municipal solid waste manage-ment.- A study of small and micro enterprise regulatory impediments in Fiji.- Trends of land-use change in India.- Exploring the relationship between urban form and residential energy use in Bandung, Indonesia.- Urbanization and the Environment: An Asian Perspective.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Public Finance & Eco-nomics; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice



Due December 2013

2014. Approx. 280 p. 90 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-81-322-1637-7

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C. K. Tong, National University of Singapore Dept. Sociology, Singapore, Singapore (Ed)

Chinese BusinessRethinking Guanxi and Trust in Chinese Business Networks

The nature, institutional foundations, and issues surrounding the apparent success of Chinese business networks is examined in this book. Major concepts such as guanxi, xinyong and gangqing, exploring the nature of trust, relationships and sentiments in Chinese business networks, are re-examined.

Features 7 New approach to the understanding of Chinese business 7 Rethinking guanxi and trust in Chi-nese business networks 7 Impact of the rise of China on Chinese business networks

Contents Chapter 1: Rethinking Chinese Business: Problematics, Issues and Questions.- Chapter 2: Centripetal Authority, Differential Networks: The Social Organization of Chinese Firms in Singa-pore.- Chapter 3: Guanxi, Xinyong and Chinese Business Networks.- Chapter 4: Personalism and Paternalism in Chinese Business Firms.- Chap-ter 5: Singaporean Chinese Doing Business in China.- Chapter 6: Feuds and Legacies: Conflict and Inheritance in Chinese Businesses.- Chapter 7: Trust and Distrust in Chinese Business.- Chap-ter 8: The Rise of China and its Impact on Chinese Business Networks.

Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Business Strategy/Leadership; Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology



Due January 2014

2014. Approx. 130 p. 10 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-981-4451-84-0

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M. Vanhoucke, Ghent University Fac. Economics & Business Administration, Gent, Belgium

Project Management with Dynamic SchedulingBaseline Scheduling, Risk Analysis and Project Control

The topic of this book is known as dynamic scheduling, and is used to refer to three dimen-sions of project management and scheduling: the construction of a baseline schedule and the analy-sis of a project schedule’s risk as preparation of the project control phase during project progress. This dynamic scheduling point of view implicitly assumes that the usability of a project’s baseline schedule is rather limited and only acts as a point of reference in the project life cycle. Consequently, a project schedule should especially be considered as nothing more than a predictive model that can be used for resource efficiency calculations, time and cost risk analyses, project tracking and perfor-mance measurement, and so on.

Features 7 Overview of project scheduling principles available in literature 7 Integration of schedul-ing, risk and control 7 Use of software stimu-lated (students version available) 7 Topics based on many research projects and real-life projects

Contents Preface.- I Scheduling without resources.- II Scheduling with resources.- III Project control.- IV Scheduling with software.- V Conclusions.- In-dex.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Organiza-tion/Planning; Management/Business for Profes-sionals

Target groupsGraduate


Due October 2013

2nd ed. 2014. XVIII, 310 p. 122 illus., 59 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40437-5

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