A new edition of a comprehensive text updated throughout with new material on behavioral economics international taxation cost-benefit analysis & the economics of climate policy Public economics studies how government taxing & spending activities affect the economy -- economic efficiency & the distribution of income & wealth This comprehensive text on public economics covers the core topics of market failure & taxation as well as recent developments in both policy & the academic literature It is unique not only in its broad scope but in its balance between public finance & public choice & its combination of theory & relevant empirical evidence The book covers the theory & methodology of public economics; presents a historical & theoretical overview of the public sector; & discusses such topics as departures from efficiency (including imperfect competition & asymmetric information) issues in political economy equity taxation fiscal federalism & tax competition among independent jurisdictions Suggestions for further reading from classic papers to recent research appear in each chapter as do exercises The mathematics has been kept to a minimum without sacrificing intellectual rigor; the book remains analytical rather than discursive This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout It offers new chapters on behavioral economics limits to redistribution international taxation cost-benefit analysis & the economics of climate policy Additional exercises have been added & many sections revised in response to advice from readers of the first edition ...

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A team of infiltrators from the triad penetrated the police force However the police also has sent a team of undercover agents to infiltrate the triad Ten years later they are still undercover but their minds have been twisted by the temptation of power authority & money — & nobody is certain about their original roles anymore Both groups learn that they have been infiltrated & want to ferret out the moles Each mole has a secret code to lock their identity file & once the code is cracked their identity is fully revealed The battle of wits starts now Either exposing the enemy or taking the chance to change the identity for good can save their lives as long as nobody knows who is who! Internal Affairs is an intense elimination game between infiltrators from both the Triad & the Police Force Infiltrator Each player has a set of secret ID cards which determine that player&s allegiance Each player also has a secret code which when cracked reveals the player&s real ID At the beginning of the game each player has five code cards & chooses three of them to be the secret code that locks the identity file During their turn players try to crack other players& codes to find out who is who & get their team to victory Due to action cards though ID cards may be passed from player to player & this may change each player&s allegiance Players must be quick to win as otherwise they may end up in the losing team when they least expect it Internal Affairs is designed for 5-8 players but alternative rules have been included to allow for play with 2-4 Players 2-8 Playing time 20-35 minutes Ages 8 ...

Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children details the application of IFS in child psychotherapy The weaving together of theory step-by-step instruction & case material gives child therapists a clear roadmap for understanding & utilizing the healing power of this modality In addition any IFS therapist will deepen their understanding of the theory & practice of Internal Family Systems by reading how it is practiced with children This book also covers the use of IFS in parent guidance an important aspect of any therapeutic work with families or adult individuals with children The poignant & humorous vignettes of children's therapy along with their IFS artwork make it an enjoyable & informative read Applies the increasingly-popular Internal Family Systems model to children Integrates theory step-by-step instruction & case material to demonstrate to therapists how to use IFS with children Contains a chapter on using IFS in parent guidance
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The open character of the global economy combined with the internationalization of business means that business students are increasingly required to understand the complexities of international business This introductory textbook provides students with a comprehensive overview of this vital topic Subjects discussed withing the text include the political & economic environment; culture; management & organization; international marketing strategies; intercultural communication; international law; international finance; & logistics international transport ...

Verbeke provides a new perspective on international business strategy by combining analytical rigour & true managerial insight on the functioning of large multinational enterprises (MNEs) With unique commentary on 48 seminal articles published in the Harvard Business Review the Sloan Management Review & the California Management Review over the past three decades Verbeke shows how these can be applied to real businesses engaged in international expansion programmes especially as they venture into high-distance markets The second edition has been thoroughly updated & features greater coverage of emerging markets with a new chapter & seven new cases Suited for advanced undergraduates & graduate courses students will benefit from updated case studies & enhanced learning features including 'management takeaways' key lessons that can be applied to MNEs & a wide range of online resources ...

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The latest edition of this successful textbook on the techniques & institutions used to solve international disputes how they work & when they are used looks at diplomatic (negotiation mediation inquiry & conciliation) & legal methods (arbitration judicial settlement) It uses many often topical examples of each method in practice to place the theory of how things should work in the context of real-life situations helping the reader to understand the strengths & weaknesses of different methods when they are used Fully updated throughout the sixth edition

Includes:: all the latest case law as well as new sections on investment arbitration & regional trade disputes It is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate & postgraduate courses on international dispute settlement

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