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A. Artal-Tur, Technical University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Spain; G. Peri, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA; F. Requena-Silvente, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK (Eds)

The Socio-Economic Impact of Migration FlowsEffects on Trade, Remittances, Output, and the Labour Market

Though globalisation of the world economy is cur-rently a powerful force, people’s international mo-bility appears to still be very limited. The goal of this book is to improve our knowledge of the true effects of migration flows. It includes contribu-tions by prominent academic researchers analys-ing the socio-economic impact of migration in a variety of contexts: interconnection of people and trade flows, causes and consequences of capital remittances, understanding the macroeconomic impact of migration and the labour market effects of people’s flows. The latest analytical methodolo-gies are employed in all chapters, while interesting policy guidelines emerge from the investigations.

Features 7 Migration topics are covered from both a theoretical and empirical view 7 Includes recent developments in the field and utilises the latest research methodologies 7 Useful as a handbook and for teachers and students of graduate and postgraduate courses 7 Notable policy focus and guidelines in all chapters

Contents Part I: Migration and Trade.- Part II: Causes and Consequences of Migrants´ Remittances.- Part III: Macroeconomic Effects of Migration Flows.- Part IV: Migration and the Labour Market.

Fields of interestPopulation Economics; International Economics; Migration

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due May 2014

2014. Approx. 170 p. 11 illus. (Population Economics) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04077-6

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T. Bentivegna, HTW Chur, Chur, Switzerland

Innovation Network FunctionalityThe Identification and Categorization of Multiple Innovation Networks

Regional developers and network administra-tors are proud of having the largest number of registered network participants and clicks on their internet platform. However, what ultimately counts are the real business contacts that lead to additional sales, sustainable supplier-relationships, or to innovation projects leading to sustain-able competitive advantages for companies and regions. Thomas Bentivegna focuses on ad-hoc networks, which are poorly represented in existing network and innovation literature. He identifies, classifies and categorizes different innovation network types operating in 5 European countries (Switzerland, Germany, England, Ireland, and France) based on data collected from 28 firms. He shows how a basic understanding of the types of innovation networks which are operating in North-West Europe, as well as the typical firm profile for each one, can be an effective tool in helping to support the agenda of several different key innovation actors.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic science

Contents Ad-hoc Networks.- Types of Innovation Net-works.- Open Innovation and Knowledge Transfer.

Fields of interestBusiness/Management Science, general; Innova-tion/Technology Management; Economics/Man-agement Science, general



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2014. XVII, 153 p. 16 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04578-4

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R. Boyd, Vice President (Ret.), Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON, Canada

Energy and the Financial SystemWhat Every Economist, Financial Analyst, and Investor Needs to Know

The financial system acts as a time machine, pulling perceptions of the future into the present through such mechanisms as stock price/earn-ings multiples and assumptions about borrowers’ ability to pay back loans. The functioning of these mechanisms is critically dependent upon the perception of continued and perhaps limitless, economic growth. However, this growth has been and will continue to be, critically dependent upon abundant supplies of cheap energy.

Features 7 Presents a detailed account of what reduced energy flows will mean to the financial system and financial wealth in both developed and developing countries 7 Provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations of energy return on investment with respect to different energy sources 7 Offers us-able advice on what to do with your own wealth or those of your clients given the coming chang-es 7 Explains why the crash of 2008 was just the first manifestation of a long drawn out period of de-growth for the world economy

Contents Chapter 1. The Nature of the Problem.- Chapter 2. It takes Energy to get Energy.- Chapter 3. It’s the flow stupid!.- Chapter 4. A Financial System Addicted to Exponential Growth.- Chapter 5. So What Can I Do?.- Index.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Energy Policy, Eco-nomics and Management; Energy Economics



Due February 2014

2013. VII, 81 p. 12 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Energy / Energy Analysis) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-3-319-04237-4

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G. Chaison, Clark University, Worcester, MA, USA

The Unions’ Response to GlobalizationGlobalization is commonly described in trade and cultural terms but its impact on unions and collec-tive bargaining is seldom assessed. The few studies of unions and globalization are mostly collections of cases studies of how unions can work together or with other alliance partners to defend against the power of multinational corporations. This book goes beyond the current research by asking how unions have tried to deal with globaliza-tion and how globalization might threaten the fundamental union mission of taking wages, hours and conditions of employment out of competition. The introductory chapter defines globalization and uses the case of the Detroit Three automakers (GM, Chrysler and Ford) to show how global-ization can affect employment and union size, influence and relevancy. The second chapter shows how unions deal globalization through collec-tive bargaining regarding outsourcing, alliances, strikes and political action, including lobbying and international work standards. The final chapter argues that the unions cannot continue unchanged in this age of globalization and asks what they must do to be effective and relevant.

Contents Chapter 1. The Impact of Globalization.- Chapter 2. How the Unions Deal with Globalization.- Chapter 3. The Future of Unions in the Age of Globalization

Fields of interestLabor Economics; Industrial Organization; Eco-nomics general



Due March 2014

2014. Approx. 125 p. (SpringerBriefs in Economics, Volume 51) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-1-4939-0487-7

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T. Dereli, Y. P. Soykut-Sarica, Isik University Department of Management, Istanbul, Turkey; A. Sen-Tasbasi, Isik University Department of Economics, Istanbul, Turkey (Eds)

Labor and Employment Relations in a Globalized WorldNew Perspectives on Work, Social Policy and Labor Market Implications

This book explores the new challenges for work and employment relations in the wake of global-ization. It describes contemporary developments and ways in which labor relations systems are evolving around the world and in Turkey. Authors combine the latest information with in-depth insights on a variety of issues.

Features 7 Investigates the impact of globalization on em-ployment relations 7 Includes institutional and legal implications 7 Case studies from differ-ent countries with a special focus on the Turkish labour market

Contents Part I: International Trade, Multinationals and Labor.- Part II: Social Policy.- Part III: Interna-tional Labor Standards; Raising the Floor of Labor Rights; Labor Unionism and Industrial Relations.- Part IV: Labor Market Challenges, The New Work-place, Informal Employment and Skills Training.

Fields of interestLabor Economics; Social Policy; Labour Law/Social Law



Due May 2014

2014. Approx. 250 p. 2 illus. in color. (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04348-7

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G. Dutrenit, Mexico City, Mexico; G. Crespi, Washington, DC, USA (Eds)

Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for DevelopmentThe Latin American Experience

Contents 1. The changing role of science, technology and innovation policy in building systems of innova-tion: the case of Mexico.- 2. Evolution of the Public Institutions of Science, Technology and Innovation in Chile: 1990-2012.- 3. Insights into the impact of BID’s Technology Modernization Program on Argentina’s STI policy.- 4. Innova-tion, Production and Innovation Systems and the BNDES’ Contribution.- 5. Inclusive Innovation Against all Odds: the case of Peru.- 6. Value attrib-uted to STI Activities and Policies in Uruguay.- 7. From Design to the Institutional Construction of a Policy for Science, Technology and innovation in El Salvador.- 8. Policy Coordination: From FDI to a broader framework to promote innovation. The case of Costa Rica.- 9. Design and Evalua-tion of Fiscal Incentives for Business Innovation in Latin America: Lessons Learned after 20 years of experimentation.- 10. Science, technology and innovation policies for inclusive development: shifting trends in South America.

Fields of interestR & D/Technology Policy; Innovation/Technology Management; Engineering Economics, Organiza-tion, Logistics, Marketing



Due May 2014

2014. I, 334 p. 8 illus., 4 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04107-0

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L. Echternacht, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Pricing Urban WaterEvaluation of Economics in the Water Sector of Hyderabad and Varanasi (India)

High population growth, informal settlements, and organizational and financial mismanagement represent major challenges for the water supply in many cities in developing countries. This book contributes to solving those problems by iden-tifying systematic shortcomings and proposing solutions to improve the financial conditions in two representative cities: Hyderabad and Varanasi. Serious improvements are necessary for the fur-ther development of the water supply and sanita-tion networks in these areas. Pricing Urban Water offers a theoretical introduction to economics of the water sector, including the theory of water pricing and tariff systems, combined with detailed analyses of the water supply and sanitation infra-structure as well as of the municipal suppliers of Hyderabad and Varanasi.

Features 7 Offers a clear introduction to water econom-ics 7 Presents a clear case study on the urban water supply, pricing, and management in Hy-derabad and Varanasi 7 Contributes to solving the problems which many cities in developing countries face concerning their water supply

Contents Water pricing.- Water supply and sanitation service.- Examples of implemented water tariffs in different countries.- General information on water supply and sanitation in India.- Hyderabad. […]

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management; Sustainable Development



Due January 2014

2014. X, 100 p. 26 illus., 22 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-3-319-04189-6

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R. Egger, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Puch Urstein, Austria; I. Gula, Wien, Austria; D. Walcher, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Salzburg-Kuchl, Austria (Eds)

Open TourismOpen Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Consumption Challenging the Tourism Industry

This book examines the concepts of open innova-tion, crowdsourcing and co-creation from a ho-listic point of view and analyzes them considering their suitability to the tourism industry. Methods, theories and models are discussed and examined regarding their practical applicability in tourism. The book illustrates the theoretical mechanisms and principles of Open Innovation, Crowdsourc-ing and Co-creation with case studies and best practices examples. In addition to the scientific target group, the book is a useful resource for managers of the entire tourism industry. First, the book presents the theoretical fundamentals and concepts in 11 specific chapters. This basis is then enriched by three parts with case studies, focusing on information, creation and provision respectively.

Features 7 Provides a unique assembly of methods, practices and cases for the use of social media in tourism 7 With its coherent framework this book is suitable both as an introductory work and a reference for professionals and researchers alike 7 Links recent trends like Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing to the tourism industry

Contents Theoretical Fundamentals and Concepts.- Case Studies - Information Level.- Creation Level.- Pro-vision Level.- Epilogue.

Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; Business Information Systems; Marketing



Due March 2014

2014. Approx. 400 p. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54088-2

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D. Gartner, Technische Universität München, München, Germany

Optimizing Hospital-wide Patient SchedulingEarly Classification of Diagnosis-related Groups Through Machine Learning

Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) are used in hospitals for the reimbursement of inpatient ser-vices. The assignment of a patient to a DRG can be distinguished into billing- and operations-driven DRG classification. The topic of this monograph is operations-driven DRG classification, in which DRGs of inpatients are employed to improve contribution margin-based patient scheduling decisions. In the first part, attribute selection and classification techniques are evaluated in order to increase early DRG classification accuracy.

Features 7 Introduces and evaluates a thorough examina-tion of attribute selection techniques and clas-sification approaches for early diagnosis-related group (DRG) classification 7 Formulates two hospital-wide patient scheduling models using mathematical programming in order to maximize contribution margin 7 Presents methods for a substantial improvement of classification accuracy and contribution margin as compared to current practice

Contents Introduction.- Machine learning for early DRG classification.- Scheduling the hospital-wide flow of elective patients.- Experimental analyses.- Con-clusion.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Health Informatics; Health Informatics



Due February 2014

2014. XIV, 119 p. (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, Volume 674) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-04065-3

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B. Gral, FH Oberösterreich, Steyr, Austria

How Financial Slack Affects Corporate PerformanceAn Examination in an Uncertain and Resource Scarce Environment

Bernadette Gral examines the relationship be-tween financial slack and corporate performance in the European pharmaceutical industry during the financial crisis of 2007 to 2010. Her investiga-tion includes correlational and regression analyses as well as the qualitative content analysis of newspaper articles. The results show that financial slack influences corporate performance measured as ROA based on net income, thus implying that firms use slack resources to enhance performance during crises. The findings support the arguments for a beneficial effect of financial slack on perfor-mance according to the resource based view and behavioral theory of the firm.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Conceptualization and Measurement of Financial Slack.- Relationship between Financial Slack and Corporate Performance.- Impact of Environmen-tal Uncertainty and Munificence on Financial Slack .

Fields of interestBusiness/Management Science, general; Entrepre-neurship; Accounting/Auditing



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2014. XIV, 116 p. 7 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04551-7

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C. Hackl, University of Applied Sciences of bfi Wien, Wien, Austria

Calibration and Parameterization Methods for the Libor Market ModelThe Libor Market Model (LMM) is a mathemati-cal model for pricing and risk management of interest rate derivatives and has been built on the framework of modelling forward rates. For the conceptual understanding of the model a strong background in the fields of mathematics, statistics, finance and especially for implementation, com-puter science is necessary. The book provides the ne cessary groundwork to understand the LMM and delivers a framework to implement a working model where possible calibration and parameter-ization methods for volatility and correlation are explained. Special emphasis lies also on the trade off of speed and correctness where differences in choosing random number generators and the advantages of factor reduction are shown.

Feature 7 Study in the field of economic science

Contents Libor Market Model implementation framework.- Speed vs. correctness.- Application examples and possible extensions.

Fields of interestEconomics/Management Science, general; Finan-cial Economics



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2014. IX, 64 p. 27 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04687-3

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V. Hill, University of Strathclyde, Amman, Jordan

A Kaizen Approach to Food SafetyQuality Management in the Value Chain from Wheat to Bread

This book provides a Management Science ap-proach to quality management in food production. Aspects of food quality, product conformance and reliability/food safety are examined, starting with wheat and ending with its value chain transforma-tion into bread. Protein qualities that influence glycemic index levels in bread are used to com-pare the value chains of France and the US.

Features 7 Includes step-by-step instructions for creating kaizen processes that prevent faults a priori rather than a posteriori 7 Shows optimization strategies in a real-world of food safety case 7 Includes numerous tips for stakeholders in the value chain to achieve business benefits as well as improved food safety and quality

Contents The Bread VC: Its Health Impact and Structure in France and the U.S..- Government Regulation of Food Quality: International and in France and the U.S..- Industry Regulation of Quality in Bread, Flour and Wheat in France and the U.S..- Discus-sion of Literature Review and Preliminary Data Analysis.- Modelling the Value Stream for Bread, Flour and Wheat Production.- QFD Models of French and U.S. Wheat Management Practices.- HACCP and VSM Models of French and U.S. Wheat Production Processes.- Findings, Recom-mendations and Conclusion.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Food Science



Due March 2014

2014. XV, 380 p. 106 illus., 69 in color. (Contributions to Management Science) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04249-7

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K. Ito, Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Commerce & Management, Kunitachi, Japan; M. Nakano, Hitotsubashi University Graduate Schl of Commerce & Management, Kunitachi, Japan (Eds)

International Perspectives on Accounting and Corporate BehaviorContents 1 Overview (Kunio Ito). Part 1 Earnings Attributes and Corporate Behavior.- 2 What do Smoothed Earnings Tell Us about the Future? (Yusuke Takasu and Makoto Nakano).- 3 The Effect of Accounting Conservatism on Corporate Investment Behavior (Souhei Ishida and Kunio Ito).- 4 Matching ex-penses with revenues around the world (Tetsuyuki Kagaya ).- 5 Does Comprehensive Income Influ-ence Dividends? Empirical Evidence from Japan (Kunio Ito and Takuma Kochiyama).- 6 Account-ing Policy Choice for Negative Goodwill (Yukari Takahashi).- 7 Fair Value Accounting of Pension Liabilities and Discretionary Behavior (Shigeaki Sawada).- 8 The Influence of Informal Institutions on Impaired Asset Write-offs: Securing Future and Current Pies for Payouts in Japan (Keishi Fujiyama).- 9 Ex-post information value of risk disclosure (Kunio Ito, Tetsuyuki Kagaya, and Hyo-nok Kim). Part 2 Disclosure and Enforcement.- 10 The effects of risk disclosure on evaluation of management forecast revisions (Hyonok Kim).- 11 The Effect of Continuous Disclosure of Environ-mental Report (Yuki Tanaka).- 12 Analyst Herding around Management Forecasts (Mikiharu Noma).- 13 Management Incentives to Publish Aggressive or Conservative Earnings Forecasts and Disclo-sure Policy Change (Tomohiro Suzuki).- 14 Effects of Biased Earnings Forecasts: comparative study of earnings forecasts disclosures by US and Japanese firms (Shoichi Tsumuraya).

Fields of interestAccounting/Auditing; Business Taxation/Tax Law; Business/Management Science, general



Due February 2014

2014. XV, 307 p. 46 illus., 38 in color. (Advances in Japanese Business and Economics, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-4-431-54791-4

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A.-L. Jäger, Hochschule Pforzheim, Pforzheim, Germany

Global Purchasing Processes in the Business Sector Automotive AftermarketDevelopment of a Reference Model

Due to the purchase of many companies in recent years and a still growing Automotive Aftermarket business sector, it was moreover indicated that a reorganization of the Process Map is unavoidable. Anna-Lena Jäger develops a reference model for all purchasing processes in the Automotive After-market business sector. The analysis of the existing processes is carried out on the basis of manu-als, central directives and other relevant process documents. By contrast, the new processes are compiled and developed with the support of pro-cess experts and affect employees using individual interviews and group discussions.

Feature 7 Study in the field of economic sciences

Contents The Automotive Aftermarket Business Sector.- Ap-proach of the Survey and Modeling of Processes.- Process Modeling with BPMN.

Fields of interestProduction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Organization/Planning; Economics/Management Science, general



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2014. XVIII, 97 p. 22 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04647-7

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O. L. Kastner, Berlin, Germany

When Luxury Meets ArtForms of Collaboration between Luxury Brands and the Arts

Increasingly, luxury brands join forces with the arts today. Yet, these cross-over collaborations do not constitute a homogeneous strategy, but become manifest in manifold forms and ap-pearances. Regardless of their growing practi-cal relevance for the creation of contemporary luxury brands though, the varied forms of Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations (LBACs) have remained largely unexplored to date. Olga Louisa Kastner aims at systematizing the dominating collaborative patterns between luxury brands and the arts. She empirically derives distinct types of LBACs, based on methodically developed attributes and a large number of real cases. Finally, the author describes the main characteristics of the identified types and illustrates them by prototypical cases.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic science

Contents Explanations of the Luxury Brand, Art and Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations.- Attributes and Typol-ogy of Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations.

Fields of interestMarketing; Market Research



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2014. XI, 127 p. 14 illus., 8 in color. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04575-3

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R. Khasnabis, Calcutta University, Kolkata, India; I. Chakraborty, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, India (Eds)

Market, Regulations and FinanceGlobal Meltdown and the Indian Economy

Contents Chapter 1. Introduction by Ratan Khasnabis and Indrani Chakraborty (IDSK).- Chapter 2. Mon-etary Policy, Financial Stability and Macropruden-tial Regulation: An Indian Perspective by Dilip Nachane (Emeritus Professor, IGIDR).- Chapter 3. Crisis as Paradigm Shifter: Reflections on 2008 by Subir Gokarn (Former Deputy Governor, RBI).- Chapter 4. The Financial Sector and the Real Economy: Some Considerations in the Indian Context: Pronab Sen (Principal Advisor, Planning Commission, GOI).- Chapter 5. Recent Drivers of Global Commodity Prices: An Exploration by Par-tha Ray (IIMC).- Chapter 6. Fiscal Reforms, Fiscal Rule and Development Spending: Two Decades of Indian Experience by Pinaki Chakraborty (NIP-FP).- Chapter 7. Inflation Targeting in Developing Countries : Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Rohit Azad and Anupam Roy (JNU).- Chapter 8. Global Ramifications of Reoriented US Policies towards Employment Generation by Parthapratim Pal and Atulan Guha (IIMC).- Chapter 9. Employment, Growth and Inequality in India: A Critical Analy-sis by Subhanil Chowdhury(IDSK).- Chapter 10. Effects of Changing Pattern of Corporate Savings on Firm Profitability in India: A New Approach by Indrani Chakraborty (IDSK).- Chapter 11. Determinants of Price Deviations across Regions in India by Kaushik Bhattacharya (IIML).- Chap-ter 12. Globalisation and Growth: The Indian Case in Perspective by Surajit Mazumdar (Ambedkar University, New Delhi). [...]

Fields of interestMacroeconomics/Monetary Economics; Finance/Investment/Banking; Financial Economics



Due April 2014

2014. I, 256 p. 105 illus. (India Studies in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-81-322-1794-7

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D. Köhn, KfW Entwicklungsbank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Ed)

Finance for FoodTowards New Agricultural and Rural Finance

This book reflects the current state of discussion about agricultural and rural finance in developing and transition countries. It provides insight into specific themes, such as commodity value chains, farm banking and risk management in agricul-tural banking, structured finance, crop insurance, mobile banking and how to increase effectiveness in rural finance. Case studies illustrate various aspects of agricultural and rural finance in devel-oping economies. The book is based on one of the yearly financial Sector Development Symposia held by the KfW Development Bank.

Features 7 State-of-the-art overview of agricultural and rural finance in developing economies 7 Au-thored by leading experts in the field, especially practitioners 7 Provides case studies illustrating various aspects of agricultural and rural finance in developing economies

Contents The Big Picture: Global Trends Affecting Agricul-tural Finance.- Institutional and Process Innova-tions in Serving Rural Clients.- Dealing With Risks in Agricultural Finance.- Using Modern Technology for High-Quality Services in Rural Areas.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Agricultural Economics; Finance/Investment/Banking



Due February 2014

2014. XII, 295 p. 25 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54033-2

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M. Krikken, Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Social Capital and its Impact on Born Transnational FirmsRecent literature on international entrepreneur-ship hints toward an increasing number of firms engaging in business activities across national borders from or near their inception. Employ-ing the transnational organization model to cope with hypercompetitive markets, the so-called born transnational firms represent a rather new prototype of such rapidly internationalizing firms and appear to be prime candidates of integrating value-added processes in multiple countries in a timely manner. Martin Krikken aims at shedding light on the nature of this distinct and under-researched type of international start-up by assess-ing the impact of social capital on its corporate flexibility. He illuminates how born transnational firms utilize networks of relationships to increase their capacity to adapt to environmental change.


Contents Introducing the Born Transnational Firm as a Distinct Type of International Start-Up.- Cor-porate Flexibility and its Development in the Born Transnational Firm.- Social Capital and its Contribution to Corporate Flexibility of the Born Transnational Firm.

Field of interestEntrepreneurship



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2014. XV, 108 p. 4 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04614-9

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J. T. Landa, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada

Economic Success of Overseas Chinese Merchants in Southeast Asia: Ethnic Cooperation, Competition and ConflictIntegrating the Social Sciences with Evolutionary Biology

This book provides an original analysis of the economic success of Overseas Chinese merchants in Southeast Asia: The ethnically homogeneous group of Chinese middlemen is an informal, low-cost organization for the provision of club goods, e.g. contract enforcement, that are essential to merchants’ success. The author’s theory - and various extensions, with emphasis on kinship and other trust relationships - draws on econom-ics and the other social sciences, and beyond to evolutionary biology.

Features 7 Offers a unique, transdisciplinary theoreti-cal perspective of Overseas Chinese merchants’ success 7 Presents empirical ethnographic data not available elsewhere in the literature 7 Will be especially relevant to scholars doing research on merchant networks in China

Contents Introduction.- Empirical Studies of Chinese Mutual Aid (Pang) and Economic Organization in Singapore and West Malaysia.- The Ethnically Homogeneous Middleman Group and the Chinese Family Firm: Theoretical Approaches.- Chinese Merchants Success: Ethnic Cooperation, Competi-tion, and Conflict.

Field of interestEconomic Theory



Due December 2014

2015. Approx. 300 p. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-54018-9

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W. Leal Filho, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany; F. Alves, Universidade Alberta, Porto, Portugal; S. Caeiro, Universidade Alberta Campus do Taguspark, Porto Salvo, Portugal; U. M. Azeiteiro, Universidade Alberta, Porto, Portugal (Eds)

International Perspectives on Climate ChangeLatin America and Beyond

This collected volume deals with emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and adaptation technologies, with a special focus on Latin American countries. Presenting a variety of adaptation strategies and projects currently being undertaken and implemented, the book show-cases how Latin American nations are struggling to meet the challenges of climate change. Latin America as a whole and Central America in par-ticular is one of the most vulnerable regions of the world and is severely affected by recurrent extreme climate-related events.

Features 7 Describes research, projects and experiences on climate change from Latin American coun-tries 7 Documents real case studies illustrating how climate change is perceived and seen in the region 7 Benchmarks Latin American perspec-tives with works in other parts of the world

Contents Preface.- Part I: Impacts of Change Impacts in Re-gions and Geographical Areas.- Part II: The Man-agement of Climate Change Impacts.- Part III: The Role of Policy-Making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders’ Involvement.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; Climate Change Man-agement and Policy; Climate Change



Due April 2014

2014. Approx. 390 p. 66 illus. (Climate Change Management) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04488-0

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M. A. Malo, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; D. Sciulli, University of Economic Studies, Pescara, Italy (Eds)

Disadvantaged WorkersEmpirical Evidence and Labour Policies

This book includes empirical contributions focus-ing on disadvantaged workers. According to the European Commission’s definition, disadvan-taged workers include categories of workers with difficulties entering the labour market without assistance and hence, requiring the application of public measures aimed at improving their employment opportunities. In addition to the labour market perspective, this is also relevant in terms of social cohesion, which is one of the central objectives of the European Union and of its Member States. This work deals with the most relevant groups of disadvantaged workers, namely disabled workers, young workers, women living in depressed areas, migrants in the labour market and the long-term unemployed, and analyses the situation in the Italian, Spanish and some African labour markets.

Features 7 Provides empirical evidence focusing on recent labour market data 7 Special emphasis on the recent EU definition of social exclusion 7 Helps policy makers in designing policies for disadvan-taged workers 7 Includes intriguing results on the impact of the current economic crisis on the labour market for disadvantaged workers

Contents Part I Disabled people in the labour market.- Part II Young workers in the labour market.- Part III Women, migrants and long-term unemployed.

Fields of interestLabor Economics; Economic Policy; Social Policy



Due April 2014

2014. Approx. 320 p. (AIEL Series in Labour Economics) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04375-3

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P. Mateos, University College London, London, UK

Names, Ethnicity and PopulationsTracing Identity in Space

Ethnicity has become one of the most studied human dimensions in social and biomedical sciences over the past decade. However, there are important shortcomings in the means available to researchers to define and classify human group difference in past, as well as contemporary popula-tions. Personal naming conventions usually adhere to unwritten social norms and customs that with time end up producing distinctive cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious and geographic patterns in name distributions. This book follows the fascinat-ing journey of personal names across the world, using maps and networks to identify alternative combinations of ethnic and geographic origins in contemporary population groups and neighbour-hoods. This innovative approach allows popula-tion researchers to build more nuanced under-standings about the history and immediate future of our contemporary multicultural societies, at a time in which the predominant political discourse and public debates are challenging increasing population diversity in the developed world.

Features 7 Links ethnicity, population studies and regional science 7 Traces human population journeys across the world unveiling the fascinating ties between ethnicity, geography, populations and people’s names 7 First book linking forenames and surnames’ analysis in population research

Contents Part I: Theory: Identity and names.- Part II: Meth-ods: Name-based ethnicity classifications.- Part III: Applications: Mapping names and ethnicity.

Fields of interestRegional/Spatial Science; Human Geography; Economic Geography



Due February 2014

2014. XIV, 263 p. 55 illus., 27 in color. (Advances in Spatial Science) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-45412-7

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P. Melchiors, Technische Universität München, Würzburg, Germany

Dynamic and Stochastic Multi-Project PlanningThis book deals with dynamic and stochastic methods for multi-project planning. Based on the idea of using queueing networks for the analysis of dynamic-stochastic multi-project environments this book addresses two problems: detailed sched-uling of project activities, and integrated order acceptance and capacity planning. In an extensive simulation study, the book thoroughly investigates existing scheduling policies.

Features 7 Introduces new analytical models for optimal multi-project management based on decision rules in dynamic-stochastic environments 7 Pres-ents new insights into the structure of optimal policies 7 Describes extensive experimental investigations into the performance of well-known heuristics for multi-project scheduling in dynam-ic-stochastic environments 7 Introduces new approaches for high quality computing policies which outperform existing heuristic policies

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Problem Statements.- 3. Literature Review.- 4. Continuous-time Markov Decision Processes.- 5. Generation of Problem Instances.- 6. Scheduling Using Priority Poli-cies.- 7. Optimal and Near Optimal Scheduling Policies.- 8. Integrated Dynamic Order Accep-tance and Capacity Planning.- 9. Conclusions and Future Work.

Fields of interestProject Management; Operation Research/Deci-sion Theory; Operations Research, Management Science



Due March 2014

2014. X, 242 p. 37 illus. (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, Volume 673) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-04539-9

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E. Moser, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria; W. Semmler, The New School for Social Research, New York, NY, USA; G. Tragler, V. Veliov, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria (Eds)

Dynamic Optimization in Environmental EconomicsContents Interactions between Economy and Climate: Climate Change and Technical Progress: Impact of Informational Constraints.- Environmental Policy in a Dynamic Model with Heterogeneous Agents and Voting.- Optimal Environmental Policy in the Presence of Multiple Equilibria and Reversible Hysteresis.- Modeling the Dynamics of the Transi-tion to a Green Economy.- One-Parameter GHG Emission Policy With R&D-Based Growth.- Pol-lution, Public Health Care, and Life Expectancy when Inequality Matters.- Uncertain Climate Policy and the Green Paradox.- Uniqueness Versus Indeterminacy in the Tragedy of the Commons - A “Geometric” Approach.- Optimal Extraction of Resources: Dynamic Behavior of Oil Import-ers and Exporters Under Uncertainty.- Robust Control of a Spatially Distributed Commercial Fishery.- On the Effect of Resource Exploitation on Growth: Domestic Innovation vs. Technologi-cal Diffusion Through Trade.- Forest Management and Biodiversity in Size-Structured Forests Under Climate Change.- Carbon Taxes and Comparison of Trading Regimes in Fossil Fuels.- Landowning, Status and Population Growth.- Optimal Harvest-ing of Size-Structured Biological Populations.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization; Math. Appl. in Environmental Science



Due March 2014

2014. 300 p. (Dynamic Modeling and Econometrics in Economics and Finance, Volume 15) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54085-1

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J. K. Mühl, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK

Organizational TrustMeasurement, Impact, and the Role of Management Accountants

Organizations consider trust as a pillar for successful operations in an increasingly global competitive environment. Some professionals go further and argue that in an economy trust is more important than natural resources. This book deals with ways to measure trust and its impact on orga-nizational performance, as well as to understand the role of Management Accounting in creating trust. The author demonstrates that trust drives organizational performance, and reveals the key role of management accountants in facilitating the flow of trust between CEOs and line managers.

Features 7 Presents arguments and evidence on how trust impacts organizational performance 7 First to apply social network analysis in management accounting 7 Elicits the key role of management accountants in trust creation

Contents Trust and Management Accountants.- Conceptual Models.- Research Methodology.- Organization A - Investigative Study.- Organization B - Investiga-tive Study.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestAccounting/Auditing; Industrial, Organisational and Economic Psychology; Organization/Planning



Due February 2014

2014. XVI, 368 p. 86 illus., 20 in color. (Contributions to Management Science) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04068-4

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P. Pazienza, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy

The Relationship Between FDI and the Natural EnvironmentFacts, Evidence and Prospects

This work examines in depth the relationship be-tween foreign direct investment and the environ-ment. Over the last few decades, increasing levels of environmental degradation have been recorded and have been claimed to be particularly attribut-able to globalization and the widespread increase of economic activities, in particular foreign direct investments (FDIs). However, the environmental implications of FDIs are not easily identified and contradictory views and arguments have been presented. This work contributes to the debate by closely analyzing the specific literature produced over the last three decades, and by presenting and discussing recent trends and prospects with regard to the FDI phenomenon.

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 The Main Features of the FDI Phenomenon.- 3 The Environmental Effects of FDI.- 4 The Competition for FDI and Its Effect on Environmental Standards.- 5 The Cross-Border Environmental Performance.- 6 Recent Trends and Prospects in the FDI Dynamic.- 7 Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; International Eco-nomics; Sustainable Development



Due February 2014

2014. IX, 62 p. 1 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-3-319-04300-5

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C. Preuss, Bradford University, Bradford, UK

Retail Marketing and Sales PerformanceA Definitive Guide to Optimizing Service Quality and Sales Effectiveness

The purpose of this research project is to contrib-ute to effective retail by determining the impacts of the elements of retail marketing interventions on sales performance in franchises and branches. The approach comprises a series of complemen-tary surveys of franchisees, branch managers, shop visitors and customers. This is enriched with secondary data and sector-specific structural de-tail to determine the direct and mediating effects of retail marketing on sales performance. Through factor analysis results provide evidence that Retail Marketing has a high and positive, direct-structur-al impact on sales performance. Christoph Preuss contributes to the development of the dichotomy of branch and franchise management by exploring their operational differences. Retailers can exploit retail marketing more effectively if they under-stand that structural retail marketing parameters make the greatest impact on an outlet’s sales performance.


Contents Introduction.- Retail marketing, concepts and research model.- Methodology and methods.- Re-sults.- Discussion of results.

Fields of interestMarketing; Management/Business for Profes-sionals; Sales/Distribution/Call Center/Customer Service



Available

2014. XXIV, 224 p. 24 illus. Softcover7 $79.99ISBN 978-3-658-04629-3

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M. Sarstedt, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Chair of Marketing, Magdeburg, Germany; E. Mooi, University of Melbourne, Carlton Victoria, Australia

A Concise Guide to Market ResearchThe Process, Data, and Methods Using IBM SPSS Statistics

This accessible, practice-oriented and compact text provides a hands-on introduction to market research. Using the market research process as a framework, it explains how to collect and describe data and presents the most important and fre-quently used quantitative analysis techniques, such as ANOVA, regression analysis, factor analysis and cluster analysis.

Features 7 Compact, hands-on and step-by-step introduction to quantitative market research techniques 7 Presents the most important techniques and shows how to translate theo-retical choices into SPSS and how to analyze the output 7 Range of education elements such as learning objectives, keywords, self-assessment tests, case studies 7 Innovative supplementary online concept, including mobile tags, sample datasets and additional cases

Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction to Market Research.- 2 The Market Research Process.- 3 Data.- 4 Getting Data.- 5 Descriptive Statistics.- 6 Hypothesis Test-ing & ANOVA.- 7 Regression Analysis.- 8 Factor Analysis.- 9 Cluster Analysis.- Index.

Fields of interestMarketing; Management/Business for Profession-als; Statistics for Business/Economics/Mathemati-cal Finance/Insurance

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due March 2014

2nd ed. 2014. Approx. 280 p. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 $79.99ISBN 978-3-642-53964-0

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H. X. Shi, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Entrepreneurship in Family BusinessCases From China

This book presents an excellent analysis of how a family business is different from other forms of organization and especially its peculiarities in rela-tion to entrepreneurship. Focusing on small and medium-sized second-generation Chinese family businesses this book provides an in-depth analysis on the relationship between the firms’ family at-tributes – or “familiness” as conceptualized in this book – and entrepreneurial processes, which leads to different outcomes. Eight cases from China are presented in this book and a dual-level approach is proposed for research on entrepreneurship in family businesses, emphasising both firm pro-cesses and the role of individual owner-managers. Readers will also find several useful policy and practice-oriented perspectives in this book.

Features 7 Presents a critical and operational approach to the essence of family business 7 Provides a de-tailed account of the evolution of entrepreneurship in China’s private economy 7 Studies authentic cases of second-generation family businesses from China

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Conceptualisation.- 3. Meth-ods and methodology.- 4. Research settings.- 5. Family orientation, market orientation.- 6. Oppor-tunity and Innovation.- 7. Ability and motivation.- 8. Discussion and conclusion.

Fields of interestEntrepreneurship; Emerging Markets/Globaliza-tion; Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology



Due April 2014

2014. Approx. 160 p. 14 illus. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, Volume 30) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04303-6

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R. Wakasugi, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan (Ed)

Internationalization of Japanese FirmsEvidence from Firm-level Data

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive analysis of Japanese firms’ exporting and foreign direct investment, using the authors’ original data set of Japanese firms 7 Presents theoretical and empirical analyses of firm-specific and market-specific factors to determine the modes of Japanese firms’ internationalization 7 Presents an analysis of managerial and institutional factors that affect the internationalization of Japanese firms

Contents 1 Introduction and Overview (Ryuhei Wakasugi).- 2 Features of Japanese Internationalized Firms: Findings Based on Firm-Level Data (Ryuhei Wakasugi, Banri Ito, Toshiyuki Matsuura, Hitoshi Sato, Ayumu Tanaka and Yasuyuki Todo).- 3 Heterogeneity and the Structure of Export and FDI: A Cross-Industry Analysis of Japanese Manufacturing (Ayumu Tanaka).- 4 The Role of Non-Productivity Factors in the International-ization of Firms (Yasuyuki Todo).- 5 Entry into Foreign Markets through Foreign Direct Invest-ment (Toshiyuki Matsuura and Hitoshi Sato).- 6 Productivity and Modes of Internationalization: Evidence from Japanese Firms (Ryuhei Wakasugi and Ayumu Tanaka).- 7 Foreign Direct Investment with Matching Frictions (Hitoshi Sato).- 8 Intra-firm Trade and Contract Completeness: Evidence from Japanese Foreign-affiliated Firms (Toshiyuki Matsuura and Banri Ito).

Fields of interestInternational Economics; Industrial Organization; Innovation/Technology Management



Due February 2014

2014. V, 161 p. 35 illus., 27 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54531-6

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J. Xu, L. Yao, Y. Lu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China

Innovative Approaches Towards Low Carbon EconomicsRegional Development Cybernetics

Features 7 A “hybrid” approach is introduced to provide an innovative, trans-disciplinary approach to low carbon economics, including aspects such as control, learning, cognition, adaptation and emergence 7 Offers essential concepts, theories, methods, and techniques for upper undergradu-ates, graduates, practitioners and researchers en-gaging in the relevant research jobs and practical operations 7 Some quantificational technologies, such as uncertain multi-objective programming models and system dynamics models, are applied to predict and optimize the carbon intensity in many important fields for regional low carbon development, providing references for researchers in economic and environmental fields 7 A series of successful application cases have been predicted for regional low carbon development and many useful policy recommendations are also provided by practical research, helping policy makers to draw up plans for regional low carbon develop-ment

Contents Novel pathway of regional economy development.- Pedigree of model technologies.- Greenhouse gas control.- Ecological capacity evaluation.- Regional economic prediction.- Energy structure optimi-zation.- Land resource utilization.- Industrial structure adjustment.- Low carbon industrial chains.- Low carbon transportation systems.- Low carbon tourism.- Appendix A.- Index.

Field of interestEnvironmental Economics



Due February 2014

2014. XXVII, 436 p. 228 illus., 43 in color. (Climate Change Management) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-45428-8

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Z. Yang, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; J. Chen, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SHUFE), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Housing Affordability and Housing Policy in Urban ChinaThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of housing affordability under the economic reforms and social transformations in urban China. It also offers an overall review of the current government measures on the housing market and affordable housing policies in China. By introducing a dy-namic affordability approach and residual income approach, the book allows us to capture the size of the affordability gap more accurately, to better identify policy targets, and to assess the effective-ness of current public policy. The unique database on urban household surveys and regional infor-mation on affordable housing projects serve to strengthen the analysis. The book offers theoretical and empirical insights for in-depth affordability studies and helps readers to understand the social impacts of market reforms and the role of govern-ment on the Chinese housing market.

Features 7 Systematic analysis of housing affordability in urban China 7 Distinctive research approach and data set for analysis 7 Comprehensive review of housing policy in urban China

Contents Introduction.- Housing Reform and the Housing Market in Urban China.- Theoretical Background: Affordability and Its Measurement.- Housing Affordability in Urban China: National Study.- Housing Affordability in urban China: Regional Study.- Effects of Housing Policy on Affordability.- Financing Affordable Housing through Compul-sory Savings.- Conclusion.

Field of interestEconomic Policy



Due February 2014

2014. XI, 134 p. 41 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-3-642-54043-1

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A. Zenker, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany

Currency Speculation in Fixed Exchange Rate RegimesTheory and Empirical Evidence

Speculative currency crises seem to have become a common and inevitable phenomenon in the international monetary system. Against this background, various approaches have been developed by economists to cover the broad range of situations in which balance-of-payments crises occurred. Anja Zenker provides a comprehensive insight into the body of theoretical and empiri-cal literature about currency speculation in fixed exchange rate regimes. The author discusses different generations of theoretical models and their empirical relevance in recent currency crises. Moreover, she considers diverse policy options which attempt to avoid speculative attacks on exchange rate pegs.

Features 7 Publication in the field of economic scienc-es 7 Empirical Evidence on Currency Crises in Fixed Exchange Rate Regimes

Contents Classification and Features of Fixed Exchange Rate Regimes.- Theories of Currency Speculation in Fixed Exchange Rate Regimes.- Empirical Evi-dence on Currency Crisis in Fixed Exchange Rate Regimes.- Policy Options .

Fields of interestFinancial Economics; Economic Policy; Business/Management Science, general



Available

2014. XVII, 133 p. 17 illus. (BestMasters) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-658-04828-0

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J. Zhu, San Jose, CA, USA

China Cloud RisingChina’s Journey Towards Technology Supremacy

In twenty years, China’s expenditures for research and development will surpass those of the United States, a trend that epitomizes nationalistic ambi-tions to regain intellectual prestige for a country that had once invented paper and gunpowder. Tens of billions of dollars have been poured into a new technology superstructure as China seeks to transform its economy from a crippling reliance on manufacturing outsourcing. Cloud comput-ing represents a dynamic foundation for the new superstructure that can foster the growth of a socio-capitalistic ecosystem, creating a new class of green exports in the form of highly sophisti-cated software and services. With Cloud comput-ing, China is seeking to establish a new Silk Road, where its cultural products will once again change the world.

Features 7 Offers an in-depth look at how China uses technology to support its rise in the world order 7 Includes first-hand accounts of Cloud mega-projects in the Chinese government and en-terprises 7 Explores China's strategy to achieve technological dominance through domestic in-novation with companies such as Huawei

Contents Cloud Evolution.- Cloudonomics.- Cloud Secu-rity.- Cloud Standards.- China Dreams.- Connect-ing the Possibilities.- Cloud Use Cases.- China Firsts.- Cloud in Motion.- Clouds of Change.- Cloud Factory.- The Art of Cloud Wars.

Field of interestEconomics/Management Science, general



Due January 2014

2014. XII, 160 p. 59 illus., 13 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-53744-8

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