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F. Adam, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Measuring National Innovation PerformanceThe Innovation Union Scoreboard Revisited

Features 7 Contributes to the synthetic overview of (cross-) national innovation performance 7 Pro-poses more reliable and theoretically valid indicators/indexes 7 Addresses methodologi-cal shortcomings and quality of data by utilising meta-analysis and triangulation 7 Revitalises the discussion on innovation performance research and policies

Contents Introduction – 1 Open Questions About Infor-mation (Cognitive) Infrastructure of the EU Innovation and R&D Policies.- 2 Innovation Per-formance, (Sustainable) Development and Knowl-edge Mobilisation in a Theoretical Perspective.- 3 The Empirical Evidence: An Overview on the Main Innovation/Development Performance Sur-veys and Rankings.- 4 Trends and Cross-National Comparisons.- 5 Methodological Shortcomings of the Measurement and Evaluation of Innovation Capacity.- 6 Union Innovation Scoreboard – How to Improve its Methodological Design and How to Build-in Feedback Loops.- 7 Beyond the Old and New EU Members Divide: Have the Eastern and Southern Countries Made Any Substantial Progress in the Last 10 Years?.- 8 The Possible Reasons for the (Extremely) Uneven Distribution of Innovation Capacity – Has the EU’s Innovation and R&D Policy Gone in the Wrong Direction?.- 9 Discussion and Conclusions .

Fields of interestR & D/Technology Policy; Regional/Spatial Sci-ence; Innovation/Technology Management

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due September 2013

2014. V, 84 p. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-3-642-39463-8

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L. G. Anthopoulos, Technological Education Institute (TEI) Larissa, Greece, Trikala, Thessaly, Greece; C. G. Reddick, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA (Eds)

Government e-Strategic Planning and ManagementPractices, Patterns and Roadmaps

Contents Part 1: General Issues in Government e-Strategic Management.- Chapter 1 Evaluation Methods for e-Strategic Transformation.- Chapter 2 Evaluating e-Government: A Comprehensive Methodological Framework to Assess Policy Impacts.- Chapter 3 Assessing public participation through differ-ent lens: the case of Public Participation Geo-graphic Information Systems.- Chapter 4 Location Information Strategies: Bringing Location into e-Government.- Chapter 5 Transparent Model for State Management.- Chapter 6 A Six-Dimensional Strategic Development Tool for e-Government Effectiveness.- Chapter 7 Creativity and Innova-tion Inside PSEO: A Contemporary Image.- Part 2: International Cases.- Chapter 8 Developing a Strategy For Effective e-Government: Find-ings from Canada.- Chapter 9 E-Strategy and Legislatures: A Longitudinal Analysis of Southern Europe’s Parliaments.- Chapter 10 Consulting the Public in the Digital Age: Emerging Synergies and Tensions in the Government 2.0 Landscape. Findings from UK.- Chapter 11 Implementing e-Services in Spanish Regional Government: A Case Study.- Chapter 12 Barriers for Sustainable e-Par-ticipation Process: The Case of Turkey.- Chapter 13 Democratizing Digital Bangladesh: Designing National Web Portal to Facilitate Government-Citizen Interaction. [...]

Fields of interestPublic Administration; Innovation/Technology Management; Comparative Politics


Product categoryContributed volume

Due September 2013

2014. XXII, 413 p. 51 illus., 28 in color. (Public Administration and Information Technology, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8461-5

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G. Bünstorf, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany; U. Cantner, Universität Jena Fak. Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Jena, Germany; H. Hanusch, Universität Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany; M. Hutter, Social Science Research Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany; H.‑W. Lorenz, Universität Jena, Jena, Germany; F. Rahmeyer, Universität Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany (Eds)

The Two Sides of InnovationCreation and Destruction in the Evolution of Capitalist Economies

This volume is devoted to innovation with a special focus on its two sides, namely creation and destruction, and on its role in the evolution of cap-italist economies. The first part of the book looks at innovation and its effects on economic perfor-mance, addressing issues of motives, behavioral rules under uncertainty, actor properties, and technology characteristics. The second part con-centrates on potential consequences of innovative activities, in particular structural change, the “innovation-mediated” effect of skill-oriented policies on regional performance, the destructive effects of innovation activities, and the question whether novelty is always good.

Features 7 With a special focus on the destructive dimen-sion of innovation 7 Includes papers dealing with economic evolution on various levels of aggregation 7 Indicates the interdisciplinary dimensions in the analysis of innovation

Contents Innovation: Conditions to Successfully Create Novelty for Economic Development.- Innovation: Induced Structural Change, Coping and Norma-tive Assessment.- Innovation and the Evolution of Capitalism.

Fields of interestEconomic Growth; R & D/Technology Policy; In-novation/Technology Management



Due November 2013

2014. Approx. 300 p. (Economic Complexity and Evolution) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-01495-1

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J. R. Cuadrado‑Roura, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas, Alcalá de Henares - Madrid, Spain; P. Aroca, Catholic University of the North, Antofagasta, Chile (Eds)

Regional Problems and Policies in Latin AmericaThis contributed volume is the first book in English to offer a current and critical vision of regional problems and policies in the countries of Latin America. The book is in three main parts: a general overview of regional processes and trends in Latin America as a whole; country-level cover-age of seven individual countries; and compara-tive analyses of common major problems such as migration, education, labor, poverty, decentral-ization, exports and foreign direct investments. Written by renowned academics and experts from the region, the book seeks to provide a better understanding of regional challenges and trends, regional disparities that exist in many Latin American countries and the increasing impor-tance of metropolitan areas.

Features 7 First English language book on regional poli-cies in Latin America 7 Written by renowned Latin American academics and experts 7 Offers arguments to better understand pressing issues such as regional disparities and the increasing weight of metropolitan areas

Contents Part I: General Overview, Problems, Trends and Regional Policies in Latin America.- Part II: Analysis by Countries.- Part III: Horizontal and Comparative Analysis.

Fields of interestRegional/Spatial Science; Development Econom-ics; Economic Geography



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 620 p. 118 illus., 8 in color. (Advances in Spatial Science) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-39673-1

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H. Dincer, U. Hacioglu (Eds)

Globalization of Financial InstitutionsA Competitive Approach to Finance and Banking

This peer-reviewed volume from the Society for the Study of Business and Finance, discusses cur-rent issues in globalization and financial system from an international political and economic per-spective. Contemporary instruments and actors in the global financial system are specially analyzed and the discussion of managerial and financial is-sues of the global financial strategies offers novelty to readers and researchers in the field.

Features 7 A comparative analysis of financial institutions and markets in emerging economies 7 Peer-reviewed contributions compiled by Society for the Study of Business and Finance, Turkey 7 A comprehensive list of finance topics ranging from risk analysis to quality control to corporate com-munication

Contents Section I: Globalization and Financial Crisis.- Sec-tion II: International Trade and Banking.- Section III: Financial Innovations and Regulations.- Sec-tion IV: Behavioral Finance and Risk Assessment.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Emerging Markets/Globalization; Financial Economics



Due August 2013

2014. XV, 315 p. 9 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-01124-0

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D. Eißel, Universität Gießen Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Gießen, Germany; E. Rokicka, University of Lodz Institute of Sociology, Lodz, Poland; J. Leaman, Loughborough University Department of Politics, History, Loughborough, UK (Eds)

Welfare State at RiskRising Inequality in Europe

This book investigates the causes of inequalities that have developed in the European Union, ana-lyzes their social and economic consequences, and assesses the political measures taken to address these issues – also on the basis of public survey results.

Features 7 Written by experts 7 State-of-the-art con-tents 7 Comprehensive in scope

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 The Concept of “Quality of Life” in the Context of Economic Performance and Social Progress.- 3 Inequality and the Role of Redistributive Policy.- 4 Economic Aspects of Fighting Inequality.- 5 Market Distribution, Fiscal Distribution and Inequality: A Case Study of Britain.- 6 The Nordic Model and Social In-equalities.- 7 Social Inequalities of Families in Eu-rope.- 8 Transition Into Adulthood, Life Course, Inequalities and Social Change.- 9 Unsuccessful in Education - Early School Leaving.- 10 Digital Inequality in Physical and Skills Access Among European Adolescents.- 11 Legal Framework as a Factor Generating Social Inequality: The Case of Criminal Justice System.- 12 Inequality of Access to Culture.- 13 Perception of Inequality by the General Public and Political Elites.

Fields of interestPublic Finance & Economics; Political Economy



Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 280 p. 44 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01480-7

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N. Ghosh, Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi, India

India’s Agricultural MarketingMarket Reforms and Emergence of New Channels

The proposed book provides an assessment of an important yet controversial policy initiated by the Indian government and governments of several other developing countries.

Features 7 Presents a contemporary picture of the rural markets in India under transition 7 Sets an em-pirical grounding for a theoretical rethinking on pricing mechanism and the role of market intelli-gence 7 Provides a broad outlook on agricultural development for the planners

Contents Chapter 1 : Introduction.- Chapter 2: Evolu-tion and re-constitution of Markets.- Chapter 3: International perspectives and Lessons for India.- Chapter 4: Objectives, Data and Methodology.- Chapter 5: India’s Agricultural Markets: Regula-tion and revitalization.- Chapter 6: Contemporary reforms and the Transitions in Sample states.- Chapter 7 : Socio-economic conditions and Agriculture in Sample States.- Chapter 8: Selling to Corporate Marketing Intermediaries.- Chapter 9: Selling to Processors on Contract.- Chapter 10: Selling to Organized Retailers.- Chapter 11: Direct Marketing by Farmers.- Chapter 12: Contracts with Local traders in West Bengal.- Chapter 13: Local Marketing support in Bihar.- Chapter 14: Impact and Policy implications of the Transitions.- Chapter 15: Reconsidering Agricultural marketing in India.

Fields of interestAgricultural Economics; Agriculture; Marketing


Product categoryMonograph

Due September 2013

2013. Approx. 400 p. 13 illus., 5 in color. (India Studies in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1571-4

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T. N. Grigoriadis, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA

Aid and TransitionEU Development Aid to the former Soviet Union

This book is the one of the first to address aid ef-fectiveness as a political and comparative econom-ics question.

Features 7 Investigates donor aid effectiveness and whether the selection of recipients occurs on reciprocal, ideological or just criteria respec-tively 7 Discusses the emergence and inclusion of transnational sovereignty partnerships (TSPs) in the post-Soviet development process 7 Inves-tigates the transnational nature of EU aid and explains its role as the new soft budget constraint in the economic map of the former Soviet Union

Contents Aid Effectiveness and the Donor Government: National and Supranational Aid Systems in the European Union.- Aid Effectiveness and the Recipient Government: The New Soft Budget Con-straint in the former Soviet Union.- The Challenge of Aid Evaluation: The TACIS Program in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, 1992-2007.- Aid Con-ditionality and Public Accountability: Evidence from EU and Bilateral European Donorship to the former Soviet Union.- Donorship and Public Opinion in the European Union.- EU Aid and Global Development: Aid Complementarities and Regulatory Coordination.- Transformations and Challenges in EU Development Aid to the former Soviet Union after 2007.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestInternational Economics; International Relations; Development Economics



Due November 2013

2014. Approx. 300 p. 30 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. $119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6581-2

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Ü. Hacioglu, H. Dincer, Beykent University, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Eds)

Managerial Issues in Finance and BankingA Strategic Approach to Competitiveness

This book discusses competitive issues related to globalization, financial system and institutions from a managerial perspective. Contributions in this volume cover competitive strategies, risk management, controlling and custom finance in Finance & Banking. The novelty of the book is in demonstrating the innovative solutions to managerial issues in the global financial sys-tem. The contributions in this volume are peer-reviewed by the Society for the Study of Business and Finance .

Features 7 Presents a research-based strategic view of the banking and financial world 7 Focuses on risk management and competitive strategies 7 Con-tributions include topics such as Social Media and advertisement perspectives of Banking

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Emerging Markets/Globalization; Financial Economics



Due August 2013

2013. Approx. 260 p. 12 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01386-2

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K. Kijima, Tokyo, Japan (Ed)

Service Systems ScienceThe systems sciences provide a platform of concepts and language that enables communities of interest to transcend disciplinary boundaries toward developing new knowledge and perspec-tives. The current book series is intended to help to cultivate a new perspective for social systems sciences: The translational systems sciences that we propose in this series is a new trend within sys-tems sciences motivated by the need for practical applications that help people. The present volume, Service Systems Science, focuses in particular on the value cooperatively created and shared in hu-man activities to realize a resilient and sustainable society in a systems science perspective.

Features 7 Presents state-of-the-art concepts and meth-odologies in service systems science 7 Authors are leading researchers and practitioners from the United States, Europe, and Asia 7 Contents of workshops and symposia are updated and re-organized especially for this volume

Contents Kyoichi KijimaValue Orchestration in Service Science Perspective Jim SpohrerService Science and Systems Science Irene NgValue Co-creation of New Markets in the Digital Economy Scot Samp-sonUnified Service Theory and PCN Analysis Roy WisemanPublic Service Systems Practice Yuriko SawataniService R&D Management Takashi Mae-noService Science and Service Engineering Anssi SmedlundOrchestration Strategies for Service Platform Business Models Timo Rintamaki and Lasse MitronenService Systems Analysis of Retail Industry Marja ToivonenFrom customer knowl-edge to customer understanding – a challenge in the context of service innovation

Fields of interestEconomics general; Business/Management Sci-ence, general; Social Sciences, general



Due November 2013

2013. Approx. 280 p. 12 illus. (Translational Systems Sciences, Volume 2) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54266-7

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S. Kumar, South Asian University, New Delhi, India; R. Gulati, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India

Deregulation and Efficiency of Indian Banks The goal of this book is to assess the efficacy of India’s financial deregulation programme by analyzing the developments in cost efficiency and total factor productivity growth across different ownership types and size classes in the banking sector over the post-deregulation years.

Features 7 Examines the effect of deregulation in the In-dian banking sector during the post-reforms years, particularly on cost efficiency and total factor productivity 7 Explores the potential determi-nants of banking efficiency, such as profitability, asset quality, size, etc. and provides the growth behaviour of the alternative measures of banking efficiency 7 Provides a detailed analysis of the nature of returns-to-scale in the Indian banking industry

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Banking System in India: De-velopments, Structural Changes and Institutional Framework.- 3. Measurement of Bank Efficiency: Analytical Methods.- 4. A Survey of Empirical Literature on Bank Efficiency.- 5. Relevance of Non-traditional Activities on the Efficiency of Indian Banks.- 6.Financial Deregulation in the Indian Banking Industry: Has it improved cost efficiency?.- 7. Sources of Productivity Gains in Indian Banking Industry: Is it Efficiency Improve-ment or Technological Progress?.- 8. Major conclusions, policy implications and some areas for future research.-References.- Index.

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Industrial Organi-zation; Financial Economics



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 280 p. 18 illus., 5 in color. (India Studies in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-81-322-1544-8

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G. Lang, Centre for European Economic Research, ZEW, Mannheim, Germany

Macro Attractiveness and Micro Decisions in the Mutual Fund IndustryAn Empirical Analysis

This volume addresses the attractiveness of financial centers with a primary focus on the mutual fund industry. It uses different empirical analysis approaches in an attempt to disentangle the reasons for location attractiveness and in order to identify its influence on fund pricing. The presented research tackles an issue that is fundamental to the understanding of organiza-tional behavior in finance – the rationale in the decision-making process of market participants and its consequences for an economy.

Features 7 Gives a broad overview on the attractiveness of the European Financial Centers 7 Unique insight into market participants’ views over time, before, during, and after the financial cri-sis 7 Analyses the effects of market integration for economic welfare

Contents General Introduction.- Theoretical Background.- Attractiveness of European Fincanical Centers.- Evidence from Domiciliation Decisions in the Mutual Fund Industry.- Impact of the Domicila-tion Decision on Fund Fees.- General Conclu-sion.- Appendix.

Fields of interestFinancial Economics; Finance/Investment/Bank-ing; European Integration



Due October 2013

2013. XII, 177 p. (ZEW Economic Studies, Volume 47) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-39723-3

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Y. Li, Peking University, Beijing, China, People’s Republic

Chinese Economy in DisequilibriumKnown internationally as ‘Mr. Shareholding’ economist, Li Yining has had a transformative im-pact on China’s economic transition, most notably as an early advocate of ownership reform and in his promotion of shareholding theory. Through examining the interrelationship between the government, enterprises and the market, Chinese Economy in Disequilibrium presents an in-depth discussion on the issues of resource allocation, industrial structure, institutional innovation and economic fluctuation in current Chinese economy under the condition of disequilibrium. Being credited as developing the theory of economic disequilibrium, Professor Li distinguishes two types of disequilibrium on the basis of whether or not the majority of firms in the economy are viable profit-makers. In Chinese Economy in Disequi-librium, Professor Li points out that not only has China’s economy been in a state of disequilibrium, but it also has issues with enterprises not being under budget constraint.

Features 7 Professor Li regards this Book as most representative of his academic views on cur-rent Chinese economy. Among all the published works of Professor Li, this Book presents the most in-depth theoretical analysis of economic disequilibrium 7 This Book enriches the existing English literature that examines China’s economic development by providing carefully examined al-ternative perspectives which scholars and students in the West may not be familiar with 7 This Book allows readers to retrace the innovative and bold contributions Professor Li has made to the success of China’s economic transition

Field of interestEconomics general



Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 180 p. (China Academic Library) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-39557-4

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M. Liang, Institute of Financial Research of PBOC, Beijing, China, People’s Republic

The Microeconomic GrowthThis book primarily discusses what could make the economy remain stable and increase the level of coordination, both on the demand and supply side, a fascinating question for economists. In this context, it systematically analyzes the theory of consumption and production growth. Most of the existing economic growth theories fail to analyze consumption growth. That oversight is remedied here, greatly enhancing the usefulness of econom-ic growth theory. Factors influencing consumption and production at the micro scale provide the foundations of the analyzing frame. An economic system with endogenous technological progress can most likely only be rapidly coordinated under market conditions similar to those in a monopoly competition market. Over the course of the work, readers will discover that there is another way of viewing the economic world which is different from regular textbooks.

Features 7 Defines in detail the concepts which are also the basis of microeconomic theories, including labor, quality, utility density, individual rationality and so on 7 On this basis, it sets up a number of analytical tools such as consumer behavior theory, demand function, individual production function, and firm production function 7 These theoretical tools in turn create a foundation for the comprehensive analysis on economic growth

Contents Key Factors of Economic Growth.- Commodity, Utility Density, Quality and Labor.- Consumption and the Growth of Consumption.- Organiza-tion—protection and restriction.- Production Theory- Individuals and Manufacturers.- Analyze of Economic Growth.

Fields of interestMicroeconomics; Economic Theory



Due September 2013

2014. VI, 150 p. 29 illus., 3 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-39379-2

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P. K. Low, University Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam; S. O. Idowu, London Metropolitan University, London, UK; S. L. Ang, University of Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam (Eds)

Corporate Social Responsibility in AsiaPractice and Experience

This book presents a rich collection of research studies on the theory and practice of CSR in Asia. It includes valuable contributions of practice-oriented researchers from various Asian countries such as Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore, and from several non-Asian countries, such as Australia, Canada and the USA. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the practice of CSR in Asia. Normally CSR is seen in the Western angles, but here, in this book, Asian philosophies and thoughts are also examined. Touted as the first of its kind, the book also compares Western and Asian perspectives on CSR and presents them in the light of Asian philosophies and thoughts, such as Confucian, Islamic (Koranic), Indian (Vedantic) and other Asian ways of looking at CSR in their own rights and perspectives.

Features 7 Explains CSR in Asia in the light of confu-cian, koranic and vedantic philosophy 7 Pres-ents examples of the state of practice of CSR in Asia 7 Provides both, an internal and an external perspective of CSR in Asia

Contents Part One: East and South Asia.- Part Two: Brunei and South East Asia/United States of America.- Part Three: Pacific Asia.

Fields of interestNon-Profit Enterprises/Corporate Social Respon-sibility; Business Strategy/Leadership; Regional/Spatial Science



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 220 p. 15 illus. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01531-6

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A. Lundstrom, MidSweden University, Östersund, Sweden; C. Zhou, MidSweden University, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, People’s Republic; Y. von Friedrichs, MidSweden University, Östersund, Sweden; E. Sundin, Linköpings University, Linköping, Sweden (Eds)

Social EntrepreneurshipLeveraging Economic, Political, and Cultural Dimensions

This contributed volume features state-of-the-art research from ten different countries on imple-mentation, institutionalization and the future prospects of social entrepreneurship. This vol-ume aims at bringing together research that con-siders the context of economy, politics and cultural issues combining with the needs of social and human development.

Features 7 New three dimensional perspective combining commercial, social and humanistic dimensions of entrepreneurship 7 Core focus on social entre-preneurship, its implementation and institutional-ization 7 Overview of the existing knowledge of the area of social entrepreneurship and route map for future research

Contents Part 1: Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship.- Part 2: Implementing Social Entrepreneurship.- Part 3: The Institutionalization of Social Entrepreneur-ship.- Part 4: The Future of Social Entrepreneur-ship.

Fields of interestEntrepreneurship; Non-Profit Enterprises/Corpo-rate Social Responsibility; Innovation/Technology Management



Due August 2013

2014. VII, 268 p. 26 illus. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, Volume 29) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01395-4

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F. J. Martínez López, Universidad de Granada Fac. Ciencias Economicas y, Granada, Spain (Ed)

Handbook of e-Business Strategic ManagementOverall Framework, Key Processes and Emerging Issues

This research handbook provides a comprehen-sive, integrative, and authoritative resource on the main strategic management issues for companies within the e-business context. It covers an exten-sive set of topics, dealing with the major issues which articulate the e-business framework from a business perspective. The handbook is divided into the following e-business related parts: back-ground; evolved strategic framework for the man-agement of companies; key business processes, areas and activities; and, finally, emerging issues, trends and opportunities, with special attention to diverse Social Web-related implications.

Features 7 Offers a comprehensive and authoritative resource on the main e-business-related stra-tegic management issues for companies 7 A unique research handbook in its field, addressing strategic, operational and cutting-edge e-business topics 7 Written by research specialists in their respective fields and outstanding business scholars

Contents Part A: Background.- Part B: Evolved Strategic Framework for the Management of Compa-nies.- Part C: Key Business Processes, Areas and Activities.- Part D: Emerging Issues, Trends and Opportunities.

Fields of interestBusiness/Management Science, general; Computer Science, general


Product categoryHandbook

Due August 2013

2014. VIII, 1023 p. 53 illus. (Progress in IS) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-39746-2

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H. I. Meinhardt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Institute of Operations Research, Karlsruhe, Germany

The Pre-Kernel as a Tractable Solution for Cooperative GamesAn Exercise in Algorithmic Game Theory

This present book provides an alternative ap-proach to study the pre-kernel solution of trans-ferable utility games based on a generalized con-jugation theory from convex analysis. Although the pre-kernel solution possesses an appealing axiomatic foundation that lets one consider this solution concept as a standard of fairness, the pre-kernel and its related solutions are regarded as obscure and too technically complex to be treated as a real alternative to the Shapley value.

Features 7 Characterizes a fair division rule of game theory by convex analysis 7 Proposes tractable formula to solve fair division problems in real life situations 7 Provides algorithms to imple-ment vectorized and parallel computer programs designed to solve fair division problems

Contents Introduction.- Some Solution Schemes and Game Properties.- The Shapley Value and (Pre-Kernel) as a Fairness Concept.- Fair Division in Cournot Markets.- Some Preliminary Results.- A Pre-Ker-nel Characterization and Orthogonal Projection.- Characterization of the Pre-Kernel by Solution Sets.- Algorithms for Computing the Pre-Kernel.- An Upper Dimension Bound of the Pre-Kernel.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestGame Theory/Mathematical Methods; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Economic Theory



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 150 p. (Theory and Decision Library C, Volume 45) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-39548-2

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T. Negishi

Elements of Neo-Walrasian EconomicsA Survey

This book aims to explain to the readers the basic idea of the general equilibrium theory, which forms the core of the current mainstream econom-ics called neoclassical school. To understand this theory is absolutely necessary, either to study further or to criticize the contemporary economic theories. The author not only explains traditional theories, but also makes clear the many problems which are still unsolved. As a text book or refer-ence book for those students who are studying microeconomics for the first time, the author rec-ommends the use of Chapter 1, Chapter 2 (except section 9), Chapter 3 (from section 1 to section 3, section 6, section 11), Chapter 4 (from section 1 to section 4), Chapter 5 (from section 1 to section 5, section 8), Chapter 6 (except sections 6 and 7), Chapter 7 (from section 1 to section 5), Chapter 8 (from section 1 to section 6) and Chapter 9 (sec-tions 1, 4 and 7).

Features 7 Based on lectures given by the author to students of the University of Tokyo 7 Develops classical Walrasian economics into theories of modern microeconomics 7 Provides problems and literature for further study

Contents Introduction.- Firms and Production.- House-holds and Consumption.- Market Equilibrium (1).- Market Equilibrium (2).- Perfect and Imperfect Competition.- Optimal Allocation of Resources.- Market Failures.- Optimal Income Distribution.- Microeconomic Foundations of Macroeconomics.

Fields of interestEconomic Theory; Microeconomics; Methodology and the History of Economic Thought

Target groupsGraduate


Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 200 p. 61 illus. (Advances in Japanese Business and Economics, Volume 5) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54534-7

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N. Schofield, Washington University in Saint Louis, , MO, USA

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Social ChoiceIn recent years, the usual optimization techniques, which have proved so useful in microeconomic theory, have been extended to incorporate more powerful topological and differential methods, and these methods have led to new results on the qualitative behavior of general economic and political systems. These developments have necessarily resulted in an increase in the degree of formalism in the publications in the academic journals. This formalism can often deter gradu-ate students. The progression of ideas presented in this book will familiarize the student with the geometric concepts underlying these topologi-cal methods, and, as a result, make mathematical economics, general equilibrium theory, and social choice theory more accessible.

Features 7 Presents an overview of mathematical techniques useful in mathematical economics, general equilibrium theory and social choice theory 7 Indispensable methods for research in quantitative economics 7 With a new chapter on Topology and Social Choice

Contents Sets, Relations and Preferences.- Linear Spaces and Transformations.- Topology and Convex Optimisation.- Differential Calculus and Smooth Optimisation.- Singularity Theory and General Equilibria.- Topology and Social Choice.

Fields of interestGame Theory/Mathematical Methods; Economic Theory; Political Science, general


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due September 2013

Originally published as volume 17 in the series: Studies in Economic Theory

2nd ed. 2014. Approx. 300 p. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-642-39817-9

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D. Seck, CREPOL - Center for Research on Political Economy, Dakar, Senegal (Ed)

Regional Economic Integration in West Africa This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are investigated from a regional per-spective. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison to that of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The extent to which regional integration can tackle the challenge of unemploy-ment is the focus of studies on labour markets. Development of the private sector and coordina-tion of regional cross-border transportation are examined through the lens of economic collabora-tion between Arab and African countries. The book provides fresh new answers to persistent development questions and sheds new light on long-held views that are either incomplete or no longer true. It also opens new perspectives on the search for sustainable avenues for Africa’s develop-ment.

Features 7 Promotes a better understanding of challenges and proposed solutions for regional integration in West Africa 7 Scientific analysis of latest African economic events and evolutions 7 Collects contributions from African researchers on analysis of African economies

Contents Introduction.- Part 1: Private Sector.- Part 2: Regional Macroeconomic Policy.- Part 3: Regional Trade.- Part 4: Labor Markets and Policy.

Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Regional/Spatial Science



Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 290 p. (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-01281-0

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D. Senft, Musterstadt, Germany

Sourcing sophisticatesA method of how to evaluate the economic success of sourcing under consideration of the potentials and risks in an international context

Globalization leads to increased fierce competition and companies which do not pursue successful global sourcing within the next five years are prob-ably not able to survive. However, global sourcing projects are highly complex and two-thirds of all sourcing projects in Europe are considered to have failed. A tool of ten steps is elaborated to show how to evaluate the success of sourcing by consid-ering the potentials and risks in an international context. Successful managing of international sourcing, however, does not only imply the pri-mary goal to acquire parts cheaply abroad, but it can be seen as a kind of strategic weapon to create a strong market position and to keep the company successful on the long term.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Differences and impacts of global sourcing.- Mar-ket, competition, company and product analy-sis.- Strategic determination of sourcing.- Coun-try, supplier and logistics analysis .

Field of interestBusiness Strategy/Leadership



Due November 2013

2013. Approx. 200 p. 88 illus. Softcover7 approx. $69.99ISBN 978-3-658-02779-7

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S. Sushil, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India; E. A. Stohr, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA (Eds)

The Flexible EnterpriseContents Part I Enterprise and Strategic Flexibility.- Chapter 1: The Concept of Flexible Enterprise.- Chapter 2: Creating Enterprise Flexibility through Service Oriented Architecture.- Chapter 3: Defining Strategic Flexibility.- Chapter 4: Flexible Strat-egy Framework for Managing Continuity and Change in E-government.- Chapter 5: Govern-ment Regulator’s Role in Managing Competition through Flexibility in Telecom Industry of India: A Policy Perspective.- Chapter 6: Theoretical Roots of Flexible Strategy Game-card: An Evolv-ing Strategic Performance Management Frame-work.- Part II: Organizational Flexibility.- Chapter 7: Architecting Flexible Organizations.- Chapter 8: Towards Understanding the Effects of Out-sourcing on the Flexibility Dynamic of System of Systems.- Chapter 9: Creating Order out of Disorder through Intuitive Flexibility.- Chapter 10: Framework for Utilization of Global Resources for Knowledge Creation and Application through Flexible Organizations.- Chapter 11: Flexibility, Controllability and Risk Measurement Metrics in Changing Pattern of Business Environment.- Part III: Business Process and Information Systems Flexibility.- Chapter 12: On How Agile Systems Gracefully Migrate Across Next-Generation Life Cycle Boundaries.- Chapter 13: In Pursuit of Workflow Breakthroughs Using Just Enough Process Management.- Chapter 14: Developing Flexible Business Process Management Systems Using Modular Computing Technologies. [...]

Fields of interestOrganization/Planning; Business Information Systems; Business Strategy/Leadership



Due September 2013

2013. Approx. 400 p. 92 illus., 63 in color. (Flexible Systems Management) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1559-2

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N. T. Thomopoulos, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA

Assembly Line Planning and Control Assembly Line Planning and Control describes the basic fundamentals of assembly lines for single model lines, mixed model make-to-stock lines, mixed model make-to-order lines and for one-station assembly. The book shows how to select the quantity of units to schedule for a shift dura-tion, compute the number of operators needed on a line, set the conveyor speed, coordinate the main line with sub-assembly lines, assign the work elements to the operators on the line, sequence the models down the line, sequence the jobs down the line, calculate the part and component require-ments for a line and for each station, determine the replenish needs of the parts and compo-nents from the suppliers, compute the similarity between the models being produced and show applications, use learning curves to estimate time and costs of assembly, and measure the efficiency of the line.

Features 7 Concise monograph brings field completely up to date 7 Covers all the fundamentals of the subject 7 Author is among the most prominent names in the field

Contents Introduction.- Assembly Systems.- Some Fun-damentals.- Preliminary Planning.- Inventory Replenishments.- Single Model Assembly.- Mixed Model Make-to-Stock Assembly.- Mixed Model Make-to-Order Assembly.- Postponement As-sembly.- One Station Assembly.- Similarity Index.- Learning Curves.

Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment



Due September 2013

2014. XII, 151 p. 10 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01398-5

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E. Tsionas, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece

The Euro and International Financial StabilityAs a result of the financial crisis, the weaknesses of the Eurozone, including the public debt crisis, materialized in severe depressions in certain of its country members. In this monograph, the author analyzes structural weaknesses of the Eurozone and argues that they can be traced to (i) institu-tional differences, (ii) differences in the economic structures, (iii) the fundamental inability of European Bureaucracy to deal with crises, and (iv) the extreme rigidity of markets which prevents a general equilibrium in product and credit markets. He concludes that whether the Eurozone is sustainable, depends on future monetary and credit policies, and discusses the implications of reforming it in the best interest of the interna-tional banking and financial system. The recent policies of the ECB of “cheap” credit expansion are examined in detail. The approach of the work is along the lines of von Mises’ and Hayek’s Austrian tradition; additionally, substantive international empirical evidence supporting this Austrian ap-proach is presented.

Features 7 Analysis of international financial stability in the context of Austrian economics 7 Exam-ines the future of the Euro and the European Union 7 Introduction to the Austrian econo-mists’ way of thinking (Hayek and von Mises)

Fields of interestMacroeconomics/Monetary Economics; Public Finance & Economics; European Integration



Due October 2013

2013. Approx. 330 p. 5 illus. (Financial and Monetary Policy Studies, Volume 37) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-01170-7

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C. Ullerich, TU Dresden, , Germany

Advanced Disassembly PlanningFlexible, Price‑Quantity Dependent, and Multi‑Period Planning Approaches

Disassembly is one of the key elements of any processing of recovered products. Be it for repair, remanufacturing, refurbishing, cannibalisation, material recycling, or disposal. Hence, planning the disassembly is important and—with grow-ing amounts of recovered products and need for saving resources—becomes even more important. The disassembly planning approaches presented are based on mathematical programming. With this methodology, a profit-optimal planning of quantities of multiple types of recovered products as well as parts distribution, material recycling, and disposal quantities is realised. Thereby,typical aspects, like material purity requirements, the con-dition of the recovered products, hazardous parts, and capacity limitations, are also considered. A new approach is the presented combination of disassembly-to-order planning and disassembly sequencing, which is called Flexible Disassembly Planning.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of economic sciences

Contents Fundamentals.- Complete disassembly planning.- Flexible disassembly planning.- Resume.

Field of interestOrganization/Planning


Product categoryPh.D. Thesis

Due July 2013

2014. XXXV, 391 p. 67 illus. Softcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-658-03117-6

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S. Ulli‑Beer, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI, Switzerland (Ed)

Dynamic Governance of Energy Technology ChangeSocio‑technical transitions towards Sustainability

Formulating effective responses to the global chal-lenges of mitigating climate change and securing a sustainable energy future requires a clear under-standing of the interdependent causalities between institutions, local decision making, strategic alliances and eco-innovations, as well as policies. It has been acknowledged that the linear “Manhat-tan project” model is not an adequate governance model for mastering the dynamic complexity of socio-technical transitions; therefore this book aims at advancing research on systematic transi-tion management models.

Features 7 The book assists policy makers in long term policy making and helps them to overcome policy resistance 7 It informs entrepreneurial decision makers of promising technology substitution path-ways for meeting policy targets on time 7 The book reflects on analytical methods of transition mapping and modeling that help to advance the expertise of researchers in the field

Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- Part I: Theory and Methods.- Part II: Fields of Analysis: Clean Per-sonal Road Transportation and Energy- Efficient Housing.- Part III: Research and Policy Implica-tions: Mastering the Challenges of Socio-Technical Transitions in Theory and Practice.

Fields of interestR & D/Technology Policy; Energy Policy, Eco-nomics and Management; Sustainable Develop-ment



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 325 p. 62 illus., 2 in color. (Sustainability and Innovation) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-39752-3

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