Authors:Peter Howells, Keith Bain,
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: institutions, markets, financial
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2007-08-30
List price: $117.50
ISBN-10: 0273709194
ISBN-13: 9780273709190

With its clear and accessible style, Financial Markets and Institutions will help students make sense of the financial activity that is so widely and prominently reported in the media. Looking at the subject from the economist’s perspective, the book takes a practical, applied approach and theory is covered only where absolutely necessary in order to help students understand events as they happen in the real world. This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the changes that have occurred in the financial system in recent years. Key Features * New! Chapter 12 Financial

Authors:Luigino Bruni, Pier Luigi Porta,
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: original, reference, elgar, happiness, economics, handbook
Number of Pages: 596
Published: 2007-04-07
List price: $255.00
ISBN-10: 1843768267
ISBN-13: 9781843768265

`After many years of neglect, the topic of happiness is returning to the agenda of economics. This wide-ranging collection of papers considers the significance of happiness for economic theory and policy, drawing on ideas from psychology, philosophy and history as well as economics itself. In stressing the importance of sociality as a source of happiness, the authors open up new territory for social science.’ - Robert Sugden, University of East Anglia, UK This book is a welcome consolidation and extension of the recent expanding debates on happiness and economics. Happi

Authors:Albert Sun, T. K. Li, S. J. Yin, Jean Yu-wen Shen Wu,
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: journal, biomedical, science, perspectives, clinical, mode, actions, alcohol
Number of Pages: 150
Published: 2001-01
List price: $39.25
ISBN-10: 3805571925
ISBN-13: 9783805571920

The pathological and behavioral manifestations of alcoholism are caused by a number of biological factors, including genetic predisposition, metabolic alteration and cellular injury. In this issue, investigators explore novel mechanisms underlying alcohol-induced tissue injury, particularly in the liver and in the central nervous system. Special emphasis is placed on understanding ethanol’s ability to enhance cellular signaling pathways and protein kinases, which are known to play an important role in mediating cellular damage. Topics discussed include ethanol’s effect on cholester

Author: Atta-ur- Rahma
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: natural, products, studies, chemistry, part, product, bioactive
Number of Pages: 1052
Published: 2001-11-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0080440010
ISBN-13: 9780080440019

Hardbound. The plant kingdom provides an extensive reservoir of natural products, demonstrating significant structural diversity. Plants therefore present an extremely important source of organic compounds, providing mankind with a whole range of new and exciting pharmacophores. Volume 25 is the most recent addition to the Studies in Natural Product Chemistry series, and continues to expand on the importance of bioactive natural products. The content of this book is especially attractive, as it covers investigations into species found on both terrestrial and marine platforms and, for this reas

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Keywords: conflicto, colombia, spanish, del, transformaciones, guerra, sin, nombre, nuestra
Number of Pages: 607
Published: 2006-01-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 9580490570
ISBN-13: 9789580490579

Nuestra Guerra Sin Nombre: Transformaciones del Conflicto En Colombia (Spanish Edition) Publisher: Not AvailBuy New: $74.50as of 11/2/2009 09:51 CST details Seller: Contexto Inc. DLC CONTEXTO LTDA.Media: HardcoverPages: 607Number Of Items: 1ISBN: 9580490570EAN: 9789580490579ASIN: 9580490570Publication Date: January 2006Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Author: Michael Spence
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: growth, health
Published: 2009-05-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0821376608
ISBN-13: 9780821376607

Does investing in health raise economic growth? Can governments achieve rapid growth or high incomes without investing in health? What are the options and benefits of different analytic approaches to measuring the causal link between health and growth? Have medical advances influenced life expectancy levels? Do health investments lead to higher individual productivity? Why are investments in early childhood development and nutrition important? How do governments invest in improving health status? Where should governments invest in health to improve the welfare and health status of the populati

Authors:A. W. Bradley, K. D., Ph.D. Ewing,
Publisher: Not Avail
Keywords: law, administrative, constitutional
Number of Pages: 872
Published: 2006-11-30
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1405812079
ISBN-13: 9781405812078

Constitutional and Administrative Law maintains its reputation as the leading text in this dynamic area of the law. It is written to provide an authoritative account on public law in the United Kingdom and includes powers of the state, the work of government, and the liberties of the individual. The authors focus on essential principles, and throughout adopt a readable and well illustrated approach to aid students understanding of the subject. Full references to primary sources, books and scholarly articles provide an invaluable basis for studying the current law and a platform for further res