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This book considers how basic income could be used as a mechanism for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in African agrarian societies. It will be of interest to readers across the fields of global development, African studies, and humanitarian and disaster studies.

The term "contagion" and the theory of networks is nowadays employed to study increasingly diverse issues such as financial crises, epidemics, and fake news. This book discusses contagion over social and economic networks, and its consequences for modern societies.

This handbook acts as a catalyst for the dialogue between two ecosystems with much to gain from collaboration: AI and philanthropy. It offers a robust academic foundation for studying both how AI can be used and implemented within philanthropy and how philanthropy can guide the future development of AI in a responsible way.

In this work, the authors draw on history, anthropology, and materials engineering to present a comprehensive and ambitious examination of the multifaceted roles of iron and steel throughout history and the current and future challenges faced by the steel industry.

Incorporating political, economic, and environmental factors, this book explores the evolution of health and living standards in Brazil from 1850 to 1950. It draws on anthropometric data and an interdisciplinary approach to illuminate the profound socio-economic transformations that unfolded in Brazil during this period.

Member states of the European Union often label themselves as the World's top Green Leaders. Air Protection in the European Union Member States examines the EU members' air protection policies, by taking into consideration wider political, social and economic perspectives.

The book is a comparative study of the national security review of foreign investment laws in China and the US.

This Handbook presents opportunities, best practices, and case studies backed by cutting edge research on the drivers of continuous improvement of health, safety and wellbeing in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management sector.

This book explores the much talked about but less understood issue of sustainability reporting, linking it to the application of blockchain and other technologies. It provides a transnational platform to examine the experiences of investors, researchers, and policymakers as they confront these concerns across a variety of industries.

This comprehensive volume explores the phenomenon of refugee entrepreneurship and advances the discussions and debates in the domain. A useful reference for stakeholders, refugee agencies and policymakers interested in supporting refugees' entrepreneurial behaviours through tailored programs and policy strategies.

This book looks at the constitutional and regulatory frameworks of loan and debt recovery laws and legislations. It explores different aspects of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002 along with issues and challenges in enforcing the Act in India.

Welcome to the Commonsverse, a parallel social economy helping millions of commoners take charge and escape the predatory Market/State order.This completely revised and updated edition of Think Like a Commoner offers a succinct yet thorough account of the history and future of the commons.Working outside of both market capitalism and state power, commoners are deeply committed to developing local, practical solutions, social trust, and community. From relocalized agriculture to open-source learning, diverse types of commons - ecological, social, digital, urban - are building a decentralized Commonsverse. This parallel economy is powered by the peer governance of shared wealth; respectful engagement with the Earth; participation; and fairness.Widely respected activist and scholar David Bollier explores the full scope of the commons in contemporary life, including:A survey of successful commons initiatives, from shared land and water, to digital commons, mutual aid networks, alternative currencies, cohousing, and moreThe centuries-old cultural traditions, Indigenous practices, and historical folkways that gave rise to the modern commons Commons under siege - how enclosures of shared wealth through trade treaties, copyright and trademark law, commodification, privatization, and outright theft are dispossessing commoners and worsening inequalityUnderstanding the commons as a profoundly relational, living social organism that itself generates value.The Commonsverse is a dynamic, evolving socio-political space that is constantly being reimagined and rebuilt. Driven forward by worldwide networks of traditionalists and innovators working collaboratively outside of mainstream institutions, commoning constitutes a quiet revolution of real, functional alternatives. Pull up a chair, relax, and let's talk about the commons.

Explores the concept of transforming the current macroeconomic system from a system based on continuous growth that doesn't recognize the fundamental importance of Earth's natural support structures, to a system consistent with the basic views of biophysical economics that recognizes that real wealth derives from finite planetary resources.

Drawing upon the research in the Editors first book Charity Marketing: Contemporary Issues, Research and Practice, this volume focuses on how charities can prepare for the future through sharing big ideas and examples of best practice.

Drawing upon the research in the Editors first book Charity Marketing: Contemporary Issues, Research and Practice, this volume focuses on how charities can prepare for the future through sharing big ideas and examples of best practice.

This book bridges the gap between the English School of International Relations and International Political Economy. Viewing the market as a primary institution of international society provides a rich historical linkage between them.

The super-rich have never had it so good. But millions of us can't afford a home, an education or a pension. And unless we change course soon, the future will be even worse. Much worse. But things don't have to be like this.'An invaluable repository of recent ideas put forward by academics and think-tankers.' - The Financial Times'Byrne is an engaging writer, and his latest book is full of ideas.' - The TelegraphIn this bold new book, former Treasury Minister Liam Byrne explains why wealth inequality has grown so fast in recent years; warns how it threatens our society, economy and politics; shows where economics has got it wrong - and lays out a path back to common sense, with five practical ways to rebuild an old ideal: the wealth-owning democracy. Liam Byrne draws on conversations and debates with former prime ministers, presidents and policymakers around the world, together with experts at the OECD, World Bank and IMF, to argue that after twenty years of statistics and slogans it's time for solutions that aren't just radical but plausible and achievable as well. The future won't be a land of milk and honey but it could be a place where we live longer, happier, healthier and wealthier lives.

In today's globalized world, the challenges facing economics, management, and governance are more complex than ever before. Traditional approaches struggle to address issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and geopolitical tensions, leaving gaps in delivery and outcomes. The solution lies in harnessing the power of innovation and diplomacy to navigate these intricate challenges. Innovative and Diplomatic Methodologies in Economics, Management, and Government serves as a guide for academic scholars seeking to navigate the complexities of modern global challenges. Through a diverse array of perspectives and insights, it illuminates the synergies between diplomacy, innovation, economics, management, and government. By bridging theory and practice, the book offers actionable solutions and real-world case studies that empower scholars to adopt a more integrated and forward-thinking approach.