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What determines the size and form of redistributive programs, the extent and type of public goods provision, the burden of taxation across alternative tax bases, the size of government deficits, and the stance of monetary policy during the course of business and electoral cycles? A large and rapidly growing literature in political economics attempts to answer these questions. But so far there is little consensus on the answers and disagreement on the appropriate mode of analysis.
Combining the best of three separate traditions--the theory of macroeconomic policy, public choice, and rational choice in political science--Torsten Persson and Guido Tabellini suggest a unified approach to the field. As in modern macroeconomics, individual citizens behave rationally, their preferences over economic outcomes inducing preferences over policy. As in public choice, the delegation of policy decisions to elected representatives may give rise to agency problems between voters and politicians. And, as in rational choice, political institutions shape the procedures for setting policy and electing politicians. The authors outline a common method of analysis, establish several new results, and identify the main outstanding problems.
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The best Political Science AND Economics book.......2003-04-08
The authors understand that the study of political institutions drives political science and apply economic principles to do this methodologically. This book evaluates various political institutions in their barest forms and derives intuitive results for their expected performance using elementary economic modelling techniques. The book logically extends its arguments and provides interesting normative evaluations as well. The authors are pioneers in what they do, but, unfortunately, are not likely to be accepted as mainstream political scientists.
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Has globalization diluted the power of national governments to regulate their own economies? Are international governmental and nongovernmental organizations weakening the hold of nation-states on global regulatory agendas? Many observers think so. But in All Politics Is Global, Daniel Drezner argues that this view is wrong. Despite globalization, states--especially the great powers--still dominate international regulatory regimes, and the regulatory goals of states are driven by their domestic interests.
As Drezner shows, state size still matters. The great powers--the United States and the European Union--remain the key players in writing global regulations, and their power is due to the size of their internal economic markets. If they agree, there will be effective global governance. If they don't agree, governance will be fragmented or ineffective. And, paradoxically, the most powerful sources of great-power preferences are the least globalized elements of their economies.
Testing this revisionist model of global regulatory governance on an unusually wide variety of cases, including the Internet, finance, genetically modified organisms, and intellectual property rights, Drezner shows why there is such disparity in the strength of international regulations.
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Contests conventional wisdom on Japan's postwar economic success and its economic and political problems in the 1990s, providing a new account of these conditions.
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Must read for IPE and comparative politics.......2004-08-05
By far the best book on Japan. I'm not surprised. Would never expect anything less from Patterson.
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Explaining Constitutional Change: A Positive Economic Approach (New Thinking in Political Economy)
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Explaining Economic Policy Failure
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Explaining Growth in South Asia
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This collection of essays delves deep into the process of economic growth in five South Asian countries--Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The individual case studies focus on two key aspects--political process and trade liberalization--as the main driving forces behind growth
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An Ocean Apart: Explaining Three Decades of U.S.-Japanese Trade Frictions
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Closing a critical gap in the literature examining the strained relationship between the U.S. and Japan, this book synthesizes the economic, political, historical, and cultural factors that have led these two nations, both practitioners of capitalism, along quite different paths in search of different goals. Taking an objective, multidisciplinary approach, the author argues that there is no single explanation for Japan's domestic economic or foreign trade successes. Rather, his analysis points to a systemic mismatch that has been misdiagnosed and treated with inadequate corrective measures. This systemic mismatch in the corporate strategy, economic policies, and attitudes of the U.S. and Japan created and is perpetuating three decades of bilateral economic frictions and disequilibria. As long as both the U.S. and Japan deal more with symptoms than causes, bilateral problems will persist. This book's unique analysis will encourage a better understanding on both sides of the Pacific of what has happened, is happening, and will continue to happen if corporate executives and policymakers in the two countries do not better realize the extent of their differences and adopt better corrective measures.
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Argues the state and not markets should be the center of analysis when attempting to expalin international cooperation.
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The Varieties of Capitalism Paradigm: Explaining Germany's Comparative Advantage? (New Perspectives in German Studies)
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How do the environments in which businesses operate condition their success or failure? Such questions have long been of interest in the fields of business, economics and politics. They have gained in importance as a result of heightened competitive pressures associated with "globalization". While some see certain institutions as burdens, others see them as a blessing. This book thoroughly examines the main claims of the most important contribution--the Varieties of Capitalism paradigm--to this debate in recent years.
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A Place to Shine, Emerging from the Shadows at Work
Daniel S. Hanson
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A Place to Shine reminds us that change is more than applying the latest quick-fix program. This book is timely as a new social contract is being negotiated between people and the organizations they work for. It provides a unique combination of human spirit theories with practical real-life experience.
Offers a new vision for happiness and fulfillment in the workplace.
Combines theory with practical experience.
Teaches us how to explore the human side of business and to connect in the spirit of caring.
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Gifts in a Jar: Cocoas, Cappuccinos, Coffees & Teas
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This book is filled with recipes to make your own gifts. Each mix fits into a quart jar. The book even includes tags complete with recipient directions with each recipe. Just cut it out, personalize and attach to the jar. Fun to make and affordable, gifts in a jar make great gifts for neighbors, teachers and friends!
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Another fantastic gifts in a jar idea book.............2007-02-17
I am always looking for quick and easy ideas for homemade and delicious recipes. Great little book to add to any collection !
Great Idea for Gift Giving.......2007-01-09
Our 4 year old had a blast making these for Christmas gifts. The book is great - easy instructions, great recipes!
Great Christmas Gifts.......2006-08-30
I've tried many of the recipes in this book and will be using them for Christmas gifts for co-workers and friends. I especially love the bonus of the pre-printed labels that can be put on the jars plus the primative decorating ideas. This is one book I'm glad I purchased. Worth every penny!
Gifts that are appreciated..........2005-09-28
I have used this and many other books in the series for a few years now. And I get repeat gift-receivers compliments everytime.
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When cold winds blow and snow piles up on the windowsills, there is nothing more comforting than a steaming mug of hot chocolate or a soothing cup of tea. And haven't we all wished that we could make a coffee drink at home that rivals the brew from that expensive coffee shop on the corner? With the more than 50 recipes in Hot Drinks for Cold Nights, the perfect cup is always at your fingertips.
From teapots and strainers to espresso makers and hand-held blenders, author Liana Krissoff offers a review of the myriad machines and accessories available and describes the best methods and ingredients for making hot drinks. In each chapter, she presents a tempting array of recipes both classic and exotic, such as Orange-Scented Hot Chocolate, Green Tea “Cappuccino,” Lychee Black Tea with Cherry Wine, and Café Brûlot with Cinnamon Cream. The last chapter offers all manner of “spirited” hot drinks, with special tips on serving them to a crowd. Along the way are recipes for flavored whipped creams, sweeteners, and butters, as well as toothsome treats to serve with hot drinks, including Peppermint-Stuffed Marshmallows, Persimmon Tea Cake, and Spiced Candied Nuts.
This warmth-filled volume will help stave off winter's chill and keep you cozy the whole season long.
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Hot Drinks for Cold Nights.......2007-05-14
This is a good book. It contains many delightful drink ideas. Great book for people who like to entertain. Your guest will be surprised and delighted with the drinks you serve.
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A Cozy Book of Coffees & Cocoas: Rich and Delicious Recipes
Susann Geiskopf-Hadler
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Release Date: 1995-09-27 |
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Espresso, French press coffee, cappuccino, café mocha, café latté. All over the world, rich indulgences such as Orange Spiced Hot Chocolate and Hazelnut Cappuccino mean it?s time to relax, recharge, and take pleasure in the moment.Fascinating coffee and cocoa legend and lore, an introduction to growing regions and types of beans, and dozens of easy recipes make this book ideal for any coffee or chocolate lover. You don?t have to live next door to a specialty café in order to enjoy deliciously decadent coffee and cocoa drinks anytime: from White Chocolate Café Latté to Raspberry Iced Coffee, explore recipes and traditions and discover what it means to become a connoisseur.
About the Author
Susann Geiskopf-Hadler is the co-author of numerous wonderful cookbooks, including The Vegan Gourmet, The Best 125 Meatless Main Dishes, The Best 125 Meatless Italian Dishes, The Best 125 Meatless Pasta Dishes, The Best 125 Lowfat Fish and Seafood Dishes, and other titles in Prima?s The Best 125 series. Ever Vigilant in her pursuit of the perfect mocha, Susann has spent years indulging in the offerings of coffee bars and cafés in more than 15 countries.
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For $2 a 5 star. For $10 a...well, you get what you pay for!.......2003-12-31
Ratings have to be based on value for cost. No coffee or cocoa lover should ever pass up the opportunity to treat themselves to fine breweing when the price is right. Just don't expect a comprehensive recipe book!
I do appreciate that the author didn't merely try to fill the book up with fluff so the page count could translate into a more impressive retail price - Bill Anderson.
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The Chemistry of Foods, with Microscopic Illustrations, Part I: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, etc. & Part II: Milk, Butter, Cheese, Cereal Foods, Prepared Starches, etc.
James Bell
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Cocoa
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Cocoa, Tea and Coffee
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Coffee, Cocoa and Tea (Crop Production Science in Horticulture, 8.)
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While botanically quite different, coffee, cocoa and tea are all important plantation cash crops grown primarily in warmer, less developed regions of the world. They are typically considered together in horticulture and agriculture courses. This is the first book to provide a general introduction and overview of the scientific principles underlying their production.
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Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa: Market Prospects and Devlopment Lending (World Bank)
Shamsher Jos Singh
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Commodity Supply Management by Producing Countries: A Case-Study of the Tropical Beverage Crops (Unu/Wider Studies in Development Economics)
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The collapse in commodity prices since 1980 has been a major cause of the economic crisis in a large part of the Third World. This book demonstrates, using new econometric models, that the producing countries could have prevented this price collapse by appropriate supply management.
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