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5 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Clusters in Times of Uncertainty Japanese and European Perspectives Edited by Luciana Lazzeretti, University of Florence, Italy, Tamane Ozeki, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan, Silvia Rita Sedita, University of Padova and Francesco Capone, University of Florence, Italy ‘An original volume, where the resilience of clusters and industrial districts in Japan, Italy, Poland, and Latin America is explored, enhanced by investigating (eco)innovation, creativity, and wider communication channels, which stir successful responses to current epochal transformations, namely globalization and climate change.’ – Davide Parrilli, Bournemouth University, UK Apr 2024 286 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1575 8 £110.00 / $155.00 eBook • Elgaronline Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security Edited by Sheryl L. Hendriks, University of Greenwich, UK and Suresh C. Babu, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, US and University of Pretoria, South Africa ‘This Handbook provides a valuable introduction to how humanity can achieve food security and all our sustainable development goals, with global coverage and a special focus on developing countries. A highly recommended guide to how progress has been and can be achieved thanks to local leadership linking research and practice.’ – William A. Masters, Tufts University, US Apr 2024 460 pp Hardback 978 1 83910 543 2 £180.00 / $250.00 eBook • Elgaronline Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics in the Social Sciences Edited by Tuija Takala and Matti Häyry, Aalto University, Finland ‘This is a uniquely informative and insightful source of knowledge on the plethora of ways in which applied ethics is intertwined with the theory and practice of the social sciences.’ – Thomasine Kushner, Program in Medicine and Human Values, Sutter Health Apr 2024 284 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 168 6 £175.00 / $245.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences series Research Handbook on Alternative Finance Edited by Franklin Allen, Imperial College London, UK and Meijun Qian, Zhejiang University, China ‘This book is an outstanding collection of essays on alternative forms of finance – sources of finance outside the traditional boundaries of banks and organized financial markets – written by leading scholars. It covers a breathtaking array of topics, including trade credit, internal capital markets, social relationships, family loans, P2P lending and fintech, as well as the role of culture. Allen and Qian are providing the organizing foundation for a whole field of research that brings together seemingly disparate topics under one unifying umbrella. A must-read!’ – Anjan Thakor, Washington University in St. Louis, US Apr2024 366 pp Hardback 978 1 80037 048 7 £195.00 / $275.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in Money and Finance series Elgar Companion to Herbert Simon Edited by Gerd Gigerenzer, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Germany, Shabnam Mousavi, Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENTAI) and Riccardo Viale, University of Milano-Bicocca and LUISS, Italy ‘We all owe a lot to the work of Herbert Simon. This innovative Companion describes how his thought leadership continues to inspire research in behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and Artificial Intelligence today.’ – Iris Bohnet, former Academic Dean Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Kennedy School, US Apr 2024 354 pp Hardback 978 1 80037 067 8 £160.00 / $225.00 eBook • Elgaronline Handbook on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Edited by Sonia Valdivia, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany and World Resources Forum, Switzerland and Guido Sonnemann, University of Bordeaux, France and Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation (FSLCI) ‘A very good book for the sustainability of our planet! Climate change is now receiving global attention but it is only one of the environmental issues. Sustainability consists of three pillars: environmental, economic, and social. This book provides an insight into how corporate activities should move towards sustainability in all aspects. This book will be a useful resource for those who are interested in SDGs and the Circular Economy.’ – Atsushi Inaba, President, Japan Life Cycle Assessment Facilitation Centre (LCAF), Tokyo, Japan Apr 2024 460 pp Hardback 978 1 80037 864 3 £215.00 / $300.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Handbooks in Development ECONOMICS & FINANCE TITLES, APRIL - JUNE 2024
TEXTBOOK Advanced Introduction to Federalism Alain-G. Gagnon, Université du Québec à Montréal and Arjun Tremblay, University of Regina, Canada ‘The longevous principle of federalism remains a stronghold of institutional, democratic and societal stability, more so in times of uncertainties. The authors masterfully investigate how the main contemporary challenges are analyzed in federal scholarship and how policies can be influenced – or even rescued – by federalism.’ – Francesco Palermo, University of Verona and Eurac Research, Italy Apr 2024 166 pp Hardback 978 1 80037 411 9 £85.00 / $120.00 Apr 2024 Paperback 978 1 80037 413 3 £15.95 / $24.95 Examination Copies Available on Publication eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Advanced Introductions series Central Banking, Monetary Policy and Gender Edited by Louis-Philippe Rochon, Laurentian University, Canada, Editorin-Chief, Review of Political Economy and Founding Editor Emeritus, Review of Keynesian Economics, Sylvio Kappes, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil and Guillaume Vallet, Université Grenoble Alpes and Centre de Recherche en Economie de Grenoble (CREG), France ‘This interesting book seeks to introduce the reader to very relevant and important topics, such as the role of central banks, monetary policy and gender. The book is not just for economists but for anyone invested in a future where economic policies promote inclusivity, equality, and justice. It’s a call to action for reshaping the financial landscape, ensuring that the benefits of economic policies are felt by all, regardless of gender. The book doesn’t stop at mere observation; it challenges existing paradigms.’ – Veronica Artola, Former Governor, Central Bank of Ecuador, Ecuador May 2024 252 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 790 9 £100.00 / $145.00 eBook • Elgaronline The Elgar Series on Central Banking and Monetary Policy Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality Edited by Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, University of Turku, Finland, Jo Blanden, University of Surrey, UK, Jani Erola, University of Turku, Finland and Lindsey Macmillan, University College London, UK ‘The economic study of intergenerational mobility has become much deeper and much wider since Gary Solon’s seminal research in the 1990s. Both early career scholars and more seasoned specialists will do well to use this book as a touchstone to appreciate these developments, the editors having done a remarkable job in organizing the many important aspects of this field into a coherent and informative whole.’ – Miles Corak, City University of New York, US May 2024 468 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 825 8 £215.00 / $300.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Handbooks on Inequality Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Handbook of Infrastructures and Cities Edited by Olivier Coutard, Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires, Sociétés (LATTS), Ecole des Ponts and Université Gustave Eiffel and Daniel Florentin, Mines Paris PSL (ISIGE, CSI) and LATTS, France ‘At last we have a guide to the so-called “infrastructure turn” in the social sciences and humanities! Coutard and Florentin’s Handbook of Infrastructures and Cities combines incisive coverage of how infrastructure studies have evolved with a superb and erudite range of thematic essays. It is essential reading for anyone trying to get to grips with the radical transformation in the infrastructural structuring of our cities and our world.’ – Stephen Graham, Newcastle University, UK and Simon Marvin, University of Sheffield, UK Apr 2024 482 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 914 9 £220.00 / $310.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in Urban Studies series Understanding Collaborative Consumption Edited by Pia A. Albinsson, Appalachian State University, US, B. Yasanthi Perera, Brock University, Canada and Stephanie J. Lawson, Appalachian State University, US ‘It bears repeating that without some form of sharing or collaborative consumption, the human species would very likely not have survived. Together with collaborative production, such as hunting and gathering, barn raising and harvesting, what we have here is the basic formula for human coexistence updated for modern times.’ – Russell Belk, York University, Canada Apr 2024 256 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0752 4 £105.00 / $145.00 eBook • Elgaronline Understanding series Theories and Models in Economics An Empirical Approach to Methodology Hans Lind, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden This innovative book uses in-depth empirical studies of scientific articles and takes inspiration from Nobel laureates to explore how theories and models are used in economics. Hans Lind ultimately illustrates that economics studies a ‘chaos-theoretic’ system where a theory is a framework that helps formulate hypotheses rather than a set of statements about how an economy works. Apr 2024 134 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3294 6 £75.00 / $105.00 eBook • Elgaronline 6 ECONOMICS & FINANCE TITLES, APRIL - JUNE 2024
How to Edit and Manage a Successful Scholarly Journal Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Edited by Iain Hay, Gareth Butler and Gerti Szili, Flinders University, Australia ‘This is an engagingly written and insightful book. A must read for any scholar taking on the role of editing an academic journal or with an interest in better understanding how the editorial, manuscript management and review processes of journals work and how they are affected by new technological developments.’ – Jennifer Frost and Warwick Frost, La Trobe University, Australia May 2024 226 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0016 7 £95.00 / $135.00 eBook • Elgaronline How To Guides A Research Agenda for Mergers and Acquisitions Edited by David R. King, Florida State University, US and Olimpia Meglio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy ‘Given antitrust concerns in the US and EU, mergers and acquisitions are again front and center in the discussion about competition, innovation, and societal welfare. Leading M&A scholars King and Meglio edited this volume to provide a fresh look at the most important research M&A research issues. Scholars and practitioners interested in getting up to speed in this important area should read this book.’ – Frank T. Rothaermel, Georgia Institute of Technology, US May 2024 242 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1906 0 £100.00 / $145.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Research Agendas Handbook of African Economic Development Edited by Pádraig Carmody, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and University of Johannesburg, South Africa and James T. Murphy, Clark University, US ‘This Handbook takes a fresh approach to African economic development. It covers a rich array of topics, including macroeconomic and industrial policy, rural livelihoods, urbanisation and climate change. It is original and important in framing “development” as historically contingent, shaped by politics and subject to evolving theoretical fads.’ – Nicoli Nattrass, University of Cape Town, South Africa May 2024 606 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 579 0 £245.00 / $345.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Handbooks in Development 7 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Unpacking Innovation Corporate Dynamics, Business Models and Digital Technologies Marco Cucculelli, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy ‘This book is an essential read for understanding the complexities of innovation in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. It masterfully unpacks the challenges and opportunities incumbent firms face amidst increasing competition, globalization, and digital transformation. Through a blend of rigorous empirical research and insightful analysis, the book delves into the intricacies of business models, emphasizing the need for firms to adapt and innovate continuously. Its unique approach, combining theoretical insights with practical evidence from a comprehensive survey of Italian companies, makes it an invaluable resource. It provides not only a beacon for business leaders and policymakers seeking to navigate the digital age, but also an indispensable guide for scholars and students in the fields of economics, business strategy, and innovation management. Unpacking Innovation is a testament to the critical role of business model innovation in shaping the future of businesses in the modern economy.’ – Ilan Alon, College of Management, Israel May 2024 162 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2745 4 £80.00 / $110.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbook on the Green Economy Edited by Andrew Jones, Brunel University London, UK and Patrik Ström, Stockholm School of Economics and University of Gothenburg, Sweden ‘Since its emergence in the late 1980s, the term “green economy” has become ubiquitous in contemporary policy debates. This book provides the most comprehensive and thorough treatment of the topic to date, highlighting various definitions and approaches to greening economies as well as applications to specific industries and case studies.’ – Edward Barbier, Colorado State University, US May 2024 326 pp Hardback 978 1 78990 482 6 £155.00 / $215.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Handbooks in Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Islamic Economics and Human Well-being Justice, Moderation and Sharing Muhammad Akram Khan, Former Deputy Auditor General of Pakistan (until 2003) and Chief Resident Auditor, UN Peacekeeping Missions (2003–2007) ‘This book strikes me as a fresh, original and open-minded study of what an economy that applies Islamic principles in the setting of the 21st century should look like.’ – Hans Visser, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands May 2024 306 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3368 4 £105.00 / $150.00 eBook • Elgaronline Studies in Islamic Finance, Accounting and Governance series ECONOMICS & FINANCE TITLES, APRIL - JUNE 2024
Handbook of Financial Integration Edited by Guglielmo Maria Caporale, Brunel University London, UK ‘This collection represents a veritable goldmine of research into the impact of international financial integration across a variety of assets, institutions, and jurisdictions. An indispensable reference for those seeking to better understand this important facet of international economic interaction and its implications for policy makers.’ – Sir Charles Bean, London School of Economics, UK May 2024 c 698 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 636 0 £280.00 / $390.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in Money and Finance series Making and Breaking Gender Inequalities in Work Edited by Mia Rönnmar, Lund University, Sweden and Past-President of ILERA and Susan Hayter, International Labour Organization (ILO) ‘Women’s contribution to sustaining societies and economies is more important than ever. As governments grapple with economic and social crises, as populations age and workforces feminise, as care needs for children, the elderly and those with a disability grow, questions about how best to respond to these challenges are ever present. This book provides thorough research, analyses and reflections that are made for the times. The chapters span gender and work concerns in the Global South and North, the measurement of gender inequalities and the important role of employment relations institutions in bringing about a better future for working women.’ – Marian Baird AO, The University of Sydney, Australia Jun 2024 c 208 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3746 0 c £95.00 / c $135.00 eBook • Elgaronline ILERA Publication series Handbook of Choice Modelling 2nd edition Edited by Stephane Hess and Andrew Daly, University of Leeds, UK ‘Ten years after the first edition, this second edition maintains the jewels of the past and adds new contributions on topics that have witnessed significant research progress. Additions include virtual reality, machine learning, dynamic choice models, and endogeneity. This book should not be missed by any serious choice modeller.’ – Riccardo Scarpa, Durham University, UK Jun 2024 c 808 pp Hardback 978 1 80037 562 8 c £290.00 / c $405.00 eBook • Elgaronline 12 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com The Role of Financial Markets in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Edited by Magdalena Ziolo, University of Szczecin, Poland ‘Unlocking the potential of financial markets to contribute to sustainable development goals is crucial in our quest to preserve our planet for future generations. This book explores the challenges we face in realizing this vision and provides actionable recommendations for the banking and insurance sectors to support the SDGs. By reading this book, you will gain valuable insights into the critical role that financial markets can play in promoting environmental conservation and creating a better world for all.’ – Bruno S. Sergi, University of Messina, Italy and Harvard University, US Jun 2024 c 172 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2325 8 c £80.00 / c $110.00 eBook • Elgaronline Progressing the Sustainable Development Goals series The Atlas of Social Complexity Brian Castellani, Durham University, UK and Northeastern Ohio Medical University, US and Lasse Gerrits, Erasmus University, the Netherlands ‘This is a superb review of the development of social complexity in the social sciences and is a must read for anyone interested in cuttingedge social theory. Castellani and Gerrits convincingly show that this set of concepts is being transformative of social science thinking across multiple disciplines, even if it is developing too slowly.’ – Sylvia Walby, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Jun 2024 c 516 pp Hardback 978 1 78990 951 7 c £145.00 / c $205.00 eBook • Elgaronline On the Inaccuracies of Economic Observations Why and How We Could Do Better Peter A.G. van Bergeijk, Erasmus University, the Netherlands ‘In times when disinformation damages the functioning of democracies, a book about honest – that is, scientific – communication about economic statistics is very welcome. This book invites producers and users of economic data to be more transparent about the inevitable inaccuracies in their figures and how you can report these inaccuracies.’ – Marcel Boumans, Utrecht University, the Netherlands Jun 2024 c 230 pp Hardback 978 1 80220 784 2 c £90.00 / c $125.00 eBook • Elgaronline ECONOMICS & FINANCE TITLES, APRIL - JUNE 2024
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