The book gathers global evidence and policy analysis to show how sustainable growth and decent work—core aims of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8—can be pursued without harming the environ…
This book maps a shift from linear to circular economies, showing how waste, water, food, and sanitation systems can be transformed to support sustainability, equity, and resilience. Through global…
This book argues that European capitalism has strayed — marred by inequality, environmental strain, and short-term thinking — and offers a roadmap to reconnect markets with core values like inc…
As AI and digital tools remodel workplaces globally, this book shows how jobs, institutions, and livelihoods must adapt. From hybrid work and gig platforms to automation and welfare-state reforms, …
This textbook uses Japan’s policy experiences—carbon pricing, waste-fees, air-emissions controls—to illustrate how economic theory informs environmental policy. It leads readers from market-f…
This book traces China’s transformation from a manufacturing-based economy to a global innovation powerhouse. It highlights how government policy, entrepreneurship, and research institutions driv…
This book redefines economics through the lens of human cognition, emphasizing how people actually think, decide, and behave in markets. It challenges traditional rational models, drawing from psyc…
This volume analyzes Japan’s financial landscape after the global financial crisis, highlighting structural changes, regulatory responses, and emerging vulnerabilities. It assesses banking reform…
This book delves into how blockchain and crypto assets reshape financial systems, driving innovation and challenging regulation. It discusses decentralized finance, digital asset valuation, and ris…
Muyeba explores the role of homeownership in four African cities, analyzing whether formal property rights enhance economic security or limit opportunities. He challenges assumptions about ownershi…