Globalization in Question: The International Economy and the Possibilities of Governance

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'Globalization' is one of the key concepts of our time. It is used by both the right and the left as the cornerstone of their analysis of the international economy and polity. In both political and academic discussions, the assumption is commonly made that the process of economic globalization is well under way and that this represents a qualitatively new stage in the development of international capitalism. But is there in fact such a thing as a genuinely global economy? Globalization in Question investigates this notion, providing a very different account of the international economy and stressing the possibilities for its continued and extended governance.The new edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded to take into account new issues which have become salient in the period since the first edition was published, including the impact of the internationalization of economic relations on the welfare state; the various debates about the concept of "competitiveness"; the Asian crisis; and the relationships between the North and the South in terms of their effects on wage rates and living standards.Globalization in Question, Second Edition, is a timely intervention into current discussions about the nature and prospects of globalization. The book has far-reaching implications which will be of interest to students and academics in a number of disciplines including politics, sociology, economics and geography, as well as to journalists and policy-makers.

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Globalization in Question (1996 version).......2003-10-23

This is a book about globalization that has a simple and well-defended thesis: that the debate about the extent of globalization in the world economy is polarized between those who say it is already globalized and those who say globalization is nonexistent or irrelevant. They argue that the truth (as usual) lies somewhere in between.
-- there is a vast difference between a strictly global economy and a highly internationalized economy in which most companies trade from their bases in distinct national economies. In the former national policies are futile, since economic outcomes are determined wholly by world market forces and by the internal decisions of transnational companies. In the latter national policies remain viable, indeed they are essential in order to preserve the distinct styles and strengths of the national economic base and the companies that trade from it (p. 185).

Because the academic debate is between polarized positions, it has been less than helpful as a guide to political actors. The myth of extreme globalization, in the author's view, "exaggerates the degree of our helplessness in the face of contemporary economic forces," (p. 6) while the denial of globalization makes it difficult to address the very real problems of governance posed by an "internationalized" world economy.

Governance is defined here (somewhat vaguely) as the "control of an activity by some means such that a range desired outcomes is attained..." (p. 184). It is meant to represent activities carried out not just by governments of nation-states but also by supranational organizations like the European Union, transnational actors like the multinational corporations, and subnational actors like the regional and provincial governments of federal national systems. While internationalization of the world economy creates incentives and opportunities for international governance that bypasses or transcends national governments, national governments will still have a role, say the authors, in assuring that the new governance structures are coherent and (if coherent) democratic.

The book contains some interesting arguments about the changing nature of governance in Europe, especially since the formation of the European Union. In Chapter 7, the authors assert that responsibility for governance in Europe has shifted to some extent toward the Union level, but also to some extent toward the local and regional (provincial) level, in order to compensate for the inability of national governments to address certain problems. According to the authors, "Regions are small enough to possess 'intimate knowledge' and yet sufficiently large to aid and regulate local economies through a significant revenue base." [p. 167] However, the authors also assert that the national level will remain significant because the "Union could not conceivably create central institutions fast enough and with enough legitimacy to achieve an effective federal-regional division of labor, marginalizing national government sin most economic regulatory functions." [p. 168] As a result, "Europe will be divided into successful and failing regions.." [p. 168]. While this is not a very cheerful prediction, it is a well-argued one.

In general, I found the authors' arguments about the continued relevance of national governments persuasive. I also liked their point about the increased importance of subnational and supranational regions. However, I found the discussion of the activities of multinational corporations (MNCs) in Chapter 4 to be rather dull and long-winded, despite the fact that the authors were presenting their own analysis of newly collected data. The main assertion made in that chapter was that MNCs are not very global yet, since most of their production (and other important activities) is still national, and most of their international activity is with neighboring countries. This is not a particularly novel point, and it could have been made in a crisper and more interesting manner.

Chapter 2 does a good job of placing the debate about economic globalization in historical perspective by looking at data on internationalization prior to World War I. The main point of this chapter is to show that the current upturn in internationalization is not unprecedented.

Chapter 3 provides a useful overview of data on the growth of foreign direct investment since the end of World War II. It is a little deficient in its discussion of the rapid increase in Japanese FDI since the 1980s, but it does a good job of describing the general phenomenon. Toward the end of the chapter however, the authors attempt to speculate about whether the growth in investment activity by multinational corporations can help to reduce global economic inequalities, but only rather cursorily and inconclusively, thus weakening the impact of the earlier empirical arguments.

Chapter 5 of the book is devoted to the question of whether the developing countries of the Third World have benefited from internationalization. In this chapter, the authors argue that most of the people of the Third World have not benefited from internationalization but that they must do so in the future, even if this means greater market intervention on the part of the world's governments. Hirst and Thomson are pessimistic about the ability of Third World countries to copy the policies of rapidly growing Asian countries like Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. They agree with Paul Krugman that the rapid growth of the Asian newly industrializing countries (NICs) will not last because of the exhaustion of the benefits from converting from agricultural to industrial pursuits. Finally, they point out that NICs depended on relatively open markets for their exports in North America and Europe, and that the growing protectionism in the industrialized countries reduces the likelihood of future success in export-led growth strategies. The main changes the authors advocate to produce "a fairer world" are more foreign aid, "ethical private capital investment," and policies to improve the terms of trade for developing countries [p. 120]. I found this chapter to be overly pessimistic about the future prospects of developing countries and weak on prescriptions for change.

I was disappointed by the authors' avoidance of any serious attempt to define rigorously the key concepts of globalization and governance, but, on the whole, I found this book to be well written and well argued. I would recommend it as supplementary reading for upper division undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Its primary strength is that it contains a reasoned and reasonable thesis about the limits of contemporary economic globalization.

Antidote for the globalist myth.......1998-09-26

The authors make this "Globalization In Question" a great antidote for people (especially in the Business and Administration area) that can't stop repeating that "the world is globalized, the world is globalized" like parrots. It's very pleasing to have some kind of skepticism about this whole discussion. In countries of the Third World, this talk about globalization is particularly dangerous since glued to it comes the neoliberal talk. And don't be scared by all the "economics". After reading this one, I can garantee that you will pay more attention to the books you're buying about the "global world".

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Focusing on how the President and the Senate influence monetary policy by appointing Federal Reserve Board members, this book answers three questions about the appointment process and its effects. First, do politicians influence monetary policy via Federal Reserve appointments? Second, who influences the process--only the President or the President and the Senate? Third, how is the structure of the Federal Reserve appointment process explained? The study extends the analysis of the Federal Reserve Board to the European Central bank.

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This book examines monetary policy by focusing on how the President and the Senate influence monetary policy by appointing Fed members. The book attempts to answer three questions about the appointment process and its effects. First, do politicians influence monetary policy via Fed appointments? Second, who influences the process - the President alone or both the President and the Senate? Third, what explains the structure of the Fed appointment process? The test models show that the President alone, both the President and Senate, or neither, may influence monetary policy with Fed appointments. The structure of the process reflects political battles between the Democrats and Republicans regarding the centralization of authority to set monetary policy within the Federal Reserve System. It extends the analysis of the Fed to the European Central Bank and shows that the Fed process guarantees a process which is more representative of society compared to the ECB process.

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A lot of theory, less practical.......2004-07-13

I bought this guide to enhance my suncluster3x knowledge. It's a good book, but with more "designs" and practical battle-camp examples it could be a great choice.

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Designing Enterprise Solutions with Sun Cluster 3.0
Richard EllingTim Read
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Worth Its Considerable Weight in Gold

Useful for college-age with limited research skills

Great place to start, but maybe too broad for some people

How to Get a Job in Europe: Names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and websites for over 2,000 employers in England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, ... 18 other countries (The Job Finders Series)
Cheryl Matherly , and Robert Sanborn
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The Big Guide To Living And Working Overseas: 3,045 Career Building Resources, Fourth Edition Revised

ASIN: 1884587283

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Get the penultimate guide to getting jobs in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, Holland, Turkey, and 18 other countries. Each country's chapter includes a directory of major employers, business directories, employment reguations for Americans, current economic climate, additional resources (major newspapers, websites, embassies, chambers of commerce, world trade centers), short-term and temporary work opportunities, internship possibilities, summer and other seasonal work, getting around, and a cultural and historical summary for each country -- over 2,000 up-to-date resources! Free updates available online!

Learn how to determine if an international job is for you. The authors offer their "Nine-Step Plan" strategy that works. Learn the different approaches to resumes, cover letters, and interviewing you need to use when seeking a job in Europe -- many of the resume and cover letter practices used in the U.S. are unacceptable in Europe and could keep you from getting interviewed. Learn how to cut red tape and obtain your working papers.

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2005 Writers Notes Book Award Winner.......2005-05-18

Looking to get out of your current job, way out, as in out of the country? How to Get a Job in Europe is your ticket abroad. American diplomas-those who have them-are still highly regarded overseas, but proper planning is necessary. This thorough handbook keeps you focused on why, how, and where you need to look. The first half covers techniques, requirements, expectations, and available resources, and the second half travels country by country, discussing specific job markets. After reading this book, if you still can't garner leads and opportunities, perhaps you were meant to stay home.

Worth Its Considerable Weight in Gold.......2003-07-08

It would take months to find all the resources this books offers. It's worth its considerable weight in gold!

After reading this really helpful new 5th edition, I quickly realized that the less than flattering comments by some did, indeed, refer to a previous edition. This new edition cures all that ailed previous editions. It is really chock full of effective advice on conducting a nine-step search for full-time, part-time, or seasonal jobs anywhere in Europe. When the authors don't cover something in as much depth as you might like, they offer information about numerous other print and online resources that do cover the topic indepth (I guess if they tried to cover absolutely everything in as much depth as the things they do cover, the book would have been 600 pages and cost twice as much). They do a really good job of explaining how resumes and cover letters should be written differently when applying for work in Europe -- if you follow the U.S. model your resume will wind up in the circular file very quickly.

The directory half of the book provides contact information with thousands of potential employers -- organized by country, and within each country by broad category like banking and fiance, technology, service industries, retailing and wholesaling, and industrial manufacturing. The concise country profiles really help you chart your course of action. There's also a whole chapter on teaching English abroad, one on internships and summer jobs, and one on working with placement agencies.

Useful for college-age with limited research skills.......2001-12-13

This book is essentially a compendium of bland generalities and lists such as you might compile in an afternoon spent with your favorite Internet search engine or reference librarian. For each country surveyed there are lists of foreign and domestic companies and a trite couple of paragraphs about the country's "economic outlook". You *might* find this useful - if you were a European student looking for work in the U.S., think of how useful you might find a couple paragraphs from "Let's Go" and the address and phone numbers of the headquarters of IBM, Exxon, and AT&T, say.

I was especially interested in finding information on writing a CV, and found instructions for an "international" CV that adequately describe how to write an American resume. The authors make no distinction between requirements for a French CV as opposed to German Lebenslauf. You might find a job in spite of following the book's advice, but I think a better bet would be "The Global Resume and CV Guide".

Great place to start, but maybe too broad for some people.......1999-12-22

Getting a job overseas can be challenging, and this book is a fine place to start. Each country chapter has a brief history/culture summary; current economic climate information and employment outlook; resources for finding short-term work, internships, volunteer opportunities; embassies; international nonprofits; companies listed by industry and lots more. It also has a list of books the author recommends to those seeking international employment. Caveat: The resume samples are fine for seeking a US job, but European CVs are different. But overall, this is a great book for someone who knows they want to work in Europe but who hasn't focused yet. And still a good book, but less helpful, for someone who knows exactly what they want to do.

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How to Get a Job in Europe
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How to get a job in Europe: The insider's guide (The Insider's guide series)

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How to Get a Job in Europe: Your Guide to Employment Opportunities & Contacts

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How to Get a Job in Europe: Your Guide to Employment Opportunities & Contacts
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Outdated and Just Plain Wrong. D minus at best........2000-12-28

Of all the books on Privacy I've seen, this one is about the most useless. Some of the information is just plain wrong. There is little or nothing offered in this book that could be of value to anyone.

Be Prepared.......1999-03-02

This should be on every bookshelf. It offers us a means of self-protection better than I've seen before. To be legally prepared to help ourselves seems to me the only way to go into the future.

Be Prepared.......1999-03-02

This should be on every bookshelf. It offers us a means of self-protection better than I've seen before. To be legally prepared to help ourselves seems to me the only way to go into the future.

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briefs for building better brands

A Must Read for all Business Leaders!

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Briefs for Building Better Brands: Tips, Parables and Insights for Market Leaders
Allan Gorman
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Marketing successfully in today'ss commoditized marketplace takes delivering an experience of brand delight according to strategic and creative-guru Allan Gorman. Delight is just what you'sll find in this collection of insightful and inspiring--and sometimes witty--essays appropriate for business execs, marketing students and anyone interseted in creating and maintaining a brand that lasts.

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briefs for building better brands.......2004-12-15

I admit it-I'm a business book junkie. I read them all, but rarely can I point to a specific "to do" action afterwards.

With this book I had a list of things that I need to immediately implement. And I plan to re-read it just to make sure I didn't miss any thing!

A Must Read for all Business Leaders!.......2004-07-24

Branding is often a misunderstood and sometimes ignored aspect of small business. Having a trusted, recognizable brand is crucial to success in the current marketplace where everyone is competing for consumer's attention.

A highly recommended read!

This book teaches the teacher.......2004-07-15

Although I have 45 years experience providing marketing and branding services to my clients, and have delivered countless seminars on all aspects of communications, I found this book to be enlightening and thought-provoking. It get into aspects of branding that most of us "experts" don't really think about. And Gorman provides innovative solutions that really work.

In addition to the knowledge shared from his own expertise, Gorman includes the 28 secrets of George Silverman's word-of-mouth marketing, a brand IQ test and an appendix of books and web-sites for even more information.

If you're in the business of branding or marketing or marketing communications, you need to read this book.

Must Read for anyone in Marketing and Advertising.......2004-07-06

I suggest everyone in Advertising and PR read this book before their clients do and start asking questions...because this book has all the right answers. I found myself smiling and nodding my head in agreement throughout the entire book.

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This important book offers a refreshing and challenging perspective on the nature of history by analyzing the character, role, functioning and wider uses of historiography. Taking British policies toward European integration since the Second World War as a case study, the author demonstrates how its interpretation and reportage over time is subject to changing trends. Seeking to explain these trends in terms of the different conceptions of the past which are maintained by different schools of writing, it forces us to confront the fundamental difficulties we encounter in undertaking studies in history. It draws attention to the impact on historical interpretation of changing times, political discourse, the opening of archives, and of subjects being brought to the fore by professional historians.

Britain, Germany and the Future of the European Union (New Perspectives in German Studies)

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Britain, Germany and the Future of the European Union outlines the changes in British and German European policies which have been characteristic of a process of normalization in both countries. Schweiger examines possible areas for cooperation between Britain and Germany on major European issues (institutional and procedural reform, EMU, economic reform, CFSP and enlargement) and the potential significance that such a working partnership could have within the enlarged European Union.

Changing Institutions in the European Union: A Public Choice Perspective

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Changing Institutions in the European Union: A Public Choice Perspective

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This book makes a valuable, analytical contribution to recent debates on the ongoing institutional changes occurring within the European Union. It provides a comprehensive and diverse insight into a variety of areas, including in-depth studies of fiscal, monetary and voting issues, to help elucidate the current period of transitional change.

The authors argue that a fiscal constitution is essential to help solve the deficits and debts that member countries face due to welfare state financing. Moreover, they believe that the successful implementation of a fiscal constitution is the key to a more coherent institutional setting for Europe as a whole. Although monetary institutions within the EU have already secured a degree of constitutional solution in the form of the euro, they warn that its stabilizing power should not be overestimated: the European Central Bank has yet to experience financial crises like those faced by the Federal Reserve Bank. The authors move on to propose a new parliamentary design for Europe and assess the advantages for the elite of a small country to join the EU, compared to the population at large.

This volume comprehensively explores the rapidly changing institutional configuration of the EU, employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It will be required reading for scholars of public choice, and those with an interest in political economy and EU integration. It is also an excellent sourcebook on European institutions and would provide useful complementary reading in a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Contemporary Perspectives on European Integration: Attitudes, Nongovernmental Behavior, and Collective Decision Making (Contributions in Political Science)
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How much has the European Parliament contributed to true integration of the economic, social, and political life of Europe? Twelve original, thought-provoking essays attempt to answer that question. Contributors are some of the leading American and European experts on the European Community.

Economic Transformation, Democratization and Integration Into the European Union: Southern Europe in Comparative Perspective

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Economic Transformation, Democratization and Integration Into the European Union: Southern Europe in Comparative Perspective

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The transformation from a closed and inward-looking economy to an active integration into the European Union is one that a number of countries are facing. This book examines the experience of southern European countries where such transformation has occurred within a short space of time and has been accompanied by important socio-political developments including the consolidation of democracy. The various contributors focus on the motivation for economic change, the problems encountered, and the lessons to be learnt.

The Economics and Policies of Integration - A Finnish Perspective (Series a (Research Institute of the Finnish Economy), 22)

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The Economics and Policies of Integration - A Finnish Perspective (Series a (Research Institute of the Finnish Economy), 22)

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The Economics and Policies of Integration - A Finnish Perspective reviews the expansion of the EU to EFTA, adopting the perspective of a small, open economy as it integrates further into the international division of labour and opens up to the free mobility of production factors, goods and services. The book considers participation in the EC's internal market programme and the threats and opportunities that this poses to the small, open, Nordic countries. EMU is also reviewed, together with decision making in the EU, covering a wide range of theoretical, empirical and policy related issues. Audience: The book is intended for a wide range of readers including academics, policy makers and students of European integration.

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Finnish economy rank in the world.......1999-11-28

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Europe After Maastricht: American and European Perspectives

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During the era following the Second World War world peace was largely assured through American-European cooperation on the political, military, and economic level. This status quo was upset by the ratification of the Treaty on the European Union (Maasttricht Treaty) which will, whatever obstacles still remain, inevitably lead to a closer cooperation among (West) European countries and to a shift in Europes position within world politics. This raises a number of questions such as to what extent and in what way will Europes relationship with America be affected? Will Europe become a fortress? Will NATO continue to function as an alliance dominated by the US? How will the changes in Eastern Europe affect European and American policies? What do these changes mean on a cultural level? These and other issues are discussed by an international team of experts form Europe (East and West), Russia, and the United States.

Europe, la nouvelle vague: Perspectives economiques de l'elargissement (References/OFCE)

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Europe, Policies and People: An Economic Perspective

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The People of Europe have seen their lives profoundly affected by the policies of the European Union. The contributors provide an overview of the EU within global capitalism, a survey of policies within key issue areas, and a treatment of the economics of family care, migrant workers, and pensioners. It concludes with an analysis of the insider-outsider dilemmas of the imperfectly united Europe. This book takes a social perspective on economic issues and is accessible even to the non-specialist.

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Europe and her regions - in particular the regions of East and Central Europe - witness tremendous change in all spheres of life. Although there is no order without border, borders are in a process of functional differentiation, both at the sub- and supra-national level. There are many more borders becoming, however, less consequential, no longer exclusive, but inclusive. All the challenges from globalisation, fragmentation, enlargement or integration not only surpass the potential of single regions or even nations, but need normative guide-lines and consistent incentive structures. In short: institutions do matter! But, what kind of institutions, at what level and designed for what purpose? This book with its multi-disciplinary approach from the perspective of international and constitutional law as well as economics tries to give answers to the prospective problems of managing complexity and flexibility for a future post-national Europe of regions.

Changing Borders: Legal and Economic Aspects of European Enlargement

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