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El Derecho internacional privado de la UE ante la Inteligencia Artificial

La IA como servicio global (AlaaS) en los litigios de la economía algorítmica: la responsabilidad extracontractual por los daños generados en sistemas de alto riesgo

En 2026, la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) es ya una realidad cotidiana presente en el día a día de cientos de millones de personas. En la Unión Europea, el Reglamento (UE) 2024/1689, de 13 de junio de 2024, es el instrumento de regulación de la ...

Julian Augustus

Platonism, myth, and the refounding of Rome

The Roman emperor Julian (r. 361-363 CE) was a man of action and of letters, which he employed in an effort to return the Empire to the light of the pagan gods, and reverse the Christianization of the empire advanced by his uncle Constantine and ...

The price of money

a guide to the past, present, and future of the natural rate of interest

An accessible guide to the natural rate of interest, why it is likely going up, and what that means for the future of the global economy and markets. Ask most people who sets interest rates, and they'll say it's the central bank. At ...

Is inequality the problem?

A data-rich analysis that will reshape our understanding of how rising income inequality has actually affected societies in the industrialized world. Increasing economic inequality is now one of the most studied subjects in the social sciences. The general view is that while its increase represents ...

Making a Career in Dictatorship

The Secret Logic Behind Repression and Coups

Who loyally carries out the most brutal violence for a dictator? And who overthrows the very leader they swore to protect? Like no other work before it, Making a Career in Dictatorship dives deep into the authoritarian security apparatus to identify which officers participate in ...

Environmental justice

a very short introduction

Environmental justice recognizes that environmental benefits and burdens should be distributed fairly, and that the people making policy decisions should incorporate the views of those most often harmed: people of color, Indigenous populations, low-income communities, and those who are underserved and disenfranchised for other reasons ...

Genius at scale

how great leaders drive innovation

Innovation doesn't just happen. You need to lead it. Discover the three critical roles leaders must play in driving-and scaling-innovation. Constant tech disruption. Unrelenting economic volatility. Radically shifting demographics and work norms. More than ever, we need to innovate amid these daunting global challenges ...

Clean winners

sustainability strategy that puts customers first

Despite massive investments, sustainable business still isn't very profitable for most companies. Here's a fresh approach for resetting sustainability for customer value-and profitability. Store aisles packed with products labeled "environmentally friendly." Businesses scrambling to respond to stakeholder demands that they make their operations ...

The problem of personhood

giving rights to trees, corporations, and robots

Over the last twenty-five years, the concept of per-sonhood has become central to many contentious debates. Corporations have won free speech protections, as if they were individuals. The right to life or freedom has been claimed on behalf of fetuses, trees, and elephants. The fund ...

The global casino

how Wall Street gambles with people and the planet

The global market in money - housed in the offshore 'shadow' banking system - holds $217 trillion in financial assets and operates beyond the reach of any nation's taxman. Asset managers, private equity firms, and pension and sovereign wealth funds scoop up the world's savings ...

Bank treasury management

a practitioner's guide to hedging and funding strategy

In today's complex and ever-changing financial landscape, treasury management has become a crucial function within organizations. The ability to manage financial risks, ensure liquidity, and comply with regulatory standards is essential for the long-term success and stability of any business. Bank Treasury Management provides ...

Musicians and copyright

a history of collective rights management in the music industry

Musicians and Copyright explores the role of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in shaping the music industry from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Edited by V�roniquePouillard, Marius Buning, and Mala Loth, the book traces the development of CMOs and their impact on copyright and cultural ...

Contemporary Japan

What have been the fundamental shifts in Japanese society over the past decade? And what has remained the same? What will the country look like in five years from now? Introducing you to all aspects of Japanese society, culture, politics, economy, geography and history, this ...

Digital media law

rights, rules, and regulations in the age of AI

From privacy to piracy and free speech to fair use, the digital world has upended legal issues in media and communication. This textbook explores the evolving legal landscape where digital media and AI intersect, offering crucial insights into copyright, data privacy, ethics, and regulatory frameworks ...

Buy, run, build

a guide to entrepreneurship through acquisition

Buying an established company - rather than creating a start-up from scratch - is an increasingly popular path to success for many entrepreneurs. So what's stopping you? Let's face it - starting a business is stressful, time-consuming and often ends in failure. Buying into an existing ...

Fascism in Europe and beyond

a history of the first hundred years

Fascism in Europe and Beyond examines fascism from its origins to the present. It begins in the fin-de-siècle era when the various ideas that eventually coalesced into fascism first emerged and concludes with the re-emergence of fascist ideas in recent times. Historiographical discussions, illustrations, biographical ...

Understanding the European Union

This is the must-have introduction to the European Union. A primer on the EU's history, institutions, and politics, this brief and engaging textbook reviews the challenges and opportunities faced by the EU, from the democratic deficit and the potential of future enlargement to the ...

Women and politics

paths to power and political influence

Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Focusing on women whose stories have not yet been told, this book includes new analysis and ...

The U.S.-Mexico border

a reference handbook

This book offers answers to essential questions about the border between the United States and Mexico and connected issues that are accessible to readers interested in immigration, border security, and international relations.Readers will learn about the political, social, and economic contexts in which the ...

Campaign of chaos

Trump, Biden, Harris, and the 2024 American election

Larry Sabato, one of the leading experts in American politics, brings together respected journalists and academics from across the political spectrum to examine every facet of the 2024 election, and what its development and outcome will mean for the nation moving forward. In frank, accessible ...