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El Estado fragmentado

modelo austro-húngaro y brote de naciones en España

Este libro consta de tres cuadernos unidos por un hilo conductor perfectamente perceptible. El primero se ocupa del modelo «dual» de la Monarquía austro-húngara presente en el debate histórico y político español desde hace tiempo y reavivado en el último tercio del siglo XX como ...

El informe del Registrador en el recurso administrativo contra la calificación negativa

La supresión de la funcionalidad del informe. Los intereses enfrentados: interés del administrado y legalidad hipotecaria de la resolución. La inexistente jerarquía funcional. I. El estado de la cuestión y sus antecedentes. El planteamiento de la cuestión. Los objetivos básicos de este trabajo. El estado ...

Guerra y sociedad en la Monarquía Hispánica

política, estrategia y cultura en la Europa Moderna (1500-1700)

Los estudios de guerra y sociedad dentro de la disciplina de la historia militar tienen gran actualidad. Gracias a la metodología de la New Military History se ha producido un revisionismo historiográfico, como el de la presunta decadencia militar hispánica durante el siglo XVII. Aquí ...

Constitución y Derecho a la presunción de inocencia

La autora pretende determinar el significado y contenido constitucional del derecho a la presunción de inocencia, partiendo de su concepto originario, recogido en la DDHyC y en las declaraciones de derechos americanas. Tras un análisis jurisprudencial acerca de la interpretación dada por el TC sobre ...

La tutela penal del diseño industrial

¿Existe una justificación político criminal de un delito referente al diseño industrial usurpado? ¿Hasta dónde llegan los criterios diferenciadores entre el ilícito penal y el ilícito mercantil? ¿Qué naturaleza cabe otorgarle al presupuesto de la finalidad industrial o comercial? ¿Es el ánimo de tuero inherente ...

The nordic model of welfare

a historical reappraisal

In international welfare state scholarship and political discourse the Nordic Model has become a standard concept. But how precise is the concept and to what extent do the five Nordic countries fit into this overall pattern? In this book a group of Nordic historians trace ...

Hieratic texts from the collection

Mainly dedicated to hieratic manuscripts from the Tebtunis temple library, this title contains contributions by Alexandra von Lieven, J F Quack, and Kim Ryholt. The Tebtunis temple library is the only ancient Egyptian temple library of which substantial remains are preserved, and the immense material ...

Managing performance in the public sector

'A clear set of principles, but not instructions, for how to use performance measurement effectively. "Managing Performance in the Public Sector" should certainly be on the reading list of senior policy makers at national and organizational level.' - "Local Government Studies"

China's new consumers

social development and domestic demand

Exploring China's consumer revolution over the past three decades, this book shows a continuing cycle leading to excess supply and disappointing demand at the centre of which lies exaggerated expectations of China's new consumers. Combining economic trends with the author's anthropological background ...

The World Economic Forum

a multi-stakeholder approach to global governance

This book explores the paradoxes and unique characteristics of the World Economic Forum, highlighting contemporary issues and debates on global governance, economic development, and corporate social responsibility. The Forum is one of the most influential, but least understood, global institutions. Its annual meeting in Davos ...

La Hacienda Pública y los procesos concursales

El 1 de septiembre de 2004 tuvo lugar la entrada en vigor de la Ley 22/2003, de 9 de julio, Concursal. Dicha norma contiene una nueva regulación de todos los procedimientos concursales, estableciendo un marco jurídico adaptado a la situación actual del tráfico mercantil ...

Modern portfolio theory and investment analysis

An update of a classic book in the field, "Modern Portfolio Theory" examines the characteristics and analysis of individual securities as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. It stresses the economic intuition behind the subject matter while presenting advanced ...

The econometrics of energy systems

Twenty years of liberalization have transformed the energy sector. The old energy world of long-term contracts and personal contacts has changed beyond recognition into a set of highly competitive markets with instantaneous decision-making much like the financial sector. Decentralized decision-making by multiple actors creates the ...

Purpose

the starting point of great companies

What is it that great management teams do? How do they create sustained competitive advantage? In "Purpose", Nikos Mourkogiannia turns the entire idea of strategy on its head, presenting a model that will redefine the way we do business. Strategy is typically thought of as ...

Planificación y control de la producción

Este texto desarrolla una visión general de los principios fundamentales de planificación y control, para proporcionar a los lectores la amplitud de conocimiento que necesitan, sin detalles ni profundidad excesivos.

Entrepreneurship and small business

The new edition of this successful text synthesizes good management practice for students and encourages and develops entrepreneurial skills. Clearly structured and accessibly presented, the comprehensive coverage includes accounting control and decision-making as well as chapters on family businesses, corporate, international and social entrepreneurship. Mini ...

The China code

what's left for us?

China is growing at an extraordinary pace and exerting a powerful influence upon the global economy. As China emerges as a dominating global player, it is also having a significant impact upon America, Europe and Japan in terms of manufacturing, employment and economic arrangements. The ...

Big in Asia

30 strategies for business success

Asia is constantly changing and "Big in Asia" is a completely revised and updated edition of Michael Backman and Charlotte Butler's bestselling book with five additional, entirely new chapters. This book combines management school theory with the grit of Asian corporate realities and is ...

Bonds

a concise guide for investors

Bonds are a vital part of the global capital markets and are essential for any investor's portfolio. In this book, experts from the premier fixed income website and e-journal, YieldCurve.com, demystify bonds once and for all. This book explains, in a simple, clear ...

The trouble with Africa

why foreign aid isn't working

After years of frustration at the stifling atmosphere of political correctness surrounding discussions of Africa, long time World Bank official Robert Calderisi speaks out. He boldly reveals how most of Africa's misfortunes are self-imposed, and why the world must now deal differently with the ...