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Equality for Women = Prosperity for All
The Disastrous Global Crisis of Gender Inequality
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani
Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2018 by St. Martin's Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-05118-9, ISBN: 1-250-05118-5

"A groundbreaking book about the direct relationship between a woman's rights and freedoms and the economic prosperity of her country. "The authors speak to hearts as well as minds." ―Maud de Boer Buquicchio, UN Special Rapporteur“Not only timely but profoundly important―a must-read." Jackie Jones, Professor of Feminist Legal studiesGender discrimination is often seen from a human rights perspective; it is a violation of women’s basic hu ..."






Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Arthur L. Dahl, Maja Groff
Hardcover, 515 Pages, Published 2020 by Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-47696-6, ISBN: 1-108-47696-1

"Is there any hope for those who despair at the state of the world and the powerlessness of governments to find a way forward? Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century provides ambitious but reasonable proposals to give our globalized world the institutions of international governance necessary to address effectively the catastrophic risks facing humanity that are beyond national control. The soluti ..."






The Global Competitiveness Report 2005-2006(Updated)
Policies Underpinning Rising Prosperity
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Klaus Schwab, Michael E. Porter
Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-9844-6, ISBN: 1-4039-9844-2

"The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with the 26th edition of the annual "Global Competitiveness Report" featuring the latest national statistics and results of the Executive Opinion Survey, which captures the perception of over 10,000 business leaders. The report provides the most comprehensive assessment of 117 developed and emerging economies. Produced in collaboration with a distinguished group of internati ..."






The Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007
by Professor Klaus Schwab, Michael E. Porter, Augusto Lopez-Claros, Dr Augusto López-Claros, Micheal E. Porter
Paperback, 608 Pages, Published 2006 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-9636-7, ISBN: 1-4039-9636-9

"The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with the 27th edition of the annual Global Competitiveness Report featuring the latest national statistics and results of the Executive Opinion Survey, which captures the perception of over 10,000 business leaders. The report provides the most comprehensive assessment of 117 developed and emerging economies. Produced in collaboration with a distinguished group of internation ..."






The Innovation for Development Report 2010-2011
Innovation as a Driver of Productivity and Economic Growth
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Paperback, 335 Pages, Published 2010 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-23967-8, ISBN: 0-230-23967-6

"Innovation as a Driver of Productivity and Economic Growth Augusto Lopez- Claros. 54 55 56 Appendix. Innovation Capacity Index: Variable definitions 57 Variable. well as for abstracts and short biographical sketches by the au- ... Paris: Gal- limard. Boulanger, P. M. 2007. Political uses of social indicators: Overview and application to sustainable development indicators. International Journal of Sustainable Development 10(1–2):14–3 ..."






The Innovation for Development Report 2009-2010
Strengthening Innovation for the Prosperity of Nations
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Paperback, 300 Pages, Published 2009 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-23966-1, ISBN: 0-230-23966-8

"The relative importance of various drivers of economic growth and prosperity has evolved over time and for a growing number of countries, innovation, in its many dimensions, is emerging as a leading factor. The 'Innovation for Development Report' provides a comprehensive look at the role of innovation in enhancing the development process."






Humanitarian Response Index 2007
Measuring Commitment to Best Practice
by Silvia Hidalgo, Dr Augusto López-Claros, Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2008 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-57347-5, ISBN: 0-230-57347-9

"Every year, millions of people are affected by conflict and natural disasters. Growing public awareness of these crises and their severity and tragic consequences has resulted in an increase in the available funding over the past decades and demonstrated the need to reform the international humanitarian system. It is now more important than ever to have the kind of information and practical tools that allow humanitarian action to be ass ..."






The Arab World Competitiveness Report 2005
(World Economic Forum Reports)
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Professor Klaus Schwab, Peter K. Cornelius, A. López-Claros, Palgrave Macmillan
Paperback, 366 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-4801-4, ISBN: 1-4039-4801-1

"Through in-depth analysis of regional trends and detailed country profiles, The Arab World Competitiveness Report 2005 assesses the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Arab countries. The report highlights the prospects for growth in the region and, more importantly, the obstacles to improving competitiveness in the region. It contains essays from prominent academics and development experts on a variety of issues relevant to the Ara ..."






The Global Information Technology Report 2005-2006(5th Edition)
Leveraging ICT for Development (World Economic Forum Reports)
by Soumitra Dutta, Irene Mia, Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros, Dr Augusto López-Claros, Palgrave Macmillan
Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2006 by Quintessence Pub Co 1997-03-01
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-9642-8, ISBN: 1-4039-9642-3

"The use and application of ICT continues to be an important factor driving economic growth. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with INSEAD, is pleased to announce the release of the fifth edition of the annual Global Information Technology Report - a comprehensive tool for measuring the progress made in the adoption of the latest information and communication technologies and identifying the obstacles to ICT development in over ..."






The Search for Efficiency in the Adjustment Process
Spain in the 1980s (International Monetary Fund Occasional Paper)
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, International Monetary Fund
Paperback, 43 Pages, Published 1988 by Intl Monetary Fund
ISBN-13: 978-1-55775-009-9, ISBN: 1-55775-009-2

"Augusto López-Claros, International Monetary Fund Fondo Monetario Internacional (Washington) ... The author is also grateful to Mr. David Driscoll from the Fund's Editorial Division for expert editorial assistance and to Mr. G. Theodore ..."






Humanitarian Response Index 2008
Donor Accountability in Humanitarian Action
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Silvia Hidalgo, L. Altinger
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-22196-3, ISBN: 0-230-22196-3

"Every year, millions of people need humanitarian assistance to survive and recover from disasters and conflicts. However, despite the best of intentions, the response of the different actors who fund and implement humanitarian assistance is not enough. As the principal providers of humanitarian assistance funding, donor governments have the power to make the humanitarian system more effective, and ensure that aid reaches the people who ..."






The Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005 CD-Rom
Results of the Executive Opinion Survey 2004
by Professor Klaus Schwab, Michael E. Porter, Dr Augusto López-Claros, Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Cd, 256 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-4966-0, ISBN: 1-4039-4966-2

"This CD-ROM provides the results of the World Economic Forum's Executive Opinion Survey 2004 for 104 economies featured in The Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005 . The survey, which captures the expert opinions of business leaders and entrepreneurs on their current perceptions of the business environment in which they work, is an integral component of the Growth Competitiveness Index and Business Competitiveness Index of the Report ..."






Equality for Women = Prosperity for All
The Disastrous Global Crisis of Gender Inequality
by Augusto Lopez-Claros, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani
304 Pages, Published 2018 by St. Martin's Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-4668-5204-4, ISBN: 1-4668-5204-6

"But Jochen Kluve and Marcus Tamm (2009) have found that parental leave does bear directly on women's decisions to return to work. The 2007 Elterngeld Reform in Germany that Kluve and Tamm analyzed aims to readjust the decline in ..."






Fiscal Policy Issues During the Transition in Russia
(Occasional Paper)
by Lopez-Claros, Augusto Lopez-Claros, Sergei V. Alexashenko, International Monetary Fund, Augusto López-Claros, Augusto Lâopez-Claros, Augusto Lbopez-Claros, Sergej V. Aleksašenko
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by International Monetary Fund (Imf)
ISBN-13: 978-1-55775-703-6, ISBN: 1-55775-703-8

"Alexashenko, Sergei, 1992, "The Collapse of the Soviet Fiscal System: What Should Be Done?" Bank of Finland (Helsinki). , 1993, ... Barbone, Luca, and Domenico Marchetti, Jr., 1995, "Transition and the Fiscal Crisis in Central Europe  ..."






The Innovation for Development Report 2009-2010
Strengthening Innovation for the Prosperity of Nations
by A. López-Claros, Augusto Lopez-Claros
397 Pages, Published 2009 by Springer
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-28547-7, ISBN: 0-230-28547-3

"Alexander Ebner, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany Florian A. Täube, European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany A. López-Claros, The Innovation for Development Report 2009-2010 © Augusto López-Claros 2010 Introduction The economy of the Federal Republic of Germany, labeled a 'growth miracle' in the 1950s, emerged as the growth engine of Europe throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Despite the slowdown of growt ..."






The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008
Fostering Innovation through Networked Readiness
by Soumitra Dutta, Irene Mia, Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2008 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-9932-0, ISBN: 1-4039-9932-5

"With total coverage of over 100 economies worldwide and published for the seventh consecutive year, The Global Information Technology Report has grown into the world's most eminent assessment of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development and competitiveness of nations, and into a powerful tool for business leaders and policy makers in understanding the enabling factors of ICT advancements. The Global ..."






RECOGNITION OF WHITEBOARD NOTES(Updated)
ONLINE, OFFLINE AND COMBINATION (Series in Machine Perception and Artificial Intelligence)
by Soumitra Dutta, Bruno Lanvin, Fiona Paua, Augusto Lopez-Claros
Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-4800-7, ISBN: 1-4039-4800-3

"The use and application of ICT continues to be an important factor driving economic growth. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with INSEAD and CISCO, is pleased to announce the release of its fourth edition of the annual Global Information Technology Report - a comprehensive tool for measuring the progress of and identifying the obstacles to ICT development in over 100 countries worldwide. The Networked Readiness Index of the Re ..."






The Global Competitiveness Report 2003-2004
by Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum, Michael E. Porter, Augusto Lopez-Carlos, Augusto Lopez-Claros
Paperback, 606 Pages, Published 2004 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-517360-4, ISBN: 0-19-517360-0

"The annual Global Competitiveness Report is widely recognized as the world's leading cross-country comparison of data and information relating to economic competitiveness and growth. Over the years, the Report has become the most authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of national economies throughout the world. The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with The Globa ..."






The Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005
by Michael E. Porter, Professor Klaus Schwab, Dr Augusto López-Claros, Augusto Lopez-Claros, A. López-Claros
Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2004 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-4913-4, ISBN: 1-4039-4913-1

"The World Economic Forum continues its tradition of excellence with the 25th edition of the annual Global Competitiveness Report featuring the latest national statistics and results of the Executive Opinion Survey, which captures the perception of over 8,700 business leaders. The report provides the most comprehensive assessment of 104 developed and emerging economies. Produced in collaboration with a distinguished group of internationa ..."






Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century(New)
by Lopez-Claros, Augusto
Paperback, 560 Pages, Published 2022 by Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-70180-8, ISBN: 1-108-70180-9



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