World Consumer Lifestyles Databook 2012


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World Consumer Lifestyles Databook is an ideal resource to consult if you want to build detailed profiles of consumers. It is full of hard-to-research statistics which highlight similarities and differences in lifestyles for 76 countries.At a glance you can compare population structures, health and living standards, home ownership patterns, household profiles, labour force indicators, income and earnings, consumer and family expenditure, education, eating habits, drinking habits, smoking habits, leisure habits, saving and investments, media, transport, tourism, communications and crime.All data are presented in easy to read, comparable statistical tables. Data spans 20 years, allowing you to understand how lifestyles have changed in the last two decades.




The Americas [2 volumes]


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This two-volume encyclopedia profiles the contemporary culture and society of every country in the Americas, from Canada and the United States to the islands of the Caribbean and the many countries of Latin America. From delicacies to dances, this encyclopedia introduces readers to cultures and customs of all of the countries of the Americas, explaining what makes each country unique while also demonstrating what ties the cultures and peoples together. The Americas profiles the 40 nations and territories that make up North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, including British, U.S., Dutch, and French territories. Each country profile takes an in-depth look at such contemporary topics as religion, lifestyle and leisure, cuisine, gender roles, dress, festivals, music, visual arts, and architecture, among many others, while also providing contextual information on history, politics, and economics. Readers will be able to draw cross-cultural comparisons, such as between gender roles in Mexico and those in Brazil. Coverage on every country in the region provides readers with a useful compendium of cultural information, ideal for anyone interested in geography, social studies, global studies, and anthropology.




Guide to Reference in Business and Economics


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Focusing on print and electronic sources that are key to business and economics reference, this work is a must-have for every reference desk.




Transnational Entrepreneurship in South East Asia


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This open access book brings together narratives of inbound and outbound expatriate entrepreneurship in Japan to provide a comprehensive overview of international entrepreneurship in the region. Through in-depth interviews with expatriate entrepreneurs, policymakers, and additional stakeholders it provides the reader with a solid understanding of the current landscape of international entrepreneurship as it relates to Japan and the challenges for policymakers. The topics addressed in this book include definitions of expatriate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship policy development and implementation, concepts of mindset, cultural brokerage, community, and identity as they relate to Japanese self-initiated expatriate entrepreneurs working in South East Asia and to non-Japanese self-initiated expatriate entrepreneurs working in Japan. Additionally, the book provides an overview of issues connected to regional development and economic growth in Asia. Illustrated through carefully chosen cases from Japan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia and developed by connecting these cases to policy and interdisciplinary studies, this book is highly recommended to scholars, policymakers and practitioners who seek an in-depth and up-to-date integrated overview of the field of expatriate entrepreneurship in Asia.




World Consumer Lifestyles


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World consumer lifestyles is an online information system that allows creation of detailed consumer profiles. A huge range of lifestyle statistics can be compared across 71 countries, ranging from disposable income availability, consumer expenditure trends, home ownership statistics and health data (1990-2015). Detailed lifestyle reports provide insight into how and why lifestyles differ from country to country.




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Marketing for Entrepreneurs


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Using the latest research and information on entrepreneurial marketing, including consumer behavior, social media, and intellectual property, the Second Edition of Marketing for Entrepreneurs provides practical insights, strategies, and tips on how to apply entrepreneurial marketing concepts to increase the chances of venture success. Business expert and influential author Frederick G. Crane focuses on how to use marketing to find, evaluate, and exploit the right venture opportunity. He then walks students and professionals through the various phases and steps of the marketing process, highlighting what is unique to and effective for entrepreneurial pursuits. Written for existing entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs alike, this book guides readers from where they are to where they want to be!




World Consumer Lifestyles Databook 2013


Book Description

World Consumer Lifestyles Databook is an ideal resource to consult if you want to build detailed profiles of consumers. It is full of hard-to-research statistics which highlight similarities and differences in lifestyles for 76 countries.At a glance you can compare population structures, health and living standards, home ownership patterns, household profiles, labour force indicators, income and earnings, consumer and family expenditure, education, eating habits, drinking habits, smoking habits, leisure habits, saving and investments, media, transport, tourism, communications and crime.All data are presented in easy to read, comparable statistical tables. Data spans 20 years, allowing you to understand how lifestyles have changed in the last two decades




Personal Wealth from a Global Perspective


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This volume looks beyond the distribution of income by examining the assets, debts, and net worth of individuals and households to create a global picture of wealth, its distribution and concentration. Unlike previous studies, this study includes material on a number of transition and developing countries as well as high income OECD countries.




The Oxford Handbook of Organized Crime


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This handbook explores organized crime, which it divides into two main concepts and types: the first is a set of stable organizations illegal per se or whose members systematically engage in crime, and the second is a set of serious criminal activities that are typically carried out for monetary gain.