Elgar Encyclopedias in Economics and Finance series – serie

This prescient Encyclopedia outlines the breadth and depth of the burgeoning field of energy economics. Entries cover a wide range of topics including traditional and renewable energy sources, environmental impacts, energy efficiency, market structures and the economic implications of energy transitions.Angeliki Menegaki brings together an array of experts from across the Global North and South to address the fundamentals of energy supply and demand, as well as the intricacies of global energy markets, policy and sustainability. Recognising the dynamic nature of the field, authors illuminate current research trends including smarter and cleaner electricity consumption and the use of non-carbon-reliant energy sources.Key Features:127 entries summarise the latest research in the fieldEntries range from foundation concepts to advanced complex topicsInsights and analyses from leading scholars and professionalsBibliometric, biographic, historical and practitioner accounts of behavioural energy economicsThe Elgar Encyclopedia of Energy Economics is a crucial resource for students and academics specialising in economics, environmental science and energy policy. Policymakers and energy industry professionals involved in energy, environmental and economic planning will also find this Encyclopedia useful.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Central Banking provides definitive and comprehensive encyclopedic coverage on central banking and monetary theory and policy. Containing close to 350 entries from specially commissioned experts in their fields, elements of past and current monetary policies are described and a critical assessment of central bank practices is presented.Since the global financial crisis of 2008–09, all major central banks have intervened to avert the collapse of the global economy, bringing monetary policy to the forefront. Rochon and Rossi give an up to date, critical understanding of central banking, at both theoretical and policy-oriented levels. This updated second edition Encyclopedia explains the complexity of monetary-policy interventions, their conceptual and institutional frameworks, and their own limits and drawbacks. The reader is provided with the body of knowledge necessary to understand central banks’ decisions in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and controversial explanations of the crisis are illuminated from a historical perspective.Academics and students of economics will find this an indispensable reference tool, offering current and necessary insight into central banking and monetary policy. Practitioners in the financial sector will also benefit from this refreshed insight into such a fundamental topic.

Beginning with the 2008 global crisis in the United States, and particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic shook economies around the world, academics, practitioners, and other experts have become increasingly sensitised to the potential for financial and economic fragility to result in a systemic breakdown. Presenting a synopsis of lessons learnt from financial crises arising out of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, each entry examines a unique past issue to help to develop future outcomes, operating as a touchstone for further research.This Encyclopedia is vital for those who wish to learn from the past in preparation for economic turbulence ahead. With wide coverage of causes, events and outcomes, it offers an insightful sample of financial crises in various regions and times throughout modern history.This authoritative work will be incredibly useful for students and scholars of finance management, policy and economics.Key Features:Over 100 entries written by experts in the fieldInternational scope with entries on financial crises around the world, covering six continentsA plethora of entries on terms and phenomena to better understand the financial crisis history and literature

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of central concepts in labour studies, and how they can be used to analyse labour markets. Examining regional and sectoral labour markets alongside the internal labour markets of firms, it clearly lays out the current state of social scientific knowledge on labour.Combining theoretical and empirical insights, leading scholars map the latest developments in labour economics, focusing on micro-level data and applied studies. Entries explore the definition, background, and history of key concepts in labour studies, including regional and sectoral labour markets, labour policy, different forms of labour, labour market discrimination, and the decisions facing firms concerning labour. Highlighting the most important aspects of the topics covered, this Encyclopedia gives expert insight into the steadily growing research and public policy debate on labour issues. The Encyclopedia of Labour Studies will be an invaluable resource for academics and students of labour economics and policy, employment relations, social policy, business, and management. It will also be a useful guide for policy practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of how labour markets function. Key Features:58 extensive entries Accessible explanations of key social scientific terms Provides clear thematic grouping of entries using Journal of Economic Literature classification codes

This thematic Encyclopedia explores the multifaceted world of regional science, presenting a systematic and coherent overview of its central topics. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field, examining the wide range of concepts, theories, methods and models that shape spatial-oriented approaches to the social sciences.Contributions from expert scholars delve into key aspects of regional science, from urban poverty and natural resource management to smart cities and AI. Highly accessible entries cover the definition, history, theoretical background, and applications of each topic, as well as avenues for future research.Key Features:Over 300 entries written by leading academics from across the globeConsiders a broad range of issues in the context of both developed and emerging economiesClear thematic categorization of concepts into seven pivotal research domains reflecting the heterogeneity of the fieldStudents and scholars of regional and urban economics, human and economic geography, planning, environmental science, transportation science, urban and rural sociology, and spatial econometrics will greatly benefit from this comprehensive Encyclopedia. It is also an essential resource for researchers, policymakers and industry professionals seeking to understand cutting-edge developments in the field.

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of international accounting. Top scholars in the field highlight key issues such as accounting standards, sustainability reporting, ethical standards, corporate governance, theories of regulation, and international institutions.With an examination of core concepts and definitions surrounding international accounting, including tax havens, money laundering, international auditing, and global accounting standards, it covers both key theories and current challenges in the field. Theories of regulation form a framework for entries to explain why governments intervene in markets in order to regulate economic activities, covering public interest theory, capture theory, rent-seeking theory, institutional theory, and regulatory competition theory. The Encyclopedia further looks at issues connected to globalization such as the benefits and costs of adopting international financial reporting standards, the major factors affecting international accounting practices, and the challenges of managing multinational corporations.Key Features:Entries divided into thematic sections for ease of referenceSummarizes trends of qualitative and quantitative research in international accountingIncludes commentaries on 167 cross-continent jurisdictions regarding the adoption of international financial reporting standardsOutlines the institutions linked to international accounting practices, including the IASB, IFAC, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade OrganisationThis Encyclopedia is an insightful read for accounting scholars, international accounting regulators, and practitioners in accounting, audit firms, and business.

With diverse contributions from over 100 authors around the globe, this comprehensive Encyclopedia summarises the developments of ecological economics from the fundamental contributions to the more recent methodological debates in the field.This Encyclopedia further reflects the relevant state of research including past and present major debates about particular concepts, theories, actors and issues at hand. It provides an expansive list of topics including sustainable development, the limits to growth, agroecology, implications of thermodynamic laws for economics, integrated ecologic-economic modelling, valuation of natural resources and services, and renewable and non-renewable resources management. With a strong normative focus, entries include theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions, as the field orientates its efforts to improve environmental policy and governance to enhance wellbeing, environmental quality, and social justice.This unique reference will be a key tool to students, scholars, policy makers and anyone else seeking to understand the link between economic systems and the environment from the perspective of ecological economics, business management, environmental and urban studies.Key Features:Entries include selected references for further studyEntries by both leading scholars and up-and-coming voicesAddresses the links between the ecological crisis and economic activityOver 90 entries with accessible explanations of key concepts and methodsMulti-disciplinary approach across the fields of economics, ecology, sociology, geography, and also political science and history.

Providing an extensive overview of the literature, the Elgar Encyclopedia on the Economics of Competition, Regulation and Antitrust examines perspectives on the many interrelated issues in competition economics.Showcasing over 60 surveys from global leading economic and legal scholars, this Encyclopedia looks at what competition is, what it does, when it works well and when it does not. It investigates how best to protect and preserve competition through regulation or antitrust enforcement and reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the major antitrust laws along with over 100 years of Supreme Court interpretations of them. The included case studies provide historical context and also guidance for the future from the many lessons learned.This extensive Encyclopedia is a complete resource for economists wishing to extend their current knowledge on all aspects of competition, regulatory and antitrust issues. Policymakers and practitioners will find it an all-encompassing read for making positive future changes whilst understanding the decisions of the past.

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive account of the complementary forces of behavioural economics, a novel field combining psychological insights with analytical economic thinking and experimental economics.Addressing key topics and pioneering research in the field, entries are written by a wealth of leading scholars as well as government and industry practitioners. In addition to key academic topics, they cover new issues arising from the increasing popularity of behavioural insights in academia, business and policy. The Elgar Encyclopedia of Behavioural and Experimental Economics offers a multidimensional approach to this unique area of research which combines scholarly thought across many disparate fields.Key Features:Discusses the ethics and academic practice of behavioural economicsExplores applications of behavioural economics in relation to current political, economic and social issuesProvides a range of bibliometric, biographic, historical and practitioner accounts of behavioural economics 122 entries summarise the latest research in the field, including topics such as individual differences and personality disordersThe Elgar Encyclopedia of Behavioural and Experimental Economics is an essential read for students, researchers and academics in the fields of economics, business and management, psychology, political science and law. It is also an invaluable reference for practitioners and industry stakeholders.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Public Choice offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the interdisciplinary field that bridges economics, political science, and philosophy. With contributions from leading scholars around the globe, this volume explores how incentives, institutions, and individual behavior shape collective decision-making in democratic and non-democratic contexts alike.Covering foundational concepts such as constitutionalism, rational ignorance, rent-seeking, the median voter, and Arrow’s impossibility theorem, the Encyclopedia also delves into contemporary debates on algorithmic fairness, authoritarian populism, expressive choice, and the role of emotion in politics. It brings public choice theory to bear on issues ranging from corruption, fiscal federalism, and globalization, to political dynasties, constitutional design, and the decline of democracy, and documents the unique insights of the approach.From classical models of strategic voting and collective action to emergent perspectives on behavioral asymmetries and belief consumption, this Encyclopedia illuminates the enduring relevance of public choice in understanding the mechanics of governance, power, policy, and political change.Essential reading for researchers, students, and practitioners, this is the definitive reference for anyone seeking to understand the logic—and limits—of political decision-making.Key Features:A diverse range of international expertsExamines how economics and politics influence each other in real-world settingsProvides forward-thinking insights into political behavior, corruption, election cycles and policy-making