Through varied case studies this original book compares changes between Northern and Southern European countries, bigger and smaller cities over 10 years, to present a compelling framework showing how Europe's post-industrial cities are striving to combat environmental and social unravelling.
Using recent economic crises in the United States, Europe and Argentina to examine the interactions of power, politics and markets, Shambaugh analyses how political uncertainty affects market risks and identifies the conditions under which economic technocrats can compensate for political turmoil and manage market behaviour.
Big business is often seen as the villain in terms of the environment or social wellbeing. But some leading businesses are becoming leaders in the fight against climate change and protectors of human rights. This book explains why this is now a core part of strategy and not just philanthropy for these businesses.
