Books in the Department of Applied Economics Occasional Papers series

Information technology has become a constant presence in contemporary life, infiltrating community, business and state affairs. This book discusses the uses and problems of IT in both developing and advanced countries, focusing on the ways in which IT changes society (the so-called Internet revolution).

Tax-benefit models are powerful tools for the analysis of the impact of policy reform, in regular use around the world in government and research organisations. This study focuses on one particular model, POLIMOD and provides a comprehensive assessment of its theory and workings.

Brings together examples of microsimulation modelling that are at the frontiers of developments in the field, either because they extend the range of techniques available to modellers, or because they demonstrate new applications for established methods. Data and case studies are taken from regions including Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

What will electricity and heat demand look like in a low-carbon world? Drawing from four complementary perspectives - the economics, the technologies, the behavioural and societal aspects and the regulations and policies - this book identifies key factors and policy tools for the future of energy demand.

This book focuses on two important aspects of economic transformation in Eastern Europe - the reorientation of foreign trade and industrial restructuring. The authors examine in detail the pre- and post-1989 experience of five different CEE economies, and end by discussing the case for using Western-style industrial policies in their economic transition.

A collection of papers in which leading economists explore the role of applied economics in informing public policy. The book covers a variety of research methods and shows how these have been used in practice to elucidate economic problems. Applied economics is both an art and a science, and this book demonstrates why.

An authoritative overview of the main technologies which could shape the future of electricity. Accessibly written by technical experts, it shows how the electricity industry and patterns of electricity use must change in order to reduce carbon dioxide emission levels effectively by the middle of the 21st century.

Meeting targets aimed at tackling the climate change challenge requires moving towards a low-carbon economy. Delivering a Low Carbon Electricity System analyses the social, technological, economic and political issues that affect the attempt to create a low-carbon electricity sector and assesses the main instruments for achieving this aim.

Information technology has become a constant presence in contemporary life, infiltrating community, business and state affairs. This book discusses the uses and problems of IT in both developing and advanced countries, focusing on the ways in which IT changes society (the so-called Internet revolution).

This book from James Meade examines the problem of full employment, a topic which has once again moved to the centre of the political debate. In a short non-technical discussion Meade suggests a novel package of changes in economic and financial policies and institutions which could be used to tackle the full employment problem.

This book assesses the role of government training and employment policies in the youth labour market in Britain. Based on extensive field research, it presents a comprehensive survey of this important and developing branch of labour economics, and its conclusions have serious implications for future government policy.