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International trade and finance are becoming increasingly complicated, which poses many challenges for policymakers, business professionals, and academics. Understanding the intricacies of this global economic landscape is vital to navigating modern business and policy-making complexities. However, the overwhelming amount of information makes comprehending the underlying theories and practices that drive these fields challenging. Global Economic Interconnectedness: International Trade and Finance provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms of international trade and finance. By unraveling the complexities of these relationships, the book helps readers understand how economic policies are formulated, how global markets are influenced, and how individuals and nations are affected. The book provides a solid foundation for engaging with these critical issues, focusing on these fields'historical evolution and current state. The book is a valuable resource for a diverse audience, including academic researchers, policymakers, business executives, and students, bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers insights that can be applied in real-world scenarios by addressing key topics such as the impact of digital technologies, the role of international organizations, and the implications of geopolitical tensions. By equipping readers with the knowledge and understanding needed to navigate the complexities of the global economy, Global Economic Interconnectedness: International Trade and Finance provides a path for successful engagement with these critical issues.

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of natural resource depletion, the global beverage industry finds itself at a crossroads, thrust into the spotlight as a significant contributor to environmental challenges. The dire consequences of climate change and resource exhaustion necessitate a fundamental shift in the industry's practices. The alarming increase in plastic waste, water consumption, and carbon emissions associated with beverage production and distribution has prompted a profound reassessment of its impact on the planet. In this context of environmental urgency, Economics and Environmental Responsibility in the Global Beverage Industry dissects the challenges faced by the industry and offers viable solutions to steer it toward a more sustainable and responsible future. At its core, this book addresses the greatest challenges of the industry, navigating through the intersections of economic imperatives and environmental responsibility within the global beverage sector. Its primary objective is to provide an understanding of the issues confronting the industry, fueling critical study, reflection, and critique. By delving into the triple dimensions of economic, social, and environmental sustainability, the book aims to empower academics and industry practitioners alike with the knowledge needed to effect transformative change. Beyond being an academic exercise, it stands as a rallying call for a collective commitment to reshape the industry's trajectory. Designed for a diverse readership, encompassing academicians, students, policymakers, and quality/environment managers, the book transcends disciplinary boundaries. It serves as a guide for undergraduate and master's business students seeking to grapple with the real-world implications of sustainability in the beverage industry. As a comprehensive resource, it explores an array of topics, from sustainability and food tourism to beverage economics, marketing, consumer behavior, circular economy, green innovation, reverse logistics, and green supply-chain management. Economics and Environmental Responsibility in the Global Beverage Industry positions itself as a critical guide for those seeking to navigate the depths of the industry's environmental challenges and chart a course toward a more sustainable future.

The world is currently witnessing a change in the business paradigm in which economic, social, and environmental variables are taken into account. In this sense, sustainable companies focus on the development of a profitability formula that, through the connection with stakeholders and the natural environment, operates in harmony with social and economic progress. In this sense, the concept of corporate sustainability refers to the attempt by companies to balance social, economic, and environmental objectives. It requires a strong orientation towards the future as well as an awareness of the need to preserve the existence and well-being of the human species. In this way, companies seek to ensure long-term business success while contributing to the economic, social, and environmental development of the territories in which they operate. Corporate Sustainability as a Tool for Improving Economic, Social, and Environmental Performance provides a guide for study, reflection, and critique to understand corporate sustainability while offering the basis for comprehending this phenomenon in different sectors of the economy. The book also sheds light on the new currents and challenges of the discipline. Covering key topics such as big data, ethical business, and strategic management, this premier reference source is ideal for business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, government officials, policymakers, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students.