This series spans the globe presenting leading research in economics. International applications and examples of economic progress are invaluable in a troubled world with economic booms bursting like so many penny balloons. Topics discussed include regulatory governance and framework for safeguarding financial stability; home equity conversion mortgages and the elderly; GDP and world economic performance; the art of home buyer assistance; disruption management in distributed organisations; lessons learned from the real estate bubble; unemployment and active labor market intervention; corporate social responsibility and industrial economics.