Development economics and emerging economies

This volume discusses post-socialist urban transport functioning and development in Russia, within the context of the country's recent transition towards a market economy.

This book applies regional analysis to the challenges facing global investment agencies seeking to enhance trade in lagging regions.

This book encapsulates the 'New Normal Policy' which has changed the regional policy between China and the African continent.

This publication provides an unparalleled comparative analysis of two "e;hot topics"e; in the field of antitrust and unfair competition law with regard to a number of key countries.

This book analyses the role of the African Union and regional economic communities in contributing to peacebuilding in Africa.

This volume explores the links between the rapidly growing phenomenon of social entrepreneurship (SE) and the international tourism and hospitality industry.

India is still perceived by some as a developing country that has yet to create world-class products of its own.

This volume brings together selected papers from the 17th EBES Conference, organized in Venice in winter 2015.

This book analyzes the evolution of foreign trade cooperation between Russia and China in the context of the rapidly growing global economy, especially in the Asian-Pacific region.

This book addresses one of the most critical issues facing global business leaders and the multicultural workforce - how to work and relate effectively in the intercultural contexts.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of South-South regional trade issues, with a particular focus on sustainably fostering Africa's regional trade agenda.

This book constitutes a systematic and critical assessment of the nature, evolution, and prospects of the development partnership between the 79-member African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) group of states and the 28-member European Union (EU).

This book aims to provide insight into the fields of business and leadership by examining the role of ethics in these areas.

The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with Africa's competitiveness.

Archaeology has an often contentious relationship with the consequences of economic development.

This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to the issue of "e;local liabilities"e;, drawing on close analysis of the case of Chinese migrants and the Italian industrial district of Prato in order to elucidate the problems, or liabilities, that derive from the separation between natives and immigrants in local systems of people and firms.

This book examines the ways in which universities can play a crucial role in inclusive development, social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

The purpose of this volume is to explore sustainable innovation and "e;fair development"e; in China.

This brief explores the concept of moral leadership in organizations.

This book focuses on the Nordic countries through a European perspective and wishes to draw attention to their place in the new world order.

This book deals broadly with tourism planning and development from the perspective of Croatia, a major Adriatic tourism destination which is fast becoming one of the most popular vacation spots in the European Union.

This book addresses the increasing prominence of family-owned business groups and their potential to influence growth and development in the global economy.

This book investigates the performance of economic development under different forms of government, ranging from autocratic states to liberal democracies.

This book provides a systematic examination of the relationship between industrial clusters and poverty, which is analyzed using a multidimensional framework.

This book critically engages with how formal and informal mechanisms of governance are used across the world.

This volume provides the most current research on smart cities.

This edited volume brings together contributions from experts on a range of food security issues, and examines them through a number of case studies.

This empirically and theoretically grounded book provides insights into the ascendance of powers such as Turkey, South Korea and Indonesia and their relationship with Africa.

This book looks at the challenges and possibilities facing leadership in Africa today by providing a rich history of the continent, the complexities the continent has experienced, and the great hope and encouragement that remains.

This book presents a radically different approach to innovation aimed at creating new growth cycles for the Russian economy.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Indian corporations following the 2013 legal mandate on corporate spending of profits for CSR.

In this book the author investigates the role of entrepreneurship in the socio-economic development of emerging economies, highlighting its vital part in implementing development programs and policy initiatives.

This book analyzes the foundations and means of overcoming the current crisis in the broader area of Southeast Europe.

This volume focuses on the latest findings concerning financial environment research and the effects on business.

This book presents peer-reviewed, state-of-the-art conceptual and empirical papers devoted to changes in the international competitive position of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, its countries and businesses.

The edited collection brings into focus the meanings, interpretations and the process of value creation in international business.

This book explores recent developments in the theory, strategic perspective and international practice of corporate social responsibility.

This book offers an original analysis of the long-term impact of western and Chinese economic and development cooperation policies in Africa.

This book reflects the futuristic scientific view of the consequences of transition to Industry 4.

This book addresses the increased fragmentation and internationalization of production.

This volume explores the value of business integrity and ethics as a "e;best practice"e; model in business strategy.

This book contributes to broadening the interdisciplinary knowledge basis for the description, analysis and assessment of land use practices.

This book examines the role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play in growth and economic development promotion, specifically for developing countries.

This book discusses the geopolitics of development from the point of view of the Global South.

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the wheat production developments in the Eurasian region and assesses the potential contribution of the region to domestic and international food security.

This casebook provides students and academics in business management and marketing with a collection of case studies on services marketing and service operations in emerging economies.

This book presents a comprehensive study of adoption and diffusion of technology in developing countries in a historical perspective.

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the roles and strategies of subsidiaries of American multinational companies (MNCs) in Taiwan's IT industry.

This book explores trends in migration from Bulgaria to Switzerland since Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007.

The book uses archival data to examine how access to micro-finance credit played a role in facilitating adjustment to blight during the Great Famine of Ireland.