Development economics and emerging economies

Wongsurawat looks at the history of Thailand since the mid-nineteenth century and uses events to elucidate basic economic models and concepts.

Social Transformation in Bangladesh explores the social, political, and cultural implications of the unprecedented economic development that has occurred in Bangladesh since its independence in 1971.

Tourism Management, Marketing, and Development revolves around the implementation of ICT applications in the tourism sector: technology is engendering a major shift both in the performance of individuals and companies involved in the tourism sector and having an impact on the way individuals consume services and enjoy experiences in space and time.

After marked reductions in military spending in the 1990s military budgets around the world are on the increase.

According to politicians, we now live in a radically interconnected world.

Die ungleiche Verteilung von Einkommen und Vermögen innerhalb einer Gesellschaft führt meist zu einem geringeren Wirtschaftswachstum und größerer Armut.

This book chronicles the most essential causes and implications of these trends, which have expanded international food assistance well beyond the simple shipment of donated food aid commodities.

This book explores the differences between Western and non-Western cultures to provide a more comprehensive understanding of psychological contract and its consequences on employees' behavioral, attitudinal, and cognitive outcomes.

This book investigates the relationship between the International Criminal Court and Africa (the ICC or the Court), asking why and how the international criminal justice system has so far largely failed the victims of atrocities in Africa.

Developments in Chinese Entrepreneurship offers empirical evidence from cutting-edge research into the experiences and challenges of entrepreneurial activities and small business issues within China.

This book applies an economic approach to examine the driving forces behind the dynamic behaviors of developing nations.

There can be no doubt that Japan remains unchallenged as the economic giant of the Pacific.

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This book presents a systemic view of the global environmental economy under the conditions of climate change from the positions of Sustainable Development Goals.

Keine ausführliche Beschreibung für "Kapitalismus in Entwicklungsländern" verfügbar.

In this book, the authors analyze big data on global interdependence caused by the flows of commodities, money, and people, using a network science approach to obtain differing views of globalization and to clarify the facts on isolation of communities.

The OECD Development Assistance Committee's annual report on international aid.

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Small island developing states (SIDS) are characterised by high economic, geographical and social vulnerability.

This landmark book is the first of its kind to assess the challenges of African region-building and regional integration across all five African sub-regions and more than five decades of experience, considering both political and economic aspects.

There is a striking scarcity of work conducted on rural labour markets in the developing world, particularly in Africa.

Valuation: Theories and Concepts provides an understanding on how to value companies that employ non-standard accounting procedures, particularly companies in emerging markets and those that require a wider variety of options than standard texts provide.

Monetary policy in the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries remains an understudied area; this book fills an important gap by examining monetary policy frameworks and monetary policy strategies in the region.

The key to achieving mass flourishing is culture - not genes, geography, institutions, or policies.

This book presents perspectives by eminent economists, social scientists and policy makers, exploring in depth the post-reform developments in India, including issues pertaining to growth and equity, issues which have been at the core of life-time work of Prof.

China is currently encountering increasing social problems, together with the rise of mass discontent and public protest, despite having achieved enormous economic growth after nearly thirty years of market socialism and embracing globalization.

Poverty and Prosperity: Tourism in Rural China focuses on tourism and rural community development in the light of Confucianism and Taoism.

This book offers an innovative examination of how 'low-technology' industries operate.

Nigeria and South Africa account for about a third of Africa's economic might, and have led much of its conflict management initiatives over the last three decades.

Women Leaders - The Power of Working Abroad will benefit those committed to broadening the ranks of leadership and women aspiring to fast track a career.

In order to alleviate poverty, people-oriented projects (those dealing with activities such as institutional development, health, family planning, education, and rural development) must be well-targeted towards the most vulnerable groups.

The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) carry out their mission to alleviate poverty and promote economic growth based on the advice of professional economists.

With the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in December 2015, ASEAN is at a crossroads once again.

Applying the principles of Optimal Control Theory to the problem of regional allocation of investment can be a useful tool for demonstrating how the trade-off between regional equity and overall efficiency can be overcome.

This book presents a critical analysis of the 'resource curse' doctrine and a review of the international evidence on oil and urban development to examine the role of oil on property development and rights in West Africa's new oil metropolis - Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana.

This book attempts to capture the tremendous growth in Chinese investment in the South Asian region in the recent past.

The beginning of the twenty first century has been characterized by the expansion of economics, politics and institutional relations.

Comprised of chapters that explore the impact of the global crisis on emerging economies and firms and their response to it.

First published in 1980, Wealth and The Wealthy in the Modern World looks at the careers of the very wealthy and the extent of wealth-holding and wealth distribution in the major Western nations since the Industrial Revolution.

As an area of study, economic growth is generally distinguished from development economics.

This book is a compilation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theory and practices, with special reference to the Indian context.