Development economics Books

Book SynopsisCost-benefit analysis is a key component in the evaluation of economic development strategies. In this new, updated version of his earlier book, Project Appraisal for Developing Countries, Robert Brent provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to recent developments in project appraisal. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Developing Countries interprets, expands and evaluates the principles of project appraisal using the approach recommended by the World Bank. Robert Brent challenges a number of their findings, particularly through the inclusion of the 'numbers effect', the number of people affected by a development project, as a separate social objective. The book is based on a combination of sound economic theory and extensive empirical research, and case studies are used throughout to illustrate the theory. The author analyses, from an applied perspective, the most recent developments in project appraisal. He discusses key issues such as: structural adjustment lending investment criteria the basic needs approach shadow and market prices the social discount rate risk analysis. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Developing Countries will be essential reading for students with an interest in development economics, development studies, public policy and comparative economic systems as well as policymakers and practitioners in international organisations and developing countries.Table of ContentsContents: Part I: The Essentials of the S & T Approach 1. Introduction to Project Appraisal and Cost–benefit Analysis 2. Investment Criteria 3. Distributional Weights 4. The Social Discount Rate 5. The Shadow Wage Rate 6. Shadow Prices for Traded Goods 7. Shadow Prices for Non-traded Goods 8. The Standard Conversion Factor and the Shadow Exchange Rate Part II: Further Issues in Project Appraisal 9. Comparison of Methods I 10 Comparison of Methods II 11. Allowing for Risk 12. Basic Needs 13. Structural Adjustment Loans 14. Summary, Conclusions and Recent Developments References Index

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Book SynopsisThis significant book presents an original examination of the theoretical and empirical interactions between globalization, technology and poverty. Jeffrey James studies the effect of information technology on patterns of globalization and explores how such patterns can be altered to reduce the growing global divide between rich and poor nations.The author first illustrates how the impact of information technology on globalization can be conceptualized in terms of transactions costs, product proliferation and mechanisms of cumulative causation. He finds that globalization tends to benefit a relatively small group of rich individuals, firms and countries. Consequently he suggests policy measures through which information technology can be used to lessen, rather than exacerbate, the digital divide. He goes on to argue that even if the proposed measures are reasonably successful, considerable attention will still need to be paid to conventional technologies and, in particular, to the promotion of technologies that will benefit the poorest groups in the developing nations. Finally, the author looks in detail at technology policy in sub-Saharan Africa, a region which has profited least from the benefits provided by new technologies such as email and the internet.Technology, Globalization and Poverty will be essential reading for academics interested in technological change, economic development, and the relationship between the two. Policymakers in both developed and developing countries will also draw great value from this work.Trade Review'. . . this monograph by Jeffrey James is most welcome as it focuses on one of the key drivers, technology, and one of the key consequences, poverty, and thus engages with the important policy debates on the "digital divide". . . the book is concise, clearly written and contains a wealth of detailed empirical evidence regarding the nature of global poverty and pro-poor modes of technical integration in the global economy.' -- Corinne Nativel, Economic Geography Research GroupTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Conceptualizing the Influence of Information Technology on Globalization 1. Information Technology, Transaction Costs and Globalization 2. Product Proliferation, Comparative Advantage and Developing Countries 3. Information Technology, Cumulative Causation and Patterns of Globalization in the Third World Part II: Pro-Poor Modes of Technical Integration into the Global Economy 4. Pro-Poor Modes of Technical Integration into the Global Economy 5. Bridging the Digital Divide by Means of Low-Cost Information Technologies Part III: Technology Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa 6. Aid Reform in African Industry: The Technological Dimension 7. Trait-Making for Labour-Intensive Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa Index

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Book SynopsisIncluding work by some of the world's leading economists, engineers, ecologists and social scientists, Water Resources and Economic Development is a unique collection due to its global perspectives and specific focus upon the recent experiences of the developing regions of Asia, Africa and Latin America.It explores important topics such as basin and regional development, irrigation and agricultural development, water supply, sanitation and health, legal and institutional issues, water pricing and water markets, and policy trends and emerging issues.This authoritative volume will be an invaluable source for students, researchers and policymakers and also for those who would like to be more informed in this key area of development studies.Trade Review'The papers throw up many interesting facts, and provide a good selection of reference material. . . At £120 the book is arguably good value. . . for libraries and researchers this collection will be a useful one to own. . .' -- John Butterworth, Waterlines'Over 50 authors, excerpted from 26 books, journals, and policy papers are represented in this vade mecum aquae. It is a valuable resource tool for both students and teachers of development studies, whether economists, water resource specialists, or development practitioners.' -- Stephen Paul Booth, Canadian Journal of Development Studies'The book would be a valuable resource for scholars and policy analysts who focus on water resource issues. But it would also be of great value for those who are not 'water experts.' Those specializing in agricultural economics, environmental economics and policy, and economic development will find this volume a handy reference, allowing them to get 'up to speed' on many central issues in water resource management. For anyone teaching an undergraduate or graduate course in water resource management, this could ably serve as a course reader.' -- George Frisvold, Journal of the American Water Resources Association'Professor Saleth has collected some of the best work of the most creative thinkers in the water resources field today. I expect it to be one of the most-used volumes in my collection.' -- John B. Braden, University of Illinois, USTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction R. Maria Saleth PART I GENERAL 1. Malin Falkenmark (1999), ‘Forward to the Future: A Conceptual Framework for Water Dependence’ 2. Peter H. Gleick (1993), ‘Water in the 21st Century’ 3. Maynard M. Hufschmidt (1993), ‘Water Policies for Sustainable Development’ 4. Harald D. Frederiksen (1996), ‘Water Crisis in Developing World: Misconceptions about Solutions’ PART II BASIN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5. Thayer Scudder (1994), ‘Recent Experiences with River Basin Development in the Tropics and Subtropics’ 6. Marcel Marchand (1987), ‘The Productivity of African Floodplains’ 7. Roger Epps and Tony Sorensen (1996), ‘Water Resource Management and Regional Development: A Potential Nexus in North West NSW?’ 8. Maurice O. Ebong (1988), ‘River Basin Development as a Regional Planning Strategy: The Case of the Cross River, Nigeria’ 9. Yacov Tsur, Hokyoun Park and Arie Issar (1989), ‘Fossil Groundwater as a Basis for Arid Zone Development? An Economic Inquiry’ 10. Giorgio Guariso and Dale Whittington (1987), ‘Implications of Ethiopian Water Development for Egypt and Sudan’ 11. Nils-Henrik M. von der Fehr and Lise Sandsbråten (1997), ‘Water on Fire: Gains from Electricity Trade’ 12. Enrique H. Bucher and Paul C. Huszar (1995), ‘Critical Environmental Costs of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway Project in South America’ PART III IRRIGATION AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT 13. William M. Adams and David M. Anderson (1988), ‘Irrigation Before Development: Indigenous and Induced Change in Agricultural Water Management in East Africa’ 14. David H.L. Thomas and William M. Adams (1999), ‘Adapting to Dams: Agrarian Change Downstream of the Tiga Dam, Northern Nigeria’ 15. Mark Svendsen and Liu Changming (1990), ‘Innovations in Irrigation Management and Development in Hunan Province: Financial Autonomy, Water Wholesaling, Turnover to Farmers, Mass Movement Labor’ 16. Mark W. Rosegrant and Mark Svendsen (1993), ‘Asian Food Production in the 1990s: Irrigation Investment and Management Policy’ 17. R. Maria Saleth (1997), ‘Irrigation-induced Indirect Employment During Eighth Plan: An Estimation Procedure with Tentative Estimates’ PART IV WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HEALTH 18. Yok-shiu F. Lee (1994), ‘Urban Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries’ 19. World Bank Water Demand Research Team (1993), ‘The Demand for Water in Rural Areas: Determinants and Policy Implications’ 20. John Briscoe and Harvey A. Garn (1995), ‘Financing Water Supply and Sanitation Under Agenda 21’ 21. Peter H. Gleick (1998), excerpts from ‘Water and Human Health’ PART V LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES 22. J.W. Milliman (1959), ‘Water Law and Private Decision-making: A Critique’ 23. Vincent Ostrom and Elinor Ostrom (1972), ‘Legal and Political Conditions of Water Resource Development’ 24. I.D. Carruthers and J.A. Morrison (1996), ‘Institutions in Water Resource Management: Insights from New Institutional Economics’ 25. Robert Wade (1995), ‘The Ecological Basis of Irrigation Institutions: East and South Asia’ 26. Charles W. Howe and John A. Dixon (1993), ‘Inefficiencies in Water Project Design and Operation in the Third World: An Economic Perspective’ 27. K. William Easter (1993), ‘Economic Failure Plagues Developing Countries’ Public Irrigation: An Assurance Problem’ PART VI WATER PRICING AND WATER MARKETS 28. Ariel Dinar and Ashok Subramanian (1998), ‘Policy Implications from Water Pricing Experiences in Various Countries’ 29. Rajan K. Sampath (1992), ‘Issues in Irrigation Pricing in Developing Countries’ 30. Mark W. Rosegrant and Hans P. Binswanger (1994), ‘Markets in Tradable Water Rights: Potential for Efficiency Gains in Developing Country Water Resource Allocation’ 31. K. William Easter, Mark W. Rosegrant and Ariel Dinar (1999), ‘Formal and Informal Markets for Water: Institutions, Performance, and Constraints’ 32. Charles W. Howe, Dennis R. Schurmeier and W. Douglas Shaw, Jr. (1986), ‘Innovative Approaches to Water Allocation: The Potential for Water Markets’ PART VII POLICY TRENDS AND EMERGING ISSUES 33. World Bank (1993), ‘Appendix C. Privatization and User Participation in Water Resources Management’ 34. Sam H. Johnson III (1997), ‘Irrigation Management Transfer: Decentralizing Public Irrigation in Mexico’ 35. Dale Whittington, Jennifer Davis and Elizabeth McClelland (1998), ‘Implementing a Demand-driven Approach to Community Water Supply Planning: A Case Study of Lugazi, Uganda’ 36. Donna J. Lee and Ariel Dinar (1995), Review of Integrated Approaches to River Basin Planning, Development, and Management 37. J. Briscoe (1997), ‘Managing Water as an Economic Good: Rules for Reformers’ 38. Peter H. Gleick (1996), ‘Basic Water Requirements for Human Activities: Meeting Basic Needs’ 39. Frances Cleaver (1998), ‘Incentives and Informal Institutions: Gender and the Management of the Water’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is the result of a comparative investigation that contrasts micro-systems of innovation in several regions of China and Australia - two vastly different countries in terms of traditions, industry structures, political systems and economic organisation. Six regional studies comprehensively document the experiences of firms engaged in product or process innovation. The book also examines the institutions that support research and development and the impact of government policies on innovation in each of the regions studied. The case-studies present original and informative insights into the different ways in which local, national and transnational interests interact and influence regional development. These findings support the view that local innovation systems are emerging with quite different structural characteristics. The authors conclude that local, national and transnational dimensions are continually redefining and aligning themselves in novel and interesting ways. They highlight the importance of identifying these structural relationships in order to encourage dynamic innovation to occur. This, they argue, has important implications for policymakers concerned with the promotion of innovation in regional areas. Innovation, Technology Policy and Regional Development will be of great interest to those involved in research and policy in the fields of economic growth and employment, industrial economics and innovation.Table of ContentsContents: Part I: Innovation Knowledge Systems and Regional Development 1. Introduction 2. Contemporary Perspectives and Debates 3. Contrasting Policies for Regional and National Innovation Systems in China and Australia Part II: Evidence from China 4. Innovation in Liuzhou: A Case of State-Led Innovation by State-Owned Enterprises 5. Quanzhou: Innovating Through Non-State-Owned Enterprises 6. Integrated Innovation in Ningxia: Natural Resources and New Knowledge Part III: Evidence from Australia 7. Regional Innovation: Experiences of Small Firms in Non-Metropolitan Australia 8. Innovation Linkages and Clustering Among Information Technology and Telecommunications Firms in Metropolitan Melbourne 9. Citadels and Clusters: Towards a Regional Innovation System in Adelaide 10. Conclusion: Intersecting Systems of Innovation References Index

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Book SynopsisAt the start of a new century, Japan finds itself confronted with an economic challenge that is unlike any it has faced since the end of World War II. Most commentators agree that Japan has to change. The issue is the form and direction that such a change must take. While many Western economists forcefully urge the Japanese to become more like the US, there are other academics who have registered strong reservations to such a simplistic solution. In this volume, noted scholars take opposing positions on key issues including financial reform, corporate change and international trade. The editor contributes a thought-provoking introduction which also presents an overview of the topic. The papers gathered here present an opportunity for readers to consider the underlying conflicts in Japan's economy and society that makes choosing a new direction such a difficult proposition. Economic Reform in Japan is a coherent and eminently readable book designed to provoke further discussion amongst scholars and researchers of Japan and East Asia, economists, political scientists and sociologists.Trade Review'These lively, thoughtful and provocative essays by Ron Dore and other substantial scholars provide important insights, while reflecting quite divergent views as to how Japan should reform its economic institutions. While change in Japan is inevitable, desirable and indeed occurring, there is no consensus on the outcomes, or whether Japan will converge to the Anglo-American model. These and related themes makes this a stimulating read.' -- Hugh T. Patrick, Columbia University, USTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Necessary Change or Shameless Surrender? Economic Reform in Japan Part II: The Fine Art of Financial Incompetence Part III: Japanese Firms: Happy Families or Anonymous Corporate Structures? Part IV: Producing a More Japan-Friendly World Index

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Book SynopsisAlmost all developing countries have implemented major economic reforms over the past two decades, but there is no consensus either on how this impacts on manufacturing or on how policy could be adapted to support manufacturing. On the one hand there is a widely held view that protectionism is dead and trade liberalisation is the only direction. On the other hand there is an increasing perception that governments have a role in supporting manufacturing.This book considers the impact of economic reforms on manufacturing performance and explores policy options for promoting manufacturing. Using country-specific case studies spanning Africa, South Asia, South East Asia and Latin America, the authors examine the evidence for and against both trade liberalisation and government support policy.Economic Policy and Manufacturing Performance in Developing Countries will prove an invaluable source of reference to all scholars of development economics and trade policy.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Sources of Industrial Growth 3. Firm-Level Capability Building in Less Developed Countries 4. Policy Reform and Ugandan Export Competitiveness 5. Becoming an Exporter of Manufactures 6. Trade Liberalisation and Export Diversification in Nepal 7. Liberalisation and the Manufacturing Sector 8. Small Enterprise Development in Cambodia 9. Economic Policy and the Changing Structure of Small-Scale Manufacturing in Quito, Ecuador, 1975–1995 10. Small-Scale Industry in the Gaza Strip Index

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Book SynopsisThe Economics of Technology Transfer presents a selection of the most important articles in the field, many of which are not easily accessible. The volume pays particular attention to issues facing developing countries in the context of rapid technical change, globalisation of production and the international spread of innovation itself. Part I focuses on theory and concepts. Part II, which examines multinationals, deals with the main engines of technology development and transfer. Part III discusses developing countries, pointing to the possible conflict between internalised technology transfer (via multinational enterprises) and the needs of domestic technological capability building. The final two parts include papers on technology transfer processes and issues in selected countries of Latin America, East Asia, the transition economies and the mature industrial economies.The Economics of Technology Transfer will be essential reading for students, researchers and policy makers concerned with international technology transfer.Trade Review'This is an excellent collection of readings on the economics of technology transfer. The editor has done scholars and teachers of the subject a great service by bringing them to one place. This volume makes a valuable addition to our libraries, and our teaching materials.' -- Richard R. Nelson, Columbia University, US'The editor of this collection of papers, Sanjaya Lall, is an outstanding researcher on the economics of technical change. This new book The Economics of Technology Transfer brings together twenty of the best papers on this hitherto rather neglected subject. It is very welcome and highly relevant to the contemporary debate on 'globalisation'.' -- Christopher Freeman, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex, UK and Maastricht University, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Sanjaya Lall PART I THEORY AND CONCEPTS 1. Edwin Mansfield (1975), ‘International Technology Transfer: Forms, Resource Requirements, and Policies’ 2. F. Lissoni and J.S. Metcalfe (1994), ‘Diffusion of Innovation Ancient and Modern: A Review of the Main Themes’ 3. Tagi Sagafi-nejad (1991), ‘International Technology Transfer Literature: Advances in Theory, Empirical Research, and Policy’ PART II MULTINATIONALS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 4. D.J. Teece (1977), ‘Technology Transfer by Multinational Firms: The Resource Cost of Transferring Technological Know-how’ 5. John Cantwell (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: What Remains of the Product Cycle Model?’ 6. François Chesnais (1988), ‘Multinational Enterprises and the International Diffusion of Technology’ 7. G.K. Helleiner (1975), ‘The Role of Multinational Corporations in the Less Developed Countries’ Trade in Technology’ 8. John H. Dunning (1981), ‘The Consequences of International Transfer of Technology by MNEs: Some Home Country Implications’ PART III TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT 9. J.L. Enos (1989), ‘Transfer of Technology’ 10. David C. Mowery and Joanne E. Oxley (1995), ‘Inward Technology Transfer and Competitiveness: The Role of National Innovation Systems’ 11. Howard Pack and Kamal Saggi (1997), ‘Inflows of Foreign Technology and Indigenous Technological Development’ 12. Sanjaya Lall (1993), ‘Promoting Technology Development: The Role of Technology Transfer and Indigenous Effort’ 13. Linsu Kim (1991), ‘Pros and Cons of International Technology Transfer: A Developing Country’s View’ PART IV DEVELOPING AND TRANSITION ECONOMIES 14. Carlos M. Correa (1995), ‘Innovation and Technology Transfer in Latin America: A Review of Recent Trends and Policies’ 15. Mike Hobday (1995), ‘East Asian Latecomer Firms: Learning the Technology of Electronics’ 16. John A. Mathews (1997), ‘A Silicon Valley of the East: Creating Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry’ 17. Poh-Kam Wong (1997), ‘Creation of a Regional Hub for Flexible Production: The Case of the Hard Disk Drive Industry in Singapore’ 18. Slavo Radosevic (1996), ‘The Eastern European Latecomer Firm and Technology Transfer: From “Muddling Through” to “Catching Up”’ PART V DEVELOPED ECONOMIES 19. Keith Pavitt (1985), ‘Technology Transfer Among the Industrially Advanced Countries: An Overview’ 20. Daniele Archibugi and Jonathan Michie (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: A New Taxonomy’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisIn twenty years of reform in China, the key development has been the opening-up of the market to foreign trade and international investment. This increased economic openness has been accompanied by profound changes in both economic organisation and regional disparity. This comprehensive book focuses on the link between these economic reforms and the causes - and ultimately the implications - of regional inequalities in the most populous country in the world.The authors examine the effect of globalisation on regional disparities in terms of income, regional growth, industrial location, urban-rural opposition, performance of the firm, human capital and mortality. In each case they provide new insights into the main changes in the Chinese economy and give original explanations as to the sources of regional diversity. The authors find that on the whole, regional disparities in China have tended to increase since reforms were introduced. They illustrate that this rise of inequality, in terms of both growth and income, results from the aptitudes of different regions to seize the new opportunities afforded to them by market developments. They also demonstrate how current regional disparities and increased competition will go hand in hand with a polarisation of industrial development in a few privileged regions. In the wake of China's accession to the WTO, this timely book offers a unique perspective on what is surely one of the biggest economic issues the global economy will face in the coming years. China and its Regions will be essential reading for all students and scholars of business, industrial development and Asian studies.Trade Review'The contributors to this work are prominent scholars and researchers studying the Chinese economy. Their wide variety of educational experience brings a wealth of knowledge from international economies, including France, the US, Asia and Australia. This only adds to the international approach and depth of the study. . . . the book is very coherent. The chapters build upon one another and support the overall theme.' -- William M. Modrow, Business Information AlertTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. On the Measurement of the Openness of the Chinese Economy 2. Social Consequences of Economic Reform in China: An Analysis of Regional Disparity in the Transition Period 3. Provincial Economic Growth in China: Causes and Consequences of Regional Differentiation 4. International Trade and Regional Specialization in China 5. Productivity Growth, Catch-up and Convergence in China’s Reforming Economy 6. The Impact of WTO Accession on Income Disparity in China 7. Changes in Income Inequality in China’s Transition 8. Infant Mortality and External Openness in Chinese Provinces 9. The Regional Distribution of Foreign Direct Investment in China: The Impact of Human Capital 10. Foreign Direct Investment, Human Capital and Catching Up: The Chinese Case 11. Some Observations on the Ownership and Regional Aspects in Financing the Growth of China’s Rural Enterprises 12. Exports and Economic Performance: Evidence from a Panel of Chinese Enterprises 13. Real Exchange Rate and Income Disparity between Urban and Rural Areas in China: A Theoretic and Econometric Analysis Index

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Book SynopsisThis important collection throws light on the historical development and evolution of the economy, society and institutions in post-war Japan.It covers trends in economic development and looks at areas such as the debate on the role and significance of industrial policy; the evolution of financial and banking systems; the changing patterns of labour relations; land reform and agricultural change; and the broader economic and social structures of modern Japan.This two-volume set brings together the significant articles around these themes, including less well-known work first published in Japan. It will be an essential reference work for scholars and students of history, economics, political science and Asian studies.Trade Review'Steven Tolliday has produced an excellent sequel to his earlier work with a similar title. . .' -- Prabhu Guptara, Journal of Japanese Trade and Industry'Was there really a Japanese miracle? Did industrial policy make any difference? Is the stagnation of the last decade a refutation of all that was said about the Japanese model in the 1980s? Or just the other side of the medal? Or a temporary blip? Tolliday has done a marvellous job of bringing the evidence together from an extraordinarily wide range of resources - and demonstrating thereby how far the depth and density of English-language analysis of the Japanese economy has improved in recent years.' -- Ronald Dore, London School of Economics and Political Science, UKTable of ContentsContents: Volume I : Acknowledgements Introduction Steven Tolliday PART I TRENDS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Yasukichi Yasuba (1991), ‘Japan’s Post-war Growth in Historical Perspective’ 2. Charles Yuji Horioka (1994), ‘Japan’s Consumption and Saving in International Perspective’ PART II THE INDUSTRIAL POLICY DEBATE 3. Gregory W. Noble (1989), ‘The Japanese Industrial Policy Debate’ 4. Yutaka Kosai (1995), ‘Government-Business Relations and Competitiveness: The Japanese Case’ A Cases 5. Dennis J. Encarnation and Mark Mason (1990), ‘Neither MITI nor America: The Political Economy of Capital Liberalization in Japan’ 6. Marie Anchordoguy (1988), ‘Mastering the Market: Japanese Government Targeting of the Computer Industry’ 7. Chalmers Johnson (1989), ‘MITI, MPT and the Telecom Wars: How Japan Makes Policy for High Technology’ 8. Michael R. Reich (1990), ‘Why the Japanese Don’t Export More Pharmaceuticals: Health Policy as Industrial Policy’ 9. Mark Tilton (1994), ‘Informal Market Governance in Japan’s Basic Materials Industries’ PART III KEIRETSU AND CORPORATE GROUPS 10. Juro Hashimoto (1996), ‘How and When Japanese Economic and Enterprise Systems Were Formed’ 11. Hideaki Miyajima (1994), ‘The Transformation of Zaibatsu to Postwar Corporate Groups – From Hierarchically Integrated Groups to Horizontally Integrated Groups’ 12. Kunio Suzuki (1997), ‘From Zaibatsu to Corporate Complexes’ 13. Takeo Kikkawa (1995), ‘Enterprise Groups, Industry Associations, and Government: The Case of the Petrochemical Industry in Japan’ 14. Ronald J. Gilson and Mark J. Roe (1993), ‘Understanding the Japanese Keiretsu: Overlaps Between Corporate Governance and Industrial Organization’ 15. Michael L. Gerlach (1992), ‘Twilight of the Keiretsu? A Critical Assessment’ PART IV SMALL BUSINESS AND SUBCONTRACTING 16. Hugh T. Patrick and Thomas P. Rohlen (1987), ‘Small-Scale Family Enterprises’ 17. Michael J. Smitka (1990), ‘The Invisible Handshake: The Development of the Japanese Automotive Parts Industry’ 18. Kazuo Wada (1991), ‘The Development of Tiered Inter-firm Relationships in the Automobile Industry: A Case Study of Toyota Motor Corporation’ PART V THE DEVELOPMENT OF JAPANESE MANAGEMENT 19. Otake Hideo(1987), ‘The Zaikai Under the Occupation: The Formation and Transformation of Managerial Councils’ 20. Hideaki Miyajima (1993), ‘Postwar Reform in Enterprise Management: Managerial Revolution from Above and the Emergence of the "Japanese-type" Firm’ 21. William M. Tsutsui (1996), ‘W. Edwards Deming and the Origins of Quality Control in Japan’ 22. D. Eleanor Westney (1994), ‘The Evolution of Japan’s Industrial Research and Development’ Name Index Volume II: Acknowledgements Introduction Steven Tolliday PART I INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY 1. Seiichiro Yonekura (1991), ‘The Postwar Japanese Iron and Steel Industry: Continuity and Discontinuity’ 2. Shin Goto (1994), ‘Competitive Advantage in the Japanese Shipbuilding Industry: the Case of IHI’ 3. Karel Williams, Colin Haslam, Sukhdev Johal, John Williams, Andy Adcroft and Robert Willis (1995), ‘Management Practice or Structural Factors: The Case of America versus Japan in the Car Industry’ 4. Haruhito Shiomi (1995), ‘The Formation of Assembler Networks in the Automobile Industry: The Case of Toyota Motor Company (1955–1980)’ 5. Nobuo Kawabe (1993), ‘The Development of the Retailing Industry in Japan’ 6. Mira Wilkins (1990), ‘Japanese Multinationals in the United States: Continuity and Change, 1879–1990’ 7. Mark Mason (1992), ‘The Origins and Evolution of Japanese Direct Investment in Europe’ PART II MONEY AND BANKING 8. Chikage Hidaka (1997), ‘A Re-examination of Japan’s Post-War Financing System’ 9. Tetsuji Okazaki (1995), ‘The Evolution of the Financial System in Post-War Japan’ 10. Takeo Hoshi (1994), ‘The Economic Role of Corporate Grouping and the Main Bank System’ 11. Frances McCall Rosenbluth (1993), ‘Financial Deregulation and Interest Intermediation’ PART III LABOUR 12. Katzutoshi Koshiro (1983), ‘Development of Collective Bargaining in Postwar Japan’ 13. Sheldon M. Garon (1984), ‘The Imperial Bureaucracy and Labor Policy in Postwar Japan’ 14. Shinji Sugayama (1995), ‘Work Rules, Wages, and Single Status: The Shaping of the "Japanese Employment System"’ 15. Ikuo Kume (1988), ‘Changing Relations Among the Government, Labor, and Business in Japan After the Oil Crisis’ 16. Lonny E. Carlile (1994), ‘Sohyo versus Domei: Competing Labour Movement Strategies in the Era of High Growth in Japan’ 17. Kazuo Koike (1983), ‘Internal Labor Markets: Workers in Large Firms’ PART IV LAND AND AGRICULTURE 18. Toshihiko Kawagoe (1993), ‘Land Reform in Postwar Japan’ 19. Toshihiko Kawagoe (1993), ‘Deregulation and Protectionism in Japanese Agriculture’ 20. Aurelia George and Eric Saxon (1986), ‘The Politics of Agricultural Protection in Japan’ PART V EDUCATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL 21. Akiko Chimoto (1993), ‘The Improvement of School Education and the Development of Personnel Management in Post-Meiji Japan’ 22. Tamotsu Nishizawa (1997), ‘Education Change and In-Firm Training in Post-War Japan’ PART VI GENDER AND SOCIETY 23. Robert J. Smith (1987), ‘Gender Inequality in Contemporary Japan’ 24. Omori Maki (1993), ‘Gender and the Labor Market’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisCompetitiveness becomes a growing concern for developing countries as they liberalise their economies and open up to global trade, investment and technology flows. They fear that liberalisation by itself may not, in the presence of market and institutional deficiencies, lead to the optimal allocation of resources. In particular, it may lead to the realisation of static rather than dynamic comparative advantages - a threat to sustained growth in a world of rapid technical change. This book draws together recent contributions by Sanjaya Lall - a leading authority on international investment, technology and industrial policy - on competitiveness and its major determinants. It draws upon his wide experience of competitiveness analysis in Asian and African countries and his recent work on technology and skills. It contains his most important published material as well as previously unpublished articles, and will be of interest to students, researchers and policy analysts interested in industrial development, technology and human resources.Trade Review'This book is an important contribution to the literature on development. It fills a gap in the competitiveness debate concerning developing countries and provides convincing explanations for the success or failure of countries to catch up. . . The book should not only find a place in the reading lists for courses on development economics and international economics, but also it is hoped that it constitutes an impetus for those inter and supra-national institutions whose policy recommendations are actual structural policies are almost exclusively rooted in the neoclassical framework.' -- Christian Bellak, The Economic JournalTable of ContentsContents: Preface and Acknowledgements 1. What ‘Competitiveness is and Why it is Important 2. ‘Market-stimulating’ Technology Policies in Developing Countries: A Framework with Examples from East Asia (with Morris Teubal) 3. Import Liberalization and Industrial Performance: The Conceptual Underpinnings (with Wolfram Latsch) 4. The Technological Structure and Performance of Developing Country Manufactured Exports, 1985–98 5. Skills and Competitiveness in Developing Countries 6. Multinational Corporations, Technology Development and Export Competitiveness 7. Technological Change and Industrialization in the Asian Newly Industrializing Economies: Achievements and Challenges 8. India’s Manufactured Exports: Comparative Structure and Prospects 9. Competitiveness Challenges in the New Asian Tigers: Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines 10. Technology Policies in Indonesia 11. Transfer and Development of Technology: Kenya and Tanzania Index

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Book SynopsisIn developing countries, where growth expectations are high, least-cost environmental policies are crucial since they can reduce the conflict between economic growth and the environment. In view of this, policymakers in these economies must be very aware of the relationship between economic and environmental issues to offer policy initiatives which can increase efficiency and improve equity.The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of topics varying from the general problems of growth and conservation to specific applications such as; pollution costs, environmental taxation, deforestation and climate change. This volume also offers policymakers a comprehensive view of the challenges they face, and the legacies they leave, in order to convert environmental policy making into an actual programme of welfare improvement.Environmental Economics and Policy Making in Developing Countries is couched in accessible language and is policy-oriented. It will therefore be of great interest to both policymakers and scholars in development economics, environmental studies and international agencies involved in these areas.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Economic Growth, the Environment and Welfare: Are They Compatible? 2. The Impact of Perverse Subsidies on International Trade and the Environment 3. Valuing Statistical Lives 4. The Valuation of Health Impacts in Developing Countries 5. Economic Instruments for Waste Management in Brazil 6. Deforestation, Land Degradation and Rural Poverty in Latin America: Examining the Evidence 7. Public Policies and Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon 8. Technology, Climate Change, Productivity and Land Use in Brazilian Agriculture 9. Economic Incentives and Forest Concessions in Brazil Index

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Book SynopsisKorea has been at the centre of intense debate concerning the role of government in economic development. Taking an in-depth approach, this book analyses the path of Korea's industrial technology development. In contrast to many previous studies on Korea, the author argues that the role of foreign multinational enterprises has been significant while the government's was surprisingly limited in scope. The author addresses three main questions: How was Korea able to develop so effectively despite the low inflow of foreign technologies and capital? What is the role of multinational enterprises in 'teaching' technology to the firms from developing countries? What has been the influence of public policy on Korea's technology development? The author demonstrates that the key to the Korean electronics industry's spectacular growth has been through its participation in and learning from an inter-firm arrangement called 'original equipment manufacturing' (OEM) arrangement, and a number of firm-level case studies support this argument. This book will be of special interest to scholars of industrial and development economics, innovation and Asian studies. It will also be of use to policymakers responsible for industrial policy development.Trade Review'An erudite study of a dynamic issue, Technology Transfer and International Production is recommended for students of the Korean electronic industry and technological innovations.' -- The Midwest Book Review'This is the first book to comprehensively examine how OEM [Original Equipment Manufacturing] works in a major industrialising nation (South Korea). OEM is the main mechanism by which Korea and other East Asian countries entered markets and gained technology. It's remarkable that so few scholars, students and researchers have noticed this. At last, through detailed case analysis, we have an authoritative account on how OEM works, what the pitfalls are, how they can be avoided, and the limitations of government policy. This is essential reading for those concerned with contemporary economic development.' -- Mike Hobday, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Sanjaya Lall Preface 1. Introduction and Research Outline 2. Korea’s Technology Development and OEM Arrangement 3. OEM and Korea’s Electronics Industry 4. Empirical Research: Case Studies 5. Conclusions: Major Findings and Implications References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book studies the impact of Egypt's Economic Reform and Structural Adjustment Programme (ERSAP), the effects of which have been of great interest to the international community. Organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF uphold the programme as a success story and example for other countries to follow. ERSAP also has its critics, however, who resent its tendency to downsize government and fear possible negative effects on growth and development. The author discusses these concerns along with those regarding the possible negative social effects of ERSAP. This vital and timely study analyses the impact of ERSAP at two distinct levels - macro- and microeconomic. At the macro level the effects of ERSAP on variables including interest and exchange rates, domestic public debt, trade balance, budget deficit and inflation are considered. At the micro level two industrial case studies are considered in detail: the aluminium industry, and the iron and steel industry. Both are energy intensive industries affected specifically by ERSAP's policy of raising energy prices towards parity with world prices. They are also usually considered essential to any serious industrialization process. This book will interest and inform practitioners, policymakers and scholars of economics, industrial economics, development economics and development studies.Trade Review'Professor Abdel-Khalek, an Egyptian economist with numerous high-quality publications to his credit, gives another example of fine scholarship with this volume . . . the book . . . deserves high marks. The author has done an excellent job pointing out the shortcomings of using monetary policies alone to achieve multiple targets . . . Abdel-Khalek's work should set the standard for current research.' -- Khairy Tourk, The Journal of Energy and Development'This book will be of interest to a large variety of readers interested in economic policy, not only in Egypt but in many other developing countries as well . . . The author has done a good service in opening up questions regarding much of the policy package and the importance of tailoring more carefully to specific country circumstances. His reservations about the exchange rate, monetary policy, capital market liberalization, and trade liberalization merit consideration by all policy makers engaged in this work.' -- F. Desmond McCarthy, Journal of Economic Literature'Well written and informative, the book is highly recommended to readers interested in the Egyptian economy or the IMF's and WB's structural reform programs. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections.' -- D.D. Miller, Choice'Professor Abdel-Khalek has produced a damning critique of the effects of the IMF structural adjustment programme in Egypt based on a detailed appraisal of the experience of the 1990s. He demonstrates how the macroeconomic reforms resulted in an overvalued real exchange rate, leading to a consumption binge by the better off, rapidly rising imports and a deteriorating trade balance. At the same time high domestic interest rates penalised local industries, yet domestic savings actually fell rather than rose as might have been expected. The evidence from Professor Abdel-Khalek's painstaking investigation of the effects on Egypt's aluminium and steel industries revealed that much more damage was done to the latter, but that even for aluminium there was no significant benefit. Parallels are drawn between the experience of Egypt and that of Mexico and some East Asian countries. It is clear that structural adjustment programmes can actually weaken economic fundamentals and result in at best sluggish and volatile growth. This study is an important contribution to the literature that illustrates how the Washington consensus on structural adjustment is misguided. It deserves to be read by those with an interest in the political economy of the Middle East, as well as by all those concerned with development issues more widely.' -- Rodney Wilson, University of Durham, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Ibrahim Shihata Introduction 1. Stabilization Experience before the 1990s 2. Economic “Reform” in the 1990s 3. The Macroeconomic Effects of ERSAP: Structural Reform or Dutch Disease? 4. The Main Features of the Manufacturing Sector 5. The Microeconomic Effects of ERSAP: 1. The Aluminium Industry 6. The Microeconomic Effects of ERSAP: 2. The Iron and Steel Industry 7. ERSAP and Industrialization: Concluding Remarks Annexes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDespite years of liberalization, African manufacturing is conspicuously unable to compete in the global market. Its exports are minuscule, its response to competition is weak, technical efficiency is low and there are few signs of technological dynamism. Part of the problem, the authors argue, lies in the institutions designed to help firms import, use and improve technology. This unique study draws on extensive fieldwork assessing technology systems in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe in the context of their export competitiveness. Its emphasis is on the role of technology systems in building industrial competitiveness and in this it finds deficiencies in the systems in all these countries, though there are also significant differences between them. Comparisons are made with more successful economies, particularly those of East Asia, and policy implications are drawn for the strengthening of technology support systems. Central to the book is its combination of academic analysis with a strong policy focus - policy implications are drawn for each case-study country.Failing to Compete will be of interest to all academics and scholars of development economics, international competitiveness and technology studies.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Competitiveness and National Technology Systems: An Introduction 2. The Relative Competitive and Technological Performance of Sub-Saharan Africa 3. Kenya 4. Tanzania 5. Uganda 6. Ghana 7. Zimbabwe Annex: Attracting Manufacturing FDI to Africa Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a coherent analysis of the economic, monetary and political aspects of growth dynamics in the Euro area. The different relevant aspects in this debate, presented and discussed by leading scholars and representatives of international organizations, include an assessment of the newest theoretical growth models for open economies, and empirical investigation of: the growth divergence between the US and Europe the extent to which fiscal co-ordination is desirable in a monetary union the role of product and labor market reforms the complex relationships between exchange rates and growth the contribution of monetary policy to economic growth and the prospects for economic growth in monetary unions. Although primarily focused on the Euro area, the analysis is equally relevant to all other common currency areas and will be welcomed by academics and students with an interest in European studies and financial economics, as well as policy and decision makers in international organisations, national institutions and central banks.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword by Guy Quaden Introduction 1. Growth in an Open Economy 2. Knowledge, Technology and Economic Growth 3. Fiscal Policy and Growth in the Context of European Integration 4. Economic Growth and the Labour Markets 5. The Role of Exchange Rate in Economic Growth 6. The Contribution of Monetary Policy 7. Monetary Union and Economic Growth Index

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Book SynopsisThis important Handbook is the first comprehensive account that brings together recent developments in the three related fields of environmental technology, environmental management and technology management. With contributions from more than 55 outstanding authors representing ten countries and five continents, the reader is provided with a vast range of insightful perspectives on the latest industry and policy issues. With the aid of numerous case studies, leading experts reflect on significant changes in the use of technology and management practices witnessed in the last decade. Within this Handbook, the authors discuss, in detail: eco-modernization and technology transformation environmental technology management in business practices measuring environmental technology management case studies in new technologies for the environment environmental technology management and the future. The International Handbook on Environmental Technology Management has a broad audience including researchers, practitioners, policymakers and students in the fields of sustainability and environmental science.Trade Review'This is a comprehensive volume with 36 chapters and contributions from 58 authors. . . For many in the business field this volume will be very useful. It will also be of great value to students, not just of environmental management, but also of business, construction, politics and sustainable development where environmental issues and methods for handling them are becoming more and more embedded in the curricula.' -- Geoff O'Brien, International Journal of Environmental Studies'This is an excellent textbook, suitable as a core text for environmental engineers and environmental scientists but equally it should, in my opinion, be compulsory reading for all researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers regardless of their discipline because it has relevance for all. In fact, the book is so lively and understandable that everyone and anyone could and should read it. . . Clearly written by a team of recognised environmental authors drawn from around the world, it guides the reader through current thinking on the tools and techniques industry. . . As an academic, it is a delight to find a book to recommend that I know students will enjoy and one which addresses so many different elements of a diversity of university courses, while covering the most important areas of environmental technology and management. I am certainly using it to enhance and update the content of some of my own lectures.' -- Susan Haile, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering'This substantial collection draws together a very wide variety of literatures and practices. . . I would expect this book to be a popular purchase by academic libraries, principally as a core text.' -- R&D Management'This stunning Handbook is an excellent tool for environmental manager and environmental officer alike. It is brimful of ideas, case studies and methodologies which stimulate continuous improvement thinking and help train staff to implement sustainability and environmental management concepts. Highly recommended.' -- Eagle BulletinTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Introduction 1. Understanding Environmental Technology Management as a Move to Sustainability David Annandale, Dora Marinova and John Phillimore Part II: Ecomodernization and Technology Transformation 2. Industrial Ecology René van Berkel 3. Remaking the Way We Make Things: Creating a New Definition of Quality with Cradle-to-Cradle Design William McDonough and Michael Braungart 4. Users as a Source of Learning in Environmental Technology Management Harald Rohracher 5. Cleaner Production and Eco-efficiency René van Berkel 6. Natural Capitalism: Path to Sustainability? L. Hunter Lovins 7. Sustainable Strategies Towards Human Resources – A Way Forward Paul J. Gollan 8. Innovation Impacts of Environmental Policies Tim Foxon and René Kemp 9. Sustainable Production and Consumption Policy Development: A Case Study from Western Australia Andrew Higham and Piers Verstegen 10. Managing Research for Sustainable Development: Different Countries, Different Contexts Tim Turpin 11. Technology Transfer and Uptake of Environmentally Sound Technologies Steve Halls PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS PRACTICES 12. Lifecycle Assessment David Evans and Stuart Ross 13. The Natural Step Framework: From Sustainability Fundamentals to Innovation Joe Herbertson and Christopher Tipler 14. Integrating Human and Ecological Factors: A Systematic Approach to Corporate Sustainability Suzanne Benn, Dexter Dunphy and Andrew Griffiths 15. Using Network Approaches to Engage Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Environmental Management Systems Ruth Hillary 16. Green Marketing and Green Consumers: Exploring the Myths John Connolly, Pierre McDonagh, Michael Polonsky and Andrea Prothero 17. Business, Environmental Management and the Triple Bottom Line Steven Schilizzi 18. Eco-management and Audit Scheme in Sustainable Tourism Giulio Querini and Carmen Bizzarri PART IV: MEASURING ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 19. Measuring the True Productivity Gains from Environmental Technology Improvements Robert Repetto 20. Environmental Accounting Stefan Schaltegger and Roger Burritt 21. Indicators for Environmental Innovation: What and How to Measure Anthony Arundel, René Kemp and Saeed Parto 22. International Trends in Socially Responsible Investment: Implications for Corporate Managers Shanit Borsky, Diana Arbelaez-Ruiz, Chris Cocklin and Doug Holmes 23. Comparison of International Strengths in Sustainable Technological Solutions Dora Marinova and Michael McAleer 24. Sustainability Assessment Peter Newman 25. Trends and Volatility of Ecological and Anti-pollution Technology Patents in the USA Felix Chan, Dora Marinova and Michael McAleer PART V: CASE STUDIES IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 26. Integrated Waste Management Robert Hughes, Martin Anda, Goen Ho and Kuruvilla Mathew 27. Renewable Energy Technologies: Key to Sustainable Futures Ian Lowe 28. Internet Tools for Environmental Technology Management Learning Dorit Maor and Dora Marinova 29. Russian Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Options for Sustainable Reduction Malcolm Hill 30. Environmentally Friendly Energy Development and Use: Key Capacities in the Building and Construction Industry in Australia Jane Marceau and Nicole Cook 31. Tools for Environmental Impact Assessment Sharon Jones 32. Technology Transfer and Adoption by Small-scale Women Farmers: A Case Study in Qwaqwa District in South Africa Stanley Yokwe, Wilhelm Nell and Dora Marinova 33. Waste Streams to Value Streams Compiled by Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves and Michael H. Smith of the Natural Edge Project, with Chris Page, Caroline Plunkett, Gerry Gillespie and Alexis Nelson PART VI: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND THE FUTURE 34. Environmental Technology Management: Insights from Holistic Science Stephan Harding 35. The Value Loop – A New Framework for Business Thinking Hardin Tibbs PART VII: CONCLUSION 36. Environmental Technology Management – Lessons from Today for a More Sustainable Future Dora Marinova Index

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Book SynopsisGlobalization is widely regarded as a means not only of ensuring efficiency and growth, but also of achieving equity and development for those countries operating in the global economy. The book argues that this perception of globalization as the road to development has lost its lustre. The experience of the 1990s belied expectation of the gains, such as faster growth and reduced poverty, which could be achieved through closer integration in the world economy. The authors demonstrate that the downside of globalization for developing countries has proved to be far greater than is generally accepted. Based on empirical facts and sound economic reasoning, they arrive at a non-conventional interpretation of the impact of globalisation on the development process of poor countries and propose policy alternatives to the standard 'Washington consensus'. On the external front, they find that developing countries need to actively manage their integration into the global economy if they are to overcome the imbalances and instabilities associated with international flows of goods and capital and be capable of pursuing broad based and equitable economic development. Domestically, they show that such development can often be achieved by deviating from, rather than adhering to, the 'Washington consensus' (fiscal and other) policy norms. The distinguished group of contributors have produced a provocative book which is a substantial contribution to the debate on globalization. It will appeal to development economists in particular, and economists in general who like to question contemporary economic reasoning.Trade Review'The book analyses the dynamism of global capitalism, its instability and the implications of these for development. The result is some highly insightful and original contributions. The brilliant paper by the late Sukhamoy Chakravarty on the methodology of economic dynamics and the equally brilliant contribution by Lalita Chakravarty on the relationship between biological stress and poverty in the current phase of India's development are reasons enough to buy this book. Students as well as professional economists will learn a great deal from this rich collection of papers.' -- Ajit Singh, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Hans Linnemann Part I: Globalization, Instability and Path Dependence Part II: International Capital Flows Part III: Equity, Employment and Environment Index

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Book SynopsisThis three-volume set brings together a comprehensive selection of papers on development policy making and economic performance in the five major economies in South Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka - during the past half a century of the post colonial era. Volume I covers economic conditions at the time of independence, and broader patterns of economic development against the backdrop of policy transition from import-substitution strategy to economic restructuring through liberalisation, and the underlying political economy. The next two volumes are arranged thematically: Volume II covers agriculture and the rural economy, industrialisation and finance and development and Volume III deals with the external dimension of development, population dynamics and human resource development, and poverty and income distribution.The economic debates in South Asia, particularly in India, have been wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating, with active participation of a number of pioneers in development economics. The existing knowledge on a number of key issues, such as the role of development planning, foreign trade regimes and economic development, the political economy of rent-seeking, choice of technology, causes of famines, sex bias in poverty, and poverty and public policy, have been shaped significantly by the South Asian experience. This three-volume set will therefore be a valuable reference not only for the South Asian specialist but also for all students and practitioners in the field of economic development.Trade Review'Professor Athukorala is one of the world's leading experts on the economies of South Asia. He has gathered together in these volumes a remarkable collection of nearly 100 essays covering such topics as agriculture, industrialisation, population, poverty and income distribution, import substitution, liberalisation, financial development, trade and investment. The list of contributors reads like a Who's Who in economics. Anyone wanting to understand the economic development of South Asia would be wise to use these volumes as their first port of call.' -- Tony Thirlwall, University of Kent at Canterbury, UKTable of ContentsContents: Volume I Acknowledgements Introduction Prema-chandra Athukorala PART I INITIAL CONDITIONS 1. B.H. Farmer (1993), ‘The British Period, the Coming of Independence and Partition’ 2. P.T. Bauer (1961), ‘Aspects of the Indian Economy’ 3. Walter Godfrey (1951), ‘General’ 4. Nurul Islam (1974), ‘The State and Prospects of the Bangladesh Economy’ 5. J.R. Hicks (1959), ‘Reflections on the Economic Problems of Ceylon’ 6. Joan Robinson (1959), ‘Economic Possibilities of Ceylon’ PART II THE ERA OF IMPORT SUBSTITUTION 7. John P. Lewis (1962), ‘Basic Development Strategy’ 8. Sukhamoy Chakravarty (1987), ‘Foundations of India’s Development Strategy: The Nehru-Mahalanobis Approach’ 9. I.M.D. Little (1960), ‘The Strategy of Indian Development’ 10. Meghnad Desai (1998), ‘Development Perspectives: Was there an Alternative to Mahalanobis?’ 11. Angus Maddison (1971), ‘Reasons for the Acceleration of Economic Growth since Independence’ 12. Amartya Sen (1986), ‘How Is India Doing?’ 13. Jagdish Bhagwati (1998), ‘The Design of Indian Development’ 14. Swadesh R. Bose (1983), ‘The Pakistan Economy Since Independence (1947-70)’ 15. Alia Ahmad (1993), ‘Economic Reforms Under an Import-Substitution Regime: The Experience of Bangladesh’ 16. Sarath Rajapatirana (1988), ‘Foreign Trade and Economic Development: Sri Lanka’s Experience’ 17. Donald R. Snodgrass (1974), ‘Sri Lanka’s Economic Development During Twenty-five Years of Independence’ PART III LIBERALIZATION AND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT 18. Arvind Panagariya (1999), ‘Trade Policy in South Asia: Recent Liberalisation and Future Agenda’ 19. I.M.D. Little (1996), ‘India’s Economic Reforms 1991–96’ 20. Nirupam Bajpai and Jeffrey D. Sachs (1997), ‘India’s Economic Reforms: Some Lessons from East Asia’ 21. Deepak Lal (1995), ‘India and China: Contrasts in Economic Liberalization?’ 22. Prabhat Patnaik and C.P. Chandrasekhar (1998), ‘India: Dirigisme, Structural Adjustment, and the Radical Alternative’ 23. Keith Griffin (1998), ‘Comment on "India: Dirigisme, Structural Adjustment, and the Radical Alternative"’ 24. M. Ghaffar Chaudhry (1995), ‘Economic Liberalization of Pakistan’s Economy: Trends and Repercussions’ 25. Pradumna B. Rana (1997), ‘Reforms in Bangladesh: A Comparative Assessment in Relation to Other South Asian Countries’ 26. Mario I. Blejer and Gyorgy Szapary (1991), ‘The "Gulliver Effect" and the "Optimal Divergence" Approach to Trade Policies: The Case of Nepal’ 27. Donald R. Snodgrass (1999), ‘The Economic Development of Sri Lanka: A Tale of Missed Opportunities’ PART IV THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY 28. Pranab Bardhan (1984/1998), ‘Epilogue: The Political Economy of Reform in India’ 29. Vijay Joshi (1995), ‘Democracy and Development in India’ 30. Gunnar Myrdal (1968), ‘Corruption – Its Causes and Effects’ 31. George Rosen (1982), ‘Gandhian Economics: A Schumpeterian Perspective’ 32. Fahimul Quadir (2000), ‘The Political Economy of Pro-market Reforms in Bangladesh: Regime Consolidation through Economic Liberalization?’ 33. Mick Moore (1990), ‘Economic Liberalization versus Political Pluralism in Sri Lanka?’ 34. David Dunham and Saman Kelegama (1997), ‘Does Leadership Matter in the Economic Reform Process? Liberalization and Governance in Sri Lanka, 1989–93’ 35. George Rosen (1987), ‘Western Economists in South Asia: Some Afterthoughts on an Experience’ Name Index Volume II Acknowledgements An introduction by the editor to all three volumes appears in Volume I PART I AGRICULTURE AND THE RURAL ECONOMY 1. Raisuddin Ahmed (1996), ‘Agricultural Market Reforms in South Asia’ 2. S.K. Jayasuriya and R.T. Shand (1986), ‘Technical Change and Labor Absorption in Asian Agriculture: Some Emerging Trends’ 3. B.H. Farmer (1979), ‘The “Green Revolution” in South Asian Ricefields: Environment and Production’ 4. Ashok Gulati (1999), ‘Economic Reforms and the Rural Sector in India’ 5. Mark W. Rosegrant and Robert E. Evenson (1993), ‘Agricultural Productivity Growth in Pakistan and India: A Comparative Analysis’ 6. Mohammad Alauddin and Clem Tisdell (1995), ‘Labor Absorption and Agricultural Development: Bangladesh’s Experience and Predicament’ 7. Gamani Corea (1973), ‘Economic Planning, the Green Revolution and the "Food Drive" in Ceylon’ 8. David Dunham (1993), ‘Crop Diversification and Export Growth: Dynamics of Change in the Sri Lankan Peasant Sector’ PART II INDUSTRIALIZATION 9. Ian M.D. Little (1982), ‘Indian Industrialization Before 1945’ 10. Anne O. Krueger (1975), ‘Industrial Development Policies in India’ 11. Isher Judge Ahluwalia (1994), ‘The Role of Trade Policy in Indian Industrialization’ 12. Ranadev Banerji and James Riedel (1980), ‘Industrial Employment Expansion under Alternative Trade Strategies: Case of India and Taiwan: 1950–1970’ 13. Pravin Krishna and Devashish Mitra (1998), ‘Trade Liberalization, Market Discipline and Productivity Growth: New Evidence from India’ 14. Deepak Nayyar (1994), ‘Industrial Development in India: Some Reflections on Growth and Stagnation’ 15. Ashok V. Desai (1980), ‘The Origin and Direction of Industrial R&D in India’ 16. Homi Katrak (1997), ‘Developing Countries’ Imports of Technology, In-house Technological Capabilities and Efforts: An Analysis of the Indian Experience’ 17. Shahnaz Rauf (1994), ‘Structure of Large-scale Manufacturing Industries of Pakistan (1950–1988)’ 18. A.R. Kemal (1993), ‘Why Do Small Firms Fail to Graduate to Medium and Large Firms in Pakistan?’ 19. Masihur Rahman and Zaid Bakht (1997), ‘Constraints to Industrial Development: Recent Reforms and Future Directions’ 20. Prema-chandra Athukorala and Sarath Rajapatirana (2000), ‘Liberalization and Industrial Transformation: Lessons from the Sri Lankan Experience’ PART III FINANCIAL FACTORS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 21. Kunal Sen and Rajendra R. Vaidya (1998), ‘India’ 22. Savak S. Tarapore (1998), ‘An Indian Approach to Capital-Account Convertibility’ 23. Norman Loayza and Rashmi Shankar (2000), ‘Private Saving in India’ 24. Clive Bell (1990), ‘Interactions between Institutional and Informal Credit Agencies in Rural India’ 25. Muhammad Yunus (1998), ‘Poverty Alleviation: Is Economics any Help? Lessons from the Grameen Bank Experience’ 26. John Thornton and Sri Ram Poudyal (1990), ‘Money and Capital in Economic Development: A Test of the McKinnon Hypothesis for Nepal’ 27. Deena Khatkhate (1982), ‘Anatomy of Financial Retardation in a Less Developed Country: The Case of Sri Lanka, 1951–1976’ 28. Premachandra Athukorala and Sarath Rajapatirana (1993), ‘Liberalization of the Domestic Financial Market: Theoretical Issues with Evidence from Sri Lanka’ Name Index Volume III Acknowledgements An introduction by the editor to all three volumes appears in Volume I PART I INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS: TRADE, AID AND INVESTMENT 1. T.N. Srinivasan (1998), ‘India’s Export Performance: A Comparative Analysis’ 2. Sanjaya Lall (1999), ‘India’s Manufactured Exports: Comparative Structure and Prospects’ 3. Prema-chandra Athukorala (2000), ‘Manufactured Exports and Terms of Trade of Developing Countries: Evidence from Sri Lanka’ 4. John W. Mellor (1976), ‘The Legacy of Foreign Aid’ 5. Narayan Khadka (2000), ‘U.S. Aid to Nepal in the Cold War Period: Lessons for the Future’ 6. Sanjaya Lall (1993), ‘Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia’ 7. Suma Athreye and Sandeep Kapur (2001), ‘Private Foreign Investment in India: Pain or Panacea?’ 8. Stephen Guisinger (1997), ‘The Effects of the Foreign Direct Investment Liberalisation on Pakistan’ 9. M. Yunus Ali (1999), ‘Economic Liberalisation and Growth in Bangladesh: The Role of Foreign Private Investment’ 10. Ramesh Chitrakar and John Weiss (1995), ‘Foreign Investment in Nepal in the 1980s: A Cost Benefit Evaluation’ 11. Premachandra Athukorala (1995), ‘Foreign Direct Investment and Manufacturing for Export in a New Exporting Country: The Case of Sri Lanka’ PART II POPULATION DYNAMICS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 12. Mamta Murthi, Anne-Catherine Guio and Jean Drèze (1995), ‘Mortality, Fertility, and Gender Bias in India: A District-level Analysis’ 13. John C. Caldwell, Barkat-e-Khuda, Bruce Caldwell, Indrani Pieris and Pat Caldwell (1999), ‘The Bangladesh Fertility Decline: An Interpretation’ 14. C.M. Langford (1996), ‘Reasons for the Decline in Mortality in Sri Lanka Immediately After the Second World War: A Re-examination of the Evidence’ 15. Ranjan Ray (2000), ‘Child Labor, Child Schooling, and Their Interaction with Adult Labor: Empirical Evidence for Peru and Pakistan’ 16. Sanat Kumar Saha (1996), ‘Literacy and Development in South Asia’ 17. Mahabub Hossain (1990), ‘Returns from Education in Rural Bangladesh’ 18. Peter R. Moock and Joanne Leslie (1986), ‘Childhood Malnutrition and Schooling in the Terai Region of Nepal’ PART III POVERTY AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION 19. Jagdish N. Bhagwati (1988), ‘Poverty and Public Policy’ 20. Kaushik Basu (1995), ‘The Elimination of Endemic Poverty in South Asia: Some Policy Options’ 21. T.N. Srinivasan (2000), ‘Poverty and Undernutrition in South Asia’ 22. Jean Drèze and Amartya Sen (1989), ‘China and India’ 23. Martin Ravallion (2000), ‘Prices, Wages and Poverty in Rural India: What Lessons do the Time Series Data Hold for Policy?’ 24. Stephen Guisinger and Norman L. Hicks (1978), ‘Long-term Trends in Income Distribution in Pakistan’ 25. Gustav Ranis and Frances Stewart (1997), ‘Growth and Human Development: Pakistan in Comparative Perspective’ 26. Akhter U. Ahmed, Haider A. Khan and Rajan K. Sampath (1991), ‘Poverty in Bangladesh: Measurement, Decomposition and Intertemporal Comparison’ 27. Rizwanul Islam (1984), ‘Poverty and Income Distribution in Rural Nepal’ 28. W.D. Lakshman (1975), ‘Economic Growth and Redistributive Justice As Policy Goals: A Study of the Recent Experience of Sri Lanka’ 29. Surjit S. Bhalla (1988), ‘Is Sri Lanka an Exception? A Comparative Study of Living Standards’ 30. Amartya Sen (1988), ‘Sri Lanka’s Achievements: How and When’ 31. David Dunham and Sisira Jayasuriya (2000), ‘Equity, Growth and Insurrection: Liberalization and the Welfare Debate in Contemporary Sri Lanka’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisSince the mid 1990s, theoretical and empirical research on how social capital affects well-being has blossomed in the field of economic development. Based on noted theoretical and empirical work in other social sciences, this concept is now becoming a vital new tool for economists. The chapters in this volume explore the challenges and opportunities raised by this concept for researchers, practitioners and teachers. Social Capital and Economic Development is based upon a consistent, policy-based vision of how social capital affects well-being in developing countries. The book includes a comparison of experimental and empirical evidence on social capital and a range of field-based evidence, from environmental to cultural to nation-building and on how investment in social capital can improve well-being. The contributions are from leading development economists as well as non-economic social scientists with expertise in this field.Development academics, practitioners, and environmental economists will find this coherent volume of great interest, as well as those involved in public policy in the developing world.Trade Review'. . . this book enables one to form a well-informed opinion or critique about the concept of social capital. . . it serves its purpose eminently well.' -- Journal of Social and Economic Development'This book presents a fine selection of papers about social capital. . . Personally, I enjoyed reading the book from the start. The different chapters present an interesting mixture of contributions written by researchers with mostly an economic background trying to cope with an analytical concept that originates from sociology. This is a great intellectual challenge. But the different examples show that the authors manage to deal with this challenge, and it is a road worthwhile to be taken. . . I really recommend this book to development economists as well as sociologists.' -- Lutz Laschewski, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture'The book is carefully edited and thoughtfully arranged. . .' -- Robert Tripp, Development Policy Review'This book would well serve an introductory course on development economics, to ensure that students do not lose sight of the value of families, friendships, culture, civic society, and social virtues for the well-being of peoples. Often, such things get left out because the do not fit into the working model. The essays in this volume seek to make room in the model.' -- Raymond J. de Souza, Markets & MoralityTable of ContentsContents Preface PART I THE HISTORY AND SCOPE OF THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 1 Social capital and well-being in developing countries: an introduction Jonathan Isham, Thomas Kelly and Sunder Ramaswamy 2 Social capital in theory and practice: where do we stand? Michael Woolcock 3 Reflections on social and antisocial capital Paul Streeten 4 Bonds and bridges: social capital and poverty Deepa Narayan PART II EMPIRICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE ON SOCIAL CAPITAL AND WELL-BEING 5 Social capital, education and credit markets: empirical evidence from Burkina Faso Christiaan Grootaert, Gi-Taik Oh and Anand Swamy 6 The interactions of bonding, bridging and linking dimensions of social capital: evidence from rural Paraguay José Molinas 7 Measuring social capital: adding field experimental methods to the analytical toolbox Jeffrey P. Carpenter 8 Rethinking local commons dilemmas: lessons from experimental economics in the field Juan-Camilo Cardenas PART III INVESTING IN SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE FIELD 9 Can investments in social capital improve local development and environmental outcomes? A cost–benefit framework to assess the policy options Jonathan Isham 10 Social capital and environmental management: culture, perceptions and action among slum dwellers in Bangkok Amrita Daniere, Lois M. Takahashi and Anchana NaRanong 11 Building networks of social capital for grassroots development among indigenous communities in Bolivia and Mexico Kevin Healy 12 Resilient communities: building the social foundations of human security Nat Colletta and Michelle Cullen Index

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Book SynopsisRegions are increasingly recognised as a key aspect of economic change in Europe, not merely as geographic spaces but also as social systems. Their history, culture, institutions and patterns of leadership mould the way in which they adapt to European and global competitive challenges. This book reviews the debate surrounding the construction of regions and presents eight case studies to illustrate how they are shaped and reshaped in a variety of different ways. The authors find that while some regions exhibit common patterns, there are significant variations, indicating that there is no definitive model of regional development.This book offers a systematic comparison of eight distinct regions and stateless nations, each with its own historical identity, but which is constantly being rebuilt in changing economic and political conditions. Avoiding economic or cultural determinism, the authors show how region-builders can shape their own responses to global challenges to produce models of development reflecting differing understandings and social compromises.Culture, Institutions and Economic Development will be warmly welcomed by academics within the fields of regional studies, European studies and political science.Trade Review'The in-depth case studies of eight important European regions make this book interesting reading. The chapters are presented in a coherent manner, keeping the same order of subjects for each chapter. This nicely facilitates a comparison across different regions. . . I recommend the book to scholars interested in learning more about these eight important European regions. It will be interesting, above all, for readers concerned with regional policies and those interested in the role of culture, language, identity and institutions in the understanding of regional development.' -- MartI Parellada, Papers in Regional Science'This is a valuable book that focuses on an issue of real importance in the "new" Europe and also does much to redress the tendency of economists and economic geographers to regard culture and economy as two largely separate domains. Myriad tensions and contradictions may exist between these two spheres of human activity, but, as the case studies here demonstrate convincingly, the former is vital to the legitimation of the political and economic institutions of regionalism.' -- Brian Graham, Journal of Regional Science'This is a very interesting book which can provide better understanding of the impact of regional culture and identity on regional development under changing political and economic conditions.' -- Dieter Eissel, Journal of Contemporary European StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Culture, Institutions and Development 2. The New Regionalism 3. Spain: Catalonia and Galicia 4. Belgium: Flanders and Wallonia 5. France: Brittany and Languedoc 6. The United Kingdom: Scotland and Wales 7. Conclusion Bibliography Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisQuestions related to the economics of regionalism became increasingly important beginning in the late 1980s, when regional groupings started to become very popular as a tool of commercial policy. The goal of this book is to address the question of whether or not regionalism in developed countries has truly benefited developing countries and to what degree regionalism among developing countries and between developed and developing countries will improve economic development prospects. Mordechai Kreinin and Michael Plummer consider the implications of the emerging global trend of economic regionalism for developing countries. The analysis focuses on the trade and investment effects of integration in developed countries on developing countries, as well as the ramifications of regional integration in the latter. After an extensive review of the theoretical and empirical literature pertinent to the economics of regionalism, the book considers the ex-post trade and direct-foreign-investment effects of the Single Market Program in Europe and NAFTA, followed by chapters on ASEAN and economic integration in Latin America, primarily MERCOSUR. The study suggests three salient conclusions. First, in designing preferential trading arrangements, developed countries should recognize and attempt to minimize the possible discriminating effect on developing countries. Second, the developing countries have an abiding interest in the success of WTO negotiations that would minimize the discrimination against them of regional groupings in Europe and North America. And third, any customs unions or free-trade areas among the developing countries themselves should be outward-looking if they are to enhance the welfare of developing countries.Economists and policy scholars, as well as readers interested in regionalism and economic development, will find this book a great resource.Trade Review'The intriguing and provocative results on the effects of the single European market and NAFTA make this short book worth a read, even if one is concerned only with how developing countries have been affected by regional trade agreements that do not include them.' -- Peter J. Montiel, Journal of Regional Science'This book is an excellent attempt to pin down the effects of regional economic integration on developing countries. . . it will prove to be a good guide for researchers and students of development economics working in the area of regional trading arrangements, and policymakers and governments which are in the process of exploring the possibilities of forming free trade areas.' -- Pravakar Sahoo, Development Policy Review'Students interested in either the methodological issues inherent in research on trade or on the economics of trading blocs in general would profit from the book.' -- James J. Hentz, The European Journal of Development ResearchTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction and Summary 2. The Theory of Preferential Trading Arrangements: An Overview 3. Measuring the Effects of Economic Integration 4. Effect of EC-92 and NAFTA on Developing-Country Trade Flows 5. Effects of EC-92 and NAFTA on DFI in Asia 6. ASEAN Economic Cooperation: Real and Monetary 7. Anticipatory Effects of Regional Integration: The Case of ASEAN 8. Economic Integration in MERCOSUR and the Americas Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe relationship between public investment and regional economic development is of perennial interest and is particularly topical now as issues of infrastructure and innovation are high on policy agendas in many countries. Public investment is often viewed as a possible method for 'jump-starting' lagging regional economies and also as a requirement for the continued development of more prosperous regions.Public Investment and Regional Economic Development provides a systematic analysis of the complex relationship between public investment and regional economic development. The authors offer new insights into the key issues of regional growth, and present a broad variety of perspectives ranging from transport and housing infrastructure through to human capital and innovation.With contributions from leading regional scientists, and each themed section of the book prefaced with an editorial introduction to ensure coherence, this illuminating book is sure to offer policymakers new research insights into key issues of regional growth. Academics and researchers of urban and regional planning, geography and economic development will also find the book of great interest.Trade Review'Public Investment and Regional Economic Development is a very interesting and stimulating reading for policymakers and anyone doing research in this area.' -- Adelheid Holl, Environment and Planning C: Government and PlanningTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Modelling and Planning Part II: Innovation and Knowledge Creation Part III: Human Capital Part IV: Physical Infrastructure Index

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Book SynopsisExperience suggests that trade liberalization has contributed substantially to the remarkable growth of industrialised countries. However, for various reasons many developing countries have not yet been able to integrate successfully into global markets and reap the growth-inducing and poverty-reducing benefits of trade. This book argues that while developing countries are heavily represented in the WTO - accounting for about four-fifths of its membership - there is still plenty of scope for the world trading system to work more effectively in their interests.The book examines the achievements of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations in reforming the world trading system and the challenges to future reforms. It begins with an overview of the genesis of the world trading system and moves on to examine the key issues as they relate to developing countries. These include further liberalization of agricultural trade; abolition of the Multifibre Arrangement; environmental and labour standards; competition policy; regional integration in South East Asia; and the implications for developing Asian countries of the liberalization of the Chinese economy and its WTO membership. Furthermore, the book discusses the links between trade liberalization and poverty reduction - drawing on the experience of Asian countries - and puts forward arguments on how trade liberalization could effect a greater reduction in poverty. This is a timely and succinct presentation of the critical issues relating to the world trading system in the context of developing countries in general, and Asia-Pacific countries in particular. It will interest and inform a wide readership including scholars and students of development and international economics, and practitioners and policymakers concerned with international trade issues and global trade relations.Trade Review'An exceptionally timely book, Developing Countries in the World Trading System, provides a critical examination of how the WTO can facilitate real growth in the developing world. . . Developing Countries in the World Trading System is a must read for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as economists and practitioners.' -- Remonda Bensabat Kleinberg, The European Journal of Development Research'This book offers thoughtful, well-researched and up-to-date contributions to trade policy research for developing countries. Its main merit lies in the detailed studies and thorough knowledge and understanding of agricultural trade policy.' -- Gabriella Kutting, Progress in Development Studies'Developing countries are again, as in the early days of UNCTAD, becoming a major focus in the discussion of world trade reforms. Their sense that the Uruguay Round and the WTO system failed to address their concerns is a major factor behind the current problems in mounting a new multilateral round. This book addresses the key concerns of developing countries and suggests a number of reforms that will enable them to become equal partners in the world trading system.' -- Peter J. Lloyd, University of Melbourne, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Developing countries in the world trading system: an overview Ramesh Adhikari and Prema-chandra Athukorala 2. Emerging issues in the world trading system T.N. Srinivasan 3. Developing-country interests in WTO-induced agricultural trade reform Kym Anderson 4. Asian developing countries and the global trading system for agriculture, textiles and clothing Prema-chandra Athukorala 5. Environmental standards and trade in agricultural products: evidence from Brazil, Germany and Indonesia Ulrike Grote, Claus Deblitz and Susanne Stegmann 6. Labour standards, social labels and the WTO Arnab K. Basu, Nancy H. Chau and Ulrike Grote 7. Competition policy, the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and the WTO Kerrin M. Vautier 8. Export competition in Asia and the role of China Yongzheng Yang 9. The enlargement of ASEAN and its impact on regional integration Jayant Menon 10. Trade policy reforms, growth and poverty reduction Ramesh Adhikari Index

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Book SynopsisEmploying historical analysis and building on growth theory and modern political economy, Dillon and Wykoff explain Soviet disintegration and analyze efforts to create capitalism in newly independent states. They show how five fundamental economic reforms generate growth, and use an original model to test the connections between reforms, elections and economic performance.The authors examine the progress of six countries (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Russia and Slovakia) in terms of each country's history and its successful application of the five reforms. Anyone interested in how capitalism works and why pro-market reforms encounter resistance in spite of their potential for generating higher living standards will find this book essential reading.Trade Review'The book's focus is on select major background forces that influence (either constructively or otherwise) the reform policies being adopted by decision makers at a given phase of an economy's reform path. Empirical verification of the relationship between non economic variables and the implementation of select economic policies and their resulting consequences constitutes a valuable contribution to the fields of economic research. Considering the scope of the authors' research focus, the cogent materials are succinctly presented in a readable fashion that will be accessible to students and scholars in the field of systematic transformation. . . . This volume will be of interest to students and scholars interested in the field of economic restructuring and transitional economics.' -- Raphael Shen, S.J., Slavic Review'This is an excellent analysis of the post-Soviet transition from central planning to a market economy. The book contains an attractive combination of theoretical, institutional and country-specific information. It constitutes a superb source of easily accessible information for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the general public.' -- - Jan Svejnar, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, US'The authors show why markets matter, and, yet, why transition is problematic. They ably use theory to guide discussion and make adroit use of data to substantiate their arguments. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the world-wide trend towards democratic capitalism.' -- - M. Ishaq Nadiri, New York University, US'Doing what has to be done - transitioning from communism to capitalism - presents enormous opportunities as well as a Pandora's box of pitfalls. This well-documented and solidly reasoned book by economists Patricia Dillon and Frank Wykoff, presents a compelling synthesis, charting the progress of social transformation in the countries of Eastern Europe and drawing crucial lessons painfully gained.' -- Thomas W. Hazlett, Manhattan Institute, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Theoretical Foundations 1. The Withering Away of Communism 2. The Political Economy of Reform 3. Why Private Markets Work 4. Growth Models for Assessing Reforms 5. How Each Reform Promotes Growth 6. Challenges Facing Reformers Part II: Country Chapters 7. Bulgaria: Impatient but Indecisive 8. Are the Czechs Capitalist Superstars? 9. Estonia is Headed West 10. A Taste of Hungarian Goulash 11. Can Russia Make It? 12. Will the Slovaks Stay the Course? 13. The Long and Winding Road Part III: Appendices A. Reforms in Growth Models B. Political Influence, Economic Performance and Reform Efforts: An Econometric Analysis of Six Newly Independent Countries, 1989–1999 Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn this book Gavin Peebles and Peter Wilson offer an historical overview of the rapid growth and development of the Singapore economy, detailing the institutions and policies which have made this growth possible. They examine the current state of the economy and its future in terms of prospective growth and structural change. The authors discuss the conflicting views on the role of government and the public sector in the economy, and analyse the quality and sustainability of growth. They explore the structural changes which have occurred due to high rates of savings and investment, a large balance of payments surplus and monetary, financial and fiscal conditions. Important in this analysis is the extent to which Singaporeans themselves have benefited in terms of welfare. The authors also identify the key roles played by trade policy, and financial and exchange rate institutions in creating and sustaining growth. In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, they assess the current health of the economy and the implementation of reforms to achieve the government's vision of a 'New Singapore'.Based on the authors' own combined experiences of living in Singapore for over 20 years, this broadbased and analytical book sheds light on Singapore's status in the world economy. The integration of economic, social and political perspectives will ensure the book's broad appeal amongst scholars, students and researchers interested in growth and economic development in Singapore and South-east Asia.Trade Review'Peebles and Wilson have written an excellent account of what is surely one of the twentieth century's most remarkable transformations. Anyone who wants an up-to-date, balanced and authoritative guide to the economy of modern Singapore is strongly advised to start with their book. Not the least of its virtues is a comprehensive bibliography and a good guide to further reading.' -- Anne Booth, EH. Net'. . . clearly written and well-organized. . . This volume is one of those rare academic works that would make pleasurable reading on a trans-Pacific flight. Highly Recommended. General readers, all levels of undergraduates, and professionals.' -- S.J. Gabriel, Choice'This is an extremely readable and comprehensive account of one of the most successful stories of economic development in the late 20th Century. In Economic Growth and Development in Singapore, Gavin Peebles and Peter Wilson examine various perspectives on the city-state's economic development, and combine theory and empirical detail with aplomb. Their new text is a very welcome addition to the development literature.' -- Christopher M. Dent, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction, Themes and Structure of the Book 2. Foundations for Growth 3. The Growth Experience 4. Structural Change 5. Monetary, Financial and Fiscal Aspects 6. Development Indicators and Welfare 7. Trade, Trade Policy and Growth 8. International Finance and Growth 9. Back to the Future: Continuity or Real Paradigm Shift? Appendix A: Statistics and Sources Appendix B: Singapore Election Systems: Results and Implications Appendix C: Suggestions for Further Reading Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRonald Dore's enquiring mind, rigorous reasoning and comparative methodology have greatly enhanced our understanding of Japan. His insights from Japan have been deployed to generate fresh perspectives on Britain and other industrialized and developing countries. This careful selection of writings reflects his underlying concern with what light the study of Japan sheds on theoretical generalizations about how societies evolve and how economies work. Social Evolution, Economic Development and Culture brings together Ronald Dore's key writings for the first time, making his work accessible across a wide range of social science disciplines. It produces a distinctive perspective with four interlinking themes - technology-driven social evolution, late development, culture and polemics. These are highly topical in the current context of rapid technological innovation and socio-economic change, globalization and accompanying policy choices.The book provides a rich empirical and conceptual source for those interested in technology, socio-economic evolution and culture, and the ways in which they interact. Researchers, teachers and students in the fields of evolutionary economics, economic development, comparative education, institutional economics, political economy and economic and classical sociology (as well as Japanese studies) will find this volume invaluable reading.Trade Review'. . . I can recommend no better reading material. . . than the writings of Ronald Dore presented in this fine volume from Edward Elgar.' -- James Reveley, Australian Economic History Review'This is not a mere selection of the writing of one of the most versatile Japan specialists, but a book which provides abridged versions of some of Ronald Dore's most representative writings in the various fields which he has been covering over several decades: development, education, political economy, sociology, etc . . . Dore's writing is eminently readable, enlightening and compassionate. It is therefore a book which is to be recommended to anybody with a broad interest in the issues confronting contemporary society.' -- Reinhard Drifte, Asian Affairs'By focusing on writings that represent Dore's theoretical assumptions and arguments within the tradition of comparative sociology, the editors have created a very neat 'one-stop-shopping' opportunity for us to review the underlying intellectual themes and coherence that unify his work . . . Those who have long been his admirers will read this collection with renewed respect and anticipate with relish his next salvo or carefully argued analysis. Those new to the field will find this book a useful introduction to the rich cornucopia of Dore's writings on Japan.' -- Thomas P. Rohlen, Journal of Japanese Studies'The image that emerges from this [collection] is one of an impressive scholar who is theoretically sophisticated, well read in a large variety of topics, extremely honest and acutely aware of social problems both in highly industrialized and in developing countries. [Dore's] insights . . . are always challenging and are still at the forefront of scholarship on Japan . . . I contend that his writings provide the most important contribution to the understanding of contemporary Japan in a Western language. This selection of writings reveals the immense importance of Dore's work not only for the analysis of Japanese society, economy and culture, but also for the development of a highly sophisticated multidisciplinary comparative approach to economic development and industrialization. I would suggest it is required reading for all interested in Japan, and also for those who are reflecting on more complex theoretical frameworks in the analysis of current problems and on ways to solve them.' -- Bernard Bernier, Pacific AffairsTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: Technology-driven Social Evolution Part II: And Late Development Part III: But Culture Does Matter, Too Part IV: Polemics: For All the Constraints of Structure and Culture, Is There Still Room for Hope and Reason? Index

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Book SynopsisThe Record of Global Economic Development analyses the long-term and current economic forces which promote or impede globalisation, drawing on the experience of economic history to help interpret major trends in modern economies.Eric Jones brings up-to-date the debate on the origins of, and suitable conditions for, economic growth and discusses themes relating to cultural, institutional and structural change. He rejects cultural explanations of economic growth and emphasises the institutional and political conditions that support it. An account of long-term world agriculture is followed by a brief history of English agriculture and a critique of the latest arguments for preserving it. Other topics considered include language protectionism, East Asia's 'miracle' and crisis, and specific attempts to adjust to or resist globalisation.A broad range of geographical as well as historical examples relating to England, Europe, East Asia and Australia, is drawn on. This multidisciplinary work will appeal to a wide readership, including institutional economists, economic historians, sociologists, political scientists, historians and historical geographers.Trade Review‘The Record of Global Economic Development is vintage Eric Jones. It is readable, fascinating and convincing. Indeed, it should be required reading for all development economists, as well as for students of economic growth and of how the modem world economy came into being.' -- Stuart Jones, The South African Journal of Economic History'The volume is a fascinating read because disparate topics on social and economic change are linked by this consistent theme.' -- David Robertson, Policy'The Record of Global Economic Development is an impressive work, rich with ideas and breathtaking in scope. Its knowledgeable and seemingly effortless coverage of a wide variety of subjects alone is a mark of the imposing scholarship embodied in it. It deserves to be widely read.' -- Gary B. Magee, Economic Record'This is an ambitious book by one of the world's leading economic historians.' -- Russell Smyth, Economic Analysis and PolicyTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Long-Term Economic Development 1. Very Long-term Economic Growth and its Implications 2. Environment, State and Economic Development in the History of Europe and Asia 3. The European Miracle and its Relevance 4. World Agriculture in the Very Long Term Part II: Protectionism 5. Multifunctionality: The Experience of English Farming 6. The Costs of Language Diversity Part III: East Asian Development 7. The Ultimate Significance of East Asian Development 8. The East Asian Crisis in Context 9. ‘Asian Values’ and Cultural Explanations of Economic Change Part IV: Adjusting to Global Change 10. Making Business Competitive: The Australian Experience 11. The Case for Supermarkets: The Australian Experience 12. Global Integration and Global Prospects Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume raises an important question: Given the fast-changing global economy and the challenges it presents, what is the role for the university as an institution promoting sustainable human development?The editors begin by outlining the changes associated with the recent wave of globalization, particularly transformations in the relative power of institutions internationally. They analyze the constraints universities face in industrialized and developing countries in promoting sustainable human development. The authors in Part I point out the need for the university to take a role in meeting the challenges of globalization so they examine the effects of the increased market focus of the world economy on several types of nations - low-income (Jamaica), transitional (Slovenia), peripheral to industrialized nations (Ireland) - and on women, a typically disadvantaged group. Contributors to the second half of the volume provide a variety of perspectives and concrete examples that highlight the roles universities can play in fostering development beneficial to communities and nations. Promising initiatives in Malaysia and India and at a university in the United States are discussed as well as the general lessons each offers. Collectively, the authors suggest that, as an institution, the university can and should play an important role in promoting sustainable human development. Readers interested in economic development, regional studies, globalization and community development will find this book a unique and important contribution.Trade Review'This collection of articles provides an important contribution to the debates on globalization and sustainable human development. In particular, it represents a unique contribution by focusing on the role of universities in confronting these challenges and providing transformative frameworks for "people-centered" development processes.' -- Lourdes BenerIa, Cornell University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: GLOBALIZATION AND THE CHALLENGES CONFRONTING THE UNIVERSITY 1. Globalization, Universities and Sustainable Human Development: A Framework for Understanding the Issues Jean L. Pyle and Robert Forrant 2. Constructing Knowledge, Boosting Development and Escaping Debt: The Case of Jamaica Robert Forrant 3. Sustainable Regional Development: Experiences from Slovenia Tea Petrin, Renata Vitez and Mateja Mesl 4. Recent Developments in Irish-based Industry Mary O’Sullivan 5. Sex, Maids, and Export Processing: Risks and Reasons for Gendered Global Production Networks Jean L. Pyle 6 Feminists and Technocrats in the Democratization of Latin America: A Prolegomenon Verónica Montecinos PART II: ANSWERING THE CHALLENGE: THE UNIVERSITY, KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND THE SUSTAINABLE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 7. Striving Towards Sustainable Development in a Globalizing Economy: Universities and Civil Society Organizations in India Jamuna Ramakrishna 8. A University Enters into its Regional Economy: Models for Integrated Action with Refugee and Immigrant Communities Linda Silka 9. The University, Public Interest Research, and Advocacy Assistance: Lessons on the Role of Academia in Promoting Sustainable Development Cathy Crumbley and Joel Tickner 10. Managing the Interface with the Region: The Case of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Morshidi Sirat 11. Building Bridges: Sustainable Development, Interdisciplinary Programs and the University Nancy Kleniewski and John Wooding 12 ‘Grow Your Own’ in the New Economy? Skill-formation Challenges in the New England Optical Networking Industry William Lazonick, Michael Fiddy and Steven Quimby Final Thoughts: Portable Intellectual Currents and Sustainable Human Development Robert Forrant and Jean L. Pyle Index

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Book SynopsisThis concise book, by one of the leading scholars in development economics, has been developed from a series of lectures given to masters students and will serve as an excellent introduction to the principles of growth and development theory. The author presents conventional wisdom with a critical eye and charts development economics as it has evolved from Adam Smith to 'new' or endogenous growth theory. Thirlwall is critical of the latter, and its predecessor neo-classical growth theory, and tries to put back demand as a driving force in growth theory. He argues that in an open developing economy one of the major constraints is the availability of foreign exchange to pay for imports, so that export growth which relaxes a balance of payments constraint on demand becomes a crucial determinant of overall growth performance. Demand creating its own supply in a growth context, rather than the pre-Keynesian view of supply creating its own demand, provides an alternative framework to the neo-classical one for understanding the differential growth performance of nations.This highly original book will be essential reading for all students and scholars of development and growth economics.Trade Review'. . . the book succeeds brilliantly in its main aim, which is to review the key aspects of existing theory, offer an alternative point of view together with many important insights, and show a way forward. It is worth reading and re-reading by any serious, critical and open-minded student of growth and it should greatly contribute to a fruitful dialogue and synthesis between competing schools of thought.' -- Christopher Tsoukis, Journal of Development StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Growth Theory in the History of Thought 2. Neoclassical and ‘New’ Growth Theory: A Critique 3. Manufacturing Industry as the Engine of Growth 4. A Demand-Oriented Approach to Economic Growth: Export-Led Growth Models 5. Balance of Payments Constrained Growth: Theory and Evidence 6. The Endogeneity of the Natural Rate of Growth Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSince the late 1980s, almost all Latin American countries have undergone a series of far-reaching economic reforms, particularly in the areas of financial and capital account liberalization and trade. This book provides a comparative and analytical framework for assessing the impact of these reforms upon 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, and Peru.The contributors analyse the complex interaction between macro policies, trade and financial liberalization. They illustrate that capital account liberalization in many cases has counteracted objectives of trade liberalization by provoking real exchange-rate appreciation and a profit squeeze in tradable goods sectors. The book concludes that structural shifts resulting from the reform process - such as greater demand for skilled labour and labour-saving investments in modern economic sectors - are major underlying causes of inequality and poverty. The authors ascertain that although these repercussions are strongly associated with the process of trade liberalization, in several instances the positive impact of macroeconomic stabilization and expansion of aggregate demand on employment and real incomes have counteracted these negative outcomes. Economic Liberalization, Distribution and Poverty will be of interest to scholars of economic development, policymakers in countries undergoing major economic reforms (Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe), economic analysts at multilateral agencies (UN, IMF, World Bank, regional development banks, BIS), and international investment agencies including major banks. The book will also be important to aid agencies and those interested in a better understanding of the impact of globalization on the well-being of people across the globe.Trade Review'. . . this volume provides an excellent, carefully argued study that grounds its reasoning in both detailed country-specific narratives as well as rigorous and innovative empirical work. Its array of findings should be of great interest to all those concerned with the welfare outcomes of liberalizing policy reform.'Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1 Balance of payments liberalization in Latin America: effects on growth, distribution and poverty Lance Taylor and Rob Vos 2 Labour market adjustment, poverty and inequality during liberalization Enrique Ganuza, Ricardo Paes de Barros and Rob Vos 3 Argentina: macroeconomic behaviour, employment and income distribution in the 1990s Roberto Frenkel and Martín González Rozada 4 Brazil: economic opening and income distribution Ricardo Paes de Barros and Carlos Henrique Corseuil 5 Chile: trade liberalization, employment and inequality José de Gregorio, Dante Contreras, David Bravo, Tomas Rau and Sergio Urzua 6 Colombia: structural change, labour market adjustment and income distribution in the 1990s José Antonio Ocampo, Fabio Sánchez and Camilo Ernesto Tovar 7 Ecuador: economic liberalization, adjustment and poverty, 1988–99 Rob Vos 8 El Salvador: balance-of-payments liberalization, remittances, employment and poverty Alexander Segovia and Jeannette Larde 9 Mexico: trade liberalization, growth, inequality and poverty Jaime Ros and César Bouillon 10 Peru: stabilization, liberalization and inequality Juan José Díaz, Jaime Saavedra and Máximo Torero Index

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book provides a greater understanding of the relationships between transnational corporations and the economic development of host economies. In the age of globalisation, awareness of the mechanisms through which foreign firms impact on host countries is crucial. The emphasis lies on backward linkages and knowledge transfer to local firms. The book offers a theoretical framework for the activities of TNCs and a review of their impacts on South East Asian economies.The author conveys in-depth information, using extensive data collected from transnational corporations in the Malaysian electrical and electronics sector. A unique approach is adopted by presenting factors explaining the existence as well as the degree of knowledge transfer through backward linkages. To date, no other study has provided a full range of data - qualitative and quantitative - on the existence, as well as the degree, of backward linkages' transfer.Academics, practitioners and students of international business studies, international development and Asian studies will find Transnational Corporations, Technology and Economic Development of great interest, as will business school libraries in European, North American and Asian universities.Trade Review'In a meticulously researched and insightful study, Dr Axele Giroud has provided a valuable contribution to the literature on the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in technology transfer and, thereby, the development process. Of course, there are many studies on technology transfer, but few look in so much detail at the nitty-gritty of inter-corporate relations and the contingent, delicate and intricate web of relationships underlying the processes of knowledge transfer. The book focuses on the linkages between TNCs and local suppliers and, by showing which factors explain the existence and degree of knowledge transfer, Dr Giroud illuminates a sorely neglected area of research.' -- Hafiz Mirza, University of Bradford, UK'This is a very impressive text indispensable for those who want to better understand the linkages between transnational corporations, technology transfer and economic development. Axele Giroud's comprehensive analysis on this topic presents the reader with useful theoretical insights, new conceptual syntheses and detailed empirical material. Furthermore, she manages to convey the more technical and complex aspects of the subject matter in a clear and concise fashion. The various schematic diagrams deployed throughout the text are especially helpful in this respect. Giroud's research is based on a rigorous combination of questionnaire surveys, semi-structured interviews and interesting case studies drawn from the Malaysian electrical and electronic sector. Overall, this is a fine piece of scholarship.' -- Christopher M. Dent, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. TNCs and Backward Linkages in Host Countries: A Theoretical Approach 3. TNCs and their Impact in Host-Developing Economies: The Case of ASEAN Countries 4. Developing Favourable Environment for Backward Linkages: Malaysia, Foreign Direct Investment and the Electrical and Electronics Sector 5. Research Methodology and Design 6. Research Findings: Case-by-Case Analysis 7. Factors Explaining Existence and Degree of Knowledge Transfer 8. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisDecision-makers increasingly seek to design environmental and development policies that will support sustainable development. Thus, practical tools to help formulate sustainable development policies and clear methods to assess their acceptability and effectiveness are urgently needed. This book contributes to meeting these needs by presenting both analytical and empirical aspects of decision-making processes. The authors explore the methods for integrating environmental and social sciences to support participatory policy design, implementation and assessment of sustainable development policies. These methods are applied, richly illustrated and discussed with reference to several case studies from various regions of the world. Although each chapter has a distinct focus, they all contribute to a clearer understanding of how sustainable development is perceived and assessed by society. The book is interdisciplinary, emphasising how the integration of a wide set of disciplines and stakeholder perspectives into the policy-making process can help to improve the perception of sustainable development policies. The authors argue that there should be greater transparency in the processes of modelling and integrated assessment in order to increase the meaningful participation of all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.By deliberately avoiding technical jargon, this book will appeal to a broad audience including environmental, resource and development economists. It will also be of interest to anyone with a scientific or policy perspective in the measurement and assessment of sustainable development.Trade Review'The complexity and uncertainty of sustainable development decision-making process make this book quite vital to scholars, researchers and practitioners of development. The holistic approach of addressing environmental issues gives a better perspective of what, why and how environmental problems can be addressed so as to provide benefits to the society. This book is a welcome addition to the literature on a participatory approach which seeks out a consensus in ensuring the maximization of inputs from concerned parties.' -- Valentine U. James, Fayetteville State University, US'A multidisciplinary compilation bringing together 12 studies from around the world. Each chapter emphasises the necessity for integrated assessment and evaluation of environmental and development strategies when designing sustainable development policies. A concise, well referenced book exploring the challenges faced in the decision making process.' -- Friends of the EarthTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Part I: Methodological Issues Towards Integrative Analysis Part II: Participatory Frameworks Part III: Perspectives in Ecological Economic Modelling Index

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Book SynopsisInnovation is crucial for small enterprises to become and remain competitive in the global economy. In this book, the authors have combined theoretical insights with comprehensive case studies on innovation among small-scale enterprises in developing countries, paying particular attention to technological change in clusters of small firms.The authors deliberately use a broad definition of innovation in order to emphasise the fact that technological change and innovation adoption takes place on a wider scale and in a greater number of forms than is frequently assumed. The unusual case studies such as the Kenyan food processing sector, furniture making in Nicaragua and tile manufacturing in Indonesia highlight the patterns of innovation adoption and diffusion, and serve as a unique and fascinating backdrop to the study. The authors pay specific attention to innovation by small enterprises in times of economic crisis and go on to assess the mechanisms employed to promote innovation. They demonstrate that although radical innovation among small enterprises occurs on a limited scale, innovation through gradual incremental improvements in production processes and products is continuous. Innovation and Small Enterprises in the Third World will be widely read by academics, researchers and policymakers concerned with innovation adoption and diffusion, and third world development issues.Table of ContentsContents 1. Innovation and small enterprise development in developing countries Meine Pieter van Dijk and Henry Sandee Part I FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING INNOVATION DIFFUSION 2. Small enterprise development in developing countries: innovation or acquisition of technological capability? Henny Romijn 3. Cluster trajectories and the likelihood of endogenous upgrading Peter Knorringa Part II CASES OF SMES AND INNOVATION 4. Trying to innovate far from international frontiers: case study from the small-scale briquetting industry in India Joy Clancy 5. Competitive response, innovation and creating an innovative milieu in the manufacturing industry in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe A.H.J. Bert Helmsing 6. Innovation and small enterprise development examples from Burkina Faso, Ghana and Zimbabwe Meine Pieter van Dijk Part III INNOVATION IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC CRISIS 7. Innovation and competitiveness within the small furniture industry in Nicaragua Mario Davide Parrilli 8. Why do(n’t) they innovate? Explaining diverse SME adjustment strategies after an external shock Regine Qualman 9. The impact of the crisis on small-scale enterprises in Java, findings from selected case studies Henry Sandee Part IV MECHANISMS FOR INNOVATION DIFFUSION 10. Enhancing innovation capabilities in SME clusters: evidence from a service centre in Spain Manuel Albaladejo 11. Linkages between small and large firms in the Kenyan food processing sector Dorothy McCormick and Rosemary Atieno 12. The role of a research and development institute in the development and diffusion of technology Bert Bongenaar and Adam Szirmai 13. Social capital and technological innovation processes in the South Árni Sverrisson Part V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14. Enterprise co-operation, technology partnerships and S&T policies for the promotion of innovation for SMEs Meine Pieter van Dijk 15. Innovation and small enterprise development in developing countries: some conclusions Meine Pieter van Dijk and Henry Sandee Index

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Book SynopsisLance Taylor is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent development economists in the world and is known for his work on development planning, macroeconomics of development, stabilization policy, and the global economy. He has also been the major force behind structuralist economics, which is seen by many to be a major alternative to orthodox development economics and policy prescriptions. The essays in this volume, written by well-known scholars in their own right, make contributions to each of these areas while honoring the contributions made by Lance Taylor. Professional economists, researchers and policy makers interested in development economics, political economy, global political economy and viable alternatives to mainstream thought will find this collection a valuable addition to their libraries.Table of ContentsContents: Part I: Introduction Part II: Approaches to Development and Planning Part III: Finance and Asset Markets Part IV: Stabilization, Adjustment and Growth Part V: Beyond Neo-Liberalism: The Firm, Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Part VI: The North, the South and Globalization Index

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Book SynopsisThe main theme of this study is the political economy of policy reform in less developed countries and post-socialist countries. Given the complexity of economic development and transition, Joachim Ahrens views failures in policy reform, poor public sector management, rent-seeking, corruption, and over-centralization as systematic, though not exclusive, instances of institutional failure. This interdisciplinary study looks for ways of constructing effective market-enhancing governance structures that provide appropriate incentive systems to cope with such failures. No blueprint is offered, but the book provides a conceptual governance framework that can be applied in a comparative way to analyze economic, political, and social obstacles to policy and institutional reform. The concept is not only used to analyze the politico-institutional foundation of policy reform in East Asia and Eastern Europe, but it also allows to elaborate country specific strategies to craft institutional safeguards that help overcome impediments to development and transition.This innovative book, which overcomes the conventional perspective of a government-market dichotomy, will be of interest to researchers, students, policymakers and all those concerned with the impact of the dialectic interaction between political and economic forces on economic development.Trade Review'. . . this volume is an excellent resource for those interested in the analysis of institutions' design and economic development. . .' -- Oscar Alfranca, Progress in Development StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: Market, State, and Economic Development Part I: Policy Reform, Institutions, and Economic Performance 2. The Washington Consensus and Its Limits 3. From New Political Economy to New Institutional Economics 4. Institutional Change and Economic Performance Part II: Governance: Theory and Practice 5. Governance and Economic Performance: Conceptual Considerations 6. Governance in Practice: Evidence from Less Developed Countries and Economies in Transition 7. Rethinking Effective Governance: Politico-Institutional Structures and Economic Development in Comparative Perspective Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisVisions of Development is a path-breaking and original volume, examining concepts and perceptions of human development through a unique synthesis of empirical and philosophical work. The author builds on the foundations of Sen and Nussbaum's capability approach, now at the forefront of development studies. The book aims to identify and clarify academic concepts of development, to consider how poor people themselves perceive 'development' and confronts abstract concepts of development with the views of ordinary people. It represents the first systematic attempt to construct a development ethic (list of valuable capabilities) that is based directly on the values and experiences of the poor.David Clark considers the case for viewing development in terms of the expansion of human capabilities instead of some narrow conception of utility or opulence; and develops a non-paternalistic methodology for forging a development ethic that can respect the values of all people. He then proceeds to develop an account of human development based on the perceptions of people living in both rural and urban locations in South Africa - Murraysburg and Wallacedene respectively.A multidisciplinary and accessible text, this challenging book will appeal not only to scholars and researchers in development economics but also economic geographers, social scientists and political economists. It will also be of great interest to policymakers and practitioners.Trade Review'Clark is versed and confident in his comprehension of the two theorists who are at the center of his critical analysis, but it is in his design and analysis f the empirical part of the thesis that Clark excels. Having shown clear and informed insights into the attributes that Sen and Nussbaum have identified as important to well-being, he presents the reader with an improved list, one that is more relevant to the everyday experience of poverty in the two selected research sites.' -- Jaqui Goldin, Review of Radical Political Economics'This is a useful piece of explanatory research. . .' -- The International NGO Training and Research Centre'. . . a refreshing attempt has been made by David Clark to provide a conceptual discussion on development along with empirical testing and it highlights the fact that much more needs to be done in this direction.' -- Jandhyala B.G. Tilak, Journal of Educational Planning and Administration'. . . this book is a valuable contribution to the development field.' -- Haider A. Kahn, Journal of Economic IssuesTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Peter H. Nolan Preface Introduction 1. Abstract Concepts of Development 2. Capability and Human Development 3. Towards a Theory of the Good Life 4. Perceptions of Development 5. Conclusion Annex: Statistics and Questionnaire Part I: Responses to Open Questionnaire Part II: Responses to Pre-Defined Questions Part III: The Questionnaire Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the role of cooperation, networks and institutions in the context of regional innovation systems. It emphasises the importance of these factors in the emergence of local innovation systems, using detailed examples of clusters which have reached different stages of maturity. The authors address the topic from an empirical, theoretical and political perspective, and highlight the local mechanisms which are involved in the development of innovation systems. They offer a comprehensive overview of different approaches in the field and present numerous case studies which stress the influence of networks and local institutions. Significantly, they also introduce several new approaches to regional innovation systems, including contributions which explicitly discuss the design and potential of policy measures to promote regional development. The policy recommendations are based on sound theorising which, in turn, is based on extensive empirical research.This book is a valuable addition to a complex and growing literature which offers new perspectives and insights on cooperation, networks and institutions, and their role in the development of local systems of innovation. The combination of empirical, theoretical and policy-oriented approaches will ensure this book is essential reading for academics and policymakers in the fields of regional economics, innovation research and economic geography.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Towards a Political Perspective and Unifying Concept Part I: Theoretical Approaches 2. Local Culture and Regional Innovation Networks: Some Propositions 3. Entrepreneurial Activities in a Regional Context 4. The Role of Trust and Power in the Institutional Regulation of Territorial Business Systems 5. Cognitive Coordination, Institutions and Clusters: An Exploratory Discussion 6. Problems and Solutions in Knowledge Transfer 7. Learning Pathologies in Losing Areas: Towards a Definition of the Cognitive Obstacles to Local Development 8. On the Unit of Analysis in the Study of Networks Part II: Case Studies 9. Is Nanjing’s Concentration of IT Companies an Innovative Cluster? 10. TV Content Production in Media Regions: The Necessities and Difficulties of Public Policy Support for a Project-based Industry 11. How Many Networks in a Local Cluster? Textile Machine Production and Innovation in Brescia 12. ‘Lock-in’ of Regional Clusters: The Case of Offshore Engineering Part III: Policy Implications 13. Entrepreneurship Stimulation in Regional Innovation Systems – Public Promotion of University-based Start-ups in Germany 14. Cooperation and Knowledge-pooling in Clusters: Designing Territorial Competitiveness Policies 15. Policy Measures to Support the Emergence of Localised Industrial Clusters Index

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Book SynopsisChina's prospects of successfully completing the transition to a market economy and becoming the world's largest economy during the 21st century depend on the future sustainability of high rates of economic growth. This book is a comprehensive, balanced and realistic assessment of China's financial reform program and future direction. Covering not only the banking sector but also non-bank financial institutions, stock market development and external financial liberalization, the authors examine the impact of financial reform on economic development in China during the reform period. This volume will facilitate a more accurate assessment of the Chinese approach to financial reform, and will therefore, allow more informed future policy choices for both China and other developing and transitional countries. Financial Reform and Economic Development in China contains a wealth of information for anyone concerned with China's economic future, and should be required reading for those in the corporate business sector, academics and government analysts.Trade Review'Financial Reform and Economic Development in China represents a rigorous yet readable account of financial market liberalization in China.' -- Bryane Michael, China InformationTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Domestic Financial Liberalization and Financial Depth in China 3. The Performance of China’s State-owned Industrial Enterprises 4. The Performance of China’s State-owned Banks 5. Non-bank Financial Institutions and Economic Development in China 6. Stock Markets and Economic Development in China 7. External Financial Liberalization in China 8. Conclusion Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisThe past two decades have seen a process of almost continuous reform in public management in developed countries and a renegotiation of traditional relationships between state, economy and society. These changes have been expressed through privatization, civil service reductions and restructuring, the introduction of market-type mechanisms to improve the delivery of public services, the construction of new forms of partnership between state and non-state organizations, and new types of regulation and accountability. In turn, these public management reforms have, in a variety of ways, been transferred to the state systems of developing and transitional economies. The Internationalization of Public Management constitutes one of the first attempts to examine the conceptual and practical problems which attend such policy transfers, and to make preliminary judgements about the successes and failures of public management reform in developing countries. The distinguished group of contributors offers instructive insights into the complex reality of the development state.Both academics and postgraduate students within the areas of politics and governance, public sector management and development studies will find this book essential reading. Practitioners in these fields, especially within aid agencies and research institutions, will also find the book contains valuable lessons and conclusions.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The Internationalization of New Public Management 2. Should Flawed Models of Public Management be Exported? Issues and Practices 3. Administrative Reform in Core Civil Services: Application and Applicability of the New Public Management 4. New Public Management and Development: The Case of Public Service Reform in Tanzania and Uganda 5. Local Government: Management or Politics? 6. The NPM Agenda for Service Delivery: A Suitable Model for Developing Countries? 7. Reinventing the Third World State: Service Delivery and the Civic Realm 8. Privatization and Regulation in Developing Countries 9. Human Resource Management and New Public Management: Two Sides of a Coin that has a Low Value in Developing Countries? 10. Information Systems and Public Sector Reform in the Third World 11. Moving the Public Management Debate Forward: A Contingency Approach Index

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Book SynopsisThe Theory of Economic Growth compares the main theories of growth from Adam Smith to the present day in order to isolate their logical structures, theoretical domains and methodological underpinnings. The book provides original solutions to theoretical questions still debated in contemporary literature and points out new directions for further research.The authors carry out a 'vertical' or in-depth analysis of the three main schools of thought; classical, Keynesian and neo-classical. They perform a 'horizontal' analysis of a wide range of items connected with growth theory, such as competition, technical change, division of labour, business cycles, the impact on environment, and the financial intermediation. Attention is also given to the evolutionary approach to economic growth.This book will be of great interest to scholars of economic growth, macroeconomics, and historians of economic thought.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Theories of Economic Growth: Old and New 2. The Structure of Growth Models: A Comparative Survey 3. Endogenous Growth Theory as a Lakatosian Case Study 4. Endogenous Growth in a Multi-sector Economy 5. Income Distribution and Consumption Patterns in a ‘Classical’ Growth Model 6. Keynesian Theories of Growth 7. Should the Theory of Endogenous Growth be Based on Say’s Law and the Full Employment of Resources? 8. The Demographic Transition and Neoclassical Models of Balanced Growth 9. Human Capital Formation in the New Growth Theory: The Role of ‘Social Factors’ 10. The Evolutionary Perspective on Growth 11. Competition, Rent-Seeking and Growth: Smith versus the Endogenous Growth Theory 12. R&D Models of Economic Growth and the Long-term Evolution of Productivity and Innovation 13. Competition and Technical Change in Aghion and Howitt: A Formalisation of Marx’s Ideas? 14. Division of Labour and Economic Growth: Paul Romer’s Contribution in an Historical Perspective 15. The Interaction between Growth and Cycle in Macrodynamic Models of the Economy 16. Real Business Cycle Models, Endogenous Growth Models and Cyclical Growth: A Critical Survey 17. Growth Theory and the Environment: How to Include Matter Without Making it Really Matter 18. Modelling Growth and Financial Intermediation through Information Frictions: A Critical Survey References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book questions what enduring lessons have been learnt about the interdependence of international trade and economic development during the last 50 years. Since the end of the Cold War and the advent of the WTO, developing countries have been forced to face the choice of whether, and to what extent, to integrate economically with the rest of the world. The key issue of international political economy is emphasized.The authors argue that while integration through trade has become increasingly necessary for successful development, it rapidly encounters a series of problems that remain to be resolved. These range from increasing inequality and instability, the vagaries of WTO rules, persistent agricultural protection in developed countries, through to inadequate finance and new waves of technological innovation. Underlying all these concerns, however, is the deeper question of how much the developing countries can influence the setting of the rules of the international system.Trade and Development examines all the major topics in the area of trade and development, along with proposals for new directions for UNCTAD. The book will be of great interest to academics, researchers, NGOs and policymakers involved in international and development economics.Trade Review'The essays are of high quality and full of interesting details, which is not a surprise given the distinguished group of scholars that contributed. . . this is an impressive collection of essays that adds significantly to the discussion of policies for developing countries in the context of globalization. I would strongly recommend it to academics and students interested in development, as well as policymakers in developing countries.' -- Ricardo A. LOpez, Journal of International DevelopmentTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The Historical Conflict of Socialism and Capitalism, and the Post-Socialist Transformation 3. Globalization and Development Strategies 4. Trade Policy as Development Policy: Building on Fifty Years’ Experience 5. Industrialization under New WTO Law 6. Technological Change and Opportunities for Development as a Moving Target 7. Financing for Development: Current Trends and Issues for the Future 8. Agricultural Trade Barriers, Trade Negotiations and the Interests of Developing Countries 9. Economic Dependence on Commodities 10. Income Distribution and Development 11. Order, the Rule of Law and Moral Norms 12. Regional Cooperation in a Changing Global Environment: Success and Failure of East Asia 12. Economic Governance Institutions in a Global Political Economy: Implications for Developing Countries Index

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Book SynopsisIn this book Gavin Peebles and Peter Wilson offer an historical overview of the rapid growth and development of the Singapore economy, detailing the institutions and policies which have made this growth possible. They examine the current state of the economy and its future in terms of prospective growth and structural change. The authors discuss the conflicting views on the role of government and the public sector in the economy, and analyse the quality and sustainability of growth. They explore the structural changes which have occurred due to high rates of savings and investment, a large balance of payments surplus and monetary, financial and fiscal conditions. Important in this analysis is the extent to which Singaporeans themselves have benefited in terms of welfare. The authors also identify the key roles played by trade policy, and financial and exchange rate institutions in creating and sustaining growth. In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, they assess the current health of the economy and the implementation of reforms to achieve the government's vision of a 'New Singapore'.Based on the authors' own combined experiences of living in Singapore for over 20 years, this broadbased and analytical book sheds light on Singapore's status in the world economy. The integration of economic, social and political perspectives will ensure the book's broad appeal amongst scholars, students and researchers interested in growth and economic development in Singapore and South-east Asia.Trade Review'Peebles and Wilson have written an excellent account of what is surely one of the twentieth century's most remarkable transformations. Anyone who wants an up-to-date, balanced and authoritative guide to the economy of modern Singapore is strongly advised to start with their book. Not the least of its virtues is a comprehensive bibliography and a good guide to further reading.' -- Anne Booth, EH. Net'. . . clearly written and well-organized. . . This volume is one of those rare academic works that would make pleasurable reading on a trans-Pacific flight. Highly Recommended. General readers, all levels of undergraduates, and professionals.' -- S.J. Gabriel, Choice'This is an extremely readable and comprehensive account of one of the most successful stories of economic development in the late 20th Century. In Economic Growth and Development in Singapore, Gavin Peebles and Peter Wilson examine various perspectives on the city-state's economic development, and combine theory and empirical detail with aplomb. Their new text is a very welcome addition to the development literature.' -- Christopher M. Dent, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction, Themes and Structure of the Book 2. Foundations for Growth 3. The Growth Experience 4. Structural Change 5. Monetary, Financial and Fiscal Aspects 6. Development Indicators and Welfare 7. Trade, Trade Policy and Growth 8. International Finance and Growth 9. Back to the Future: Continuity or Real Paradigm Shift? Appendix A: Statistics and Sources Appendix B: Singapore Election Systems: Results and Implications Appendix C: Suggestions for Further Reading Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA decade after the implementation of the initial wave of economic reforms in India, the process of transforming the country into a fully developed market economy continues. A hallmark of the globalised economy is its ability to sustain competitive efficiency which, in turn, can lead to enhanced growth. This important new book gauges how far India has been successful in achieving this goal by implementing the correct economic reform measures. There is a severe lack of solid analytical evidence or rigorous scientific studies on the success of India's economic reforms. The expert authors attempt to redress this imbalance with a thorough analysis of key aspects of the state of the Indian economy since 1991. Keeping poverty reduction as the major objective, they comprehensively discuss and identify further reform measures which are vital in the monetary, fiscal and agriculture sectors in order to maintain and improve the momentum of growth. When compared with East Asian countries including China, India's lacklustre growth performance indicates that the task of reform is far from over. The authors argue that India needs to pursue its reform process much more vigorously at both the central and state levels in order to achieve its full growth potential.Providing a comprehensive assessment of the impact of economic reforms in India, this book will appeal to policymakers, researchers and students with an interest in developing economies. Political scientists as well as economists in the fields of liberalisation and international development will also find this an engaging and enlightening volume.Trade Review'. . . contains a rich array of well-referenced empirical data, and the diversity of analytical perspectives make invaluable contributions. . . offers useful, up-to-date analyses of India's experience with liberalising reforms, and is sufficiently devoid of technical jargon to be accessible for scholars of whatever disciplinary background.' -- Martin Menski, Contemporary South AsiaTable of ContentsFull Contents: Preface Introduction Part I: Indian Economic Reforms in the East Asian Context 1. India’s Economic Reform Programme: Lessons from Classical Economics 2. The East Asian Experience and its Relevance to India Part II: What Type of Agricultural Reform is Needed? 3. Sequencing in India’s Reform Process: The Agriculture–Manufacturing Linkages 4. Agricultural Trade Liberalisation in South Asia: From the Uruguay Round to the Millennium Round 5. Impact of Sector-specific and Macro-level Reforms on Agriculture: Simulations of a Macroeconometric Model Part III: What is the Impact of Agricultural Reform on Poverty? 6. The Non-farm Economic Activities for the Alleviation of Rural Poverty and Inequality 7. Income Inequality and Convergence of Income Across Indian States 8. Poverty and Economic Growth in India 9. Making PRIs and ULBs More Autonomous and Effective Part IV: What Type of Monetary and Fiscal Reforms is Needed? 10. Issues in the Choice of a Monetary Regime for India 11. An Empirical Analysis of Monetary Transmission in India 12. Tax Policy in India 13. How to Think About Local Government Reform in India Index

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Book SynopsisSince the late 1980s, economic growth has again become a central topic in economic theorising. Recent endogenous growth theory has greatly contributed to the development of the field. Old and New Growth Theories analyses the most recent developments in the theory of economic growth and compares these to earlier theories. The book's originality is due in part to the assembly of contributions from scholars of different persuasions - some within the mainstream and others from Keynesian, Kaleckian and Sraffian traditions. The authors deal with a comprehensive variety of research topics including the key elements necessary to generate growth, the mechanisms of endogeneity of growth and technical change, the role of aggregate demand and of investment in physical and human capital. Economic policy issues are also considered.The book will be appreciated by scholars of economic growth, macroeconomics, classical and Keynesian economics as well as historians of economic thought.Trade Review'Researchers and advanced students who are interested in growth theory will gain a good introduction to current debates on the NGT.' -- Cheol-Soo Park, Review of Political EconomyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Old and New Growth Theories: A Unifying Structure? 2. ‘Old’ Thoughts on ‘New’ Growth Theory 3. Old and New Growth Theories: What Role for Aggregate Demand? 4. New Growth Theory, Effective Demand, and Post-Keynesian Dynamics 5. Exogenous and Endogenous Growth in the Solow and Arrow Models, and the Swan Proposition 6. Model Robustness in ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Growth Theory 7. On ‘Measuring’ Knowledge in New (Endogenous) Growth Theory 8. On the Mechanics of Technical Change: New and Old Ideas in Economic Growth 9. Technical Change, Effective Demand and Economic Growth 10. Schumpeterian Growth Theory and Schumpeter’s Monetary Ideas: A Suggested Integration 11. Distribution and Policy in the New Growth Literature 12. Does Investment Cause Growth? A Test of an Endogenous Demand-Driven Theory of Growth Applied to India 1950–96 13. When Romer Meets Lucas: On Human Capital, Imperfect Competition and Growth 14. The Enigma of Medieval Craft Guilds: A Model of Social Inertia and Technological Change 15. Effective Demand and Growth in a One-Sector Keynesian Model 16. Neo-Kaleckian Growth Dynamics and the State of Long-run Expectations: Wage- versus Profit-Led Growth Reconsidered Index

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Book SynopsisSince the 1940s, development thinking has been the subject of fierce debate and continual evolution. The authors of this book trace the ideas that have driven changing approaches to development, focusing also on the Prebisch-Singer Thesis, which seeks to explain the widening gaps between rich and poor nations, caused by unequal distribution of trade benefits. They discuss both aid during and after the cold war, and the rise and subsequent liberalisation crisis of the Asian 'Tiger Economies'.The Economic North-South Divide goes on to explore the structural roots of the debt crisis and considers the impact of debt management on North-South economic relations, exposing certain double standards that tilt global markets further against the South. Encouraged by recent successful opposition to neoliberalism, the authors finally propose ideas for a world where people seem to matter. This book is a welcome addition to the debate and will appeal to anyone interested in economic development and history.Trade Review'This is a distinguished book written by two distinguished analysts of, and commentators on, the outcomes and processes that have dominated the evolution of the global economic order over the last sixty years.' -- S. Subramanian, Journal of Social and Economic Development'What Raffer and Singer chose to do, they have done very well indeed.' -- Saud Choudhry, Development Policy ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Six Decades of Economic and Social Development Policies 2. Beyond Terms of Trade: Convergence, Divergence, and (Un)Creative Destruction 3. The Evolution of Development Thinking 4. The Neoliberal Tide of the ‘Washington Consensus’ 5. Aid to Development and the Bipolar World 6. ODA after the Cold War: Less Money at Tougher Conditions 7. Lomé: Reflecting North–South Relations since Colonial Times 8. Oil: Temporarily a Special Case 9. The Asian Tigers: What do they Prove? 10. The Debt Crisis: Historical Roots and ‘Debt Management’ During the 1980s 11. Too Little, Too Slowly: Dragging the Debt Problem into the Third Millennium 12. The WTO – Tilting Trade Rules Further Against the South 13. Textiles and Apparel: Double Standards of Adjustment and Transition 14. Towards a More Equal World Order Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book opens a fresh chapter in the debate on local enterprise clusters and their strategies for upgrading in the global economy. The authors employ a novel conceptual framework in their research on industrial clusters in Europe, Latin America and Asia and provide new perspectives and insights for researchers and policymakers alike.The debate on local upgrading capacity is torn between two lines of thinking: those who believe that local relationships between enterprises and institutions are key to upgrading, and those who argue that the spaces for upgrading are defined by the sourcing strategies of global buyers. From this debate a number of important questions arise: how feasible is it to develop local upgrading strategies? Can local policy networks make a difference, or do global forces undermine them? Do global quality and labour standards marginalise developing country producers or do they help them to upgrade? To answer these questions, the book brings together theoretical and empirical research on local and regional clusters, global value chains and global standards, using case studies from developed and developing countries. The authors provide a new understanding of how global and local governance interact, highlighting power and inequality in global chains but also identifying scope for local action.By showing how and why insertion in global value chains can accelerate or inhibit local upgrading, this book represents a significant contribution to the academic and political debate on globalization. It will be essential reading for all students, academics and researchers interested in global political economy, global and local governance structures, economic geography and innovation studies.Trade Review'This book is a remarkable endeavour, which develops a convincing conceptual framework by drawing on a vast body of literature, and effectively submits it to empirical validation. It makes very useful and accessible reading for all those interested in the many facets of globalisation and a necessary reference for those specialists working in the field of private sector development.' -- Federico Bonaglia, International Affairs'I would highly recommend the book for all those interested and seeking insights into local development, small businesses and industrial policy in a global context.' -- Peter van Dierman, Growth & Change'The book presents the results of an international research project, jointly organized by the Institute of Development Studies (United Kingdom) and the Institute for Development and Peace (Germany). It assembles the insights of over a dozen scholars from Western European and Latin American countries, many of whom are leading experts, and collects a wide range of examples and views that broaden and systematize our knowledge of the topic. Thus, the book represents a kind of "milestone" publication in its field. . . . the book extends frontiers of knowledge in various respects, in regard to conceptual, empirical, and political issues.' -- Martina Fromhold-Eisebith, Economic Geography'. . . this is an important book that combines a very interesting mix of regional and comparative case studies, based on a sound conceptualization presented in a reflexive manner. It pushes forward the debate on regional development and upgrading in a global economy. . .' -- Martin Hess, Journal of Economic GeographyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Globalized Localities: Introduction 2. Regions in the ‘World Economic Triangle’ 3. Making Sense of Global Standards 4. Governance in Global Value Chains 5. The Underground Revolution in the Sinos Valley: A Comparison of Upgrading in Global and National Value Chains 6. How Globalization Affects Italian Industrial Districts: The Case of Brenta 7. Upgrading in the Tile Industry of Italy, Spain and Brazil: Insights from Cluster and Value Chain Analysis 8. Local Upgrading Strategies in Response to Global Challenges: The Surgical Instrument Cluster of Tuttlingen, Germany 9. Clustering and Upgrading in Global Value Chains: The Taiwanese Personal Computer Industry 10. Global Quality Standards and Technological Upgrading in the Brazilian Auto-components Industry 11. The Effect of Global Standards on Local Producers: A Pakistani Case Study 12. Paradoxes and Ironies of Locational Policy in the New Global Economy 13. Chain Governance and Upgrading: Taking Stock Index

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Book SynopsisEast Asia is the most competitive and dynamic industrial region in the developing world. This is universally acknowledged but not yet fully understood. In particular, the different strategies the 'Tiger' economies used to access and absorb foreign technologies, and the interaction of technology imports with domestic technological effort, have not been sufficiently explored. This book addresses this imbalance with new country studies on the interaction between foreign direct investment (FDI) and technological activity in building export competitiveness. The book covers China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand, highlighting different strategic approaches to building capabilities in industrial enterprises. The book also includes a general overview and studies of Japanese multinationals overseas.Those interested in the critical role that technologies can play in promoting economic growth and competitiveness will find this study of great interest, especially academics and those in governments and agencies engaged in economic development policy.Table of ContentsContents Preface and acknowledgements 1 Introduction and overview Sanjaya Lall and Shujiro Urata 2 Foreign direct investment, technology development and competitiveness: issues and evidence Sanjaya Lall 3 Competitiveness and technology: an international comparison Hiroki Kawai and Shujiro Urata 4 Building technological capabilities with or without inward direct investment: the case of Japan Akira Goto and Hiroyuki Odagiri 5 Overseas R&D activities and intra-firm technology transfer: the case of Japanese multinationals Shujiro Urata and Hiroki Kawai 6 The dynamics of technology development: lessons from the Korea experience Linsu Kim 7 Technology acquisition and development in Taiwan Bee-Yan Aw 8 From using to creating technology: the evolution of Singapore’s national innovation system and the changing role of public policy Poh Kam Wong 9 In search of balance: technological development in China Yang Yao 10 Can the Philippines ever catch up? Joy V. Abrenica and Gwendolyn R. Tecson 11 Industrial technology transition in Malaysia Rajah Rasiah 12 Foreign direct investment, technology and competitiveness in Thailand Peter Brimble 13 Technology development in Indonesia Yumiko Okamoto and Fredrik Sjöholm Index

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Book SynopsisThe increasing scarcity of water resources (in terms of quantity and quality) is one of the most pervasive natural resource allocation issues facing development planners throughout the world. This problem is especially prevalent in less developed countries where the management of this valuable resource has become a critical policy concern. This authoritative new volume outlines the fundamental principles and difficulties that characterise this challenging task.The authors begin by detailing the significant problems of water management which are specific to developing countries. In particular, they highlight the political economy of water management in the context of both pricing and institutional reform. Five case studies from a variety of developing countries extend these themes and examine other important issues such as water markets, irrigation and the measurement of groundwater scarcity. Finally, using Cyprus as an example, the authors demonstrate the manner in which improved water management policies can be implemented in a developing country. This final part serves to illustrate the policy solutions to the problems laid out in earlier chapters.Government agencies, private consulting firms and NGOs working in the fields of water resource allocation and economic development will find this volume to be an enlightening read. Academics, practitioners and those who wish to be better informed about the role and value of water management in developing countries will also find this to be an invaluable source of reference.Trade Review'This book contains a good collection of articles about the economics and political economy of water management. . . This theoretical work is innovative and worth exploring especially when it is put in the context of problems and policies of developing countries. . . it is indeed a worthwhile collection for those dealing with natural resource management, in particular with water management.' -- Benchaphun Shinawatra Ekasingh, Quarterly Journal of International AgricultureTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: Principles: Water Management Issues Surveyed 1. The Political Economy Context of Water-Pricing Reforms 2. The Political Economy of Institutional Reforms in Pakistan’s Irrigation Sector Part II: Problems: Case Studies of Special Difficulties in Developing Countries 3. Selection Through Water Markets 4. Willingness to Pay for Migratory Species Preservation: The Premium for Co-operative Agreements and Implications for Policy 5. Economic Instruments for Water Management in the Presence of Positive Externalities: The Case of Rice-based Irrigation in Sri Lanka 6. A New Methodology for Measuring Groundwater Scarcity: Theory and Application 7. Contrasting Different Methodologies to Deriving Natural Resource Scarcity Rents: Some Results from Cyprus Part III: Policies: A Case Study of Policy Making for Water Management in Cyprus 8. The Watershed Economics Management Approach: An Application to Cyprus 9. Water Management in Cyprus through a Decision-Support System 10. A Critical Examination of the New Integrated European Water Protection Regime Index

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