Development economics Books

Book SynopsisThere is currently a popular view that the world is undergoing profound changes in the fundamental relationships upon which it is organised. In particular, there is widespread talk of a 'globalised' economy, facilitated by and associated with 'new' technologies and practices. There is a further consensus that within this 'globalised', 'new' economy, regionalisation in some form is important. The aim of this volume is to address these topical issues, presenting perspectives from which they can be analysed and exploring specific aspects in greater detail.The contributors provide a framework for understanding current trends, and suggest approaches that highlight appropriate ways forward in the context of both opportunities and dangers. In doing so, they discuss specific cases and explore detailed policy possibilities, including the prospect of stimulating change through multinational engagement and debate.The rigorous analysis and coherent nature of the book will ensure its appeal to researchers and scholars across a wide range of disciplines and topics, including industrial economics, regional science and globalisation.Trade Review‘Urban and Regional Prosperity in a Globalised New Economy is a good collection of relevant, authoritative and thought-provoking articles written by experts. . . It will be valuable for its target audience.' -- Harbans Singh Gill, Global Business ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Preface Urban and Regional Prosperity in a Globalised New Economy: An Overview 1. Economic ‘Prosperity’ and ‘Globalisation’: An Agenda and Perspective 2. The Problem of Regional ‘Hollowing Out’ in Japan: Lessons for Regional Industrial Policy 3. Regional Prosperity in a Globalised Economy: Evidence from Mexico 4. Economic Activity, Market Structure and Public Policy 5. Notes on Labour Market Flexibility: Questions for the New Economy 6. Antitrust Issues: Global Cartels, Competition Law and the New Economy 7. Economic Gains from Regional Concentration of Business Operations 8. Why Do Biotechnology Firms Cluster? Some Possible Explanations 9. Industrial Clusters and Districts in the New Economy: Some Perspectives and Cases 10. The Global Economy and Manufacturing: The Case of Wisconsin 11. Reflections on a University’s Role in Regional Economic Development 12. International Perspectives on the Prosperity of a Region: A Personal Reflection 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 SynopsisMalaysia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world today, and this book reflects current debates about the future directions of the national economy, polity and society in light of the late 1990s watershed period of financial crisis, the arrest of Anwar Ibrahim and the subsequent 1999 general election. Malaysian Economics and Politics in the New Century aims to answer questions about how the economy and society are organized, about how the benefits from economic development are distributed, about government's relations to major national institutions, and about the nature of the political process. With its focus firmly on Malaysia's future, this will be a volume of particular interest to scholars, academics, researchers, business leaders and policymakers involved in the Asian region, and Malaysia in particular.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Introduction 1. Introduction Part II: Economics and Strategy 2. Malaysia and the Asian Crisis: Lessons and Challenges 3. The Impact of the 1997 Financial Crisis on Malaysia’s Corporate Sector and its Response 4. Malaysia after the Asian Crisis: An Overview of Labour Market Issues 5. The Financial Crisis and its Social Implications 6. Malaysia’s Security Environment and Strategic Responses Part III: Politics and Other Aspects 7. A New Politics in Malaysia: Ferment and Fragmentation 8. Changing Power Configurations in Malaysia 9. The Anwar Trial and its Wider Implications 10. Mahathir, Australia and the Rescue of the Malays 11. Some Aspects of Malaysian Civil Liberties 12. The Challenges of Opposition Politics in Malaysia – Checking Growing Authoritarianism and Ethnic Re-polarization Part IV: Conclusions 13. Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisThis up-to-date book demonstrates how the purchasing power parities (PPPs) of currencies are being increasingly used in place of exchange rates for a variety of purposes. These include: comparisons of real income, measurements of global inequality and poverty, calculation of the human development index and assessment of nations economic performance.Despite the increasing popularity of PPPs, many users have very little appreciation of the data and methods used in their derivation. This timely monograph brings together a number of significant contributions from leading researchers in the field, offering a comprehensive review of the latest methods used in the construction and application of PPPs. The authors provide a broad overview of the current state-of-the-art both in terms of techniques as well as current practice with various international organisations.Given the increasing application of PPPs in this truly globalised world, this book will be a stimulating read for researchers and academics involved in international comparisons and development economics, general economists and economist statisticians.Trade Review'Perhaps the most significant challenge economists face when comparing economic aggregates across countries is that the data needs to be expressed in a common currency. The use of Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) to convert national GDP's into a common currency, for example, is the recognized method to avoid the deficiencies in exchange rates. However, the methodology to produce PPPs is probably the most complex and difficult statistical activity in the world. The recently completed 2005 International Comparison Program (ICP) included 146 countries with huge variations in the size and structure of their economies and covered all components of the GDP. Because of the huge differences in the scope and scale of national economies, the ICP was organized to first produce regional PPPs followed by their linkage to produce global PPP's. Many of the problems encountered are considered in this book. The list of authors reads like a who's who in the field of international economic statistics who provide a valuable addition to the knowledge about PPPs. Purchasing Power Parities fits a critical need as it brings together the most recent significant developments to improve the estimation of internationally comparable economic indicators.' -- Frederic A. Vogel, Global Manager, International Comparison Program, 2005 and Consultant, World Bank, Washington, US'This book makes a major contribution to the literature on purchasing power parities (PPPs). It is the latest in a flow of important studies which started in 1940. The eminent contributors are mainly concerned with presenting new methods of estimation, rather than new estimates of world performance. Purchasing Power Parities of Currencies contains 13 essays. Most are concerned with complicated problems now at the cutting edge of PPP measurement, with innovative suggestions for sophisticated improvements of present techniques of estimating PPPs. When the World Bank PPP estimates for 2011 emerge, readers of the book will be well equipped to scrutinize its methodological approach with a critical eye.' -- Angus Maddison, United Nations University-MERIT, Maastricht and University of Groningen, NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Foreword PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction D.S. Prasada Rao 2. The Compilation of Purchasing Power Parities: The Eurostat–OECD Purchasing Power Parity Programme David Roberts PART II: SYSTEM METHODS FOR PPP COMPUTATION 3. Aggregation Methods in International Comparisons: An Evaluation Bert Balk 4. Generalised Eltetö–Köves–Szulc and Country–Product–Dummy Methods for International Comparisons D.S. Prasada Rao 5. True International Income Comparisons Correcting for Substitution Bias Steve Dowrick 6. Additivity, Matrix Consistency and a New Method for International Comparisons of Real Income and Purchasing Power Parities Itsuo Sakuma, D.S. Prasada Rao and Yoshimasa Kurabayashi 7. Implicit Data Structures and Properties of Selected Additive Indices James Cuthbert PART III: METHODS FOR SPATIAL LINKING AND ANALYSIS OF PRICE STRUCTURES 8. Similarity Indexes and Criteria for Spatial Linking Erwin Diewert 9. Comparing Per Capita Income Levels Across Countries Using Spanning Trees: Robustness, Prior Restrictions, Hybrids and Hierarchies Robert Hill 10. Chaining Methods for International Real Product and Purchasing Power Comparisons: Issues and Alternatives Bettina Aten and Alan Heston 11. Aggregation Methods Based on Structural International Prices Sergey Sergeev PART IV: APPLICATIONS 12. Purchasing Power Parities and their Policy Relevance Michael Ward 13. Purchasing Power Parity Adjustments for Productivity Level Comparisons Bart van Ark and Marcel Timmer 14. PPPs and the Price Competitiveness of International Tourism Destinations Larry Dwyer, Peter Forsyth and D.S. Prasada Rao Index

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Book SynopsisThe EU is the main trading partner of developing countries, and the main provider of development aid. The contributors to this book evaluate critical aspects of EU trade and aid policies in order to ascertain whether, and to what extent, they help promote growth and accelerate the development of the Third World.The evaluation takes into account current changes in EU trade and aid policy and makes use of recent advances in empirical methods in order to provide accurate estimates of the policy impact on developing countries. The various studies may contribute to improve the design and implementation of EU policy and its effectiveness in strengthening growth of developing countries and promoting the well-being of their populations. This independent evaluation of EU trade and development policy towards developing countries will strongly appeal to: undergraduate and graduate students in international economics, development economics and European economics; policy makers in the EU and developing countries, development community; non governmental organizations; and those interested in the impact of the EU trade and aid policy.Trade Review'This collection of economic articles on EU development policy provides a stimulating overview of the effects of policies which have undergone significant change in recent years. The book will be warmly welcomed in seminars on development policy, in particular where economic trends and consequences are discussed in relation to the EU's policy.' -- Michael J. Steffens, European Foreign Affairs Review'It is a pleasure to read this well-written and topical book of essays on the EU's trade and aid relationships with the developing world by a group of authors mostly associated with Lund University in Sweden. . . I can highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the analysis of EU trade and development policies.' -- Alan Matthews, European Review of Agricultural EconomicsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Yves Bourdet, Joakim Gullstrand and Karin Olofsdotter 2. Trade and Specialisation: Changing Patterns in the 1990s? Joakim Gullstrand and Karin Olofsdotter 3. Assessing the Effects of EU Trade Preferences for Developing Countries Maria Persson and Fredrik Wilhelmsson 4. Comparative Effects of EU and US Trade Policies on Developing Country Exports Lars Nilsson 5. Is the Middle East and North Africa Region Achieving its Trade Potential? Ludvig Söderling 6. The EU and South Africa: Trade and Diversification Lennart Petersson 7. The EU and Regional Integration in West Africa: Assessing the Effects of Deepening and Enlargement Yves Bourdet and Joakim Gullstrand 8. Effects of the EU Sugar Reform on Developing Countries Marcel Adenäuer, Torbjörn Jansson and Helena Johansson 9. Comparative Effects of EU and US Food Aid on Local Production and Commercial Trade Carl-Johan Belfrage 10. Does EU Aid Promote Growth? Pontus Hansson Index

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to promote an understanding of the origins and dynamics of the software industry in a number of key emerging markets - Brazil, China, India and Israel, and to establish what experiences, if any, are potentially replicable in other prevailing markets. In-depth interviews with leading players in the industry are combined with other new data to provide a comparative study of the dynamics of the sector in emerging markets, to emphasise the public policy implications of these developments, and place them in a wider international context. The last 25 years have seen an explosive growth in the software industry, which is still overwhelmingly dominated by firms from North America and Europe. The authors argue that a number of companies from emerging markets have made significant headway and have even consolidated their positions on account of major cost advantages. They go on to explain the factors behind these developments, and conclude that the software industry, through its ability to project good corporate governance, its lack of hierarchy and widespread use of motivating working practices and compensation schemes, has proved a powerful example to other sectors in these emerging market economies.This book will be of immense interest to both academics and practitioners with an interest in development economics or technology.Trade Review'The software industry represents a unique example of a truly global industry, growing rapidly in both developed and developing countries. This important book provides the first serious study of the growth of the industry in emerging markets, with an excellent discussion of the key cases including India, China and Brazil. Simon Commander is to be congratulated producing such a timely and policy relevant book.' -- Saul Estrin, London Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. What Explains the Growth of a Software Industry in Some Emerging Markets? 2. India 3. China 4. Israel 5. Brazil Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides evolutionary and institutional perspectives on the reform of infrastructure industries, tracing the development of this process in a number of sectors and countries.The contributors contend that infrastructure based industries such as telecommunications, public transport, water management and energy have been increasingly exposed to the dynamism of the market since becoming privatized, and have therefore been stimulated into short-term efficiency and long-term innovation. Drawing on institutional economic theory backed up with case studies such as the California energy crisis, the Dutch gas industry, oil and electricity companies in Spain and the privatization of Schipol airport in Amsterdam, the book focuses on process, driving forces, and actors' roles to explain how new balances are established between competing institutions. The degree to which the processes of institutional change are predictable and the effects of deliberate strategic interventions of governments or private actors are explored. Specific technical and sector aspects and their influence on institutional change in various infrastructures are also discussed.This book will strongly appeal to academics and practitioners in politics or industry with an interest in industrial, evolutionary institutional or public sector economics.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Process and Outcomes of the Infrastructure Reform: An Evolutionary Perspective John P.M. Groenewegen and Rolf W. Künneke Part I: Process 2. Deregulation: Design, Learning and Legitimacy Atle Midttun 3. Competition Policy, Networks, and the ‘New Economy’ Erik J. Kloosterhuis and Peter A.G. van Bergeijk 4. The California Electricity Crisis: A Unique Combination of Circumstances or Symptom of a Structural Flaw Laurens J. de Vries 5. Dilemmas in Network Regulation: The Dutch Gas Industry Aad F. Correljé Part II: Outcomes 6. Regulated Mixed Firms: Does Continued State Ownership Bias Regulation? The Case of European Telecommunications Johannes M. Bauer 7. Limits of Law as Planning Mechanism in Infrastructure Industries Tony Prosser 8. The Economic Regulation of the Essential Facilities in the Oil and Electricity Industries in Spain Pablo Arocena Garro and Ignacio Contín Pilart 9. Privatization of Amsterdam Airport: Schiphol and the Public Interest Jacco R. Hakfoort Index

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Book SynopsisEconomic Growth and Distribution isolates and compares the logical structures and methodological underpinnings underlying the relationship between economic growth and distribution. It carries out an in-depth analysis of a wide range of issues connected with growth theory considered from different theoretical perspectives. Its uniqueness is derived from the original contributions by a number of scholars of different persuasions; some within the mainstream and others from Keynesian-Kaleckian-Sraffian positions. The book deals with a wide variety of research topics concerning economic growth and distribution, such as the transition from the epoch of Malthusian stagnation to the contemporary era of modern economic growth; comparisons among the classical tradition, modern theory, and heterodox models; problems of policy; dynamics and business cycles; and the role of institutions.For its emphasis on comparisons and complementariness among alternative theories of growth and distribution, Economic Growth and Distribution complements the work of advanced textbooks on the topic. It is a companion to Innovation, Unemployment and Policy in the Theories of Growth and Distribution (edited by N. Salvadori and R. Balducci) and Classical, Neoclassical and Keynesian Views on Growth and Distribution (edited by N. Salvadori and C. Panico).The book will be appreciated by scholars of the theory of economic growth, the theory of distribution, macroeconomics, classical and Keynesian economics, as well as historians of economic thought.Trade Review'. . . this volume is a valuable contribution to economic growth theory and is well worth reading.' -- Stavros Mavroudeas, Review of Radical Political EconomyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Neri Salvadori 1. Inequality and the Process of Development Oded Galor 2. The Role of Income Distribution in Long Run Endogenous Growth Amit Bhaduri 3. The Competition-of-Capitals Doctrine and the Wage–Profit Relationship Ferdinando Meacci 4. A Heterodox Growth and Distribution Model Duncan K. Foley and Lance Taylor 5. Distribution and Growth in a Post-Keynesian Stock-Flow Consistent Model Gennaro Zezza and Claudio H. Dos Santos 6. Technological Progress, Income Distribution and Capacity Utilization Fabio Hideki Ono and José Luís Oreiro 7. Demand-Led Growth and the Classical Approach to Value and Distribution: Are They Compatible? Graham White 8. Macroeconomic Volatility and Income Inequality in a Stochastically Growing Economy Cecilia García-Peñalosa and Stephen J. Turnovsky 9. The Saving–Investment Nexus in the Debate on Pension Reforms Sergio Cesaratto 10. Income Distribution and Output Change: A Macro Multiplier Approach Maurizio Ciaschini and Claudio Socci 11. A Dynamic AGE Model from a Classical–Keynesian–Schumpeterian Approach Oscar De-Juan 12. Heterodox Business Cycles Lance Taylor, Nelson H. Barbosa-Filho and Codrina Rada 13. Technological Innovation, Financial Fragility and Complex Dynamics Alberto Russo, Domenico Delli Gatti and Mauro Gallegati 14. Growth, History and Institutions Graziella Bertocchi 15. Religious Culture, Institutions and Growth Michele Bagella, Leonardo Becchetti and Stefano Caiazza 16. Trade, Poverty and Growth: Two Perspectives, One Message? Gabriella Berloffa and Maria Luigia Segnana Index

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Book SynopsisInnovation, Unemployment and Policy in the Theories of Growth and Distribution increases our understanding about the more relevant economic determinants and policy aspects of the interdependence between economic growth and income distribution.This book integrates the analytical methods and the research themes of the New Growth Theory into the cultural tradition of the Classical and post-Keynesian economists. The contributors examine technological innovations, the diffusion of knowledge, the imperfections and institutional characteristics of the labour market, the evolution of consumption patterns and of educational models and social conflicts as they relate to public spending and taxation policies. It provides a new insight into the processes of the growth of modern economies which highlights the interdependence between distribution and growth. The book shows that political and social stability, security of property rights, efficiency of the capital market, research, education, investment in physical and human capital, public spending and taxation policies are all necessary for the success and stability of a country's development process.This book will appeal to upper level students, scholars and researchers of economics and economic growth as well as those more specifically involved in labour, microeconomics and the history of economic thought.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: Human Capital and Innovation 1. Human Capital, Product Market Power and Economic Growth 2. Scientific Research, Externalities and Economic Growth Part II: Variety and Quality Innovation 3. Consumption Variety and Growth 4. Consumption Composition: Growth and Distribution 5. Partial Imitation, Inequality and Growth: The Role of the Courts’ Interpretation of Patent Law Part III: Employment and Inequality 6. Bargaining, Distribution and Growth 7. Job Contact Networks, Inequality and Aggregate Output 8. Crime, Inequality and Economic Growth 9. Redistributing Opportunities in a Job Search Model: The Role of Self-Confidence and Social Norms Part IV: Public Policy 10. Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth 11. Government Debt, Growth and Inequality in Income Distribution: A Post-Keynesian Analysis 12. Foreign Debt, Growth and Distribution in an Investment-Constrained System 13. Saving Capitalism from Capitalists: Inequality, Taxation and Growth in a Concentrated Economy 14. Economic Growth and Poverty Traps: A Simple Geometry of Intergenerational Transfers Index

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Book SynopsisThis two-volume original reference work provides a comprehensive overview of development economics and comprises contributions by some of the leading scholars working in the field. Authors are drawn from around the world and write on a wide range of topics.After providing an introduction to the subject (by examining issues like the meaning and measurement of development, historical and interdisciplinary approaches, empirical regularities and data problems), the contributors provide a wealth of perspectives on, and analyses of, development economics. They discuss alternative approaches to development, the macroeconomics of growth, factors and sources of economic development (such as capital, labor, entrepreneurship, resources and technology), major sectors of concern (such as agriculture, industry, services and the informal sector) and international issues (such as trade, capital and labor flows and technology transfers). Income distribution and poverty, the state and other institutions, and actual development experiences are explored. The contributors provide analytical contributions, as well as the relation between these contributions and real world and policy issues from a variety of alternative perspectives. Scholars, students, policymakers and other development practitioners will all find this comprehensive reference invaluable.Trade Review'The essays are concise, yet comprehensive, and each essay contains a substantial set of references, which an interested researcher or student could follow up. . . In addition to representing multidisciplinary interactions, this collection encompasses several different perspectives within development economics, so the reader can learn, for example, both about neoclassical approaches and dependency theories in the same volume. This makes the collection unique and all the more valuable. . . This is a very good reference collection, as the individual essays are informative and provide a good overall perspective on the topic that they set out to address. The extensive bibliography at the end of each essay adds further value to this collection.' -- Ashwini Deshpande, Economic and Political Weekly'These new volumes impress along two dimensions. First, they highlight important connections between economic development and variables such as culture, warfare, and ethnicity, which are sometimes ignored by mainstream economists. Second, they analyze the economic development experience of different regions such as Africa, Latin America, and East Asia. . . a valuable reference for scholars and practitioners in the field. Highly recommended.' -- H.A. Faruq, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Volume I Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. The Meaning and Measurement of Development Paul Streeten 2. Historical Perspectives on Development Amiya Kumar Bagchi 3. Empirics of Growth and Development Steven N. Durlauf, Andros Kourtellos and Chih Ming Tan 4. Structural Change and Development Moshe Syrquin 5. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Development: The ‘Institutional’ Turn Peter Evans 6. Data Problems and Empirical Modeling in Developing Economies Bill Gibson PART II: ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT 7. Historical Antecedents of Development Economics Gianni Vaggi 8. Classical Development Theory Jaime Ros 9. Theories of Dependency José Gabriel Palma 10. Structuralism José Gabriel Palma 11. Marxism and Development Bob Sutcliffe 12. Institutionalist Development Economics Kenneth P. Jameson 13. Neoclassical Development Economics Salim Rashid PART III: MACROECONOMICS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 14. General Long-run Approaches to Growth and Development Amitava Krishna Dutt 15. New Growth Theory and Development Economics Heinz D. Kurz and Neri Salvadori 16. Short-run Macroeconomic Issues in Development Peter J. Montiel 17. Sectoral Interactions in Development Jørn Rattsø 18. Open-Economy Issues in Development José Antonio Ocampo PART IV: FACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT 19. Savings, Investment and Capital Accumulation Andrés Solimano and Mario Gutierrez 20. Role of Finance and Credit in Economic Development Philip Arestis and Santonu Basu 21. Physical Infrastructure Gregory K. Ingram and Marianne Fay 22. Population and Development Dennis Ahlburg and Robert Cassen 23. Labor Markets in Developing Countries Albert Berry 24. Education and Human Capital George Psacharopoulos and Harry Anthony Patrinos 25. Health and Nutrition and Economic Development Harold Alderman, Jere R. Behrman and John Hoddinott 26. Entrepreneurship and Development E. Wayne Nafziger 27. Natural Resources and Development Richard Auty 28. The Environment and Development John McPeak 29. Technical Choice and Technological Change in Development Howard Pack PART V: SECTORS IN DEVELOPMENT 30. Factor Market Imperfections in Poor Agrarian Economies Parikshit Ghosh and Ashok Kotwal 31. The Green Revolution Robert E. Evenson 32. Industry and Industrial Policy Helen Shapiro 33. The Informal Sector Victor E. Tokman 34. Services and Development Dilip Dutta 35. Urbanization and Rural–Urban Migration Charles M. Becker Index Volume II PART VI: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES 36. International Trade and Development Francisco Rodríguez 37. Terms of Trade and Economic Development David Sapsford 38. Trade Policy and Development Henry J. Bruton 39. Foreign Direct Investment V.N. Balasubramanyam 40. Private Capital Flows and Development Stephany Griffith-Jones 41. International Capital Flows to Emerging Countries: Short- and Long-run Effects Graciela L. Kaminsky 42. Foreign Aid Steven Radelet 43. International Migration and the Brain Drain Francisco L. Rivera-Batiz 44. International Technology Transfer: The Role of Foreign Direct Investment Amy Jocelyn Glass and Kamal Saggi 45. International Institutions and Development Kunibert Raffer 46. North–South Issues Amitava Krishna Dutt PART VII: DISTRIBUTION AND POVERTY 47. Measures of the Distribution of Income and their Interpretation in Developing Countries Samuel A. Morley 48. Income Distribution: Effects on Growth and Development Nancy Birdsall 49. Measuring Progress in Reducing Poverty Lyn Squire 50. Gender Issues in Development Diane Elson 51. Children and Development Paul Glewwe and Amy Damon 52. Ethnicity and Economic Development William A. Darity Jr and Russell E. Triplett PART VIII: THE STATE, INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT 53. The Role of the State and Markets in Development Louis Putterman 54. Monetary Policy Paul R. Masson 55. Fiscal Policy Raghbendra Jha 56. Stabilization Policy and Structural Adjustment Valpy FitzGerald 57. Economic Planning in Developing Economies Bill Gibson 58. State-owned Enterprises and Privatization Anindya Sen 59. Corruption and Development Cheryl W. Gray 60. Law and Development Pranab Bardhan 61. Institutions, Property Rights and Development Jean-Philippe Platteau and Jean-Marie Baland 62. Culture and Development Roland Hoksbergen and Charles K. Wilber 63. The Economics of War: Causes and Consequences Frances Stewart and Graham Brown PART IX: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 64. Economic Development in the Third World: An International Perspective Richard Kozul-Wright and Paul Rayment 65. Latin America and the Caribbean Albert Fishlow 66. Sub-Saharan Africa Benno J. Ndulu and Stephen A. O’Connell 67. The Middle East and North Africa Omar S. Dahi and Firat Demir 68. China Yasheng Huang 69. South Asia Prabhat Patnaik and Jayati Ghosh 70. The East Asian Newly Industrializing Countries K.S. Jomo 71. Transition Economies: Lessons for Development Ruud Knaack and Henk Jager Index

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Book SynopsisBuilding strong and dynamic systems of innovation constitutes a key challenge for the post-socialist economies of Central and Eastern Europe. This book develops a strong conceptual and empirical foundation for understanding how such dynamic systems may emerge. The Dynamics of Innovation in Eastern Europe explains, in particular, how this has been possible in the case of the Estonian system of innovation in telecommunications. The book shows that the socialist historical heritage, and in particular inherited competencies, may be used in highly creative ways for generating dynamic innovation in the post-socialist context. It also uncovers the complex and multifaceted ways in which the geographical and cultural proximity to Western Europe can be creatively used as a powerful resource in the pursuit of building systems of innovation in the East. Moreover, the book demonstrates that it is possible for East European systems of innovation to develop highly creative domestic dynamics without necessarily imitating Western systems or styles of innovation. Providing a unique empirical analysis of how systems of innovation undergo far-reaching transformation and change, this book will be of interest to economists and scholars involved in issues relating to innovation, technology, economic development and East-West integration. Policymakers in the EU and in Central and East European countries and practitioners involved in innovation-related activities will also find it of great appeal.Trade Review'Per Hogselius's book is highly recommended. It contains an unusually rich empirical understanding of the evolution of the Estonian ICT sector, including its links to the knowledge base generated in the Soviet era. The book is of interest to students of the 'transition economies', of science and technology policy and of management sciences.' -- Staffan Jacobsson, Chalmers University of Technology, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Conceptualizing the Transformation and Reorientation of Systems of Innovation 3. Historical Case Studies: A Methodological Discussion 4. The Origins of Telecommunications in Estonia (1855–1985) 5. Estonia’s Reorientation Toward the West (1985–1993) 6. Imitation and Experimentation (1993–1998) 7. The New Dynamism (1998–2004) 8. The Making of the Estonian Telecommunications System of Innovation: Analysis and Conclusion 9. The Dynamics of Innovation in Eastern Europe: Implications for Theory and Policy References Index

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Book SynopsisTechnological Superpower China explores how China is becoming a technological superpower within the global economy by integrating its national R&D programmes with the innovation systems of national and international corporations. Jon Sigurdson provides a thorough and comprehensive analysis of China's knowledge foundation in technology and R&D following its dynamic march forward in the early 1980s. The author describes how China's narrow window of opportunity - before becoming an ageing nation - has prompted the country to hurriedly mobilize resources in the hope of becoming a technological superpower within the next few decades. He examines how advances in higher education, human resources development, technology access through FDI, technology transfer, ICT, space and defence technology and corporate technology are being exploited in the race to emerge as an advanced knowledge economy nation. Exploring the changes in China that are transforming the technological landscape of the country, this book will be a fascinating read for academics, students and researchers interested in China's development, the foundations of its economic growth and its role in regional and political affairs.Trade Review'This knowledgeable book by Sigurdson and his collaborators is a solid contribution to this emerging corpus of work, and clearly belongs at the former end of the spectrum.' -- Richard P. Suttmeier, China Quarterly'Is China about to become a technological superpower? Is it only a highly efficient user of foreign technology or will it be able to innovate and challenge Europe, the US and Japan in technology as it is in manufacturing? Who are the main actors behind its technological development? These are some of the questions that concern policymakers and analysts the world over - and on which there are few available answers. Jon Sigurdson provides some fascinating and persuasive answers in this book. He describes, simply and clearly, the evolution of Chinese technology, its international links and its current trajectory. As one of the most knowledgeable people outside the region on Chinese technology and policy, he has done an invaluable service by providing detailed information on and insights into government strategy, company behaviour and the institutional framework. As a development economist working on technology policy, I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the Chinese "threat" and the lessons of its highly focused and targeted strategy.' -- The late Sanjaya Lall, Oxford University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. China Becoming a Technological Superpower: A Narrow Window of Opportunity 2. National Reform Programmes and Human Resources Development 3. Technology Access through FDI and Technology Transfer 4. Research and Technological Mastery in the Corporate Sector 5. The Information and Communication Technologies: Example of Institute Reform 6. Rising Technological Capability 7. Space and Defence Technologies 8. Regional Innovation Systems in China 9. Shanghai: From Development to Knowledge City 10. China Regaining its Position as a Source of Learning Appendix: The 2020 Plan on Science and Technology Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAmidst mounting global policy attention directed toward international migration, this book offers an exhaustive review of the issues and evidence linking economic development in low-income countries with their migration experiences. The diversity of outcomes is explored in the context of; migration from East Europe and from the Maghreb to the EU; contract labor from South Asia in the Persian Gulf; highly skilled migrants moving to North America; and labor circulation within East Asia.Labor market responses at home, the brain drain, remittances, the roles of a diaspora, and return migration are each addressed, as well as an exploration of the effects of economic development upon migration and the implications of long-term dependence on a migration nexus. Robert Lucas concludes with an assessment of the winners and losers in the migration process, both at home and in the destination regions, before summarizing the main policy options open to both.This accessible and topical book offers invaluable insights to policy makers in both industrialized and developing countries as well as to scholars and researchers of economics, development, international relations and to specialists in migration.Trade Review'Robert E. B. Lucas draws together 15 chapters, including his own synopsis, on the important and somewhat controversial topic of international migration and economic development. Much prior work has focused on the interaction between internal migration and economic development with major emphasis on development in the migrants' destination. With its focus on the interaction between international migration and economic development in origin countries, this contribution diverges from much earlier work . . . Robert E. B. Lucas, is a major participant in this field of study, and he has drawn together a number of outstanding articles. Those who teach development economics would be wise to consider the International Handbook on Migration and Economic Development as a supplemental reader in their courses.' -- Michael J. Greenwood, Journal of Regional Science'. . . fascinating book. . . Lucas' study presents an overview of migration against the backdrop of globalisation, making it a fascinating and highly recommended read.' -- Antonio MartIn Artiles, Transfer'The book helps readers and policymakers to learn and think about the current status of complicated changing international migration and links with economic development in many countries and regions of the world.' -- Yasuko Hayase, The Developing Economies'Lucas provides a substantial contribution to our understanding of the effect of international migration on economic development as it exists at the turn of the millennium. He takes a remarkably even-handed approach to addressing the complex issues that surround migration and development today; seemingly willing to learn the truth no matter where it leads on this politically controversial issue. This impartial treatise will be useful to anyone studying migration, international labor markets, or economic development.' -- Kirk Dameron, Journal of Economic IssuesTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Introduction 1. The Context 2. The Determinants of Migration: Controls, Pressures and Outcomes Part II: Consequences for Economic Development in the Countries of Origin 3. Labor Market Responses to Emigration 4. Emigration of the Highly Skilled: Regimes, Costs and Responses 5. Reported and Informal Remittances: How Much? Who Sends? Who Benefits? 6. The Diaspora and Transnational Networks 7. Repeat and Return Migration: A Habit or ‘There and Back Again’ 8. Poverty, Inequality and the Social Impacts of Migration Part III: Conclusions: Policy Choices and the Political Economy of Migrations Regimes 9. Who Benefits from International Migration? Beyond Economic Development at Origin 10. Migration Regimes and Economic Development: Policy Implications References Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative collection demonstrates the increasing application of the law and economics methodology to the problems of developing countries. At the foundation of this application is the institutional approach to economic development, which emphasises the success or failure of key institutions in facilitating development. The impact on future research will be far-reaching and is expected to dominate the debate on development issues for a long time to come. There has been an outpouring of literature, both theoretical and empirical, that examines various facets of development from an institutional perspective and emphasises the crucial role played by the legal system in the economic development of nations. The editors have drawn together a careful selection of the key papers for inclusion in this volume, which will be an invaluable reference for lawyers, economists and development practitioners.Trade Review'This is an impressive collection of articles on a subject of vital importance for the welfare of the world's poor.' -- Deepak Lal, University of California, Los Angeles, USTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Hans-Bernd Schäfer and Angara V. Raja PART I LEGAL SYSTEMS, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT A The Importance of Legal Systems and Their Impact on Growth and Development 1. Frank B. Cross (2002), ‘Law and Economic Growth’ 2. Pranab K. Bardhan (2000), ‘Understanding Underdevelopment: Challenges for Institutional Economics From the Point of View of Poor Countries’ 3. Richard A. Posner (1998), ‘Creating a Legal Framework for Economic Development’ B Legal Reforms and Obstacles to Reform 4. Kevin E. Davis and Michael J. Trebilcock (2001), ‘Legal Reforms and Development’ 5. Avinash Dixit (2003), ‘Some Lessons From Transaction-Cost Politics For Less-Developed Countries’ 6. Jonathan R. Hay and Andrei Shleifer (1998), ‘Private Enforcement of Public Laws: A Theory of Legal Reform’ C Corruption, Capture and Rent-Seeking 7. Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny (1993), ‘Corruption’ 8. Pranab Bardhan (1997), ‘Corruption and Development: A Review of Issues’ 9. Anne O. Krueger (1974), ‘The Political Economy of the Rent-Seeking Society’ PART II LAW AND FINANCE A Finance, Growth, Development and the Law 10. Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes, Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny (1998), ‘Law and Finance’ 11. Ross Levine (1999), ‘Law, Finance, and Economic Growth’ 12. Ross Levine (1998), ‘The Legal Environment, Banks, and Long-Run Economic Growth’ 13. Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes, Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny (1997), ‘Legal Determinants of External Finance’ B Corporate Governance, Capital Markets and Bankruptcy 14. Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny (1997), ‘A Survey of Corporate Governance’ 15. Simon Johnson, Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes and Andrei Shleifer (2000), ‘Tunneling’ 16. Simon Johnson, Peter Boone, Alasdair Breach and Eric Friedman (2000), ‘Corporate Governance in the Asian Financial Crisis’ 17. Elazar Berkovitch and Ronen Israel (1999), ‘Optimal Bankruptcy Laws Across Different Economic Systems’ PART III PROPERTY AND CONTRACTS 18. Gerald P. O’Driscoll Jr. and Lee Hoskins (2003), ‘Property Rights: The Key to Economic Development’ 19. Andrzej Rapaczynski (1996), ‘The Roles of the State and the Market in Establishing Property Rights’ 20. Simon Johnson, John McMillan and Christopher Woodruff (2002), ‘Courts and Relational Contracts’ 21. Eric Van Tassel (2004), ‘Credit Access and Transferable Land Rights’ PART IV THE PREDATORY STATE, LEGAL PROCESS, JUDICIARY AND SUBSTITUTES TO LEGAL PROTECTION 22. Edgardo Buscaglia (2001), ‘An Analysis of Judicial Corruption and Its Causes: An Objective Governing-Based Approach’ 23. Cheryl W. Gray (1991), ‘Legal Process and Economic Development: A Case Study of Indonesia’ 24. Douglas Marcouiller and Leslie Young (1995), ‘The Black Hole of Graft: The Predatory State and the Informal Economy’ 25. Timothy Frye and Andrei Shleifer (1997), ‘The Invisible Hand and the Grabbing Hand’ 26. Oriana Bandiera (2003), ‘Land Reform, the Market for Protection, and the Origins of the Sicilian Mafia: Theory and Evidence’ 27. Timothy Frye and Ekaterina Zhuravskaya (2000), ‘Rackets, Regulation, and the Rule of Law’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisEconomic growth in Latin America and the rise of material welfare has lagged behind that of more dynamic areas of the world economy. In a region prone to policy experiments, the policies of the Washington Consensus applied since the 1990s failed to bring sustained growth to most of Latin America. Andres Solimano and an impressive set of contributors analyze the last 40 years in order to determine the role of economic reforms, external conditions, factor accumulation, income inequality, political instability and productivity in explaining GDP increases. The book also looks at cycles of growth, identifying periods of rapid growth and contrasting them with periods of stagnation and collapse. Recent empirical evidence on the world economy in the later decades of the twentieth century shows that growth tends to be a volatile process with little correlation over time and virtually no discernible trend. This is particularly relevant to Latin America - a region traditionally exposed to external shocks - in which the absence of growth-oriented institutions, pervasive distributive conflicts and volatile politics contribute to make sustained growth an elusive policy goal. In separate chapters on sub-regions of Latin America comprising countries in the Southern Cone and Brazil, the Andean region, and Central America and Mexico, the contributors ascertain the main determinants of output growth, highlighting the factors that can boost growth and those that impede it. They explore the role of shocks, policies, and deeper social and institutional structures, as well as the impact of competitiveness, trade regimes, fiscal policy, education and political instability on growth performance. This comprehensive analysis will be of interest to scholars of economic growth and development and policymakers in Latin America in search of clues on how to promote and maintain growth in a comparative perspective. This book will also be of interest to multilateral organizations and ministries of international cooperation and development in developed countries.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction and Synthesis Andrés Solimano 2. Economic Growth in Latin America in the Late Twentieth Century: Evidence and Interpretation Andrés Solimano and Raimundo Soto 3. Economic Growth in the Southern Countries Juan S. Blyde and Eduardo Fernández-Arias 4. Economic Growth in the Andean Region: The Role of Economic and Governance Factors Claudio Aravena, André A. Hofman and Andrés Solimano 5. Economic Growth in Central America Manuel R. Agosin and Roberto Machado 6. Changing Growth Constraints in Northern Latin America Jaime Ros 7. Economic Growth in Latin America: The Role of Investment and Other Growth Sources Mario A. Gutiérrez Index

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Book SynopsisAs a result of the drastic changes caused by major systemic shifts in society, such as the rise of the knowledge economy or the increasing use of information and communication technology, modern economies have witnessed a transition to a networked society, where interconnectivity and interoperability between different economic systems and layers play a significant role.This important new book provides a valuable set of studies on spatial dynamics, emerging networks and modelling efforts. It employs interdisciplinary concepts alongside innovative trajectories to highlight recent advances in analysing and modelling the spatial economy, transport networks, industrial dynamics and regional systems. It is argued that modelling network processes at different spatial scales provides critical information for the design of plans and policies. Furthermore, a key issue in the current complex and heterogeneous landscape is the adoption and validation of new approaches, models and methodologies, which are able to grasp the emergent aspects of economic uncertainty and discontinuity, as well as overcome the current difficulties of carrying out appropriate forecasts. In exploring diverse pathways for theoretical, methodological and empirical analysis, this exciting volume offers promising and evolutionary perspectives on the modern spatial network society.Spatial Dynamics, Networks and Modelling is a unique and illuminating book, which will have widespread appeal among students, scholars and practitioners of spatial economics, regional science, transport economics and geography.Trade Review'the editors have done an excellent job in bringing together a comprehensive collection of cutting edge research findings on network theory. . .' -- Sierdjan Koster, European Spatial Research and Policy'. . . the book should be useful reading for scientists and policymakers beyond regional or urban development studies, where the communication of science to policy audiences is becoming increasingly important. . . Reggiani and Nijkamp present insights for spatial modellers with an interest in complex systems, policy development, science-policy interaction, land-use planning, urban and regional development, transport planning, and more. Underpinned by ideas of complex systems, the authors have shown the utility of combining network theories with traditional spatial modelling techniques. Taking these ideas together with time-geographical approaches to addressing human dynamics, the authors have paved the way for future research in spatial modelling and urban and regional policy development.' -- Tim Oxley, Environment and Planning B: Planning and DesignTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Space in Motion Aura Reggiani and Peter Nijkamp PART I: ANALYTICAL ADVANCES IN MODELLING THE SPACE-ECONOMY 2. Network and Nodal Indices. Measures of Complexity and Redundancy: A Review Nigel Waters 3. Power and Packets: A Spatial Network Comparison of the US Electric Power Grid and the Internet Network Laurie A. Schintler, Rajendra G. Kulkarni, Sean P. Gorman and Roger R. Stough 4. Spatial Data Clustering and Self-Organized Criticality: Empirical Experiments on Regional Labour Market Dynamics Aura Reggiani, Christian Ventrucci, Peter Nijkamp and Giovanni Russo 5. Spatial Effects and Non-Linearity in Spatial Regression Models: Simulation Results for Several Misspecification Tests Thomas de Graaff, Kees van Montfort and Peter Nijkamp PART II: MODELLING TRANSPORT NETWORKS 6. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Management Using Boolean Networks Kingsley E. Haynes, Rajendra G. Kulkarni, Laurie A. Schintler and Roger R. Stough 7. Route Choice Behaviour with Risk-Averse Users André de Palma and Nathalie Picard 8. A Decade of Freight Transport Modelling with Virtual Networks: Acquired Experiences and New Challenges Bart Jourquin and Michel Beuthe PART III: SPATIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DYNAMICS 9. Variety and Regional Growth: Theory, Measurement and Outcomes Koen Frenken, Frank G. van Oort and Thijs Verburg 10. Modelling the Entrepreneurial Space-Economy: An Overview Peter Nijkamp and Leo van Wissen 11. The Spatial Formation of the Automobile Industry in Great Britain: Does Location Matter? Rik Wenting and Ron A. Boschma PART IV: DYNAMICS IN REGIONAL SYSTEMS 12. Evolution of Regional Employment in Germany: Forecasts 2001 to 2010 Franz-Josef Bade 13. Urban Growth and Territorial Dynamics: A Spatial-Econometric Analysis of Spain José M. Mella-Márquez and Coro Chasco-Yrigoyen 14. Using a Spatial Microsimulation Model for the Estimation of the Geographical Impact of British National Government Policies Dimitris Ballas, Graham Clarke, Danny Dorling and David Rossiter PART V: DYNAMICS IN URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS 15. Dynamic Effects of Transport Costs on Urban Shape Francesca Medda, Peter Nijkamp and Piet Rietveld 16. Imperfect Competition and Congestion in a City with Asymmetric Subcentres André de Palma, Fay Dunkerley and Stef Proost 17. An ex ante Evaluation of an Urban Project through Property Value Increases: A Hedonic Price Approach Roberto Camagni and Roberta Capello Index

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Book SynopsisThis book tackles the issue of technological and economic catch-up by examining the role that public research institutions and local policy play in the promotion of this process by fostering local science-technology linkages with incoming foreign-owned multinationals. Although the book comprises various techno-socio-economic contexts and different methodological perspectives, the authors share the idea that public research, educational and political institutions provide capabilities in basic research and training of highly skilled labour, while private corporations establish networking connections with scientific and professional communities (and therefore access to knowledge and contacts) in other parts of the world.The book argues that despite being a peculiar feature of the new innovation model of the knowledge-based economy, the close relationship between knowledge transfer, innovation and economic growth has historically been an important mechanism in stimulating economic take-off and growth.This collection of theoretical, historical and applied papers will be invaluable to students, researchers and academics with an interest in innovation issues.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction 1. The Economics of Localized Technological Change: The Role of Creative Adoption Part I: Local Science and Technology Policy 2. The Roles of Research in Universities and Public Labs in Economic Catch-up 3. The Development of Universities and Public Research Institutions: A Historical Overview of its Role in Technological and Economic Catch-up 4. Patenting in Public Research: An Evidence-based Reflection on IPRs and the Basic–Applied Research Trade-off Part II: International Business Linkages between Foreign-owned Multinationals and Local Actors 5. MNCs, Local Clustering and Science–Technology Relationships 6. Creating, Importing and Losing Competitive Advantage: Evidence from the Austrian Manufacturing Sector 7. Dynamic Capability, Innovation Networks and Foreign Firms: The Turkish Case 8. Multinationality and Innovative Behaviour in Italian Manufacturing Firms Part III: Catch-up and Innovative Activity in Backward Areas 9. Catching Up or Standing Still? National Innovative Productivity Among ‘Follower’ Countries, 1978–1999 10. Positive Forces and Vicious Mechanisms Behind Innovative Activity in a Lagging Region 11. Universities and Economically Depressed Regions: How Strong is the Influence of the University of Évora on the Human Capital of the Region? Index

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Book SynopsisMacroeconomic policies have come under justifiable scrutiny because of their powerful and pervasive impacts throughout the economy. This book examines the sustainability of growth-oriented macroeconomic strategies, starting from early ideas linking macroeconomic policies, growth and sustainability. A comprehensive and up-to-date literature review and theoretical framework are presented, including both macroeconomic and microeconomic analyses of the linkages between the economy and the environment. Brazil and Chile are used as case studies to illuminate and analyse the impacts and effects of differing macroeconomic policies. A variety of analytical models are used to assess these two very different countries. One important conclusion reached is that the combination of growth and economic imperfections that lead to unsustainable outcomes is characterized by not only economic, but also environmental and social problems. A variety of policy remedies are discussed to make development more sustainable by reshaping the structure of growth.Macroeconomists, environmental and development economists as well as policy analysts and project managers in the international development community will find much to engage them within this book. Development agencies, NGOs and graduate students interested in both the theory and applications of economic growth and sustainable development issues will also find the book of great interest.Trade Review'The state-of-the-art studies in this volume are to be warmly welcomed. The authors successfully explore the economic, environmental and social consequences of policy-failures, and identify practical corrective measures.' -- Charles Perrings, President, International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)Table of ContentsContents: Part I: Overview 1. Historical Evolution of Ideas 2. Framework for Analysis Part II: Brazil Case Study 3. Production, Consumption and the Environment in Brazil 4. Trade and the Environment: Linkages Between Competitiveness and the Industrial Pollution in Brazil 5. Consumption Patterns, Income Distribution and the Environment in Brazil 6. Agriculture Expansion and Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, 1980–95 7. Summary of Main Findings in Brazil Part III: Chile Case Study 8. Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Models 9. The ECOGEM General Equilibrium Model for Chile 10. Economic, Social and Environmental Status in Chile 11. Policy Applications 12. Conclusions and Future Research Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRegulating Development examines the impact that regulation - good or bad - can have on the development of poorer societies. It opens with a succinct review of critical issues, including the implications of the spread of intellectual property rights legislation and the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The volume examines the regulatory experiences of three important developing economies: Brazil, Ghana and South Africa. Key regulatory themes are analysed, most notably capital markets and corporate governance regulation, the regulation of the telecommunications sector and the use of regulatory reforms to promote the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Within each chapter policy lessons are drawn, the relevance of which extend well beyond national or even regional boundaries. The principal aim of the book is to show the extent to which regulation is moving increasingly to centre stage as a driver of development in Africa and Latin America. The book also demonstrates how thoughtful, well-planned regulation can make a real contribution to the emergence of supply-side competitiveness.This book will be invaluable reading for academics, researchers and students with an interest in economics and development studies, as well as for regulators and policymakers in developing countries.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Edmund Amann Part I: General Considerations 2. Creating the Conditions for International Business Expansion: The Impact of Regulation on Economic Growth in Developing Countries – A Cross-Country Analysis Hossein Jalilian, Colin Kirkpatrick and David Parker 3. The World Trade Organisation and Domestic Regulation Peter Holmes 4. Learning to Love Patents: Capacity Building, Intellectual Property and the (Re)production of Governance Norms in the ‘Developing World’ Christopher May Part II: The Latin American Experience 5. From the Developmental to the Regulatory State: The Transformation of the Government’s Impact on the Brazilian Economy Edmund Amann and Werner Baer 6. Brazilian Regulatory Agencies: Early Appraisal and Looming Challenges Andrea Goldstein and José Claudio Linhares Pires 7. Corporate Governance, Regulation and the Lingering Role of the State in the Post Privatized Brazilian Steel Industry Edmund Amann, João Carlos Ferraz and Germano Mendes de Paula Part III: The African Experience 8. Privatization and Regulation in South Africa: An Evaluation Afeikhena Jerome 9. A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Public and Private Water Utilities in Africa Colin Kirkpatrick, David Parker and Yin-Fang Zhang 10. Why Regulations Matter: A Small-Business Perspective Judi Hudson 11. The Changing Regulatory Environment and its Implications for the Performance of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ghana Ernest Aryeetey and Ama Asantewah Ahene 12. Regulating for Competition: The Case of Telkom in South Africa Oludele A. Akinboade and Fungai Sibanda Index

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental, health and sanitary requirements in developed countries are sometimes perceived in developing countries as non-tariff barriers to trade. This book shows that such restrictions are perceived to be more stringent during the domestic production season or when stock levels are high. The authors argue that scientific data for specific thresholds or limit values sometimes appear to be questionable and that they vary widely between countries. In some cases, products that had initially been refused access to a domestic market have subsequently been allowed access but at a lower price. Thus standards are perceived to be a mechanism for bidding down the export price. Countries from the same region with similar water or climatic conditions may be subject to differential degrees of Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures (SPS). Measures to address protectionist aspects of standards must be devised to ensure free and fair trade.The contributors to this book show that there are good reasons for suspecting that these standards could indeed be protectionist. Utilising a wealth of empirical evidence, the book includes case studies written by authors based in the regions and does not fail to address awkward issues such as 'whose standards?', 'why standards?' and whether cartelisation is the consequence of standards. The contributors also address the political economy of standard setting, not simply the technical process, north-south issues and the political economy of organic food markets. Environmental Regulation and Food Safety will appeal to policymakers and NGOs, researchers and scholars of international and development economics as well as industry strategists. Copublished with Canada's International Development Research Centre.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Veena Jha 2. Environmental and Health Regulations Veena Jha 3. South Asia Veena Jha 4. Costa Rica Eduardo Gitli, Max Valverde and María Pérez-Esteve 5. Eastern and Southern Africa: The Experience of Kenya, Mozambique, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda Cerina Banu Issufo Mussa, René Vossenaar and Nimrod Nakisisa Waniala 6. Organic Agriculture René Vossenaar and Sophia Twarog 7. Summary and Conclusions Veena Jha 8. Ways Forward Veena Jha Index

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Book SynopsisThis enlightening and significant volume focuses on the nature, causes and features of economic growth across a wide range of countries and regions. Covering a variety of growth related topics - from theoretical analyses of economic growth in general to empirical analyses of growth in the OECD, transition economies and developing economies - the distinguished cast of contributors addresses some of the most important contemporary issues and developments in the field. These include, amongst others: endogenous growth theory Keynesian theories of the business cycle and growth unemployment and growth FDI and productivity spillovers knowledge externalities and growth. This useful analysis of the many facets of economic growth will be an essential read for those interested in economic theory and economic policy-making, as well as students and scholars of macroeconomics and finance.Trade Review‘Economic Growth is an enlightening and significant new volume providing a useful analysis of the many facts of economic growth and pointing the way toward policy correction. The volume will be an essential read for those interested in economic theory and economic policy-making, as well as students and scholars of macroeconomics and finance.' -- SirReadaLot.orgTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Philip Arestis, Michelle Baddeley and John S.L. McCombie 2. Is Growth Theory a Real Subject? Franklin M. Fisher 3. What is Endogenous Growth Theory? Mark Roberts and Mark Setterfield 4. Is the Natural Rate of Growth Exogenous? Miguel Leon-Ledesma and A.P. Thirlwall 5. The Representative Firm and Increasing Returns: Then and Now Stephanie Blankenberg and G.C. Harcourt 6. A Dynamic Framework for Keynesian Theories of the Business Cycle and Growth Pedro Leão 7. A Keynesian Model of Unemployment and Growth: Theory John Cornwall 8. A Keynesian Model of Unemployment and Growth: An Empirical Test Wendy Cornwall 9. The Relevance of the Cambridge–Cambridge Controversies in Capital Theory for Econometric Practice G.C. Harcourt 10. Foreign Direct Investment and Productivity Spillovers: A Sceptical Analysis of Some OECD Economies Carlos Rodríguez, Carmen Gomez and Jesus Ferreiro 11. Increasing Returns and the Distribution of Manufacturing Productivity in the EU Regions Bernard Fingleton and Enrique López-Bazo 12. The Role of Wage-Setting in a Growth Strategy for Europe Andrew Watt 13. Economic Growth and Beta-Convergence in the East European Transition Economies Nigel F.B. Allington and John S.L. McCombie 14. Knowledge Externalities and Growth in Peripheral Regions Fabiana Santos, Marco Crocco and Frederico Jayme Jr 15. Knowledge, Human Capital and Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries: Recent Trends from an Endogenous Growth Theory Perspective Diana V. Barrowclough 16. Is Growth Alone Sufficient to Reduce Poverty? In Search of the Trickle Down Effect in Rural India Santonu Basu and Sushanta Mallick 17. Strategy for Economic Growth in Brazil: A Post Keynesian Approach José L. Oreiro and Luiz-Fernando de Paula Index

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Book SynopsisThroughout American history, periodic cycles of economic change have fundamentally reordered the way we work, the organization of business and markets, the role of government, and even the nature of politics. If we are to control our future, we must understand this process of change. These economic transformations are powered by the emergence of waves of new technologies. In the 1890s, the development of electricity and cheap steel led to a new, factory-based economy. In the 1940s and 1950s, automation and advances in electronics and chemicals created a new national corporate, mass-production economy. Since the 1990s, an information technology revolution has again created a robust New Economy.Robert Atkinson examines this process of change over the past 150 years and explores the responses of people and institutions. The book then analyzes today's New Economy, including the new information technology system, and effects on markets, organizations, workers, and governance. Taking into account the historical record, the book discusses the shortcomings of prevailing liberal and conservative economic doctrines and lays out a new growth economics agenda aimed at maximizing the productivity-enhancing forces of the New Economy. Anyone interested in American history as well as the future contours of our economy will find Dr Atkinson's insightful analyses a fascinating guide to the past and a provocative challenge for the future. Economists, business leaders, scholars, and economic policymakers will find it a necessary addition to the literature on economic cycles and growth economics.Trade Review'Atkinson is an effective advocate. He writes well, drawing on a wide range of literature.' -- M. Perelman, Choice'Rob Atkinson is one of our best analysts of how innovation drives local and regional economies, and what to do to take advantage of technological change. In his visionary book, he fluently articulates the principles of a new 'growth economics' that is America's best hope for a prosperous future leaving no one behind.' -- Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor and author of Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End'Any person concerned about the future of our economy should read this book. Atkinson offers terrific historical perspective as well as specific policy proposals that would give us the best chance for broad based economic growth now and for generations to come. It should be mandatory reading for public policymakers.' -- Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Co-chair of the House New Democratic Coalition, US'Rob Atkinson has produced a powerful and far-reaching look at the underlying mechanism powering today's New Economy. In particular, he shows how the US is just at the beginning of an innovation wave which is not only boosting productivity, but transforming economic organization and economic policy as well. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how the US economy got to where it is today, and how it can best get to a prosperous and humane future.' -- Michael J. Mandel, Chief Economist, Business Week, and author of Rational Exuberance: Silencing the Enemies of GrowthTable of ContentsContents: Part I: How Technology Drives Economic and Social Transformations 1. Introduction: A New Economy? 2. Technological, Economic and Social Transformation 3. Economic Transformations from the 1840s to the 1990s 4. Today’s Entrepreneurial, Knowledge-Based Economy 5. The Key to Productivity Revival? 6. The New Economy and its Discontents Part II: Modernizing Public Policies for the New Economy 7. Legacy Economic Policy Frameworks 8. Growth Economics for the New Economy 9. Implementing Growth Economics 10. Building a More Humane Economy Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses productive systems from a structural relational perspective, linking the structure and evolution of productive systems to economic development. An epistemological approach is adopted, which considers the social nature of economic actors and the importance of historical and geographical aspects. MarIa Semitiel GarcIa uses the structure and evolution of an agro-food and a metal-mechanical regional productive system to illustrate the benefits of adopting the network perspective as a methodological approach in economic research. The existence and persistence of inter-regional development differences, the structure of production systems, the role of services in these systems and the role of social capital in development are also discussed. Highlighting a holistic and comprehensive study of productive systems and its relationship with development, this book will strongly appeal to a wide-ranging audience, encompassing those with a special interest in regional development, institutional economics, industrial economics and policy, social network analysis and economic sociology.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The Network Perspective and the Concept of Productive System 3. Data Characteristics and Methods Explanation 4. Regional Productive Structures and Production Systems 5. Regional Productive Systems and Development Processes 6. Conclusions Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEast Asia has been an area of high economic growth for several decades. The East Asian High-Tech Drive argues that to maintain the growth momentum, the more advanced East Asian economies need to pay particular attention to policies designed to upgrade their industrial capabilities. The authors argue that effectively functioning institutions, predictable commercial policies, investments in human capital and infrastructure, openness and macroeconomic stability are essential for growth and technological development. Regarding the two lower income economies in the sample, Indonesia is found to have the smallest improvement in the skill intensity of its exports, while the Philippines has registered the slowest economic growth. For both countries, industrial upgrading issues are not as imperative as achieving or regaining rapid, labour-intensive growth as both recently experienced major political instabilities.Yun-Peng Chu and Hal Hill have gathered together a strong and cohesive collection of papers written by country experts on the issue of high-tech industrialization in East Asia. They present case studies of Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the PRC and Indonesia. The book uses a new measure of the skill intensity of exports that, it is argued, deepens our understanding of industrialization trajectories in this important and dynamic region. There are also detailed examinations and assessments of government policies in each economy. The editors have prepared an overview chapter that summarizes and integrates the main results of cross-country comparisons in a coherent manner.Academics, scholars and researchers of economic development, industrial and technology studies and Asian studies will all find much to engage them within this book.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. An Overview of the Issues Hal Hill and Yun-Peng Chu 2. Three Paths for High-Technology Catch-Up: Singapore, Korea and Taiwan Jang-Sup Shin and Yun-Peng Chu 3. High-Tech Industrialisation and Local Capability Formation in South Korea Jang-Sup Shin 4. The Political Economy of Taiwan’s High-Tech Industrialisation: The ‘Developmental State’ and its Mutinous Mutation Yun-Peng Chu 5. Moving Towards High-Tech Industrialisation: The Case of Malaysia Tham Siew-Yean and Haji Mat Zin Ragayah 6. High-Tech Industry Development in the Philippines: At a Dangerous Crossroad? Gwendolyn R. Tecson 7. Thailand as a High-Tech Industrial Economy: An Impossible Dream? Medhi Krongkaew, with Teeraya Krongkaew 8. Indonesian Industrial Policies: Before and After the Crisis Kelly Bird and Hal Hill Index

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Book SynopsisThis text provides a comprehensive introduction to the many different issues related to the Sisyphean task of building science and technology capabilities in developing countries. It attempts to answer crucial questions including: how can knowledge be utilized to improve the human condition, and how can we bridge the growing knowledge divide between those who produce and use modern science and technology - and those who do not?Francisco Sagasti examines the complex interactions between science, technology and development through history, explores how capabilities in these areas are created in different countries and places the role of international co-operation in perspective. The book then introduces a 'science and technology capability index' to rank countries, analyses the policy implications of the place they occupy, and summarizes the experience of developing countries in formulating science and technology policies. It concludes with a review of important lessons for the future. This highly innovative and original work will strongly appeal to academics, policymakers, development practitioners and students interested in the role of knowledge and innovation in contemporary society, and in the disparities between developed and developing countries.Trade Review'Francisco Sagasti is both a deep scholar and a policy analyst of exceptional practical significance. From his work at the World Bank to the Carnegie Commission on Science, Technology, and Government, to his intellectual leadership in Peru, he has made a steady flow of valuable contributions. He has extraordinary understanding of the relevance of knowledge, skill, and freedom for socioeconomic development. This book is a treasure.' -- David A. Hamburg, President Emeritus, Carnegie Corporation of New York and Cornell University Weill Medical College, US'A landmark study that will inspire practitioners as much as it will inspire further research on the role of technology in economic change. A powerful reminder to policymakers on the importance of creativity as a source of economic renewal.' -- Calestous Juma, Harvard University, US'Knowledge and Innovation for Development is a splendid piece of scholarship, which no-one else could possibly have written. It brings together an astonishing array of writers and ideas and it is beautifully written.' -- Rodger Schwass, York University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction 1. Knowledge, Technology and Production: A Conceptual Framework 2. A Brief Historical Perspective 3. The Knowledge Explosion and its Manifestations 4. The Knowledge Divide and Disparities in Developing Country Capacities 5. Strategies and Policies for Building an Endogenous Science and Technology Base Concluding Remarks Appendix 1: Comparison between the Science and Technology Capacity Index and Other Indexes Appendix 2: Science, Technology and Development: The Imperative of Social Innovation Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisCompetitive markets are now established in most successful economies but the question of what competition is and what it means for policy in developing countries is often overlooked. This book provides a refreshing and critical examination of the issues relating to market competition and competition policy. The book discusses competition from different theoretical perspectives and examines the implications these viewpoints have for policy. The contributors assess competitiveness in domestic markets and the impact of foreign competition. They also review the experiences of a range of countries in developing competition policy and examine both the strengths and weaknesses of these policies.Written in a non-technical manner, Competitive Advantage and Competition Policy in Developing Countries is addressed to policymakers, as well as academics, concerned with regulation and competition. It will also be of interest to regulators in dedicated agencies such as utility regulators, competition agencies and those dealing with regulatory impact assessment.Trade Review'This is an ambitious collection of essays, in an area that needs good research and formalization. It should appeal to someone interested in the nexus between competition and development in developing countries. . .' -- Abel M. Mateus, World Competition'. . . a very good overview of both industry specific and policy issues facing developing economies as they embrace competition policy. The authors should be congratulated for raising our awareness of an increasingly important area of competition development.' -- Ray Steinwall, Competition and Consumer Law JournalTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Paul Cook, Raul Fabella and Cassey Lee PART I: COMPETITION POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT 2. Competition and the Regulation of Economic Development John Stanley Metcalfe and Ronnie Ramlogan 3. Model Competition Laws Cassey Lee 4. Legal Traditions and Competition Policy Cassey Lee 5. Establishing Consumers as Equivalent Players in Competition Policy Kamala Dawar 6. Guanxi and Taipans: Market Power and the East Asian Model of Competition Raul Fabella PART II: EXPERIENCE WITH COMPETITION POLICY 7. Competition Policy and the Legal System in Brazil Germano Mendes de Paula 8. Competition Policy and Enterprise Development: The Role of Public Interest Objectives in South Africa’s Competition Policy Trudi Hartzenberg 9. Competitive Markets and Competition Policy in Indonesia Efa Yonnedi 10. Competition Policy in Malaysia Cassey Lee 11. Competition Policy and Competitive Markets in Bangladesh Selim Raihan PART III: COMPETITION AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 12. The Role of South African Competition Law in Supporting SMEs Kim Kampel 13. Globalization and Competition in the South African Wine Industry Joachim Ewert and Jeffrey Henderson 14. Foreign Competition and Growth: Bangladesh Manufacturing Industries Selim Raihan 15. Domestic Competition and Technological and Trade Competitiveness Yuichiro Uchida and Paul Cook Index

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Book SynopsisThe contributors to this book present research on crafting long-term ecological and societal solutions in order to achieve sustainability. The in-depth analyses explore the interactions among social, environmental, and development impacts of organizations at community, regional, national and global levels. In doing so they shed light on the way forward amidst the complexity of issues involved, referred to here as the sustainability mosaic.Organizations and individuals cannot be sustainable in isolation. Rather, it is necessary to understand them as parts of an overall system comprising ecological, individual, organizational, political-economic and socio-cultural levels. One of the characteristics of the sustainability mosaic is that efforts are carried out at all these levels. Collectively, the contributors provide the analytic framework required for understanding sustainability and the multiple, interconnecting and embedded systems. Students and scholars of sustainability, environmental studies and business will find in this book commonalities for new and collaborative research. CEOs, managers and consultants will find much of value as they negotiate their way towards sustainability.Trade Review'The book will make a positive addition for academic researchers whose work is primarily based on sociological processes. . . The editing is excellent, and the chapters are uniformly clear and readable.' -- John R. Ehrenfeld, Journal of Industrial Ecology'Organizations and the Sustainability Mosaic is an inspired collection of papers by a distinguished group of scholars who have been thinking about these issues for many years. The editors have done an outstanding job of framing and focusing the discussion on a group of issues that will matter most as all businesses engage their sustainability challenges. Your thinking will be challenged, and rewarded, by the chapters of this book.' -- James E. Post, Boston University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Organizations and the Sustainability Mosaic: Crafting Long-Term Ecological and Societal Solutions Bryan Husted, Sanjay Sharma and Mark Starik 2. Envisioning an Ecologically Sustainable Society: An Ideal Type and an Application Gordon Rands, Barbara Ribbens, David Casagrande and Heather McIlvaine-Newsad 3. A Use-centered Perspective on Sustainability: A Case-study of Land Use in the American Southwest Christa Walck 4. Changing Practice on Sustainability: Understanding and Overcoming the Organizational and Psychological Barriers to Action Andrew J. Hoffman and Max H. Bazerman 5. Institutionalization as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Corporate Development Frank Wijen 6. Stakeholder Salience, Issues Management and Mapping New Ways to Sustainability David Saiia 7. Stakeholder Management and Sustainability Evaluation and Reporting System (SERS): A New Corporate Performance Management Framework Francesco Perrini and Antonio Tencati 8. Who Can Act on Sustainability Issues? Corporate Capital and the Configuration of Organizational Fields Jennifer A. Howard-Grenville, Andrew J. Hoffman and C.B. Bhattacharya 9. The Political-Institutional Dimension of Socio-Environmental Strategies: The Game of Aracruz Celulose S.A. versus Tupiniquim and Guarani Indians Celio Andrade 10. Regulating Business for Sustainable Development Peter Utting 11. The Professionalization of Sustainability Deborah Rigling Gallagher Index

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when a radically-new fuel or technology transforms the energy system? How does the energy system evolve at different stages of economic development? What are the implications for people's lives and their environment? Building on an award-winning article, in this exciting book Roger Fouquet investigates the impacts of technological innovations and economic development over the last seven hundred years on our ability to provide heat, power, transport and light. Using a unique data set, collected over a decade, the analysis identifies the forces driving revolutions in energy services. It highlights the tendency of markets to produce ever-cheaper energy services, which in turn incite greater energy consumption. It also examines how these revolutions affect people's well-being and the environment. The framework, analysis and insights in this book offer an original perspective on future energy markets, transitions to low-carbon economies and strategies for addressing climate change.Heat, Power and Light is an invaluable and unique contribution to this profoundly important topic. As such it will appeal to a wide audience of energy economists, climate change analysts, policymakers, economic and technology historians and economists more broadly.Trade Review'This book presents a fascinating accumulation of economic "facts" relating to the demand for and the supply of heat, power and light. . .' -- Gay Wenban-Smith, International Energy Law Review'Fouquet undertakes a heroic effort to organize and present data on energy prices and usage since the 14th century. He then uses this data as the foundation for a narrative and analysis of changes in energy usage over the long run. . . the sifting and analysis of so many different sources to provide a coherent account will prove useful to those seeking an overview of this important topic, or for those seeking a point of entry to the study of more specific topics. Highly recommended.' -- J.L. Rosenbloom, Choice'This is an innovative and important book that stands at the intersection of energy analysis and environmental history. Fouquet's central theme is that we buy fuels, such as coal, oil or gas, only as a means to an end. That end is initially the provision of energy services, such as a warm house, hot showers, cold beers and driving around. . . Fouquet. . . traces the changes in our use. . . of energy services over the last seven centuries. . . The result has been an utter transformation in our lives. . . this book, with its copious tables and fascinating graphs, is an essential reference tool for both the energy analyst and the environmental historian.' -- Horace Herring, Environment and History'Fouquet has dug widely and deeply into English sources, publications, statistical reconstructions and the best available data sets. Having such long-run quantitative perspectives under one cover is both very useful and quite revealing. Having it analyzed in consistent terms (as changes in per capita use, prices, conversion efficiency and energy intensity) makes it, of course, even more valuable. . . Fouquet has produced an outstanding contribution to our long-run understanding of energy uses.' -- Vaclav Smil, EH.NetTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Introduction 1. The Past, Present and Future of Energy Services 2. Energy Demand, Technological Change and Economic Development 3. Historical Data and Methods Part II: The Past 4. Heating 5. Stationary Power 6. Transport 7. Lighting Part III: Analysis 8. Producing Cheaper Services 9. Consuming More Services 10. External Costs of Cheaper and More Energy Services 11. Policies Influencing the Trends in Energy Services Part IV: The Future 12. Future Trends in Energy Services 13. Policy Discussion Related to Long-Run Energy Services 14. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book contributes fresh theoretical and empirical evidence on competitiveness and growth in connection with the commitment made by European leaders at the Lisbon Summit in 2000 to 'render the European Union the most competitive and dynamic knowledge based economy in the world by 2010, capable of sustainable economic growth, with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion'. Until now, there has been little in-depth economic analysis of the objectives and policy implementations of the Lisbon Strategy. Competitiveness and Growth in Europe aims to fill this gap by contributing to a better and deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the Lisbon Strategy. This book presents, in a coherent framework, policy relevant research on the main aspects of the Lisbon Agenda: the determinants of growth, cohesion strategies and the role of institutions, education, R&D and technological progress in economic performance. It will be of particular interest to researchers and policy makers working in the fields of competitiveness and growth in the context of economic and monetary integration as well as to academics of European studies in general.Trade Review'. . . interesting and informative reading, for scholars and decision makers alike.' -- Angelo M. Cardani, Scienze RegionaliTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Overview 1. Competitiveness and Growth in Europe: An Overview Susanne Mundschenk, Michael H. Stierle, Ulrike Stierle-von Schütz and Iulia Traistaru Part II: The Lisbon Strategy: Main Challenges and Achievements 2. Economic Growth in Europe: Pursuing the Lisbon Strategy Adriaan Dierx and Fabienne Ilzkovitz 3. Elements and Determinants of Economic Growth – Lessons and Policy Implications for the European Knowledge Society and Innovation System Peter Nijkamp 4. Lessons from 20 Years of Cohesion John Fitz Gerald 5. Does the European Union Need to Revive Productivity Growth? Bart van Ark Part III: Research Lessons and Policy Implications for the Lisbon Strategy 6. Is the American Model Miss World? Choosing Between the Anglo-Saxon Model and a European-Style Alternative Henri L.F. de Groot, Richard Nahuis and Paul J.G. Tang Comment John Fitz Gerald 7. The Impact of Institutions on the Employment Threshold in European Labour Markets, 1979–2001 Christian Dreger Comment Jens Rubart 8. European Productivity Gaps: Is R&D the Solution? Christoph Meister and Bart Verspagen Comment Guntram B. Wolff 9. Measuring Inventive Performance of the OECD Countries Using Triadic Patent Families: Reinventing the Lisbon Challenge Marc Baudry and Béatrice Dumont Comment Adriaan Dierx 10. Education, Research, and Economic Growth – Some Tests for the US and Germany Volker Caspari, Jens Rubart and Günther Rehme Comment Ulrike Stierle-von Schütz Index

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Book SynopsisThis book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation and competition and institutions. The subject matter is highly diverse, but certain questions remain at the forefront. For example, how do we deal with protracted preparation processes, how do we tackle risks and uncertainties, and how can we best divide the risks and responsibilities among the private and public players throughout the different phases of the project?Presenting a state-of-the-art overview, based on experiences and visions of authors from Europe and North America, this unique book will be of interest to practitioners of large-scale project management, politicians, public officials and private organisations involved in mega-project decision-making. It will also appeal to researchers, consultants and students dealing with substantial engineering projects, complex systems, project management and transport infrastructure.Trade Review'It will be useful for those experienced and senior professionals who are charged with authorizing and controlling projects. Recommended.' -- P.F. Rad, Choice'Building on the seminal work of Bent Flyvbjerg, this book is a collection of expert contributions that will prove essential to anyone wanting to understand why mega-projects go wrong and how they can be made to work better.' -- Professor Sir Peter Hall, University College London, UK'This book offers a refreshing and fascinating look at mega-projects from the perspective of public evaluation and planning. With the changing role of the public sector in planning and implementing large-scale projects and a subsequent strong emergence of private-public modes of operation, mega-projects have become a problematic phenomenon. This volume is a major source of information and reference. It provides the reader with unique insights and caveats in mega-projects planning.' -- Peter Nijkamp, VU University Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Scope of the Book Hugo Priemus, Bent Flyvbjerg and Bert van Wee PART I: MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS AND COST–BENEFIT ANALYSIS 2. Management Characteristics of Mega-Projects Hans de Bruijn and Martijn Leijten 3. Ex-ante Evaluation of Mega-Projects: Methodological Issues and Cost–Benefit Analysis Bert van Wee and Lóránt A. Tavasszy 4. Cost–Benefit Analysis and the Wider Economic Benefits from Mega- Projects Roger W. Vickerman 5. Mega-Projects and Contested Information Hans de Bruijn and Martijn Leijten PART II: PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING 6. How to Improve the Early Stages of Decision-making on Mega- Projects? Hugo Priemus 7. Public Planning of Mega-Projects: Overestimation of Demand and Underestimation of Costs Bent Flyvbjerg 8. Evolving Strategy: Risk Management and the Shaping of Mega- Projects Roger Miller and Donald R. Lessard 9. How to Overcome Major Weaknesses in Mega-Projects? The Norwegian Approach Knut Samset 10. Public–Private Partnership and Mega-Projects Joop Koppenjan PART III: INNOVATION, COMPETITION AND INSTITUTIONS 11. Innovations in the Planning of Mega-Projects Werner Rothengatter 12. The Cost of the Technological Sublime: Daring Ingenuity and the New San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge Karen Trapenberg Frick 13. Provision and Management of Dedicated Railway Systems: How to Arrange Competition Didier van de Velde and Ernst F. ten Heuvelhof 14. Rail Infrastructure at Major European Hub Airports: The Role of Institutional Settings Moshe Givoni and Piet Rietveld 15. Drawing Institutional Lessons Across Countries on Making Transport Infrastructure Policy W. Martin de Jong Index

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Book SynopsisChina accounts for around one-eighth of the world's grassland and almost all of its grasslands are being degraded. The authors analyse how China is grappling with the complex ecological and livelihood problems these pastoral areas present. The sustainable development of these extremely poor, culturally sensitive, strategically important and extremely diverse western pastoral areas poses one of the foremost challenges confronting the Chinese government. This much-needed study provides a unique examination of the intricate web of policies and institutions that now impact on grassland degradation and sustainable development in China's pastoral region. Understanding this complex matrix and its impact on the management of people, livestock, grasslands, markets and industry structures is crucial in charting a way forward. The authors argue that the aim should be to manage these inter-locking complex systems in a manner that takes advantage of the opportunities that technology present to achieve sustainable use of the grasslands.Whilst their analysis is especially relevant to how China pursues the high priority national goal of 'Developing the West', it also reveals much about how China addresses other serious environmental problems that involve disadvantaged groups.With its multi-disciplinary approach, the book will be invaluable and fascinating reading for academics and researchers of Chinese studies, development studies, ecosystem sustainability and natural resource management. Based on extensive first-hand fieldwork in the grasslands over two decades, the practical detail in this book will also be warmly welcomed by consultants and officials in NGOs and other international agencies charged with planning and executing pastoral development projects in China, Central Asia and Mongolia.Trade Review'. . . the book provides much useful and current information about the array of policies, programs, laws, and legislation that relate to grassland management in pastoral areas.' -- Irene Bain, Mountain Research and Development'. . . this will be an indispensable reference for scholars as well as development practitioners and policymakers interested in agricultural economics, animal husbandry, livestock product markets, rangeland management, bureaucratic organization and policy implementation in China. . . it will surely become a must-read for anyone planning to conduct research or project work on sustainable development in western China.' -- Emily T. Yeh, The China JournalTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Romance, Reality and Reformation of China’s Grasslands 2. Grassland Systems and Challenges 3. Managing Institutions 4. Managing Grassland Policies 5. Managing Structures 6. Managing Livestock Systems 7. Managing Markets 8. Managing People 9. Unique Problems — Unique Solutions References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book increases our knowledge of innovation policy by combining quantitative and qualitative assessments of innovation systems, and by adopting a progressive outlook on the conditions for an innovative Europe of tomorrow. Based on the latest developments in innovation research, the authors aim to draw practical and workable conclusions for policymakers. The first part of the book discusses the use of indicators to inform policy- making, progressively shifting emphasis from traditional to less traditional measures and from the national to the regional dimension. The second part investigates the internal dynamics of policy-making and explores the conditions to improve the effectiveness of innovation policies in Europe. New developments and challenges for the future are identified throughout, including the crucial problem of how to align existing institutions with potential challenges. In this way the book clearly demonstrates how the quality of policy governance will become an increasingly important driver for innovation performance of knowledge societies in Europe. The book will have considerable appeal to innovation policymakers, and will also be of interest to academics and researchers working on innovation and knowledge systems.Trade Review'. . . the book contributes to the understanding of innovation policy-making by identifying a number of new developments and challenges, which, together, help to define the way towards future innovation policies in Europe.' -- Jon Mikel Zabala-Iturriagagoitia, Science and Public PolicyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I: INFORMING INNOVATION POLICY: MEASUREMENT ISSUES 1. Innovation Surveys and Policy: Lessons from the CIS Anthony Arundel, Cati Bordoy, Pierre Mohnen and Keith Smith 2. Innovation Scoreboards: Indicators and Policy Use Anthony Arundel and Hugo Hollanders 3. Benchmarking Regions in the Enlarged Europe: Diversity in Knowledge Potential and Policy Options Theo Dunnewijk, Hugo Hollanders and René Wintjes 4. How do Social Capital and Government Support Affect Innovation and Growth? Evidence from the EU Regional Support Programmes Semih Akçomak and Bas ter Weel PART II: IMPROVING INNOVATION POLICY: STRATEGIC ISSUES 5. Innovation Governance in Dynamic Economies: Lessons from the OECD MONIT Project Svend Otto Remøe 6. Innovation Policy for the Environment in the Netherlands and the EU Albert Faber, René Kemp and Geert van der Veen 7. Priority Setting in Technology Policy: Historical Developments and Recent Trends Helmut Gassler, Wolfgang Polt and Christian Rammer 8. Innovation Policy, Innovation in Policy: Policy Learning Within and Across Systems and Clusters Claire Nauwelaers and René Wintjes 9. Innovation Policy in a Post-Lisbon Europe: Some Reflections Luc Soete Conclusions and Perspectives: Adapting Old Policy Instruments to New Challenges Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses a number of important topics and issues associated with China's economic transition, growth and global integration. The chapters, by a distinguished group of scholars, provide a timely assessment of recent developments in the Chinese economy. The authors employ contemporary economic theory and the latest statistics to analyze the sources and spillover effects of China's growth, to investigate the relationship between growth and business cycle, and to shed light on China's growth prospects in the coming decade. In the context of growth, transition and globalization, the chapters also cover issues such as labour economics, urban efficiency, banking and macroeconomic management.Economic Growth, Transition and Globalization in China is a highly focused and unique work of direct policy relevance and is aimed at an international audience. It is an invaluable combination of rigorous theoretical work and empirical material.This timely book should be an important reference for researchers and students of Asian studies, and the Chinese economy, in particular. It will also appeal to business analysts.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Yanrui Wu PART I: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OUTLOOK 2. Sources of Growth Nazrul Islam, Erbiao Dai and Hiroshi Sakamoto 3. Inter-Regional Output Spillovers Nicolaas Groenewold, Guoping Lee and Anping Chen 4. Business Cycle and Growth Yanrui Wu 5. Growth Prospect During 2005–2020 Shantong Li, Yongzhi Hou, Yunzhong Liu and Jianwu He PART II: URBAN ECONOMY, MIGRATION AND LABOUR MARKET 6. Performance of City Economies Yuk-shing Cheng and Sung-ko Li 7. Rural Migrants and Public Security Ingrid Nielsen and Russell Smyth 8. Job-Matching Efficiency Sheng Yu PART III: BANKING, EXCHANGE RATES AND GLOBALIZATION 9. Banking Reform and Macroeconomic Management Michael Thorpe 10. The Exchange Rate Debate James Laurenceson and Fengming Qin 11. Globalization and Economic Development Abu Siddique Index

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Book SynopsisChange manifests itself in all facets of the economy. This important collection of previously published essays illustrates how the evolutionary approach can reveal not only where change comes from, and how it happens, but also where it will lead. The Evolving Economy covers a broad spectrum of issues ranging from the biological foundations of economic behavior to the co-evolution of firms, markets, and institutions. Ulrich Witt's individualistic approach synthesizes elements familiar from the writings of Veblen and Schumpeter on economic evolution. A conceptual debate on what the notion of evolution means in the economic context is as much emphasized as is the discussion of concrete hypotheses explaining why and how evolutionary economic change comes about.Offering an outline of a paradigm focusing on endogenous economic change, this book will be of great interest to economists and economic historians. Sociologists, philosophers and anthropologists will also find this work invaluable as it presents an encompassing assessment of the role of Darwinian thought for understanding human behavior and societal evolution.Trade Review'This is a genuine tour de force and what must be acknowledged by anyone who has followed the evolution of evolutionary economics since the early 1980s is the original, pioneering nature of these essays and the ideas they contain. . . These essays are a pleasure to read and to reflect on at leisure. Many, like this reviewer, will recognise that Ulrich Witt has followed the path of novelty in these essays and that in relation to much of our present understanding of evolutionary economics he has exercised enterprise and leadership. . . The best acknowledgement that we can give Witt's enterprise is to continue to follow along the path marked out by these essays and extend the evolutionary perspective into new channels of economic and social experience.' -- Stan Metcalfe, Journal of Bioeconomics'Together, these papers underline Ulrich Witt's well-deserved status as one of the leading and most innovative of evolutionary economists in the world today. . . The book is a worthy monument to the scientific contribution of its author over a period of seventeen years. It shows a lively, enquiring and evolving mind, from which we expect much in the future.' -- Geoffrey M. Hodgson, Journal of Evolutionary Economics'Economics is more than economising and maximising subject to a fixed-resources constraint. It is also the study of evolutionary processes and innovation-led search. Ulrich Witt musters an extensive knowledge of the economics of development and change in the essays collected together in this book. Building on authors such as Schumpeter and Hayek but contributing his own theoretical insights on biology, games, constitutions, progress, he demonstrates convincingly that economics can be a humanitarian discipline and a kaleidoscope of surprise.' -- David Reisman, University of Surrey, UK and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore'In this collection, we find the germs of an evolutionary theory of economic systems based firmly on the most solid elements of economic theory. This is not short praise, since mainstream economics often ignores issues discussed here. As the articles, due to their topics, have not appeared in large circulation journals so far, this book is a most welcome addition to the library of any scholar grappling with the difficulties of understanding economic change. The book should stimulate the ongoing discussion on issues of transformation, but also, in the context of globalisation, the problems of institutional and system change which this process necessitates.' -- Jurgen G. Backhaus, Erfurt University, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Introduction 1. Evolutionary Economics and the Extension of Evolution to the Economy Part II: Evolutionary Concepts and Methodology 2. Emergence and Dissemination of Innovation: Some Principles of Evolutionary Economics 3. Evolutionary Concepts in Economics 4. Coordination of Individual Economic Activities as an Evolving Process of Self-Organization 5. Firms’ Market Behavior Under Imperfect Information and Economic Natural Selection 6. “Lock-in” vs. “Critical Masses” – Industrial Change Under Network Externalities Part III: The Darwinian Perspective and the Continuity Hypothesis 7. Bioeconomics as Economics from a Darwinian Perspective 8. Economics, Sociobiology, and Behavioral Psychology on Preferences 9. Economic Behavior and Biological Evolution: Some Remarks on the Sociobiology Debate 10. Self-Organization and Economics – What is New? Part IV: Evolution in the Context of New Institutional Economics and Public Choice 11. The Evolution of Economic Institutions as a Propagation Process 12. The Endogenous Public Choice Theorist 13. Multiple Equilibria, Critical Masses, and Institutional Change. The Coup d’état Problem 14. Evolution and Stability of Cooperation Without Enforceable Contracts 15. Between Appeasement and Belligerent Moralism: The Evolution of Moral Conduct in International Politics 16. Innovations, Externalities and the Problem of Economic Progress Part V: The Evolutionary Approach and the Austrian School of Economics 17. Subjectivism in Economics – A Suggested Reorientation 18. Endogenous Change – Causes and Contingencies 19. Turning Austrian Economics into an Evolutionary Theory 20. Do Entrepreneurs Need Firms? A Contribution to a Missing Chapter in Austrian Economics Index

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Book SynopsisA decade and a half since the Philippines embarked on a major program of decentralization, the authors of this book have undertaken a detailed examination of all aspects of the nation's regional dynamics and policies. Their analysis extends to comparable experiences in East Asia, particularly China and Indonesia. The lessons of this book are relevant not only for an audience interested in the Philippines - a large developing nation with a population soon to exceed 100 million people - but also for many other developing countries now embarking on decentralization programs. The book therefore has broad international appeal.The contributors focus on three main issues: Centre-region relations. While the decentralization program in the Philippines has been reasonably successful, they argue there is an urgent need for a clear, predictable, and stable regulatory environment that governs centre-region administrative and financial relations. Infrastructure. This is arguably the most important policy tool in shaping regional development patterns, yet decision-makers are rarely able to develop these investments on the basis of a coherent and integrated policy framework. The conflict in Mindanao. This deep and protracted conflict must be resolved for the benefit of the local and national population. This enlightening and topical book will appeal to postgraduate students of economic development, regional development/science, rural development, and Asian Studies. It will also attract the interest of researchers and practitioners in international development agencies, NGOs, and policymakers and legislators in developing countries.Trade Review'Balisacan and Hill have assembled several excellent contributions. . . The editors and contributing authors of this book document the story of regional development in great detail. . . with analytical clarity and a pleasing uniformity of style, making for a readable and very coherent volume overall. . . It is a must-read for all students of that country's economy, and for all who seek to understand better the regional implications of growth, policy, and devolution in low-income economies.' -- Ian Coxhead, The Developing Economies'Arsenio Balisacan and Hal Hill have edited a must-read volume of 13 essays that extract the results and relevant lessons of Philippine regional development amid decentralization and globalization.' -- Roberto de Vera, Journal of Regional Science'By focusing on a systematic analysis of the regional dimension, Professors Arsenio Balisacan and Hal Hill (with the help of other economists) succeed in presenting a definitive update of Philippine regional economic developments. This work is an indispensable sequel and complement to their earlier work on Philippine economic problems, which focused on national economic issues.' -- Gerardo P. Sicat, University of the Philippines'This volume integrates four of the "hottest" themes in current development debates - globalization, decentralization, inequality and governance. By combining a broad East Asian perspective on these four topics with a deep analysis of the Philippines experience, the editors get the very best out of their comparative research framework. This is not your typical edited volume, with only an occasional gem amongst the filler - the entire volume really holds together. Hill and Balisacan have clearly exercised a firm analytical and editorial hand, demonstrating, as does the analysis in the book, that firm, competent central leadership is crucial for decentralization to work.' -- Peter Timmer, Center for Global Development, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Preface The Philippine Regions, 1987 The Philippine Regions, 2003 1. The Philippines and Regional Development Hal Hill, Arsenio M. Balisacan and Sharon Faye A. Piza PART I: EAST ASIA AND BEYOND 2. Globalization, Geography and Regional Policy John Weiss 3. Regional Development: Analytical and Policy Issues Hal Hill 4. The East Asian Experience: The People’s Republic of China Ligang Song 5. The East Asian Experience: Indonesia Budy P. Resosudarmo and Yogi Vidyattama PART II: THE PHILIPPINES 6. Local Politics and Local Economy Emmanuel S. de Dios 7. The Quality of Local Governance and Development under Decentralization Joseph J. Capuno 8. Regional Labour Markets and Economic Development in the Philippines Emmanuel F. Esguerra and Chris Manning 9. Decentralization and the Financing of Regional Development Rosario G. Manasan 10. Infrastructure and Regional Growth Gilberto M. Llanto 11. Development of the Rural Non-farm Sector in the Philippines and Lessons from the East Asian Experience Jonna P. Estudillo, Tetsushi Sonobe and Keijiro Otsuka 12. Regional Responses to Trade Liberalization and Economic Decentralization Gwendolyn R. Tecson 13. Local Growth and Poverty Reduction Arsenio M. Balisacan References Index

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Book SynopsisMarket Development in China presents the analysis of leading specialists on the causes, benefits and problems resulting from China's transition to a market economy. As the authors illustrate, it is generally recognized that in the last 25 years China has achieved a rate of economic growth unmatched in any of the world's major countries. However, this growth has been unequally shared, so that by the year 2000, China also exhibited what to many observers was an alarming degree of income inequality at individual, sectoral, and regional levels.This books deals with several facets of China's spectacular economic growth and its rising income inequality. It is shown that geographical and sectoral distribution of social services has increased the degree of inequality among Chinese households. On the positive side though, there is evidence that regionalization of commodity markets has decreased, promoting pricing equality, which is surely a cornerstone of income equality. Analysis is also presented on regional technology spillovers, rural-urban labor migration, and the relationship between FDI and the ability of state-owned enterprises to cope with the pressures of hard budget constraints. The book provides updated evidence on China's social and economic inequalities and their causes.The contributions make up a cohesive and valuable study that will appeal to scholars and researchers at many levels of academe in the fields of economics, Asian studies - and Chinese studies in particular - as well as development economists.Trade Review'This book. . . presents the most insightful and comprehensive examination of current Chinese market development. . . The book is designed for use in a wide-range of studies on Chinese economic development, especially in market development, technology diffusion as well as education inequality. Each independent paper delivers a different research field, so it has wide appeal. Students and scholars who are studying or conducting research on Chinese economic development will find this book of particular interest.' -- Jiandong Chen, Journal of the Asia Pacific EconomyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I: INEQUALITY IN CHINA 1. Measuring the Poverty Lines for Urban Households in China: An Equivalence Scale Method Zhihong Chen 2. Geography and Educational Inequality in China Emily Hannum and Meiyan Wang 3. Spatial Inequality in Education and Health Care in China Xiaobo Zhang and Ravi Kanbur 4. From a Welfare to a Mixed-Plural Education System: Chinese Welfare, Education and Investment in Human Capital Gongcheng Zheng PART II: MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND SOURCES OF GROWTH 5. Political Economy of Labor Retrenchment: Evidence Based on China’s State-Owned Enterprises Yifan Hu, Sonja Opper and Sonia M.L. Wong 6. The Emergence of Agricultural Commodity Markets in China Jikun Huang and Scott Rozelle 7. Economic Transition and Demand Pattern: Evidence from China’s Paper and Paperboard Industry Haizheng Li, Jifeng Lou and Patrick McCarthy 8. Export Composition and Technology Spillovers in China: An Empirical Study Based on the Extended Feder Model Helian Hu, Qun Bao and Mingyong Lai 9. Technology Spillovers, Absorptive Capacity and Economic Growth Mingyong Lai, Shuijun Peng, and Qun Bao 10. Productivity Spillovers from FDI: Detrimental or Beneficial? A Study of Chinese Manufacturing Sarah Y. Tong and Youxin Hu 11. Rural–Urban Migration and Wage Determination: The Case of Tianjin, China Zhigang Lu and Shunfeng Song 12. The Role of Home-Market Effects on China’s Domestic Production Fan Zhang and Zuohong Pan Index

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Book SynopsisDeregulation and its Discontents examines the different ways in which the issues related to deregulation and reregulation have been addressed in Asia.The role of government in business has gone through distinct, if overlapping, cycles: regulation, deregulation and reregulation. However, little is known about deregulation and even less about reregulation, particularly in relation to Asia. The contributors to this book examine the links between the cycles through detvailed analyses of the electricity market, pensions and stock markets in the Asia Pacific. They also offer an explanation of regulatory cycles. This unique and inter-disciplinary book is thoroughly accessible and will be suitable for specialist as well as non-specialist readers. It will appeal to academics and researchers of public sector economics, Asian studies - and the political economy of Asia in particular - as well as public officials dealing with regulatory issues.Trade Review'. . . an extremely interesting collection, full of insights and institutional detail. . . The book definitely deserves the attention of those interested in one of the most debated issues of the last 20 years in economics and political science.' -- Herb Thompson, Journal of Contemporary AsiaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Preface: The Evolution of De/Reregulation Michael Howlett and M. Ramesh PART I: INTRODUCTION: GOVERNANCE AND GLOBALIZATION 2. Governance Crisis in Asia: Developing a Responsive Regulation Anil Hira 3. Globalisation and National Regulations: Race to the Bottom, Top, and Middle M. Ramesh PART II: DEREGULATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS: CASES IN EAST ASIAN REGULATORY REFORM 4. Power’s Promise: Electricity Reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia J.A. Lampietti, S.G. Banerjee, J. Ebinger, M. Shkaratan, G. Sargsyan, I. Klytchnikova and K. van den Berg 5. Privatization and Regulation of Competition in the Electricity Sector Lucas A. Skoufa 6. Independent Power Producers in Indonesia and the Philippines Xun Wu and Priyambudi Sulistiyanto 7. Power Sector Deregulation and the Environment: Evidence from the Philippines and Thailand Jessie L. Todoc 8. Governance and Regulation of Provident and Pension Funds in Asia Mukul G. Asher and Amarendu Nandy 9. Regulation and Deregulation of the Stock Market in India Ashima Goyal PART III: POLICY DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR REGULATORY REFORM 10. Design Principles for Smart Regulations Neil Gunningham and Darren Sinclair 11. Universal Service, and the Transition from State Control to State-Monitored Competition Jon M. Peha 12. Conclusion: The De/Reregulatory Cycle: Learning and Spill-over Effects in Regulatory Policy-Making Michael Howlett Index

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Book SynopsisHossein Askari argues here that economic and social failure in the oil-exporting countries of the Middle East is a result of much more than simply shortcomings in economic policies. He analyzes religion, corruption, instability, wars and foreign interference as factors affecting the region and offers solutions that incorporate Islamic teachings, regional peace efforts, market-oriented economic policies, sound institutions and unselfish policy support from the West.Middle East Oil Exporters presents a detailed picture of the economic structure and a critical survey of the recent economic performance of the Middle East. The focus is especially on the large oil-exporting nations, although the smaller producers are represented as well. The author illustrates how oil has become a crutch to avoid reforms, destroying the work ethic of the region, fuelling corruption and poisoning the social and cultural fabric of society to keep unpopular governments in power. In addition, he provides a view of the social, economic, and political implications of Islamic doctrine. In this context he examines the institutions of governance and determines that they have performed poorly, often in blatant violation of Islamic principles. This in-depth analysis is accompanied by a comprehensive prescription for a turnaround in the Middle East.Hossein Askari's unique and insightful critique is essential reading for students and scholars of the Middle East, as well as policymakers involved in the region. Executives of financial institutions and private corporations will also want to understand the region for their energy needs and as a market for their products and services.Trade Review'This volume is unique and unprecedented in the way that it ties together various political and economic dimensions to draw a picture of the future Middle East scenarios. It gives us a far-reaching analysis of the reasons underlying economic conditions in the major oil-exporting countries of the Middle East. It also provides a comprehensive and positive blueprint for a social, political and economic turnaround. Hossein Askari's insider experience in most of these countries makes this valuable work a must-read for specialists and students of the area.' -- Hossein Razavi, Director of Finance, Private Sector and Infrastructure Department, Middle East and North Africa Region, The World Bank, US'Anyone who wants to grasp the economic status of this rather special, perhaps unique, part of the world will find here a knowledgeable and assiduous guide. Secondly, the book presents a strong and uncompromising argument about what these countries must do, and what the West must do, to improve the economic performance and social fabric of the MENA region, and thus better the daily lives of the inhabitants.' -- From the foreword by Robert M. Solow, Nobel Laureate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Robert M. Solow 1. Introduction 2. The Blessing and the Curse of Oil 3. Islam, Governance and Economic Development 4. Instability, Regional Conflicts and External Intervention 5. Physical and Social Indicators 6. Broad Economic Indicators and Performance 7. Government Finances 8. External Sector 9. Labor and Employment 10. Capital Flows 11. Law and Order, Business Climate, Economic Freedom and Country Risk 12. Military Expenditures and the Cost of Conflicts 13. Policy Assessment: A Synthesis of Successes and Failures 14. The Way Forward Appendices Bibliography Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThe convergence of technology-based competitive capabilities among the world's economies has drastically altered the required economic growth strategies in industrialized nations. Based on a variety of corporate and government investment trend data and comparisons among national growth strategies, Gregory Tassey examines how this convergence has created an imperative for new growth models and strategies. In particular, he analyzes the major policy mechanisms for stimulating R&D investment and improving R&D efficiency over technology life cycles, detailing the needed changes. In the 65 years since Joseph Schumpeter's classic characterization of the 'creative destruction' process of industrial technological change, the role of technology in economic growth has grown relentlessly. The author provides the first detailed assessment of underinvestment in R&D and the two major R&D policy response mechanisms - tax policy and direct funding. The policy models and analyses presented are based largely on US economic experience, but the resulting prescriptions are relevant for all existing and emerging technology-based economies. The author's ultimate message is that the industry-centric Schumpeterian model must be expanded to one in which competition among governments is as important as it is within the private sector. This cutting-edge study will be of interest to science and technology policy researchers and analysts, economists focusing on the impacts of technological change, government managers of science and technology programs, and industry managers from high-tech firms.Trade Review'This book is highly persuasive and enlightening, and should be required reading for all interested in technology policy.' -- Andrew Tylecote, Prometheus'Tassey's work is timely, thought-provoking and essential reading for understanding the scope and depth required for S&T policy analysis in the new era where the current economic leader is struggling to retain its position.' -- Irene C. Makar, Research Policy'Page after page, this book builds a case of a major international transformation that has left the world economy much more dependent on science-driven technology. [The book's] arguments should attract attention and deserve to be discussed widely and thoroughly.' -- Nicholas S. Vonortas, The George Washington University, US'The innovative models, supporting data, and unique policy analyses make this book a must for economists, policy analysts, and industry managers concerned about S&T policies and economic growth. It could easily end up as a definitive work on the modern technology-based economy.' -- Albert N. Link, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: The Economics of Decline 1. Globalization of Technology 2. Indicators of Decline Part II: R&D in the Modern Economy 3. The Technology Paradigm 4. The Public–Private Growth Model 5. Underinvestment in R&D 6. Strategic Shifts in the IT Economy 7. The Technology Life Cycle 8. The Role of Technical Infrastructure Part III: Technology-Based Political Economy 9. Assessing the Government Role 10. Elements of STID Policy 11. To Compete or Not to Compete Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPoverty Strategies in Asia is an examination of a wide range of measures aimed at reducing poverty in the region.It is widely recognized that while high and sustained economic growth is critical for poverty reduction, there are other policy interventions that may also be significant in a 'growth plus' approach to poverty reduction. This volume brings together a series of case studies on the poverty impact of alternative interventions in a broad range of Asian economies. The measures examined within the book cover trade liberalization both in general and in a specific market, infrastructure investment (particularly in roads), population policies, cash transfers, microfinance, employment guarantee programs and contract farming. The countries covered include the Philippines, Lao PDR, Pakistan, India and Thailand. While the results illustrated by the contributors are mixed, they demonstrate the potential for further progress in poverty reduction.This latest joint publication by the ADBI and Edward Elgar Publishing will be warmly welcomed by scholars and researchers of Asian studies and development. Professional economists within international and bilateral development agencies and policymakers will also find much to engage them.Trade Review'. . . the volume makes interesting reading. . . The language of the text is indeed lucid and the organization of the materials could not have been better.' -- Arup Mitra, The Developing Economies'This is an important book making a convincing case that structural elements are of crucial importance in filtering the impact of growth on poverty. A successful development strategy needs to address these structural elements at the country level and modify them in order to take greater advantage of the potential benefits of globalization in reducing poverty.' -- Erik Thorbecke, Cornell University, US'This volume makes an important contribution to our understanding of the complex relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction. The focus on assessing the impact of specific poverty-reduction interventions at the disaggregated, case-study level marks an important and welcome departure from the standard approach to research in this area . . . researchers and practitioners working in the field of poverty reduction and development in Asia and beyond will find much to interest them in this stimulating and informative volume.' -- Colin Kirkpatrick, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Peter McCawley 1. Poverty Strategies in Asia: Growth Plus Haider A. Khan and John Weiss 2. Macro-Modeling of Poverty and the Dual–Dual Model Haider A. Khan 3. Rice Market Reform and Poverty in the Philippines Caesar B. Cororaton 4. Infrastructure and Poverty: Cross-Country Evidence Hossein Jalilian and John Weiss 5. Roads and Poverty Reduction in Lao PDR Peter Warr 6. Poverty, Vulnerability and Family Size: Evidence from the Philippines Aniceto C. Orbeta Jr 7. Poverty Targeting in Pakistan: The Role of Zakat and the Lady Health Worker Program G.M. Arif 8. Serving the Poorest of the Poor: The Poverty Impact of the Khushhali Bank’s Microfinance Lending in Pakistan Heather Montgomery 9. The Role of Community Preferences in Targeting the Rural Poor: Evidence from Uttar Pradesh Pradeep Srivastava 10. Contract Farming and Poverty Reduction: The Case of Organic Rice Contract Farming in Thailand Sununtar Setboonsarng, PingSun Leung and Junning Cai Index

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Book SynopsisMost governments attempt to target resources directly at the poor through a variety of measures including food and credit subsidies, job creation schemes and basic health and education projects. These measures are usually classified as being either promotional (to help raise welfare in the long term), or protectional (to support the poor in times of adverse shocks). However, for many Asian countries the reality of these poverty targeting measures has proved disappointing. Following a comprehensive overview by the editor, this book offers a detailed assessment of the results of directly channelling resources to the poor and extensively discusses the experience of five Asian countries - India, Indonesia, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines and Thailand. The authors demonstrate how in many cases these targeting measures have failed due to their high cost and errors of both undercoverage (where many of the poor are excluded) and leakage (when many of the better-off also benefit from these schemes). The authors conclude that whilst poverty targeting remains a critically important objective, past targeting errors must not be forgotten and improved methods of both identifying and reaching the poor must be implemented. Written by leading experts in the field and including analysis of original country surveys, this seminal text documents clearly the operation and success of aid schemes in Asia. This book will make a worthy addition to the literature on development, poverty reduction, social welfare and Asian studies. It will also be an important source of reference for academics and students of economic development, aid practitioners, government officials and development NGOs.Trade Review'This book is a "must read" for researchers and students interested in poverty, poverty reduction, social welfare and development. It provides systematic and comparative studies on the design features, achievements and problems of targeting, set against specific national contexts. The economic focus of the analysis is balanced with sections on the political economy of targeting and management aspects (administrative systems and incentives). While the considerable variations between targeting mechanisms, schemes and contexts demonstrate the difficulties of blanket policy prescriptions, the book presents a fascinating conclusion. Rather than continuing the debate about universal versus targeted approaches, it proposes that a mixed approach might be best: the "broad" targeting of basic services such as primary education and health care combined with the "narrow" targeting of social protection schemes for the very poor.' -- David Hulme, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Maps 1. Experiences with Poverty Targeting in Asia: An Overview John Weiss 2. Poverty Targeting in India Pradeep Srivastava 3. Poverty Targeting in Indonesia Ari A. Perdana and John Maxwell 4. Poverty Targeting in the People’s Republic of China Wang Sangui 5. Poverty Targeting in Thailand Peter Warr and Isra Sarntisart 6. Poverty Targeting in the Philippines Arsenio Balisacan and Rosemarie Edillon 7. Micro-finance and Poverty Reduction in Asia John Weiss, Heather Montgomery and Elvira Kurmanalieva Index

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Book SynopsisRegulatory Economics and Quantitative Methods comprises original contributions by leading researchers working on issues relating to regulation in Latin America. They focus on regulation in infrastructure industries and attempt to show how quantitative analysis can contribute to more effective regulation. In particular, they discuss central issues relating to the measures used for benchmarking natural monopolies, incentives and contractual arrangements used in the regulatory environment and the impact of regulation and regulatory processes. The analysis throughout the book is both theoretical and applied, with numerous illustrations drawn from various infrastructure sectors such as electricity, water, telecommunications and ports. An innovative feature of the contributions is the link they make between solving the practical problems faced by regulators in various sectors and in helping them to improve the design of policy.The book will be of great interest to academics and students of regulatory economics, as well as those interested in the application of econometrics and general equilibrium modelling. It will also be of interest to government officials and regulators in Latin America, Africa and Eastern European Countries.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction and Overview Omar O. Chisari 2. Bottom-up or Top-down Benchmarking in Natural Monopoly Regulation: The Case of Chile and the United Kingdom Andrés Gómez-Lobo 3. Labour Productivity Change Estimates as an Input for X-Factors Martín A. Rossi 4. Monopoly Regulation, Chilean Style: The Efficient Firm Standard in Theory and Practice Álvaro Bustos and Alexander Galetovic 5. Estimation of Productive Efficiency Based on Non Parametric Techniques: The Case of Electricity Distribution in Argentina Paula Margaretic and Carlos Romero 6. Evolution of Mexico’s Port Efficiency in a Multiproduct Context: A Distance Function Approach Lourdes Trujillo and Maria Manuela González 7. Lessons from Computable General Equilibrium Models Applied to Regulatory Economics Omar O. Chisari, Antonio Estache and Carlos Romero 8. The Effectiveness of Competition Policy in Argentina, Chile and Peru During the 1990s Paula Maragaretic, Maria Fernanda Martínez and Diego Petrecolla Index

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Book SynopsisA landmark contribution to our understanding of economic development.This significant book argues that fundamental changes in deeply rooted institutions do not happen because of outsiders' money, advice, pressures, or even physical force; which explains why foreign aid has not, and can not, improve institutions. The impetus for changing institutions must come from within a society, and the author shows how groups of local scholars contribute to institutional change and development when the political opportunity presents itself. Both economic research and the history of foreign aid suggest that the largest barriers to development arise from a society's institutions - its norms and rules. The author draws on 35 years experience to explain how institutions drive economic development. She goes beyond the abstractions usually used to define institutions, providing numerous examples to illustrate the complex, interlocking, and persistent nature of real world rules and norms. This significant book argues that fundamental changes in deeply rooted institutions do not happen because of outsiders' money, advice, pressures, or even physical force; which explains why foreign aid has not, and can not, improve institutions. The impetus for changing institutions must come from within a society, and the author shows how groups of local scholars contribute to institutional change and development when the political opportunity presents itself. Providing an overview of how market supporting institutions evolved in Europe and why these institutions are weak or absent in most countries of the world, this book will be of interest to a wide audience of aid and development policymakers, academics, and students of economics, political science, management, and law.Trade Review'Mary Shirley's fascinating and thought-provoking book on institutions and development takes issue with the way in which the international community has come to deal with institutions and governance. . . This book has been written by an author who combines a unique theoretical and empirical knowledge of her subject. . . The book clearly benefits both from her rich empirical experience with aid and development, and from her in-depth theoretical and analytical knowledge about institutions and institutional change. The book starts with a preface, which provides a useful and succinct summary of the main arguments developed in the volume. . . the book is very well written and full of valuable and thought-provoking insights on institutional change and development. . . Beyond any doubt, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in development, academics and practitioners alike.' -- Regina Birner, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture'Institutions and Development is a landmark contribution to our understanding of economic development. It combines the author's extensive experience with a thorough knowledge of the literature to provide an indispensable guide to improving economic performance in underdeveloped countries.' -- Douglass C. North, Washington University in St. Louis, US and Nobel LaureateTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Why are Poor Countries Poor? 3. Market-Supportive Institutions 4. Can Foreign Aid Promote Development? 5. Can we Measure Institutions and Institutional Change? 6. Institutions and the Reform of Urban Water Systems 7. The Role of Scholars and Scholarship in Economic Development 8. Where Do We Go From Here? References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the interdependences of economic globalization, political tensions, and national policymaking whilst analysing opportunities for governance reform at both national and international levels. It considers how governance mechanisms can be fashioned in order to both exploit the opportunities of globalization and cope with the numerous potential conflicts and risks. The authors adopt a multidisciplinary approach based on various theories from economics, political science, sociology and law to provide new insights into globalization processes, their causes and effects and to further develop the understanding of, and interaction between globalization and governance. They underline the need to design innovative governance structures at national, regional, and global levels ? an unalterable precondition to overcome political, cultural, and distributional conflicts in a globalizing world. In conclusion, the book prescribes development strategies to successfully manage and overcome the political, cultural and distributional conflicts arising in a globalizing world.Highlighting the successes and failures of globalization, this challenging book will be warmly welcomed by scholars and researchers in various fields of economics including development economics, institutional economics, political economy, and the economics of transition. Those with an interest in regulation and governance, including policymakers and professionals in non-governmental organizations and development agencies will also find the book to be an invaluable tool.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Governance, Development, and Institutional Change in Times of Globalization Joachim Ahrens PART I: CONFLICT AND COOPERATION 2. Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations − A Self-fulfilling Prophecy? Werner Ruf 3. France and the Islamic World: Exterior and Interior Aspects of an Exceptional Relationship Gisela Müller-Brandeck-Bocquet 4. The Role of Turkey: Secular Statehood and Islam Gülistan Gürbey 5. The EU and the Middle East Conflict: Promoting Peace and Reform? Isabel Schäfer 6. The European Union’s Foreign Policy: Regional Profile and Global Reach Udo Diedrichs PART II: NATIONAL STRATEGIES 7. Small Countries – Useful Lessons: Governance in EU Accession Countries and in East Asia Joachim Ahrens 8. Successfully Catching Up: Non-Orthodox Economic and Governance Reforms in India and China Christian Roland 9. Africa: Sad Proof that Institutions Do Matter Janina Weingarth and Alfred Wiederer 10. On the African Development Tragedy Jörn Altmann PART III: NEWLY EMERGING GLOBAL ACTORS AND NETWORKS 11. The Beginning of the End of the Western-dominated World Order? On the Dynamics of the Rise of China and India Dirk Messner 12. Globalization, Social Movement, and the Labor Market: A Transatlantic Perspective Welf Werner 13. Global Governance and the Private Sector Peter-Tobias Stoll 14. Regions in the World Economic Triangle Dirk Messner References Index

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to analyze the effects of developed countries' agricultural policies on developing countries. The main focus is on food security, poverty and other topics such as multifunctionality, biotechnology and regional agreements, as an input to policy reform within the World Trade Organization (WTO) trade negotiations. The book arises from a joint project between the Food and Resource Economics Institute in Denmark and the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington.Table of Contents1: Overview, E Diaz-Bonilla, Inter-American Development Bank, USA, S E Frandsen, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark, and S Robinson, University of Sussex Falmer, UK 2: Review of the EU Common Agricultural Policy, S E Frandsen and A Walter-Jørgensen, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark 3: The Common Agricultural Policy in an Enlarged Europe: Bright or Bleak Prospects for Africa, B Gersfelt and H G Jensen, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark 4: U.S. Agricultural Policy: The 2002 Farm Bill and WTO Doha Round Proposals, D Orden, International Food Policy Research Institute, USA 5: The Effects of Domestic Agricultural Reforms and Market Access on Trade and Production in Less Developed Countries, S Robinson and K Thierfelder, US Naval Academy, USA 6: Potential Coalitions and Convergence in the Doha Round, K M Lind, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark, and C Bjørnskov, Aarhus School of Business, Denmark 7: Assessing the Harbinson Draft on Modalities in the WTO Agriculture Negotiations, S E Frandsen, H G Jensen, K M Lind, P P Melgaard, and W Yu, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark 8: Food Security and the World Trade Organization: A Typology of Countries, E Diaz-Bonilla, M Thomas, International Food Policy Research Institute, USA, S Robinson and A Cattaneo, Economic Research Service, USDA, USA 9: A Proposal for Combating Acute Food Shortages Based on Sub-Saharan Africa Needs, K M Lind 10: Thinking Inside the Boxes: Protection in the Development and Food Security Boxes Versus Investments in the Green Box, E Diaz-Bonilla, Z Diao, International Food Policy Research Institute, USA and S Robinson 11: That was then but this is now: Multifunctionality in Industry and Agriculture, E Diaz-Bonilla and J Tin, Washington, USA 12: Trade in Genetically Modified Food: Promises and Pitfalls for the Poor, C P Nielsen, Food and Resource Economic Institute, Denmark and K Theirfelder 13: Is the Everything But Arms Initiative the way to go for Least Developed Countries in the WTO Negotiations, W Yu, and T V Jensen, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Denmark 14: New Regionalism in the Aftermath of Cancun: To the Benefit or Detriment of Developing Countries, C P Nielsen

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Book SynopsisModern agriculture and food systems, including organic agriculture, are undergoing a technological and structural modernisation and are faced with a growing globalisation. Organic agriculture (OA) can be seen as pioneering efforts to create sustainable development based on other principles than mainstream agriculture. There are however large differences between the challenges connected to, on one hand, modern farming and consumption in high-income countries and, on the other, smallholder farmers and resource poor consumers in low-income countries. The point of departure is the increasing globalisation and the production and trade of food and fodder and how this influences the role of OA. This book provides an overview of the potential role and challenges of organic agriculture in this global perspective, as seen from different perspectives such as sustainability, food security and fair trade.Table of Contents1: Global trends in agriculture and food systems, 2: Globalisation and sustainable development: a potential ecology strategy to realize ecological justice, 3: Organic agriculture and ecological justice: Ethics and practice, 4: Ecological Economics and organic farming, 5: Organic farming in a world of free trade, 6: Certified and non-certified organic farming in the developing world, 7: Possibilities for closing the urban rural nutrient cycles, 8: Soil Fertility Depletion Sub-Saharan Africa: What is the Role of Organic Agriculture, 9: Sustainable veterinary medical practices in organic farming: a global perspective, 10: The impact of organic farming on food security in a regional and global perspective, 11: Towards a global research programme for organic food and farming, 12: Synthesis: The potential of organic farming in a globalised world,

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Book SynopsisUsing original research from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America this book reviews the recent restructuring of the global agri-food industry and the dramatic rise of global retail chains in developing and transition countries. It focuses on the private standards and requirements imposed by multinational companies investing in these countries and the resulting changes to existing supply chains. It also examines the impact of these changes on local producers, particularly poor farmers, and considers the long-term policy implications in terms of growth and poverty.Table of Contents1: Introduction, J F M Swinnen, K U Leuven PART I: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS AND STANDARDS 2: The Globalization of Private Standards and the Agro-food System, 3: Public and Private Food Quality Standards: Recent Trends and Strategic Incentives, 4: The Costs and Benefits of Compliance with Food Safety Standards for Exports by Developing Countries: The Case of Fish and Fishery Products, 5: The Dynamics of Vertical Coordination in Agri-Food Supply Chains in Transition Countries, 6: Trade Liberalization and Rent Distribution in Vertically-Related Markets, 7: Contracting, Competition, and Rent Distribution in Supply Chains: Theory and empirical evidence from Central Asia , PART II: EMPIRICAL STUDIES ON CHANGES AND EFFECTS 8: ASIA 8.1: Growth in high-value agriculture in Asia and the emergence of vertical links with farmers, 8.2: Small Traders and Small Farmers: The Small Engines Driving China's Giant Boom in Horticulture, 8.3: Quality Control and the marketing of non-staple crops in India, 9: LATIN AMERICA 9.1: Supermarkets and Small Horticultural Product Farmers in Central America, 10: AFRICA 10.1: Global supply chains, poverty and the environment: Evidence from Madagascar, 10.2: High-value supply chains, food standards and rural households in Senegal, 11: THE FORMER SOVIET UNION 11.1: Transformation and contracting in the supply chains of the former Soviet Union: Evidence from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia, 11.2: Vertical Integration in Russian Agriculture, E Serova, AFE 12: CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE 12.1: Restructuring market relations in food and agriculture of Central Eastern Europe: Impacts upon small farmers, 12.2: The impact of retail investments in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and the Russian Federation, 12.3: Vertical coordination in the dairy sector : A comparative analysis of Romania and Slovakia, PART III: THE POLICY AGENDA 13: Global supply chains, standards and the poor: Implications for government policy and international organizations, 14: The role of the public and private sector in commercializing small farms and reducing transaction costs, 15: Building capacity for compliance with evolving food safety and agricultural health standards, 16: Public Sector Initiatives to Facilitate Small Farmer Access to International Marketing Chains: Lessons from Marketing Assistance Programs in Armenia,

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Book SynopsisTransfrontier conservation is a global concept which encompasses the protection of biodiversity spanning the borders of two or more countries in ways that support local economic development, international relations and peace. Nowhere is this more relevant but highly debatable than in Africa, which is home to a third of the world's terrestrial biodiversity, while at the same time hosting its poorest nations. This is one of the first books to account for the emergence of transfrontier conservation in Africa against international experiences in bioregional planning. The roles of the state and local populations are analysed, as well as the ecological, socio-economic and political implications.Table of Contents1: Perspectives on TFCA's: An Introduction 2: On the Ideological Foundations of Transfrontier Conservation Areas 3: Peace Through Ecology? A Soft Approach to Hard Realities 4: Local Initiatives and their Regional and Global Connections 5: Southern African Development Community: A Regional Catalyst 6: Silencing Community Struggles 7: The Renaissance of the Bush: The Reinvention of the Cape to Cairo Route in Contemporary Africa 8: Mapping Africa's Future 9: Postscript: Transfrontier Parks and the Legacy of Rupert

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