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United Nations The economic costs of the Israeli occupation for
Book SynopsisThe main objective of this study is to shed light on the critical situation in Gaza and estimate the costs of the blockade and military operations with a particular focus on the socioeconomic conditions at the household level. It covers the unrealized potential economic growth that could have been realized had the Gaza blockade and military operations not occurred during 2007-2018. It also applies quantitative methods to estimate poverty headcount and poverty gap. The study also contains a set of recommendations for the occupying power, Palestinian policy makers, the international community and development agencies on the need to end the blockade on Gaza and mitigate its heavy impact
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United Nations National accounts statistics 2013: main
Book SynopsisThis publication contains detailed official national accounts data for over 200 countries or areas of the World for the years 2001 to 2013. It is a valuable source of information on the state and structure of economies worldwide. The data for each country or area are presented in separate chapters with uniform table headings and classifications as recommended in the System of National Accounts 1993 (1993 SNA). Each country chapter also contains a write-up on the methodology and data sources which are used to compile the national accounts. A summary of the SNA conceptual framework, classifications, and definitions is also. It also contains statistics on gross domestic product.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Reforming State-Owned Enterprises in Asia:
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which are still significant players in many Asian economies. They provide essential public services, build and operate key infrastructure, and are often reservoirs of public employment. Their characteristics and inherent competitive advantages as publicly owned enterprises allow them to play these critical roles. Their weaknesses in governance and inefficiencies in incentive structures, however, also often lead to poor performance. SOEs must be efficient, transparent, and accountable to level the playing field for private companies, secure the growth of a vibrant private sector, and achieve sustained and inclusive economic growth. This book analyzes the reform of SOEs in Asia, the results of which are mixed. The volume concludes that some key conditions generally need to be met for SOE reforms to be successful: national bureaucracies must have the capacity to implement the reforms, and adverse impacts on international trade and investment must be avoided.Table of ContentsSection 1: Corporate Governance, Strategy and the Legal framework Chapter 1: Strategy, Independence, and Governance of State-owned Enterprises in Asia Henrique Schneider Chapter 2: Enhancing the Transparency and Accountability of State-Owned Enterprises Chung-a Park and Hans Christiansen Chapter 3: Regulatory Frameworks for Reforms of State-Owned Enterprises in Thailand and Malaysia Pornchai Wisuttisak and Nasarudin Bin Abdul Rahman Chapter 4: Reforming State-owned Enterprises in Asia: Lessons from Competition Law and Policy in India Vijay Kumar Singh Chapter 5: State-owned Enterprises in Uzbekistan: Taking Stock and Some Reform Priorities Umidjon Abdullaev Section 2: Privatization: Challenges and Solutions Chapter 6: The Effects of Privatization and Corporate Governance of SOEs in Transition Economy: Case of Kazakhstan Keun Jung Lee Chapter 7: The Privatization of Japan Railway and Japan Post: Why, How, and Now Chul Ju Kim and Michael C. Huang Chapter 8: Reform and Privatization of State Owned Enterprises in India Kunmin Kim and N. Panchanatham Chapter 9: Privatization of Iranian State-Owned Enterprises: Barriers and Policy Recommendations Mohsen Fazelian, Hooman Peimani, and Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary Section 3: Evaluation of Performance and Country Studies Chapter 10. Necessity of Developing a Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for SOEs Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Naoyuki Yoshino, Chul Ju Kim, Aline Mortha Chapter 11: Is the Management Evaluation System of State-Owned Enterprises in the Republic of Korea a Good Tool for Better Performance? Jhungsoo Park, Jina Kim, Chul Ju Kim Chapter 12: State-owned Enterprise Reform in Viet Nam: Progress and Challenges Le Ngoc Dang, Dinh Dung, and Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary Chapter 13: State-owned Enterprises and Cluster-based Industrialization: Evidence from Bangladesh Monzur Hossain Chapter 14: State-Owned Enterprises in Singapore: Performance and Policy Recommendations Youngho Chang Chapter 15: Obstacles to Doing Business in Asia: Cross-Country Analysis for State-Owned Enterprises and Private Firms Thai-Ha Le, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, and Canh Phuc Nguyen Chapter 16: State-Ownership and Nationalisation in the Energy Sector: The Case Of Kazakhstan’s Oil Industry Serik Orazgaliyev
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Contract Farming, Capital and State:
Book SynopsisThe book argues that an increasing corporatisation of agriculture in India that is enabled by its neoliberal State, in the name of ‘development’, is contributing towards deepening of inequality in the rural India.It says that Contract Farming (CF) acts as a conduit that enables the coming together of myriad production relations (mercantile, finance, productive) to sell agri-commodities to the capitalist peasant. It is an accumulation strategy that brings together various factions of domestic and foreign capital together. It shows that CF as an accumulation strategy is enabled by an active interventionist state and this neoliberal Indian state mediates the relation between the agri-capital and Indian peasantry. The book further analyzes contract farming as a part of the totality of the capitalist mode of production in context of developing countries with a large agrarian base--- asking three fundamental questions – what is CF, how and why is it done and what are the implications of it.Table of Contents1: Introduction and Rethinking Contract Farming.- 2: Punjab: An Interesting place to study Agrarian Change .- 3: Understanding the Social Relations of Contract Farming .- 4: Stating the (not so) obvious: The ‘Interventionist Neoliberal State’ in India.- 5: Understanding CF: CF as a strategy to enable dispossession-free accumulation strategy.- 6:Implications of CF 01: Technology Rhetoric in Contract Farming.- 7: Implications 02: Social Effects of Contract Farming.- 8: Conclusion: Are the Global Agri-Corporates saving the Third World Peasantry?.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore State on Board!: Navigating Corporate Governance
Book SynopsisResearch in this book focuses on the strategic behaviour of the State as a shareholder in businesses, and the implications it has for the other shareholder(s) and business performance. It investigates the institutional characteristics of State-linked and State-owned firms (SIEs & SOEs), in emerging markets using Vietnam as a case study with comparative analysis on China and selected ASEAN countries.In doing so, the book adopts an evidence-based approach to explain the State’s role as a shareholder in the different aspects of corporate governance, including CEO appointment, board structure and impact of State ownership on business strategy and performance. It highlights the influence of the State as a shareholder by investigating institutional factors consistent with “path dependence” theory, which postulates that the initial and underlying structure of an economy influences its performance. In addition, the book presents empirical evidence of the dynamics of corporate governance arising from interactions between the State and other shareholders, which has not yet been addressed in the literature, and is distinctive in providing new insights from both qualitative and empirical research on how to successfully navigate the emerging market business environments from the perspective of the State as an “owner-participant”. Explaining the theoretical constructs in corporate governance in State-invested firms, empirical research methodologies, and results to draw and validate inferences, the book is comprehensive and provides a practical guide for practitioners as well as a reference for academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students. The new theoretical models proposed integrate traditional political-economic and agency theories, which also underpin tertiary business courses and academic research. Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Changing Role of State-Invested Enterprises in Emerging Markets 3 Beyond the Local Economy 4 Corporate Governance of State-Invested Enterprises 5 The Empirical Research: Design and Methods 6 Qualitative Findings: M&A Motivations and Performance Drivers 7 Quantitative Findings on the Impacts of State Ownership on M&A Performance 8 State Control, Corporate Governance and M&A Performance 9 Model Building and Concluding Thoughts
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Classical Liberal Case for Israel
Book SynopsisThis book offers a unique perspective on the State of Israel based on classical liberalism, both on a historical and theoretical level. Specifically, it makes a classical liberal and libertarian analysis based upon homesteading and private property rights to defend the State of Israel. As such, this work explores the history of the Jewish State, both to provide a positive case for its right to exist, and to clarify the myths surrounding its origin and development. At the same time, it deals with other relevant related subjects, such as the complex situation between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs, the military campaigns against the Jewish State, the connection between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, and Israel’s economic miracle. The thorough analysis presented in this work intends to show not only why the voices and movements against Israel are wrong (including the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, BDS), but more importantly, why Israel is an example of human flourishing and freedom that every advocate for liberty should celebrate. The Classical Liberal Case for Israel makes the practical and moral case for Israel. It is based on truths and facts that need to be repeated over and over. Block & Futerman understand that the only way to defeat a big lie is with a big truth. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel Classical Liberalism, often associated with the spread West from Northern Europe in creating free nations, is argued here as applying to Israel, with ancient roots in the principles of human freedom. Vernon L. Smith, Ph.D. Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2002), and Professor, George L. Argyros Endowed Chair in Finance and Economics, Professor of Economics and Law, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy, at Chapman University. Trade Review“Walter Block and Alan Futerman’s book is a valuable introduction to the problems between the Israelis and the Palestinians, especially when presented with more liberal or pro-Palestinian treatments. I appreciate the quantitative rigor with which the authors backed up their claims. This book helped me delve into previously unexplored areas. I am grateful. It should be required reading for college students worldwide, especially the professors and administrators.” (Milton, The Times of Israel, timesofisrael.com, November 29, 2023)Table of ContentsCommentary by Benjamin Netanyahu.- Introduction.- Chapter 1. Why Judea is Jewish.- Chapter 2. Zionism.- Chapter 3. The Palestinian Fiction Factory and the Historical Record.- Chapter 4. Peace Process ≠ Peace.- Chapter 5. The True Nature of Anti-Zionism and the BDS Movement.- Chapter 6. Critique of the Classical Liberal Case for AntiZionism.- Chapter. The Methodology of Anti-Zionist.- Chapter 8. To Be A Free Nation in Our Land.- Chapter 9. Conclusion.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Monetary Policies in the Age of Uncertainty
Book SynopsisThis book provides an interesting review of Japanese monetary policies after the bubble economy. The Bank of Japan was the first central bank in advanced economies to implement the unconventional monetary policies during the period. After the Lehman shock, most advanced economies also carried out similar monetary policies to boost their own economies. The Japanese experience in the 1990s and 2000s no doubt played a key role during the period. Although various aspects of the experiences have been examined, not many books have been published based on intensive discussions between the macro and monetary theorists who have been active in academics and the practitioners who have actually been involved in monetary policy. This small but important book has focused on the Japanese experience. Evaluation of that experience found that three solid pillars are of crucial importance: theory, institution, and experience. Those form the basis of the book, without theory, no policies will be formulated and implemented, and implementation depends crucially on institution. Chapter 1 provides a clear theoretical background for the unconventional monetary policies and inflation targeting. Chapter 2 intensively explores the meaning and desirability of the independence of central banks. Chapter 3 reviews the consequences of the Japanese monetary policies in recent decades in comparison with those in other advanced economies.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Effects of Unconventional Monetary Policy and Inflation Target.- Chapter 2 Central Bank Independence under Changing Environment.- Chapter 3 Japanese Experiences in International Comparison.- Afterword.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore New Frontiers of Policy Evaluation in Regional
Book SynopsisThis book is especially valuable for its policy evaluation studies using both a theoretical model for policies carried out at national and regional levels and for gathering policy evaluation studies in diverse disciplines by empirical study.Policy analysis shown here employs theoretical models such as an international trade model, an optimal tariff, and spatial reorganization. At the same time, factors in well-being are taken into consideration with land development, changes in migration and local economies by natural disasters, validation of efficiency for emission control methods, the relationship between cyberspace and physical space in urban networks, and NPOs’ investment activities.The empirical research reported in this volume analyzes Japan, China, and Asian-Pacific cities. In the case of Japan, studies focus on the finances of local governments, the real estate industry, the role of consumer cooperatives in a food system, and agriculture and its productivity in hilly and mountainous areas. As well, the effects of industrial clusters in megacities and investment in high-speed railways and prediction of human behavior during an earthquake are studied. In China’s case, studies focus on food policy and the effect of ecology and environment on migration policy. For Asia-Pacific cities, studies show performance rankings of “super cities” in the region.The book defines the frontier of policy evaluation following a middle path between theoretical study and empirical study with regard to evaluation. In addition, the book contributes to an understanding of the relationship between the goals and targets of sustainable development. This book is highly recommended for graduate students, policymakers, and researchers concerned with policy evaluation.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Section 1: Chapter 1 Trade, capital accumulation, and wage differentials: A dynamic model of the comparative advantage theory.- Chapter 2 Ex-post Risk Management of Environmental Contamination of Municipal Water.- Chapter 3 Endogenizing the Reservation Value in Models of Land Development over Time and Under Uncertainty Revisited.- Chapter 4 Illegal Dumping of Industrial Garbage and an Optimal Tax System.- Chapter 5 Natural Disasters, Disaster Recovery Policies, and Regional Economy.- Chapter 6 An investigation of hierarchical central place systems and optimal spatial structures for improving regional welfare.- Chapter 7 Agglomeration and dispersion mechanism of cities system with interior structure.- Chapter 8 Emission Standards versus Emission Taxes with Foreign Firms.- Chapter 9 Budget Deficits of the Central Government and the Decentralization of Local Governments Section 2: Chapter 10 Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Innovativeness of Start-ups in Japan: Comparative Analysis between Social Enterprises and Commercial Enterprises.- Chapter 11 Multi-agent Simulation for Prediction of Human Behavior during a Hypothetical Earthquake.- Chapter 12 Dynamic Changes in Food Consumption in China: Focusing on the Rice Retail Market.- Chapter 13 Ecological migration policy and livestock farm management.- Chapter 14 Assessment of Policies on Environmental Impacts of Socioeconomic Activities: A Case Study of Kasumigaura Basin, Japan.- Chapter 15 Industrial Agglomeration Due to High-Speed Railway Investment: A Monopolistic Competition Model Impact Assessment.- Chapter 16 Performance Rankings of Asia-Pacific Super Cities by means of Data Envelopment Analysis.- Chapter 17 Econometric Analysis of Economic Growth and Internal Population Migration Based on Three Regions of China.- Chapter 18 Output and Profit Effects of Backward Integration through Joint Projects: A Successive Cournot Oligopoly Model of the Real Estate Industry.- Chapter 19 Analysis of Regional Agricultural Productivity Growth Using the Malmquist Productivity Index: The Case of Chugoku, Japan Section 1: Chapter 1. Trade, Capital Accumulation, and Wage Differentials: A Dynamic Model of the Comparative Advantage Theory.- Chapter 2. Ex-post Risk Management of Environmental Contamination of Municipal Water.- Chapter 3. Endogenizing the Reservation Value in Models of Land Development over Time and Under Uncertainty Revisited.- Chapter 4. Illegal Dumping of Industrial Garbage and an Optimal Tax System.- Chapter 5. Natural Disasters, Disaster Recovery Policies, and Regional Economy.- Chapter 6. An Investigation of Hierarchical Central Place Systems and Optimal Spatial Structures for Improving Regional Welfare.- Chapter 7. Agglomeration and Dispersion Mechanism of Cities System with Interior Structure.- Chapter 8. Emission Standards versus Emission Taxes with Foreign Firms.- Chapter 9. Budget Deficits of the Central Government and the Decentralization of Local Governments.- Section 2: Chapter 10. Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Innovativeness of Start-ups in Japan: Comparative Analysis between Social Enterprises and Commercial Enterprises.- Chapter 11. Multi-agent Simulation for Prediction of Human Behavior during a Hypothetical Earthquake.- Chapter 12. Dynamic Changes in Food Consumption in China: Focusing on the Rice Retail Market.- Chapter 13. Ecological Migration Policy and Livestock Farm Management.- Chapter 14. Assessment of Policies on Environmental Impacts of Socioeconomic Activities: A Case Study of Kasumigaura Basin, Japan.- Chapter 15. Industrial Agglomeration Due to High-Speed Railway Investment: A Monopolistic Competition Model Impact Assessment.- Chapter 16. Performance Rankings of Asia-Pacific Super Cities by means of Data Envelopment Analysis.- Chapter 17. Econometric Analysis of Economic Growth and Internal Population Migration Based on Three Regions of China.- Chapter 18. Output and Profit Effects of Backward Integration through Joint Projects: A Successive Cournot Oligopoly Model of the Real Estate Industry.-Chapter 19. Analysis of Regional Agricultural Productivity Growth Using the Malmquist Productivity Index: The Case of Chugoku, Japan.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Planning Indian Megacity Regions: Spatial Model,
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on spatial planning of megacities that are growing in Asia, Africa, and America. These cities are not be seen in isolation from their respective influence regions. They complement each other. Most of the solutions to the problems of such cities are found in their respective regions, and, on the other hand, the regions derive their strength from their respective megacities. There is a need for promoting integrated spatial planning of megacity regions. The five chapters in this book highlight the spatial planning of such regions.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Evolution of Large Cities and Megacity Regions Growth and Spatial Distribution of Large Cities Global Scenario Growth of Million-plus Cities in India Geographical Distribution of M+ Cities Distribution of Megacities Distribution among States / UTs Primacy at State-level Characteristics of Megacities in India Merging of Cities and Evolution of new Regional Spatial Patterns Urban Corridors DMIC Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC) Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) Defence Corridor East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC) Mega-regions City Regions City Region: Definition Metro-city Regions Megacity Regions Polycentric Regions Functional / Morphological Polycentricity Chapter 2 Megacity Region Spatial Model Earlier Attempts Polarised Activity Centres Model Adaption of PAC Model for Megacity Region Approach to Conceptualisation Structure of a Megacity Region Spatial Configuration Basis for Spatial Arrangement Basic Spatial Unit of the Model: Cluster of Villages Micro-Region Sub-Region Megacity Region Basic Characteristics of the Megacity Region Spatial Model Settlement Pattern Road Hierarchy and Pattern Advance reservation for other Transit Systems Flexibility in the Model Application Application to Coastal Megacity Regions Application as Urban Corridors Application to less than a Million City Regions Application to Million-plus City Regions Cascading of Micro-regions Flexibility to to Spatial Planners Testing the Megacity Region Spatial Model Overall Spatial Configuration The Radius of Influence of a Megacity Total Area of the Megacity Region Regional Spatial Hierarchical Units and their Governance Micro-regions Sub-regions Composition of Megacity Region Core Test Results Application of Megacity Region Spatial Model Application as a Descriptive Tool Appraisal of existing Regional Plans: examples of NCR and MMR Preparation for application Regional Spread Sub-regions Settlement Hierarchy Road Hierarchy and Road Pattern Application as a Prescriptive Tool Steps for application for planning megacity region Steps for application for planning at sub-regional / district level Steps for application for planning at micro-regional / block level Application of the Spatial Model to Megacity Regions in other Countries Chapter 3 Dynamics of Megacity Regional Development Introduction Need for Preparation of Regional Plan for Delhi The Mass Migration of 1947-48 Establishing an Institutional Framework for Regional Planning High Power Board Constitution of NCR Planning Board Dynamics of Spatial Development Spatial Structure Spatial Patterns Hierarchy of Settlements Settlement Pattern Land Utilisation Zones Land Cover Road Patterns Dynamics of Socio-economic Development Policy of Containment of Delhi’s Population Policy of Dispersal of Employment-generating Activities from Delhi Policy of dispersal of Central Government Offices Policy of Dispersal of Wholesale Markets Policy of Dispersal of Industries Other Policies Promoting Industrial Development SEZ Policy 2000 IT Policy Regional Transport Policy / Strategy Road Transport Policy Bus Transport Policy on Rail Network Air Transport Policy Communication Policy Environment Policy Summing Up Dynamics of Spatial Development Dynamics of Socio-economic Development Chapter 4 Megacity Regional Governance and Plan Implementation Effect of Megacity Regional Plans Megacity Regional Governance Types of Megacity Regional Governance Systems Regional Governing Bodies in India Ministries / Departments / Agencies Metropolitan Regional Development Authorities Statutory Authorities Constitutional Provisions on Territorial and Local Governance Metropolitan Planning Committees District Planning Committee Urban Local Governing Bodies Rural Local Governing Bodies Gram Panchayat Intermediate Panchayat District Panchayat Implementation Strategies Implementation through Statutory Provision Implementation through Modifications to the Sub-regional / Development Plans Implementation through Projects Implementation through Central / State Government Interventions Implementation through Advocacy Resource Mobilisation Land Assembly Land Acquisition Land Pooling and Redistribution Scheme / Town Planning Scheme Accommodation Reservation Transferable Development Right Fiscal Resource Mobilisation Central / State Government Grants Market Borrowings Bilateral / Multilateral Funds Domestic Funds Internal Accruals Loans from Planning / Development Agencies / Projects Financed by NCRPB Funding through Convergence Resource Mobilisation through PPP Foreign Direct Investment Human Resource Mobilisation Chapter 5 Emerging Advances and Innovative Approaches (Tentative title, work on this Chapter is in progress) Transforming Global Urban Geography Need for Regional Planning Innovative Approach to Regional Planning Collaborative Planning Integrated Planning Spatial and Economic Integration Territorial Integration National, State, Regional, Sub-Regional, Micro-Regional, Urban and Rural Integration Through Cascading · Neo Spatial Patterns Urban Corridors Megacity Regions Clusters Urban Corridors and Rural Wedges Zero-Waste Nodes · New Tools For Planning Megacity Region Spatial Model Geographical Information System Regional Spatial Data Infrastructure Blockchain Information Technology (Regional Command Centre) · New Thrust Areas Social / Spatial Equity Conservation of Heritage And Culture Climate Change Resilience Green Regional Mobility Sustainability Trends in Implementation Trends in Regional Governance
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Contemporary Logistics in China: Systemic
Book SynopsisThis book encompasses the macro-factors pertaining to the overall development in logistics technologies and facilities, region-specific policies and plans, industry-wide transformation in transport, manufacturing, commerce, and agriculture in China. Specifically, it describes policies and practices in China's high-quality development of logistics, China's business environment construction in logistics, and progress of port logistics in China. It also highlights the applications and prospects of blockchain technology in China's logistics industry in the year 2019. The expositions on and analyses of these subjects are based on the latest available sources and statistical data. As with the previous volumes, the ultimate aim of this book is to present a timely portrait of the rapid growth of China’s logistics market and the status quo of its logistics industry. In so doing, the book offers an in-depth analysis of critical issues involved in the ongoing dynamic and multi-faceted development and provides a valuable reference resource for interested readers in the academic and professional fields.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Development of China’s Logistics Market.- Chapter 2. Logistics Facilities and Technological Development.- Chapter 3. Regional Logistics Markets in China.- Chapter 4. Development of Transport Logistics in China.- Chapter 5. Development Status of China's Manufacturing Logistics.- Chapter 6. Development of Commerce Logistics in China.- Development of Agricultural Products Logistics in China.- Policies and Practices in China's High-Quality Development of Logistics.- Chapter 9. Business Environment Construction and Its Prospects in China's Logistics Industry.- Chapter 10. Progress of Port Logistics in China.- Chapter 11. Applications and Prospects of Blockchain Technology in China's Logistics Industry
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Regional Development Planning and Practice:
Book SynopsisThis book, through a bunch of systematic and analytical notes and scientific commentaries, acquaints the readers with the innovative methods of regional development, measurement of the development in regional scale, regional development models, and policy prescriptions. Conceptualizing development as a regional process is a geographer's brainchild, and the sense of region has long been rooted deeply in the fundamental research practices that geographers are accustomed to. The geographical perspective of regions entails conceptualizing them nested horizontally as the formal region and hierarchical relationships in space with spatial flows or interactions as the functional region. In geographical research, the region works as a tool by serving as a statistical unit of analysis. More importantly, however, regions serve as the fundamental spatial units of management and planning by specifying a territory or a part of it for which a certain spatial development or regulatory plan is sought. This book addresses the complex processes in different regions of the world, particularly South Asia, to perceive the regional development planning involved and the sustainable management practiced there. The book is a useful resource for socio-economic planners, policymakers, and policy researchers. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Sustainable Regional Development with Environmental Practices Chapter 2 Geopolitics of Sustainable Development Chapter 3 The Transversal and Territorial Praxis of Regional Development Chapter 4 Regional Development and Sustainable Responses to Climate Change and other Environmental Issues in Sri Lanka Chapter 5 Regional Planning Strategy to Sustainable Development in Nepal Chapter 6 Consequences of Dislocation and Involuntary Migration: Some Lessons from the Teesta River Bank Erosion Affected Communities Chapter 7 Micro-Spatial Analysis of Rural Accessibility for Imbricating Regional Development: Exemplifying an Indian District Chapter 8 Managing the Regional Inequalities in India with Particular Reference to the Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme Chapter 9 Understanding the Disability Divides in India: A Spatio-temporal Analysis with District-level Datasets Chapter 10 How Far Gender Inequality Suppresses Human Development: Evidence from India Chapter 11 Association of Morbidity among Children with Housing, Water, Sanitation Conditions in Urban India: A Policy Perspective Chapter 12 Urban Heat Island Formation in Relation to Land Transformation: A Study on a Mining Industrial Region of West Bengal Chapter 13 Housing Conditions with Reference to Seepage in Different Residential Localities in Mumbai Chapter 14 Livelihood of the Displaced: A Study on Selected Areas of Bangladeshi Immigrants in West Bengal, India Chapter 15 Household Vulnerability of Tribal People to Climate Change in the Part of Dooars Region, West Bengal, India Chapter 16 Exploring the Options for Sustainable Livelihood in the Indian Sunderbans: An Attempt through Contingent Valuation Method
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Periphery and Small Ones Matter: Interplay of
Book SynopsisThis open access book analyzes the dualism and inequality in Indonesia insofar as how it affects micro, Small & Medium enterprises. The author considers how the general direction of policy should be to mitigate the effects of agglomeration forces leading towards concentration of activities in developed areas, and exploit the same forces by encouraging small businesses to operate in a close proximity and enable them to enjoy the external economies. If serious efforts to foster inclusive growth are to be made, conducting these two tasks should be the focus of social planners. The question is, how? The book addresses this question by focusing on the role of interactions between policies and institutions, of which social capital is an important part. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Development and Dualism.- 3. Agglomeration, Institutions, and Social Capital: Main Concepts & Methodologies.- 4. Mitigating Dualism and Exploiting the Interplay of Policy-Social Capital.- 5. Summary.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Globalisation and Local Conflicts in Africa and
Book SynopsisThis edited book is written by six authors from Asia and Africa. The individual authors focus on their own country's case or cases that they have been working on. The book features local conflicts in six countries in Asia and Africa and identifies how the local conflicts are affected by the forces of globalization. Cases include Nigeria's oil-related conflicts, the Democratic Republic of Congo's timber conflicts, continuing instability in Mozanbique, Thailand's conflict with regard to AIDS medicine, Myanmar's local conflicts after its reforms, and the Afghanistan’s conflicts over minerals. From these diverse case studies, the book examines how globalization and international politics affect local politics and conflicts, and vice versa. Even seemingly internal conflicts are shown to be significantly influenced by globalization forces and to create new dynamism in local politics. While there are other books that explore globalization and conflicts, many of them are conceptually organized with a small number of case studies. The present volume examines local conflicts in relation to globalization and demonstrates how structural inequality vis-a-vis weak stateness and statehood are significantly affected by global political economy.Table of Contents1. Introduction Yukiko Nishikawa 2. Globalization and the Nation-State in Africa and Asia Yukiko Nishikawa Part I Globalization and Local Conflict in Africa 3. Energy Security and the Paradox of Global Peacebuilding Interventions in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Tubodenyefa Zibima 4. International Policies and Illegal Logging Exploitation Sustaining Local Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo Bosakaibo Bomino Georges 5. The Politics and Political Economy of Violent Conflicts in Post-War Mozambique Manuel Francisco Sambo Part II Globalization and Local Conflict in Asia 6. Local Conflicts in Post-Reform Myanmar Yukiko Nishikawa 7. Battles on AIDS Drugs in Thailand Benjamas Nillsuwan 8. Afghanistan and the Curse of Resources: Taliban’s Greed-based Jihad in the Heart of Asia Mohammad Reza Qasemi 9. Conclusion Yukiko Nishikawa
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in a
Book SynopsisThis book explores the establishment process, mechanism design, and role orientation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) under the new background of global economic governance. After the international financial crisis in 2008, the process of economic globalization and the comparison of international forces have presented a new situation, and the global economic governance system since has entered a period of deep adjustment and transformation. At the same time, the problems and drawbacks of the original multilateral development financial system have become increasingly prominent. This not only provides a historical opportunity for the establishment of the AIIB, but also gives it a new important role in the global multilateral development financial system. The innovation of the AIIB’s governance model, such as organizational structure, equity, and voting rights allocation, makes it more efficient in operation. And in practice, it is playing an increasingly important role in promoting policy connectivity, infrastructure connectivity, trade connectivity, financial connectivity and people-to-people connectivity of Asian region.Table of ContentsPreface.- Foreword.- Chapter 1 Global Economic Governance in an Era of Transformation.- Chapter 2 Realistic Needs: Development Financial System Calls for New Members.- Chapter 3 The Creation of AIIB: Preparation and Operation.- Chapter 4 Mechanism Design: Governance Structure and Rules of AIIB.- Chapter 5 Vision and Mission: AIIB and Regional Connectivity.- Annex I: Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.- Annex II Members, Subscriptions and Voting Power of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.- References.- Postscript.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Legitimacy of China’s Counter-Terrorism Approach:
Book SynopsisThis book examines how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has sought to legitimise its counter-terrorism strategy in the eyes of its domestic and international audiences. An important element of CCP policy in Xinjiang has been the deployment of ordinary Chinese citizens, or the 'mass line,’ to create new realities on the ground. This book explores how the history of ideological struggle in the PRC has taken on new characteristics, as well as offering insight into how the CCP has maintained legitimacy in the eyes of its population, even as it pursues policies which are internationally controversial, shedding light on the past and future of the behaviour of the Chinese state, a subject of interest to China scholars, scholars of the Belt and Road, and counter-terrorism experts.Trade Review“Legitimacy of China’s Counter-Terrorism Approach remains a noteworthy contribution to the field. It is concisely written and contains both insight and provocative arguments relevant to not only specialists in Xinjiang and Uyghur studies but also those with an interest in Chinese security policy and terrorism and counter-terrorism studies.” (Michael Clarke, The China Quarterly, July 31, 2023)Table of ContentsTablesFiguresAcknowledgementDisclaimerChapter 1 IntroductionThe PuzzleTerrorismTerrorism threats in XinjiangTerrorism ResearchChinaMass LineA Note on Sources and MethodologyChapter OutlineChapter 2 From ‘Class Enemies’ to ‘Three Forces’Hostile ForcesMao Era: Peaceful Evolution and Two Types of ContradictionsDeng Era: Peaceful Development and Bourgeois LiberalisationJiang and Hu Era: Submerged Friend/Enemy TensionsXi Era: Revival of the Mass LineConclusionChapter 3 The Mass Line Ethos and People’s War on TerrorFengqiao ExperienceCommunity Policing‘Re-centralisation’ of security policy under Xi JinpingPeople’s War on Terror‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ approachesConclusionChapter 4 Mass Mobilisation Tactics for Countering TerrorismCo-optation of Local ActorsPatriotic believersCultural workersGrassroots propagandistsPopularisation of the state narrativesBetween Education and PropagandaConclusionChapter 5 Conclusion
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Modernität, Entwicklung und Dekolonisierung des
Book SynopsisDieses Buch fügt sich in die Diskussion über die Auslandshilfe ein, die durch das Aufkommen einer Vielzahl neuer Geber im Bereich der internationalen Entwicklung ausgelöst wurde, und untersucht den Wandel Kasachstans von einem Empfängerland zu einem Entwicklungshilfegeber. Auf der Grundlage von Feldforschungen in Nur-Sultan und Almaty (Kasachstan) zwischen 2016 und 2019 bewertet diese Untersuchung die Philosophie und die Kernmerkmale des von Kasachstan gewählten Entwicklungshilfemodells und erklärt die Faktoren, die für die Konstruktion der Hilfemuster der kasachischen Geberschaft verantwortlich sind. Das Buch ist von Interesse für Wissenschaftler, die sich mit Zentralasien und der aufstrebenden Politik Eurasiens befassen, sowie für Wissenschaftler, die sich mit Politik und Entwicklungshilfe befassen.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Die Voraussetzungen für die Forschung: Theoretische Ansätze zur Entwicklung.- Das Paradigma "Entwicklung": Offizielle Entwicklungshilfe und DAC.- Kasachstan als Geber humanitärer Hilfe.- Neue Akteure durch alte Brillengläser?.- In der kolonialen Matrix der Macht: Die Folgen des Zusammenbruchs der Sowjetunion.- Schlussfolgerung.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Utilization of Geospatial Information in Daily
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on geospatial information in living spaces, providing many examples of its collection and use as well as discussing the problems of how it is used and its future prospects.Geospatial information science is in the process of evolving and being systematized, with the technical and usage aspects of the real world stimulating each other. This book systematizes the technical aspects of positioning; of geography, which manages and represents what is measured in units of earth coordinates; and of data science, which aims to efficiently express and process geographic information, all by introducing contemporary examples that are systematized with regard to their use in our living spaces. Examples of geospatial information used in almost all aspects of our lives, including urban areas, transportation, disaster prevention, health and medical care, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, culture, ecology, and topography, are presented, along with examples of their use in each area. One of the major features of this book is that it describes the use of data from earthquake disasters that is unique to Japan, as well as the use of open data and personal data in Japan, which is a trend that is gaining attention in many countries. In this way the book systematically describes events and circumstances in living spaces that are revealed by the expression and analysis of geospatial data, with case studies and discusses their use in the IoT era.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Fundamentals and Applications of Geospatial Information (Yasuhiro Kawahara, Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Part I Expression of Geospatial Information.- Chapter 2. Base Map Development and Surveying in Japan (Toshikazu Seto).- Chapter 3. Various Representations and Processing Techniques of Geospatial Information - Appropriate Control of Big Data Behind (Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Part II Mobile Communications and Positioning.- Chapter 4. Ground-based and Space-based Positioning (Yasuhiro Kawahara).- Chapter 5. Observation from Space - Remote sensing (Masahiko Nagai).- Part III Utilization of Geospatial Information in Daily Life.- Chapter 6. Applications in Urban Facility and Land Management - from Urban Facility Management to Smart Cities (Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Chapter 7. Applications in Transportation Systems and Mobile Devices - Capturing the Movement of People (Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Chapter 8. Applications in Crime Prevention (Ikuho Yamada).- Chapter 9. Applications in Health and Healthcare (Ikuho Yamada).- Chapter 10. Application in Times of Disaster - Through the Great Hanshin Earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and Covid-19 (Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Chapter 11. Utilization in Agriculture, Forestry, and Marine Management (Masahiko Nagayama, Yasuhiro Kawahara).- Chapter 12. Utilization in Behavior, Ecology, and Cultural Property Surveys (Yasuhiro Kawahara).- Chapter 13. International Applications (Yoshihide Sekimoto).- Part IV Open Data and Personal Data in the Use of Geospatial Information.- Chapter 14.The advent of a participatory data society and the use of open data (Toshikazu Seto).- Chapter 15. Future geospatial information in harmony with advanced technology and human life (Yoshihide Sekimoto, Yasuhiro Kawahara).
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Institute for Southeast Asian Studies Living Next to the Giant: The Political Economy of Vietnam's Relations with China under Doi Moi
Book SynopsisThis book examines how the interaction between political and economic factors under Doi Moi has shaped Vietnam's China policy and bilateral relations since the late 1980s. After providing a historical background, the book examines the conflicting effects that Doi Moi has generated on bilateral relations. It demonstrates that Vietnam's economic considerations following the adoption of Doi Moi contributed decidedly to the Sino-Vietnamese normalization in 1991 as well as the continuous improvements in bilateral ties ever since. At the same time, Vietnam's economic activities in the South China Sea and China's responses have intensified bilateral rivalry and put their ties under considerable strains. The book goes on to argue that Doi Moi has indeed brought Vietnam newfound opportunities to develop a multi-level omni-directional hedging strategy against China. Finally, the book concludes by looking at the prospects of democratization in both countries and assessing the future trajectory of their relations under such circumstances. As the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of Vietnam's relations with China over the past thirty years, the book is a useful reference source for academics, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in contemporary Vietnam foreign policy in general and Vietnam–China relations in particular.
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ISEAS The Dragon's Underbelly: Dynamics and Dilemmas in
Book SynopsisThis book shows why Vietnam has not become the dragon it is often touted to be. The team of authors include both long-time observers and junior scholars who present cutting-edge research on the latest trends as well as major challenges facing the country's economy and political system. As Vietnam seeks to escape from poverty and the legacies of mistaken socialist policies, its economy has become fully integrated into the global economy. Yet, without an effective and far-sighted leadership, it is still occupying a low position in the global value chains and becoming increasingly dependent on China. Politically, after three decades of reform, the Vietnamese Communist Party's grip on power has well adapted to the market economy, but is confronting deep vulnerabilities as observed in its eroding ability to control workers, the media, public universities, and state-owned enterprises. The book also includes a section that applies formal and statistical methods to compare Vietnam with China in two critical areas of political accountability and anti-corruption policy.
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ISEAS Keeping Indonesia Safe from the COVID-19
Book SynopsisThis book elaborates on how Indonesia handles the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent effects on the economy, political economy and social life during 2020-21.
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ISEAS Chinese Investments in Southeast Asia
Book SynopsisSoutheast Asia's growing economic linkages with China have generated political opportunities and strategic concerns in equal measure. This study provides a fuller picture of Chinese investments in Southeast Asia for those seeking to understand its significance and impacts. From their carefully constructed dataset, Goh and Liu provide a regionwide, multi-sectoral analysis quantitative survey and analysis of key changes in Chinese investments in Southeast Asian economies over fifteen years, from 2005 to 2019. Additionally, they provide a qualitative assessment of the geopolitical significance of these trends and patterns. Thus, this study creates a baseline understanding of more recent Chinese investments in the region. In the near future, when a feasible data series can be collated for the years from 2020, it will also allow a sharper analysis of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Chinese investments in the region.
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Springer Navigating Through Crisis
Book SynopsisChapter 1. COVID-19 and Countries in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth).- Chapter 2. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s Trade, Global Value Chain and Export Competitiveness (Vutha Hing).- Chapter 3. Cambodian Cassava and COVID-19: An Analysis of Production, Productivity, and Gender Impacts (Kosal Nith).- Chapter 4. Navigating Crisis: Firm Performance and Strategic Responses in Cambodia (Naron Veung).- Chapter 5. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lao Tourism Sector: Evidence from Employment and Value Added (Viriyasack Sisouphanthong).- Chapter 6. Development of Cross-Border E-Commerce Between Lao PDR and Neighboring Countries in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Case Study from Vientiane Capital (Somdeth Bodhisane).- Chapter 7. The Impact of COVID-19 on Garment Workers in Myanmar: Employment Disruptions, Gendered Burdens, and Gaps in Social Protection (Ngu Wah Win).- Chapter 8. Agricultural Resilience during COVID-19: The Case of Myanmar’s Maize Value Chain (Zaw Oo).- Chapter 9. A Gender-Sensitive Assessment of COVID-19’s Impact on Vietnamese Households: Evidence from the Textile, Garment, and Hospitality Sectors (Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong).- Chapter 10. Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Female Migrant Workers in Central Vietnam: Exploring Risk, Vulnerability, and Pathways to Resilience (Nguyet Thi Anh Tran).- Chapter 11. Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth).
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics
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Palgrave Macmillan Reconciling Energy Poverty and Climate Change
Book SynopsisChapter 1: The Twin Challenges.- Understanding Energy Poverty and Climate Change.- Chapter 2: Transitioning to Clean Energy Sources - Confluence of Energy Poverty Alleviation and Climate Change Mitigation.- Chapter 3: Energy Efficiency, Energy Access and Climate Solutions.- Chapter 4: Decentralized Solutions and Financial Development for Community Engagement and Empowerment.- Chapter 5: Just Transition: Equity and Social Justice in Energy and Climate.- Chapter 6: Mobilizing International Support and Climate Finance.- Chapter 7: Policy and Governance for Energy Poverty Alleviation and Climate Action.
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Springer PostAsian Financial Crisis Reforms in Thailand
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- The Financial Sector Reform and the Change in the Ownership Structure of the Commercial Banks.- Thailand's Commercial Banking Sector in Regional Asian Markets.- The Business Practice and Performance of the Commercial Banks.- The Effects of Foreign Entry into the Thailand's Commercial Banking Sector.
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Springer Political Economy of Emerging Urban and Periurban
Book SynopsisThe Dynamic Urban and Peri-Urban Spaces in India and the Political Economy Lens: An Introduction.- Evolution of Urban Policy and Unconventional Methods of Governance in India: Exploring Neoliberalization's Effect.- Muddling Through Waste: Self Governance and Collective Action in the Wastewater Commons.- Human Migration and Cultural Acclimatization: Indian Urban Scenario.- Green Sustainable Resilience and their Role in Urban Land Use.- Establishing Empowered City Governments in India: Institutional Approaches and Lessons from Three Decades of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.- Impact of Urbanisation and Economic Growth on Environmental Quality in Metropolitan Cities in India.- Navigating Locomotion and Form-shifting Technologies in Age-Friendly Smart Cityscapes: West Bengal in Focus.- Hill Stations and Colonial Urbanism: Understanding the Landscape of Darjeeling (1835-1947).- Geographical Insights into Diabetes among Urban and Rural Women in India: Exploring NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 Database.- Local Motor Cart (LMC) in Peri-Urban India: Political Economy of Unorganized Transport.- Urbanization and Environment: A Comparative Analysis of Delhi and Kolkata.- Digital Divides in Education in Urban, Peri-Urban, and Rural Areas in India: Coochbehar, A Backward District of West Bengal in Perspective.
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Springer Nature Singapore Joseph Butler
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NUS Press The Business of Politics and Ethnicity: A History
Book SynopsisFounded in 1906, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a leading cultural and economic organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the Chinese business community. The first extended history of the Chamber, Sikko Visscher's ""The Business of Politics and Ethnicity"" describes its changing relationship with the state and with businesses in the region. Some of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen in Singapore and Malaysia have served as leaders of the Chamber. Drawing on archival materials and extensive interviews, Visscher provides lively biographical sketches to illustrate the circumstances and personal values that propelled these and other leading Chinese businessmen to success and to prominence. He also examines Chinese business practices, considering cultural elements as well as state and market forces, and highlights unique features of the Chinese experience in Singapore. By viewing Singapore from the perspective of a well established non-governmental organization as it struggled, negotiated, and cooperated with the state, this book offers an alternative to conventional political histories.
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NUS Press Law, Institutions and Malaysian Economic
Book SynopsisThis pioneering volume develops an institutionalist analysis of Malaysia's post-colonial economy by exploring the political economy of development and particularly the interface between economics and law. The various authors show that economic policy initiatives in Malaysia have often been accompanied by corresponding legislative and regulatory reforms intended to create an appropriate legal environment, and that economic problems or crises arising from earlier policies have led to major legislative innovations.The volume begins with a survey of Malaysia's colonial legal heritage and significant postcolonial developments, and the relationship between economic change, institutional developments and the law. Colonial land law transformed the rural Malay population, and the authors show that the routine depiction of this sector of the economy as a 'traditional' relic of the pre-colonial era is misleading. With regard to industry, the government changed course after independence, promoting manufacturing investments and technological progress, and forging new industrial relations between the state and trade unions. Drawing on this background the book rejects claims that corporate governance failures caused the financial crisis of the 1990s, and criticizes claims for the superiority of Anglo-American arrangements for corporate governance.
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Information Age Publishing On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Book SynopsisIn On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach editors Fowler and Raehll provide one of the most comprehensive books on interdisciplinary leadership approaches to date. Contributing authors from across the nation and around the globe include individuals from an array of sectors, including Education (PK-12 and Higher Education), Business, Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Government, Military, Law Enforcement, and the Healthcare Industry. With a focus on highlighting the best practices as it applies to effective leadership in any given organization, the book offers a much needed analysis of what it means to lead successfully in the 21st Century and beyond.Trade ReviewIf you are looking for a cutting-edge resource regarding interdisciplinary leadership, I highly recommend On Leadership! Each chapter has a rich perspective, which contributes to the interplay between one's context, value system, level of authenticity, perspectives, and unique experiences. I highly recommend On Leadership and look forward to using this in the leadership courses I teach."" — David De Jong, Dakota State University""As both a scholar in school leadership and a former school leader, I thought I knew just about everything about leadership, but after reading this book, I was delightfully enlightened about the practical application of leadership in varying contexts around the world. Organized in three sections, this book clearly presents the practical application of leadership through an interdisciplinary approach. Fowler and Raehll provide a rich text with contributions of authors in both PK-12 Schools and Higher Education, and this text would be a welcome addition to any educational leadership program."" — Sonya D. Hayes, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville""Effective leadership development and corresponding leadership skills are not unique to any one profession, or leadership position. Effective leadership transcends all professions and effective leadership is evident in all effective leaders and leadership positions. Therefore, On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach, is a timely must read for current and aspiring leaders. Siloed leadership development must be a thing of the past."" — Michael Schwanenberger, Northern Arizona University""Undoubtedly forward-thinking content that will serve as key fundamentals in the future training of leaders in and out of the educational landscape. Centered on ethics and authenticity, this text truly represents a wholesome approach to modeling effective leadership practices in the 21st century."" — Alexandrea Horton, Former PreK-12 Educator
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Information Age Publishing On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Book SynopsisIn On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach editors Fowler and Raehll provide one of the most comprehensive books on interdisciplinary leadership approaches to date. Contributing authors from across the nation and around the globe include individuals from an array of sectors, including Education (PK-12 and Higher Education), Business, Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Government, Military, Law Enforcement, and the Healthcare Industry. With a focus on highlighting the best practices as it applies to effective leadership in any given organization, the book offers a much needed analysis of what it means to lead successfully in the 21st Century and beyond.Trade ReviewIf you are looking for a cutting-edge resource regarding interdisciplinary leadership, I highly recommend On Leadership! Each chapter has a rich perspective, which contributes to the interplay between one's context, value system, level of authenticity, perspectives, and unique experiences. I highly recommend On Leadership and look forward to using this in the leadership courses I teach."" — David De Jong, Dakota State University""As both a scholar in school leadership and a former school leader, I thought I knew just about everything about leadership, but after reading this book, I was delightfully enlightened about the practical application of leadership in varying contexts around the world. Organized in three sections, this book clearly presents the practical application of leadership through an interdisciplinary approach. Fowler and Raehll provide a rich text with contributions of authors in both PK-12 Schools and Higher Education, and this text would be a welcome addition to any educational leadership program."" — Sonya D. Hayes, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville""Effective leadership development and corresponding leadership skills are not unique to any one profession, or leadership position. Effective leadership transcends all professions and effective leadership is evident in all effective leaders and leadership positions. Therefore, On Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach, is a timely must read for current and aspiring leaders. Siloed leadership development must be a thing of the past."" — Michael Schwanenberger, Northern Arizona University""Undoubtedly forward-thinking content that will serve as key fundamentals in the future training of leaders in and out of the educational landscape. Centered on ethics and authenticity, this text truly represents a wholesome approach to modeling effective leadership practices in the 21st century."" — Alexandrea Horton, Former PreK-12 Educator
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Information Age Publishing The PostFactual Polity
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Information Age Publishing The PostFactual Polity
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Hardpress Publishing Trait Dconomie Politique 1
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La gran brecha / The great divide: Unequal Societies and What we can do about th em: Que hacer con las sociedades desiguales
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Coherence of EU Regional Policy
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OUP USA The Oxford Handbook of Capitalism
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Oxford University Press, USA Growth Inequality And Poverty Prospects for ProPoor Economic Development Wider Studies in Development Economics
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of papers examining the issue of increasing inequality in the distribution of income in developing countries. Growth, Inequality and Poverty comprises many of the most important contributions to the debate.Trade Review"Growth, Inequality and Poverty, edited by Anthony Shorrocks and Rolph Van Der Hoeven, is a very useful addition to the literature on the subject. Perhaps for the first time, readers will see how the thinking has evolved, converged and where disagreements remain, all in one volume. Readers will also be able to learn about the cutting-edge technical analysis (econometric and otherwise) and observe it applied to countries and regions where poverty is rampant. This book will become an obligatory source for researchers in the subject and reading material for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on development economics." * Dr Nora Lustig, Rectora/President, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, México *"In this well researched and excellently edited study an array of experts analyzes the relationships between poverty, inequality and growth. Although there is disagreement on many issues, there is growing agreement that poverty reduction and greater equality are not only desirable in themselves but are also good for economic growth." * Paul Streeten, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Boston University, and founder and chair of the Board of World Development *Together they make a valuable collection of papers on linkages between inequality and/or trade with growth and/or povertyresearchers will find much of value in the volumes, and research students will find the reviews, methods and case studies informative and useful. * Journal of International Development *Table of Contents1. Economic Policy, Distribution, and Poverty: The Nature of Disagreements ; 2. Growth is Good for the Poor ; 3. Growth, Inequality, and Poverty: Looking Beyond the Averages ; 4. The Growth Elasticity of Poverty ; 5. Education is Good for the Poor: A Note on Dollar and Kraay ; 6. Growth, Distribution, and Poverty Reduction: LDCs are Falling Further Behind ; 7. Redistribution Does Matter: Growth and Redistribution for Poverty Reduction ; 8. Producing and Improved Geographic Profile of Poverty: Methodology and Evidence from Three Developing Countries ; 9. Twin Peaks: Distribution Dynamics of Economic Growth Across Indian States ; 10. A Decomposition of Inequality and Poverty Changes in the Context of Macroeconomic Adjustment: A Microsimulation Study for Cote d'Ivoire ; 11. Educational Expansion and Income Distribution: A Micro-Simulation for Ceara ; 12. Growth, Income Distribution, and Poverty: A Review
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Oxford University Press Understanding Regulation
Book SynopsisBased on cross-national and cross-sectoral case studies, the revised and updated second edition of this seminal and successful text provides a multi-disciplinary introduction to key debates in regulation, including fundamental and institutional strategies and issues surrounding the design and operation of regulatory institutions.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition It is an excellently constructed work, and provides much food for thought for the times in which we live. * New Law Journal *The book is well researched and written with enough conviction to make a valuable contribution in developing our understanding of the choices regulation presents us with and the potential of new regulatory arrangements going forward. * Matthew Berry, Financial Adviser Careers Extra *Some of the material is very useful and not easily available in textbook form elsewhere ... a good way of catching up on the reforms in a variety of policy sectors and thinking in different disciplines. * Public Administration *Table of ContentsPART I: FUNDAMENTALS; PART II: STRATEGIES; PART III: RULES AND ENFORCEMENT; PART IV: QUALITY AND EVALUATION; PART V: REGULATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT; PART VI: NETWORK ISSUES; PART VII: CONCLUSIONS
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Oxford University Press (UK) Exorbitant Privilege
Book SynopsisFor more than half a century, the dollar has been not just America''s currency but the world''s. It is used globally by importers, exporters, investors, governments and central banks alike. This singular role of the dollar is a source of strength for the United States. It is, as a critic of U.S. policies once put it, America''s exorbitant privilege. But now, with U.S. budget deficits extending as far as the eye can see, holding dollars is viewed as a losing proposition. Some say that the dollar may soon cease to be the world''s standard currency, which would depress U.S. living standards and weaken the country''s international influence.In Exorbitant Privilege, one of our foremost economists, Barry Eichengreen, traces the rise of the dollar to international prominence. He shows how the greenback dominated internationally in the second half of the 20th century for the same reasons that the United States dominated the global economy. But now, with the rise of China, India, Brazil and othTrade ReviewA brisk and invigorating account of a century of international monetary developments ... extremely well informed, cogently argued...erudite and readable. * Andrea Boltho, New Left Review *incredibly relevant work * Business Destinations *Short and eminently readable...In just 177 pages of text, [Eichengreen] provides a wealth of material for both the lay reader and the scholar...You can't do better than Eichengreen for a solid read on the dollar's wild ride. * American Prospect *A truly superb book on the role and global standing of the dollar--past, present and future. Those exposed to the evolution of the global economy, and that's virtually all of us, will find his book extremely thoughtful and a great read.' * Mohamed El-Erian, CEO and co-CIO of PIMCO *A fascinating and readable account of the dollar's rise and potential fall, * The Economist *A rare combination of macroeconomic mastery, historical erudition, good political instincts and the sort of stubborn common sense that is constantly placing familiar problems in a new light. * Christopher Caldwell, Financial Times *Timely.. elegant and pithy. * Harold James, Finance and Development, *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Debut ; 3. Dominance ; 4. Rivalry ; 5. Crisis ; 6. Monopoly No More ; 7. Dollar Crash ; Notes ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press The Politics of the New Welfare State
Book SynopsisSince the early 1990s, European welfare states have undergone substantial changes, in terms of objectives, areas of intervention, and instruments. Traditional programmes, such as old age pensions have been curtailed throughout the continent, while new functions have been taken up. At present, welfare states are expected to help non-working people back into employment, to complement work income for the working poor, to reconcile work and family life, to promote gender equality, to support child development, and to provide social services for an ageing society. The welfare settlement that is emerging at the beginning of the 21st century is nonetheless very different in terms of functions and instruments from the one inherited from the last century. This book seeks to offer a better understanding of the new welfare settlement, and to analyze the factors that have shaped the recent transformation.Table of ContentsList of Figures ; List of Tables ; List of Contributors ; Introduction ; The Politics of the 'New' Welfare States: Analysing Reforms in Western Europe ; PART I: PERSPECTIVES ON THE NEW WELFARE STATE ; 2. A New Politics for the Social Investment Perspective: Objectives, Instruments, and Areas of Intervention in Welfare Regimes ; 3. The Governance of Economic Uncertainty: Beyond the 'New Social Risks' Analysis ; 4. Stress-Testing the New Welfare State ; PART II: THE THEORETICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF THE NEW WELFARE STATE ; 5. Blame Avoidance and Credit Claiming Revisited ; 6. The Politics of Old and New Social Policies ; PART III: TRAJECTORIES OF CHANGE ; 7. Adapting Labour Market Policy to a Transformed Employment Structure: The Politics of 'Triple Integration' ; 8. Childcare Politics in the 'New' Welfare State: Class, Religion and Gender in the Shaping of Political Agendas ; 9. Europe's Transformations Towards a Renewed Pension System ; 10. Insider-Outsider Dynamics and the Reform of Job Security Legislation ; PART IV: CONTINENT-WIDE PERSPECTIVES ; 11. Turning Vice into Vice: How Bismarckian Welfare States Have Gone from Unsustainability to Dualisation ; 12. The New Spatial Politics of Welfare in the EU ; Conclusion ; 13. Multidimensional Transformations in the Early 21st Century Welfare States
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Oxford University Press, USA Achieving Development Success
Book SynopsisThis book presents development strategies and lessons based on a large range of ''success'' countries across the developing world. In addition to the country cases, it presents regional and overall syntheses that cover orthodox vs. heterodox policies; the importance of capability, primary exports, diversification and financing; managing diversity; the role of institutions and governance; and human development.The book reveals much diversity in successful development strategies offered by the various select countries: for example, the ''disinterested-government'' political economy of China; the democratically supported, high-service-sector development approach of India; the ''Washington-Consensus-based'' reforms of Ghana and China; the diversification strategies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Oman; the dynamic orthodox-heterodox strategy of Malaysia and Vietnam; the effective natural-resource management of Botswana, Oman, Bahrain and the UAE; the social-sector underpinniTrade ReviewThis valuable collection of studies is full of new insights. It confirms that a deep understanding of economic history really matters for policy makers in developing countries. * Nicholas Crafts, Professor of Economic History, Warwick University *Comparative analysis of development successes based on country case studies is a useful complement to statistical cross-country regressions. While they have no claim at establishing causality, they give us a richness of detail that reliably suggests policy approaches to success. The 21 case studies from all five continents presented in this book show that success can be achieved, that there are many ways of engineering success, but that good governance and market forces play key complementary roles. While we have a good understanding of how markets work, knowing how to make developing country governments assume developmental functions is one of the greatest challenges to the development profession. This book makes an important contribution in that direction that will be of great assistance to both scholars and policy makers. * Elisabeth Sadoulet, Professor, Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of California at Berkeley *Nations are not destined to fail, however most fail to be successful. The case studies in this book provide both aspiration and insights on how to guide a nation away from failure towards success. This book will become an essential reading for scholars and for policy makers in developing countries, international development community, and in developed countries as well. * Justin Yifu Lin, Professor and Honorary Dean, National School of Development, Peking University and Former Chief Economist, World Bank *Table of ContentsPART I: EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (SOUTH KOREA, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM); PART II: THE EMERGING ASIAN GIANTS (INDIA AND CHINA); PART III: SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (BOTSWANA, MAURITIUS, SOUTH AFRICA, AND GHANA?; PART IV: LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (BRAZIL, CHILE, COSTA RICA, AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC); PART V: MIDDLE-EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (OMAN, BAHRAIN, TUNISIA, AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
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Taylor & Francis BusinessState Relations in Brazil
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Taylor & Francis Work Welfare and Taxation A Study of Labour Supply Incentives in the UK 4 Routledge Library Editions Labour Economics
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