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  • 1
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789819987795
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 324 p. 1 illus.)
    Series Statement: Evolutionary Economics and Social Complexity Science 30
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Environmental economics. ; Schools of economics. ; Operations research. ; Renewable Energy ; Economic Growth ; Demand Side Management ; Vehicle to Grid ; Power Market ; Data Science ; Unit Commitment Model ; Complex Network
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Today’s Our System -- Chapter 2. Statistical Analysis -- Chapter 3. Fluctuation and Correlation of Renewable Energy -- Chapter 4. Optimization and Dynamical System -- Chapter 5. Grid flexibility -- Chapter 6. Grid Integration of Renewable Energy -- Chapter 7. Evolving Microgrid Network and Power Market -- Chapter 8. Foreign Direct Investment in Renewable Energy -- Chapter 9. Hydrogen Energy Storage and Nuclear Energy -- Chapter 10. Blockchain Energy Trade System -- Chapter 11. V2G: Vehicle to Grid -- Chapter 12. Conclusion: Prospects for the Future.
    Abstract: This book covers various data scientific approaches to analyze the issue of grid integration of renewable energy for which the grid flexibility is the key to cope with its intermittency. It provides readers with the scope to view renewable energy integration as establishing a distributed energy network instead of the traditional centralized energy system. Specifically, quantitative valuation system-wise of the levelized cost of energy, which includes both initial cost and various operational costs, enables readers to optimize energy systems in order to minimize economic cost and environmental impact. It is noted, however, that the high cost of integrating renewable energy on a large scale might slow economic growth considerably. Topics addressed in the book also include statistical comparative study of the relationship between energy and economic growth, a graphical model of determinant factors for foreign direct investment in renewable energy, the coupled oscillator model and unit commitment model to capture intermittency of renewable energy, and the network model of evolving micro-grids. The book explains desired innovation to reduce the integration cost significantly using innovative technologies such as energy storage with hydrogen production and vehicle-to-grid technology. Illustrated by careful analysis of selected examples of renewable integration using different types of grid flexibility, this volume is indispensable to readers who make policy recommendations to establish the distributed energy network integrated with large-scale renewable energy by disentangling the nexus of energy, environment, and economic growth.
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  • 2
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789819711840
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIII, 235 p. 43 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path
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    Keywords: Social history. ; Quality of life. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Population transformation -- Population Flow and Social changes -- The change of social representation of rural floating population -- Population aging and old-age security -- Employment structure transformation -- The evolution of China's social security system -- Changes in the production and life of farmers -- The changes of working class composition -- Social changes at the grass-roots level -- The change and development of Social organizations.
    Abstract: From a sociological perspective, this book explores issues related to population mobility, family pensions, and the lives of workers and peasants during the 70 years of urbanization since the founding of New China from the perspectives of population, pension security, employment structure transformation, and social insurance systems, thus exploring the deep logic behind China's successful experience. The relevant issues studied in this book are a systematic summary of the experiences and lessons learned from social reforms since the founding of the country and also provide guidance for the future direction of social development and change.
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  • 3
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789819704156
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 73 p. 15 illus., 10 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Economics
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    Keywords: Macroeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Public debt ; Fiscal deficit ; Policy coordination ; QQE (Quantitative and Qualitative Monetary Easing) ; FTPL (Fiscal Theory of Price Level) ; MMT (Modern Monetary Theory)
    Abstract: Circumstances of Questions and Theoretical Background -- Timeline of Economic Policies in Japan -- Structure of Quantitative and Qualitative Monetary Easing and Joint Statement with Government -- Fiscal Theory of Price Level and Modern Monetary Theory -- Answers to Questions 1 and 2: Financial System from Viewpoints of Payment -- Answer to Question 3: Crocodile Mouth Theory vs. Blanchard Assertion -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: In this study on the Japanese economy, the author focuses on three problems related to economic policy and presents their answers. The author analyzes (i) what mechanisms exist for fiscal policy and the price level, (ii) whether the MMT proposition that public deficits increase people’s wealth and savings fits into the standard macro model, and (iii) whether Blanchard's assertion that fiscal deficits are net wealth in the US economy can be applied to Japanese economy as well. The propositions of Sims’ FTPL, Kelton's MMT, Japan's Ricardian type argument, and the non-Ricardian type of government by Blanchard have been understood as independent economic perceptions, but they will be theoretically shown as a coherent story. Namely, this study presents a macroeconomic framework that includes the financial sector and derives Sims’ proposition that “fiscal policy can be the sole determinant of the price level.” It also shows that MMT's claim that "budget deficits increase our wealth and collective savings" can inevitably hold within this framework. Furthermore, it presents a model that consistently explains that public debt leads to financial collapse and contributes to economic welfare.
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  • 4
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
    ISBN: 9789819990771
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 119 p. 1 illus.)
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    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sheng, Edmund Li From Colonial Seaports to Modern Coastal Cities
    Keywords: Shipping. ; Economic development. ; Social policy. ; Civilization ; colonial history ; Contemporary development ; China's maritime policy ; Bohai Economic Rim ; China's future development ; maritime power intentions
    Abstract: Chapter 1: A Review on the Geopolitics of China: From Perspectives of History and Theories -- Chapter 2: China at the Geopolitical Crossroads: The Construction of Sea Power -- Chapter 3: A Historical Review on the Role of the Bohai Coastal Region in China’s History: Qingdao, Dalian, and Economic Rim -- Chapter 4: Urban Analysis of Qingdao and Dalian from a Comparative Perspective: The Opportunities and Challenges of China’s Maritime Strategy.
    Abstract: This book explores China's ambition to build itself into a maritime power. Despite having a continental coastline of 18,000 kilometers and territorial waters that cover an area one-third the size of its land mass, China has traditionally been considered a continental power. However, Beijing is currently trying to change this historical situation through two national strategies. This book will use the world-island and sea-power theories to explore the development of China’s maritime power from historical and geopolitical perspectives. Using fieldwork, in-depth interviews, and comprehensive data collection, this book will present a series of compelling examples and vivid stories to help readers understand China’s maritime strategies, with interest for China scholars, historians and economists alike. Edmund Li Sheng received his M.A. and Ph.D. (political economy) from Universitaet Freiburg, Germany, after graduating with his BA from Peking University. He is currently a distinguished professor and executive director of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Research Institute at Shandong University, and his research has focused mainly on political economy and public policy.
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  • 5
    ISBN: 9789819987870
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIX, 237 p. 38 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Social policy. ; Schools of economics. ; Social Development ; Common Prosperity ; Economic Commission ; Government ; Chinese Modernization
    Abstract: Part I. Theory- Systematic understanding of common prosperity -- 1. Background and significance of common prosperity -- 2. The basis and connotation of common prosperity -- 3. Goal and measurement of common prosperity -- Part II. Practice -Jointly promote common prosperity -- 4. Principles and policies of top-level design -- 5. Construction and promotion of common prosperity demonstration area -- 6. Influence and opportunity of common prosperity -- 7. Realizing people's all-round development.
    Abstract: This book explains China's new common prosperity policies—their significance, connotations, and goals—and explains the economic logic behind these often misunderstood policies. First, the authors explain the theory behind common prosperity. Why is the Chinese government changing its economic policies now, and what is its objectives and metrics? The authors then go on to explain how the new policies are being designed, what the test cases are across the country, and how the government, businesses, families, and individuals are working together to promote common prosperity. An important book that will help scholars around the world understand China's new economic bottom line. This book will be of interest to economists, sociologists, and sinologists. Liu Yuanchun is the President of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and the former Vice President of Renmin University of China, a member of China Finance 40 Forum and Chinese Economy 50 Forum, a distinguished economist, and a member of the expert committee of the 14th national five-year plan. Song Yang is a professor in School of Economics of Renmin University of China and holds a Ph.D in economics from Cornell University specializing in development and labor economics. He was selected into the 100 innovative young people program of China Association for Science and Technology. Wang Fei is an associate professor of the School of Labor and Human Resources, Renmin University of China, and a research fellow of the Institute of common prosperity and the Institute of national development and strategy. Zhou Guangsu is an associate professor at the School of Labor and Human Resources, Renmin University of China, and an ‘outstanding scholar’ of Renmin University of China.
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  • 6
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
    ISBN: 9789819935857
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXI, 346 p. 16 illus., 14 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
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    Keywords: Human rights. ; Asia ; Political sociology. ; Identity politics. ; Regionalism. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Chapter-1: Introduction and Theoretical Outline of Human Security -- Chapter-2 Imaginations and Constructions: Rethinking Human Security -- Chapter-3: From Traditional Security to Human Security: A Conceptual Framework -- Chapter-4: State’s Role in Vietnam’s Pharmaceutical Industry: An Approach to Sustainable Development for Human Health Security -- Chapter-5: Approaches and Challenges of Japan’s Human Security Policy: An Evaluation -- Chapter-6: A Comparative Study between the Minorities of India with the Minorities of Pakistan and Bangladesh: Question of Human Security -- Chapter-7: Security Concern of Women at Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh: Analysis form Human Security and State Security Perspective -- Chapter-8: Food Security in Bangladesh: Searching for Durable Strategies -- Chapter-9: Human Insecurity in Myanmar: Varied Responses and the Way Forward -- Chapter-10: Human Security as National Security: Understanding Pakistan in 21st Century -- Chapter-11: Human Security and Livelihood in Afghanistan -- Chapter-12: A Decade of Armed Conflict and Vulnerability of Children in Nepal: In Search of the Ray of Solution -- Chapter-13: Challenges to Human Security in Central Asia: The Impact of Aral Sea Crisis and Covid-19 Pandemic.
    Abstract: This book discusses Human Security from a theoretical perspective. It builds theories in order to understand a phenomenon in a structured and well-ordered way. It sheds light on the conditions of the economy, food, health, community, environmental and political security in Asian states. It explores the idea of human security to understand the issues jeopardizing an individual’s security in the Asian continent and suggests policies to overcome these problems. This book argues that the nature of the government and the constitution are equally essential in ensuring the human security of a country. Some countries in Asia are not only economically vulnerable but also politically disrupted. The issues of hunger, poverty, illiteracy, militancy, terrorism, and ethnoreligious conflicts have posed threats to human security. The pandemic COVID-19 has brought a great humanitarian crisis. The role of the Asian states in combatting COVID-19 and protecting public health is highlighted in this book. With a multidimensional outlook this edited volume attempts to delineate an interdisciplinary discourse of human security in an Asian context. Debasish Nandy (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor and Head of, the Department of Political Science at Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal, India. Dr. Nandy is the Coordinator of the Centre for Studies of South and South-East Asian Societies at the same university. Dr. Nandy was the Visiting Faculty in the Department of Foreign Area Studies at Tajik National University, Tajikistan in 2019. Dr Nandy was the Visiting Faculty at the Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. He was the Visiting Faculty at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt, Germany in 2023. Dr Nandy has edited 12 books and is the author of 5 books. He has published 54 research articles in various reputed journals and contributed 63 book chapters in edited volumes. His research areas are India’s Foreign Policy, Security Studies, Peace Studies, Refugees and Migration, South Asian Politics and Environment. Debtanu Majee (Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Bidhan Chandra College, Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, and a Ph.D. research scholar in the Department of Political Science, Kazi Nazrul University, West Bengal, India. Dr Majee is also a Guest Faculty member in the Department of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India. His research interest includes Human Security in South Asia.
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  • 7
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789819982318
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXVIII, 214 p. 120 illus., 119 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
    Uniform Title: 创新: 不灭的火炬
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    Keywords: Technological innovations. ; Economic development. ; Industrial Value Chain ; Green Transformation ; Biotechnological Innovation ; Regional Innovation Hub ; Financing Innovation ; Technological Innovation ; Digital Innovation ; Smart Manufacturing ; National Innovation System ; Scale Effect
    Abstract: Technological innovations in China: Current state and challenges -- Size matters: Economy-wide scale effects -- Digital innovations -- Engineering green transformations -- Biological innovations -- Smart manufacturing -- Supporting innovations: Unquenchable flames.
    Abstract: This open access book provides a comprehensive review of technological innovation in China, focusing on some existing challenges and the debate on the role of public policies in promoting innovation. Technological innovation has become a vital factor in promoting high-quality development in China. By examining the current state of and challenges confronting China's technological innovation from both the supply side (talent and R&D) and the demand side (domestic and international demand), this book offers a view on how to enhance the efficiency of industry chain while ensuring security through innovation. Public policy often plays a crucial role in shaping and improving the national innovation system when new challenges emerge. We put special emphasis on innovation in strategically important sectors, which include the digital, green, and biotech industries, as well as the manufacturing and logistics sectors that are fundamental to the working of the whole innovation system. This book explains academically rigorous content in a simple manner, and is therefore suitable for readers from the fields of public policy, economics, finance, and innovative sectors who seek to better understand China’s path of innovation. The book cites information from various credible sources, including academic journals, policy institutions, and a network of primary sources such as industry experts and renowned academics.
    Note: Open Access , Translated and edited from the Chinese Simplified language edition: "创新: 不灭的火炬" by CICC Research, CICC Global Institute, © Author 2022. Published by CITIC Press
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  • 8
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789819703791
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (IX, 290 p. 65 illus., 49 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Labor economics. ; Population ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Labor Market ; Youth Productivity ; Youth Employment ; Youth Skill ; Demand and Supply of Labour ; Youth Employability ; Inequality ; Labour and Gender Disadvantages ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Introductory -- A global perspective on youth employment challenges: what have we learned over the last two decades? -- Labour Market Profile of the Youth: Role of Education, Caste and Economic Background -- Youth and challenges in Contemporary World of Work in India -- Employment Vulnerability among Young Indian Workers -- Status of Youth’s Employment in Uttar Pradesh: Demographic Dividend or Disaster -- Post-school Experiences of the Youth: Tracing Delhi Slum Dwellers from 2007/08 to 2018 -- Youth Employment in India: The Female Perspective -- The Challenge of Youth Employment in India: A Gender Perspective -- Labour productivity of Rice crop in India: A comparison between Agriculture in Eastern and Western Regions.
    Abstract: This book addresses labour market participation issues of youth in India, and follows an inter-disciplinary approach. It carries out both quantitative and qualitative assessments for an in-depth understanding of these issues. It collates a wide range of concerns both from supply and demand side, and instead of reflecting on the empirical questions only, the book reflects on various analytical questions as well. Some other challenges being discussed here are inadequacy of skill and compulsion to participate in the labour market, concentration in activities with excess supplies of labour, unrecognised work experience, lack of upward mobility, and working with information asymmetry. Caste and gender disadvantages are an instrumental part of the book. Problems of educated and uneducated youth are quite different and the book analyses them separately. Besides, it refers to a wide range of issues relating to occupational flexibility. It also discusses skill imparting institutions and the major lacuna associated with their functioning. Social unrest and threats to the prospects of future growth in the absence of adequate youth employment are some of the economic and political issues which the book covers. Unraveling the threads of the concerns mentioned above, the book finally comes up with policy suggestions. It is a great resource for researchers, industry watchers, and policy makers who are interested in inclusive and sustainable growth.
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  • 9
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
    ISBN: 9789819709380
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXIV, 189 p. 6 illus., 5 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
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    Keywords: Asia ; Economic development. ; Development economics.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: China's "Miracle of Poverty Reduction": From an Extremely Poor Country to a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects -- Chapter 2: Common Prosperity Theory Innovation -- Chapter 3: China's Innovative Practice of Common Wealth -- Chapter 4: Foundations and Challenges for Achieving Common Prosperity -- Chapter 5: Prospects for Building a Common Prosperity Society in the New Era -- Chapter 6: The Major Task of Promoting Common Prosperity in the New Era -- Chapter 7: Policy ideas for promoting common prosperity -- Chapter 8: The Chinese and World Significance of Achieving Common Prosperity.
    Abstract: This open access book is a new study by the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University, condensing the new achievements of the Institute’s national policy research. Taking "common prosperity" as the theme, the book elaborates the historical background, ideological sources and theoretical connotation of common prosperity. It reviews the theoretical and practical innovations of common prosperity in three historical periods: the socialist revolution and construction period, the new period of reform and opening up and socialist modernization, and the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It discusses the development goals and practical approaches for China to build a society of common prosperity by 2035, analyzes the development basis and challenges China faces in promoting common prosperity, and puts forward the overall goals and quantitative indicator system for achieving common prosperity in the new era, as well as major tasks, policy logic and pathway for promoting common prosperity. The book also looks into the great significance and world significance of China's realization of common prosperity. Policy interpretation in the book is thorough, and the data is accurate, with authoritative, professional and forward-looking perspectives. This is an open access book. Angang Hu is Professor at the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, and the Dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies, Tsinghua University. Hu received his Ph.D (1988) at China Academy of Science and conducted Postdoctoral research (1991-1992) at Yale University. Professor Hu is one of the leading experts in China Studies. Shaojie Zhou is a Professor of School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University (TUSPPM), the Deputy Dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University and the Director of the Center for Employment and Social Security of TUSPPM. Zhou received his PhD in Economics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2007, with main research areas as development studies and policies, Chinese economy, and international development and governance.
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    ISBN: 9789819701223
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXIV, 406 p. 1 illus.)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives 76
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    Keywords: Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Asia ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Indonesian Economy ; Indonesia ; Regional Science ; Regional Economics ; Southeast Asian Economies ; Development Economics ; Festschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Iwan Jaya Azis: A Person, an Economist, and a Regional Scientist -- Chapter 2. Impacts of Monetary Policy on Consumer Demand of High- and Low-Income Groups in Indonesia -- Chapter 3. Rapid Urbanization: The Challenges and Opportunities for Planning in Indonesian Cities -- Chapter 4. Small and Medium Size Linkages with Large Firms: Revisiting of Studies of Indonesian Manufacturing -- Chapter 5. Indonesia and the Resource Curse: Economic and Environmental Dimensions -- Chapter 6. Climate Change Policies in Indonesia: Challenges and Economic Consequences -- Chapter 7. The Status and Trend of Indonesian Provinces’ Sustainability: A Genuine Savings Approach -- Chapter 8. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE 2018 ASIAN GAMES IN INDONESIA -- Chapter 9. Indonesia and Vietnam in Global Supply Chains and the Age of COVID: A Tale of Two Countries -- Chapter 10. Education and Expenditure Inequality in Indonesia and the Philippines: A Comparative Analysis in an Urban and Rural Dual Framework -- Chapter 11. Impact Analysis of the Economic Eastern Corridor on the Thai Economy: An Application of Multi-Regional Input-Output Model and Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Model -- Chapter 12. Climate Change, Food Security, and Trade: Navigating through Multiple Crises -- Chapter 13. I Won’t Get Caught: An Agent-Based Model of Corruption with Incomplete Information -- Chapter 14. Analyses of University-Partnered Economic Development Initiatives and Minimum-Wage Policies Under Different Assumptions of Competition and Scale Economies -- Chapter 15. Lessons Learned from Managing Transportation Demand for Suburban Areas of Washington DC: Implications for Rapidly Growing Cities of the World -- Chapter 16. A Complex Systems Approach to Uneven Development in Asia: Political Economy and Mathematical Models.
    Abstract: This book broadens the reader’s knowledge of several important issues having to do with the economy of Indonesia and its surrounding regions, to which Professor Iwan Jaya Azis has made significant contributions in the last 40 years. The book is divided into three parts, the first of which contains several chapters describing fundamental methods in regional economics, development economics, macroeconomics, and finance. These methods are crucial in understanding the political economy of Indonesia and the neighboring regions. Among the techniques discussed are social accounting matrix (SAM) analysis, computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, and agent-based modeling (ABM) approaches. The second part is on several important issues related to the Indonesian economy. The topics covered are urbanization, resource booms, manufacturing, and micro and small enterprises. The book’s third part deals with the economies of several countries in the neighboring Southeast Asian region, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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    ISBN: 9789819942381
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXVI, 338 Seiten) , 28 Illustrationen, 21 Illustrationen in Farbe
    Series Statement: Emerging-Economy State and International Policy Studies
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Globalization. ; Japan ; Translative adaptation ; Local learning ; Industrialization ; Industrial policy ; Industrial catch-up ; Kaizen ; Technology transfer ; Development cooperation ; Developing countries ; latecomer economies ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Part I. Translative Adaptation in the Industrialization Process -- 1. Introducing Foreign Models for Development: A Perspective from Translative Adaptation -- 2. Industrial Policies for Learning, Innovation, and Transformation: Insights from Japan and Selected Countries -- Part II. Case Studies from Japan, Asia, Latin America, and Africa -- 3. Japan’s State Learning in the Meiji Period from the Vision Perspective -- 4. National Movements for Quality and Productivity Improvement with Local Adaptation: The Experience of Japan and Singapore -- 5. Bilateral Policy Dialogue: Japanese Cooperation for Enhancing Industrial Policy Capacity -- 6. Industry Engagement in TVET and the Japanese Cooperation in Vietnam: The Case of Hanoi University of Industry -- 7. Promoting Kaizen in Africa: 10-Years of Experience of Japanese Cooperation in Tunisia and Ethiopia -- 8. Thailand’s Experience of Learning Industrial Technologies and Monodzukuri Education with Localization -- Part III. Translative Adaptation in a Changing World -- 9. Kaizen and Non-cognitive Skills Development in Africa in the Age of Digitalization -- 10. New Industrial Landscape: Implications for Industrial Policy and Japanese Industrial Development Cooperation. .
    Abstract: This open access book studies how foreign models of economic development can be effectively learned by and applied to today’s latecomer countries. Policy capacity and societal learning are increasingly stressed as pre-conditions for successful catch-up. However, how such learning should be initiated by individual societies with different features needs to be explained. The book answers this pragmatic question from the perspective of Japan’s past experience and its extensive development cooperation in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Since the late nineteenth century, Japan has developed a unique philosophy and method for adopting advanced technologies and systems from the West; the same philosophy and method govern its current cooperation with the developing world. The key concepts are local learning and translative adaptation. Local learning says that development requires the learner to adopt a proactive mindset and the goal of graduating from receiving aid. Meanwhile, translative adaptation requires foreign models be modified to fit local realities given the different structures of the home and foreign society. The development process must be wholly owned by the domestic society in rejection of copy-and-paste acceptance. These ideas not only informed Japan but are key to successful development for all. The book also asks how this learning method should—or should not—be revised in the age of SDGs and digitalization. Following the overview section that lays out the general principles, the book offers many real cases from Japan and other countries. The concrete actions outlined in these cases, with close attention to individual growth “ingredients” as opposed to general theories, are crucial to successful policy making. The book contains materials that are highly useful for national leaders and practitioners within developing countries as well as students of development studies. .
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    ISBN: 9789819982356
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXIX, 440 p. 12 illus., 9 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
    Series Statement: Africa's Global Engagement: Perspectives from Emerging Countries
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    Keywords: Peace. ; Africa ; Human rights. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Part I: Understanding Peace And Conflict In Africa -- Chapter 1: Peace and Security in Africa: Reflecting on the Past, Present and Future -- Chapter 2: The African Union’s Peace and Security Architecture -- Part II: Causes Of Conflict In Africa -- Chapter 3: Conflict-Induced Migration and Poverty -- Chapter 4: Explaining the protractedness of communal conflicts in Nigeria: a study of Share and Tsaragi conflict -- Chapter 5: Conflict of survival between Fulani Pastoralists and Farmers in the wake of Climate Change Nigeria -- Chapter 6: Economic Autarchy as A Catalyst to Conflicts in A Plural African Society -- Chapter 7: Civil-Military Relations: A Panacea to Conflicts -- Chapter 8: The Niger Delta conflict in Nigeria: could federalism be the cause? -- Part III: Case Studies Of Conflict In Africa -- Chapter 9: Blocking the Capacity for Local Production of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW): A Road to Peacebuilding in Northeast Nigeria -- Chapter 10: Cattle, Banditry and Violent Conflict in Africa: An examination of Pastoralist Induced Conflict in Northern Uganda and Nigeria -- Chapter 11: Conflict Resolution Methods in Traditional Tswana Society Versus Methods in Contemporary Botswana: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward -- Chapter 12: Women in Post-conflict Reconstruction: A Liberian Perspective -- Chapter 13: Gendered electoral violence: The case of Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe -- Part IV: Application Of Conflict In Africa -- Chapter 14: Conflict and Displacement on the Psychosocial Wellbeing/Mental Health of Females -- Chapter 15: Gender and Conflict in Africa: Beyond Stereotypes to Analytical Reflections -- Part V: Resolving Conflicts In Africa -- Chapter 16: The quest for peace and the limits of arbitration in Abyei -- Chapter 17: Mediating peace or escalating violence? examining newAfricanmagazine:com’s representation of violent conflicts in Africa -- Chapter 18: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis of SADC’s Peace and Security Architecture -- Chapter 19: A Decade of Conflict Management Processes in Libya since the Arab Spring: Taking Stock.
    Abstract: This book examines the nature of conflict in Africa vis-à-vis the African Union (AU) peace and security architecture in Africa. It focuses on the intense campaign ‘Silencing the Guns by 2020’ since 2013, one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 to achieve a conflict-free continent by AU. It analyses various causes of conflict in Africa using case studies to pursue the causality and dynamics of these conflicts, which often point to the intersectionality of historical legacies of colonialism and neo-colonialism. It further examines the interplay of factors such as resource curse, resource exploitation, election-induced violence, political violence, incessant and interminable challenges of social justice, oppression, contemporary governance, and leadership dynamics. It also focuses on the application and integration of conflict and gender for analytical reflection. In the quest for a “Peaceful and secure Africa”, this book examines the different mechanisms to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts on the continent, and the challenges thereof. It probes and investigates by asking critical questions about continental conflict dynamics and peace architectures which warrants in-depth inquiry and interrogation. Stanley Osezua Ehiane is a senior lecturer in the Department of Politics and Administrative Studies, at the University of Botswana. He is also a Senior Research Associate in the School of Public Management and Governance, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Lukong Stella Shulika is a Research Associate at the Institute for the Future of Knowledge, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Studies and Governance at the University of Free State (UFS), South Africa. .
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    ISBN: 9789819708048
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXV, 195 p. 78 illus., 77 illus. in color.)
    Uniform Title: 迈向橄榄型社会
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    Keywords: Finance, Public. ; Economic development. ; Political planning. ; Social policy. ; Social Inequality ; Common Prosperity ; Income Distribution ; Educational Policy ; Health-care Policy ; Housing Market ; Philanthropy ; Public Finance ; Labor Market ; Asset Price ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: From pyramids to olives -- Building a unified and inclusive labor market -- Real estate: Returning to real demand and reducing excessive financialization -- Balancing regional development and carbon emission constraints -- Sharing infrastructure and improving operational efficiency -- Establishing equitable and efficient systems for education and healthcare -- Connecting the hands of government and society to leverage the role of public finance and charity -- The macro trend of asset prices in the age of common prosperity. .
    Abstract: This open access book offers a comprehensive analysis of China’s way of economic development balancing between efficiency and equity, striving to investigate existing challenges and to discuss the role of fiscal policies and philanthropy to mitigate social inequality. The book analyzes the current overall state and challenges of China's income and wealth distribution and describes the social inequality in specific fields such as labor market, housing markets, education, public health, infrastructure building and carbon emission. This book also explores the implications of long-run trends of macro-asset pricing. The book is both academically rigorous and readable. This valuable reference will attract readers in economics, public finance and social policy who seek to better understand China’s path of combating social inequality.
    Note: Open Access , Translation from the Chinese Simplified language edition: “迈向橄榄型社会” by CICC Research, CICC Global Institute, © CITIC Press 2022
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    ISBN: 9789819700219
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (X, 124 p. 21 illus., 16 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Economics
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    Keywords: International trade. ; International economic integration. ; Globalization. ; Transportation. ; Economic development. ; Asia ; global value chains (GVCs) ; GVC participation ; structural upgrading in GVC ; maritime connectivity ; air connectivity ; technological intensity
    Abstract: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 GVC participation and trade -- Chapter 3 Upgrading in GVCs -- Chapter 4 Measuring connectivity in global maritime and aviation networks -- Chapter 5 Technological intensities of exports in East Asia.
    Abstract: This book aims to investigate the global value chain (GVC) from a viewpoint of industrial development and examine how GVC participation, upgrading, and connectivity have affected structural transformation in developing economies. It first reviews the indexes to measure progresses in GVC participation and upgrading. Then it examines factors affecting these progresses, using original measures of connectivity, which are computed based on the complex network theory. Another distinguished feature of the study is its in-depth analyses on the relationship between economic development and GVC participation based on the hypothesis of nonlinear relationship which is drawn from authors past studies on Asian economies. Major findings include (1) inverted-U shaped relationship between backward participation and income levels, (2) U shaped relationship between forward participation and income level, (3) marginal but significant impacts of maritime and aviation connectivity on GVC participation, (4) significant and different roles of basic and advanced education on the upgrading in GVCs, and (5) the importance of technological intensities in export in sustaining economic growth.
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    ISBN: 9789819717613
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXIII, 261 p. 20 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2024.
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    Keywords: Asia ; China ; Economic development. ; Religion and politics.
    Abstract: Mao’s philosophy and thought: tricks inherent in his philosophy “On Contradiction” and “On Practice” -- If Lu had lived even in post-revolution China? -- Class struggle theory and mass line: Mao’s basic understanding of Marxism -- Anti-rightist movement launched by Mao and its aftermath: Historical turning-point -- The Great Leap Forward and the Great Famine -- Tragedy of Peng Dehuai who criticized Mao: Lushan Conference and its aftermath -- Mao’s political economics: anatomy of his “economics of contradiction” -- The Cultural Revolution and Mao Zedong: mechanism of the turmoil.
    Abstract: What did Mao Zedong bring to China? Mao Zedong, a rare leader who is still regarded as a great hero on the Chinese continent, despite the large number of victims caused by the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. He called himself "Qin Shi Huang (First Emperor of Qin)plus Marx". It can be said that he is an entity that combines the power of the emperor and the authority of Marx into one person. This book analyzes the features of Mao Zedong’s thought and philosophy, his understanding of Marxism and class struggle, in particular, his peculiar attitude toward intellectuals, his actions leading to the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which he initiated and involved the entire nation, as well as the analysis of the mechanisms that caused such catastrophes and tragedies. Finally, through these analyses, this book attempts to evaluate Mao Zedong with diverse personalities and his behavior, positive and negative, whether in political, social, economic, or philosophical areas. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.
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    ISBN: 9789819997688
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VII, 136 p. 24 illus., 14 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Asia ; Capital market. ; Economic development. ; Finance. ; Industrial organization. ; Environmental economics. ; Bank Lending ; ESG Strategies ; GHG Emissions ; Migrant Inventors ; Green Innovation ; Asia-Pacific Region ; Credit Markets ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: 1 Introduction -- 2 Optimality of Sustainable Investing Strategies -- 3 Effects of ESG Performance on Credit Spreads in Japan -- 4 Credit Default Swaps and Corporate Carbon Emissions in Japan -- 5 Green House Gas Emission and Bank Lending in Japan -- 6 The contribution of migrant inventors to environmental innovation in the Asia-Pacific region -- 7 The links between environmental innovation and environmental performance.
    Abstract: This book focuses on environmental technology and financial markets of the Asia-Pacific region, which includes traditional and emerging innovative countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea. The research and its outcomes presented here are devoted to the nexus between innovation in environment-related technologies, finance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. A promising means of achieving a sustainable society is to accelerate innovation in environmental technologies. Chapters of this book tackle some important issues. Using the data on environmental innovation creation and financial markets, the contributors identify three scopes in which ESG performance forms how investors evaluate corporate performance against climate-related risk in the Asia-Pacific capital markets (e.g., corporate bond and credit default swaps); how lenders allocate their credits according to carbon emissions in Japan; and what determines environmental technology creation and how it affects environmental improvement at a country-level. This book thus provides insights into the nexus between innovation in environment-related technologies, finance, and ESG.
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    ISBN: 9789819991419
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 223 p. 39 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: China Insights
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Development economics. ; Asia ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Middle Income Trap ; China's Economy ; Demographic Dividend ; Socialist Modernization with Chinese Characteristics ; Regional Economies ; Urbanization ; The Threshold Effect ; Economic Development
    Abstract: From the Middle-Income Trap to the Threshold Effect -- How Does China Avoid “Secular Stagnation? -- Establishing a New Development Paradigm by Strengthening Comparative Advantage -- Dynamic Balance of Regional Economic Growth -- Productivity, New Growth Drivers and the Manufacturing Industry -- Tales of Cities: Fundamentals of Urban Development -- Human-Centered Macroeconomic Policies -- Innovation and Protection: Why We Should Prioritize Income Redistribution -- Moving Upward: Quality-oriented Development and Social Mobility -- Unlocking the Second Demographic Dividend.
    Abstract: Focusing on these developing problems and growing troubles, this book mainly discusses economic growth issues related to demographic transition, as well as livelihood issues derived from them and closely related to policy logic. It aims to make theoretical analysis and provide necessary international experience and lessons and put forward targeted policy advice. This book proposes a three-pronged pattern of competition policy, industrial policy, and social policy to achieve productivity improvement and innovation momentum; gives full play to China's super-large market advantages, attractiveness and negotiating position; and promotes each other through domestic and international dual cycles to achieve a higher level of development.
    Note: Jointly published with China Social Sciences Press
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    ISBN: 9789819709649
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVI, 127 p. 4 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Uniform Title: 中欧班列与"一带一路"
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    Keywords: International economic relations. ; Economic development. ; The Belt And Road Initiative ; The China-Europe Express Train ; High Quality Development ; Regional economics ; economic impact of railway ; case study
    Abstract: Achievements and challenges of the "the Belt and Road" initiative -- Strategic significance and effect analysis of China-Europe express train construction -- Development history, achievements and operation mode of China-Europe express train -- Problems and countermeasures in the development of China-Europe express train -- Case studies of key regions.
    Abstract: This book presents an overview of the development of China-Europe express train in the broader context of BRI. It analyzes the benefits to the regions along the route from the safe, smooth and stable operation of the train in recent years, involving the strong impetus for building a new pattern of dual cycle development and driving the recovery of the economy in the post-pandemic era. Based on in-depth case studies of the operations in many regions, this book proposes measures in order to promote the high-quality development of China-Europe train: to improve infrastructure and enhance port capacity; to unify international standards and improve the efficiency of train customs clearance; to open up the European market and actively organize the return source of goods; to standardize government administrative intervention according to market orientation; to strengthen the construction of digital infrastructure with the focus on connectivity; to cultivate international logistics talents and build a high-quality China-Europe express train talent team.
    Note: Jointly published with China Social Sciences Press. - Translation from the Chinese Simplified language edition: "中欧班列与"一带一路"" by Jiechang Xia et al., © China Social Sciences Press 2022
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    ISBN: 9789811983689
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 261 Seiten)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: African histories and modernities
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    Keywords: Africa—Politics and government. ; Africa—Economic conditions. ; Agriculture—Economic aspects. ; Economic development. ; Political planning. ; Africa ; Africa ; Agriculture ; Entwicklungshilfe ; Prinzip ; Politik ; Implementation ; Landwirtschaft ; Selbstverantwortung ; Stakeholder ; Kenia
    Abstract: 1.Introduction -- 2.Aid effectiveness, international policy transfer and development and post-development theory -- 3.Aid and agriculture sector in Kenya: a focus on major stakeholders -- 4.Aid effectiveness and Kenya’s agricultural policy and strategy-making processes -- 5.Aid effectiveness and perspectives and practices of donors -- 6.The aid effectiveness architecture and Kenya’s agriculture sector -- 7.Overall conclusions
    Abstract: This book analyses the diffusion and implementation of Aid Effectiveness Principles in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Although Aid Effectiveness Principles represent a significant step in aid and development discourse, studies on its implementation remain inadequate, especially in the African context. This book combines the perspectives of the Kenyan government, donor representatives and small-scale farmers. The discussion on Kenya brings in comparative perspectives and, therefore, would have broader relevance to the African region, in general. It highlights a disconnect between the government and farmers concerning the ownership concept, where farmers lack a voice in important policy matters. The book shows that donors have exploited the weaknesses in government responses to interpret The Principles in ways that suit their strategic interests. Consequently, the book argues that the diffusion of Aid Effectiveness Principles has taken the form of symbolic imitation – a form of policy diffusion where the policymakers choose policies for their symbolic value rather than their effectiveness. Dr Daniel Kipleel Borter is a development consultant interested in agricultural sector development in developing countries and previously worked for over 17 years in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Daniel holds PhD in the Anthropology of Development from University of Melbourne, with research interests in aid and development and development policy. He has researched the diffusion of global aid effectiveness policies in agriculture sector programmes in Kenya, donor practices and the aid effectiveness infrastructure. He has also taught development studies courses at Egerton University in Kenya and Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Dr Nadeem Malik is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne. He served as Director of the Development Studies Program from 2009-2014 and is currently the Research Director of Anthropology and Development Studies. Before being an academic, he served in the development sector for around 20 years. His primary areas of specialization are Third World development, globalization, gender and development, governance, civil society and the state, decentralization or local governance, project and program management and monitoring and evaluation of development projects, anthropology of development, political anthropology and art/theatre and development.
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    ISBN: 9789819916818
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIV, 200 p. 1 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific
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    Keywords: Human ecology—Study and teaching. ; Economic development. ; Ecology . ; Geography. ; Human ecology
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Introduction: Politics and Ecology in the Himalaya -- Chapter 2: Bridging International Relations and Political Ecology -- Chapter 3: The Himalaya as an International Region -- Chapter 4: Militaries on Melting Ice: The Ladakh-Gilgit-Western Tibet Ice caps -- Chapter 5: Foothills, Forests and Fortresses: The Sikkim-Bhutan-Nepal Borderlands -- Chapter 6: Competitive dam building in the Yarlung Tsangpo-Brahmaputra River basin -- Chapter 7: Conclusion: Greening the Himalaya.
    Abstract: This book makes a paradigm-shifting contribution to the geopolitical study of the region by including the Himalaya itself—its geology, ecologies and peoples—in its analysis. Given that these mountains provide water to half of humanity, the book is a much-needed, internationally important intervention.” – Dr Ruth Gamble (La Trobe University) “An essential and timely intervention in South Asian IR and geopolitics, a field currently dominated by statist analysis, often to the exclusion of urgent concerns of the increasingly fragile Himalayan ecology. The book initiates much needed conversations in IR, South Asian Studies and Himalayan Studies.” – Dr Sonika Gupta (IIT Madras) The book addresses the urgent need for rethinking the geopolitics and ecology in the Himalaya, by emphasising the entanglements between these two factors. Most international relations analyses of the Himalaya emphasize the central role of the region’s states and their great power struggles. By reducing the region to its state actors, however, we miss the intense more-than-human diversity of the region, and the crucial role that the mountains play in the global environment. In doing so, the book makes a major contribution to international relations theory by drawing on insights from international political ecology. It first theorises international political ecology and examines the Himalaya as a global region, before moving looking at the international aspects of political ecology in the Himalaya through key areas of the mountains where international politics and ecology are deeply, inextricably linked. It presents three detailed case studies of different environmental and political issues in the Himalaya: icecaps (the India-China-Pakistan boundary dispute in the western Himalaya), foothills and forests (the Nepal-Bhutan-Sikkim borderlands), and rivers (the India-China Bangladesh dispute over the Brahmaputra River basin). Each case study draws on a mix of source materials including fieldwork, government sources, foreign policy discourse, Himalayan ethnographies, and environmental and ecological sciences scholarship. Alexander E. Davis is a lecturer in International Relations at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on South Asia’s foreign relations, from historical, postcolonial and environmental perspectives.
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    ISBN: 9789811987076
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XVIII, 270 p. 6 illus., 5 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Europe-Asia Connectivity
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    Keywords: International relations. ; Regionalism. ; Economic development. ; Globalization. ; International economic relations.
    Abstract: 1. Introduction and Background to the Book (Kashif Hasan Khan & Anja Mihr) -- I Contextual overview of European policies towards Central Asia.-. 2 Assessing Europe – Central Asia Connectivity through Linkage and leverage (Ana-Maria Anghelescu) -- 3 The Policies of the European Union and Russia vis-à-vis Central Asia (Agnieszka Kuszewska) -- 4 The 2019 European Union Strategy on Central Asia: Future Challenges (Ana Belén Perianes Bermúdez) -- 5 The European Union’s Sustainability Standardisation of World Trade: A Challenge for Central Asia? (Axel Marx & Nazik Beishenaly) -- 6 Development of Central Asia and European Union’s Assistance Programme (Bedelbai Mamadiev) -- II Central Asia’s Connectivity: Human Rights, Rule of Law and Good Governance -- 7 Human Rights in Central Asian States and European Initiatives (Anja Mihr) -- 8 European-Central Asian International Election Obser-vation cooperation (Rick Fawn) -- 9 Implementing Good Governance in the Framework of Europe’s New Strategy for Central Asia: Lessons from the Baltics (Ivo Rollis) -- III Old Games in New Frameworks: Regional and Geopolitical Perspectives -- 10 Great Game vs Small Game: Europe, India, and Japan in Central Asia (Raj Kumar Sharma) -- 11 Regional Connectivity and the China factor (Bipul Biplav Mukherjee) -- 12 EU-Central Asian Cooperation on Border Manage-ment, Migration and Mobility (Ildar Daminov).
    Abstract: This book addresses the current state of economic and political development within Central Asia and the importance of European countries and organizations as international actors and supranational organizations for the Central Asian Region (CAR). It aims to provide a better understanding of Central Asia’s multi-faceted relations in rapidly evolving geostrategic dynamics and serves as a timely insight into the contours of Central Asian states’ policies, emerging trends, and significant features of these interactions. The aim is to analyze the main challenges for future between the Europe and Central Asia relations, to make recommendations for improvement, and to identify lines for future research on this matter. It highlights key aspects of current discourses in CAR vis-à-vis the role of European countries and China and other key players. It explores post-Soviet scenarios, considering recent drastic changes in the equation of international relations in general and, more particularly the role of Russia and China vis-à-vis Europe in the CARs. This book covers the different perspectives on the EU’s new strategy (2019), which will contribute to strengthening relations between the two growing regions. It will be beneficial for academics, practitioners, and policymakers.
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    ISBN: 9789819924936
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XI, 233 p. 46 illus., 40 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: Political science. ; Social policy. ; Political planning. ; Economic development. ; Sex. ; Public health.
    Abstract: Dynamic Institutions as Pillars for Sustainable Development -- Upgrading and downgrading developing countries sovereign ratings: Does Governance matters? -- Do governance indicators predict inequality? A panel non-causality framework for the emerging countries -- Enhancing economic development through ICT-based governance: Evidence for developing countries.
    Abstract: This book assesses the extent to which good governance may contribute to enhancing economic performance and social welfare in developing countries, globally. Governance has been pointed out as one of the major weaknesses of developing economies and may largely be attributed to weak governance practices at both the macro- and micro-level. This book highlights the channels through which governance may act on various economic sectors and different key economic variables. In doing so, it enables policymakers to identify and implement policies and procedures to promote good governance. This book provides a transnational perspective on good governance in considering developing countries in Asia, Africa and beyond, presenting respective case studies in single country settings, enabling a comparative perspective between and across all chapters. Covering topics that include the intersection between governance and gender, inequality, poverty, education and health, the book provides diverse theoretical and empirical evidence on important issues facing policymakers, investors and other stakeholders and is relevant to graduate students and researchers interest in policy issues in the developing world.
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    ISBN: 9789819917983
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XVIII, 214 p. 25 illus., 22 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Sustainability. ; Teaching.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: “Multiple Modernities” & Bangladesh: Identity Search? -- Chapter 2: Comparing Secular & Religious Primary Education: Bangladesh’s Marriage Of Convenience? -- Chapter 3: Evolving English Pedagogy & ‘Second-Best’ Outcomes: Bangladesh’s Pre-University Experiences -- Chapter 4: Pixar In Classrooms -- Chapter 5: Unplugging The Matrix: Bridging The Urban-Rural Gap -- Chapter 6: Pedagogy Shiifting, Andragogy Knocking: From ‘International’ Classes To ‘Global’ Job-Market? -- Chapter 7: Standardizing Bangladesh’s Maritime Education & Training: Global Challenges & The Job-Market -- Chapter 8: Controlling Climate, Facilitating Modernization: Comparing Bangladesh & Mexico -- Chapter 9: Questioning Questions: Can Questions Help Build Neuron Clusters? -- Chapter 10: ‘Theory’ Meets ‘Turf’ In Bangladesh: Melting-Pot, Mottled, Or Menacing ‘Modernization’?.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the modernization of Bangladesh. It does so by including case studies at the national and sub-national government levels and comparative studies with other countries. Chapters in the book highlight how a number of aspects have been affected in the modernization process, such as the adoption of ‘western’ curriculum and English language in schools, the use of animation to boost school student comprehension of texts, the rural–urban divide, pedagogical training to emergent andragogy-dependent market needs, converting ‘local ’ shipping experiences to fill growing ‘global ’ needs, and multilateral environmental adaptation and mitigation mandates being adopted ‘locally.’ Imtiaz A. Hussain was Founder of Global Studies & Governance Department at Independent University, Bangladesh (since 2016) and Professor (Philadelphia University/Universidad Iberoamericana, 1990-2014), creating/teaching wide- ranging International Relations/Global Studies/Governance courses, evident in his books ( Multifaceted Development; Branding Bangladesh; Coronavirus Pandemic & Online Education; Rohingya Camp Narratives: Tales From the ‘Lesser Roads’ ; Local-Global tradeoffs, Order-disorder Consequences: “State” no more an Island?; South Asia in Global Power Rivalry ;Transatlantic Transactions; North American Regionalism ; E valuating NAFTA; Border Governance and the ‘Unruly’ South ; and Afghanistan-Iraq and Post-conflict Governance) ; scholarly articles (in Journal of International Relation; Encyclopedia of U.S.-Latin American Relations ; Handbook of Global Security and Intelligence ; South Asian Survey ; Politics & Policy ; Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh; Norteamérica; and media outlets in Dhaka’s Daily Star, Dhaka Tribune and Financial Express newspapers. A recipient of research fellowships (from Canadian, Mexican, & U.S. institutions); invitations for specialized conferences (Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, France, Germany, India, & Mexico), and teaching awards (University of Pennsylvania; Universidad de las Americas, Mexico City; and Independent University, Bangladesh), he graduated from UPenn in 1989 (Pol Sci).
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIX, 187 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series
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    Keywords: Asia—History. ; Economic development. ; Human rights. ; Education and state. ; Asia
    Abstract: Poverty and Ideologies: How the Welfare State Gained Political Support in Britain -- Global Health Diplomacy to Combat Communicable Diseases and to Promote Universal Health Coverage in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3 -- The Historical Development of SDG4: Evolution of the Global Governance of EducationThe Historical Development of SDG4: Evolution of the Global Governance of Education -- Education in SDGs: What is Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education? Education in SDGs: What is Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education? -- The Role of Higher Education in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals The Role of Higher Education in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals -- Social Impacts of Infrastructure Construction: Sociological Approaches to Development.
    Abstract: This Open Access book provides eight problem solving lectures for sustainable development for people, peace, and partnerships. Those are three of the five keywords for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): people, the planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships or “the 5Ps”. Each of these lectures is classified into one of the keywords for SDGs and based on the history of social thought, human development, law, education, sociology, and peace studies. Further, each lecture delineates the essence of each discipline when it is practically applied to development studies. This book, Sustainable Development Disciplines for Humanity, along with its sister volume related to the planet and prosperity, Society, will be useful in studying development. Interdisciplinary research is necessary to achieve the SDGs advocated by the United Nations. Hence, it is essential to learn the basics of individual disciplines, as they each offer ample knowledge fostering problem solving through the accumulation of existing research. This and its sister volume are the first comprehensive textbooks summarizing the essence of each necessary discipline to approach development studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. In developing countries, this book will provide access to development research for readers aiming to further develop their own nations. Moreover, in developed countries, the book will provide access to problem-solving research for readers seeking holistic solutions to complex social problems. .
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    ISBN: 9789811986215
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXXI, 201 p. 21 illus., 18 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Bioclimatology. ; Climatology. ; Sustainability.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Opening Summary -- Part I: Risk and Resilence -- Chapter 2: Troubled Times -- Chapter 3: Understanding Risk -- Chaper 4: Resilence That Shapes Risk -- Chapter 5: New Highs in Risk and Resilence -- Part II: the Climate Catastrophe -- Chapter 6: Intractability of Climate Change -- Chapter 7: A Persistently False Dichotomy -- Chapter 8: Integrating Resilence in Policy -- Chapter 9: Transformative Change.
    Abstract: This book presents essential insights on the interaction between rising risks and raising the bar for resilience during the climate crisis. Its timeliness lies in applying important findings on risk and resilience to runaway climate change. When risk and resilience are brought together in the context of climate catastrophes, three key messages emerge. The first is that accounting for the root causes of these calamities, and not just their symptoms, is essential to slowing the spike in these events. It is therefore vital to link carbon emissions from human activity to the sharp rise in climate disasters globally. The second is that growth economics and policy must factor in the failure of governments and businesses to tackle spillover harm from economic activities, as seen dramatically with global warming. With climate risks rising, this calls for a fundamental revision in the teaching and practice of business and economics. And third, prevention must become a far bigger part of resilience building, with greater preparedness for more intense destruction built into interventions. This emphasis on prevention deems disaster recovery as not just returning to how things were but building back better. Vinod Thomas, Visiting Professor at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, was Senior Vice President, Independent Evaluation, at the World Bank, and Director General of Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank. He has authored 17 books, including Climate Change and Natural Disasters (2017).
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    ISBN: 9789811941665
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (48 illus., 41 illus. in color. eReference.)
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    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Handbook on Economics of Discrimination and Affirmative Action
    Keywords: Microeconomics. ; Social policy. ; Personality. ; Difference (Psychology). ; Economic development. ; Economic Discrimination ; Caste and Gender Discrimination ; Affirmative Action ; Inequality of Opportunity ; Social Justice ; Race ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Dimensions of Discrimination -- Insights from Social Psychology -- Intersectionality and Discrimination -- Methodological Approaches to Understanding Discrimination: Decomposition Methods -- Methodological Approaches to Understanding Discrimination: Field Experiments.
    Abstract: This Handbook deals with theoretical and empirical evidence on the economics of discrimination and affirmative action across the world, assessed over a variety of social identities, such as caste, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, tribal status. It also outlines methodological advances in this area, with plenty of additional references for the interested reader. It combines theoretical frameworks developed in the West with historical writings about discrimination and social justice from primarily Indian philosophers, aspects which are typically not found under one roof. It offers the reader a combination of insights into theories across a range of disciplines, as well as evidence, data –both quantitative and qualitative, in addition to the latest methodological advances in the estimation of discrimination – econometric, experimental, mixed-methods.
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    ISBN: 9789819929573
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXI, 230 p. 85 illus., 81 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Kobe University Monograph Series in Social Science Research
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Financial risk management.
    Abstract: Introduction -- Resident Questionnaire Survey on the Lives and Livelihoods Recovery in the Devastated Area After Ten years from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami; Overall Results Review -- Survey Results on the Recovery Perception of the Commercial and Industrial Entities as of the 10th Anniversary of the East Japan Earthquake -- Aceh Post 2004 Tsunami Recovery: Strategies and Implications -- Survey Report on Resilience of Wenchuan Earthquake-Affected Areas -- Recovery Status from the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda: Results of a Survey in Two Typical Barangays in Tacloban City.
    Abstract: This book presents the results of a joint survey conducted as of the tenth anniversary of the 2011 East Japan Earthquake, by an international research collaboration consisting of researchers representing the major universities affected by recent mega-disasters in Asia, namely, the research group at Kobe University, Japan which has folllowed up ten year recovery process from the 2011 tsunami disaster in East Japan, the research group at the Graduate Program in Disaster Science, Syiah Kuala University in Aceh, Indonesia on the long-term recovery of 17 years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the research group at the Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction of Sichuan University, China focusing on the recovery status of 13 years after the 2008 Sichuan (Wenchuan) Earthquake; and the research group at the National College of Public Administration and Governance of University of the Philippines, on the rcovery from the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda that hit the Philippines. The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the status of human life recovery of disaster-affected populations and communities in Asia in the long term, for the ultimate purpose of reviewing and comparing the outcomes of different prioritizations among the plural goals of disaster recovery. Through such a review, the authors intend to induce policy implications to guide a better recovery process with lesser impact on the human life recovery in the future disasters that we humans are destined to meet. The target areas are 16 districts in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan, all typical areas seriously affected by the 2011 tsunami and subsequently came under the governmental construction works for the safety, as well as three villages in Banda Aceh and its outskirts in Aceh Special Province, Indonesia,; two districts in Mianyang city in Sichuan, China which were targetted by intensive reconstructon works conducted by the coupling assistance; and two village communities in Tacloban, the capital city of Leyte island hit by the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda. To realize the concurrent attainment of both safety and livelihood in the recovery planning, this joint survey has identified common issues for a successful cooperation between the local government and communities through the inclusive participation of various institutions representing the variety of interests in each community.
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    ISBN: 9789811972812
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(X, 127 p. 19 illus., 18 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: China—History. ; Quality of life. ; Economic development. ; China
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Mogan Mountain’s Tang Hairong -- Chapter 2: Liu Yunguang: An Entrepreneur With a Passion for Youth -- Chapter 3: Jing Xuhua — A Loving Mother Triumphs at Home and in Business -- Chapter 4: Ye Nan Brings a Bright Future to West China -- Chapter 5: Yang Ying— From House Maid to Millionaire Philanthropist -- Chapter 6: Gerile — Making Snacks to Put Her Daughter Through College -- Chapter 7: Zhang Fang — Documenting Inner Mongolia’s Environmental Fight -- Chapter 8: Zhao Xuan, A Retired Teacher From Xi’an -- Chapter 9: Bu Wenjun: Inheriting Wei-family’s Brick-Carving Craftsmanship -- Chapter 10: Zhang Jianlong — From Migrant Worker to Cattle King -- Chapter 11: Xin Baotong— Helping the Helpless to Dream Again -- Chapter 12: Wang Zenghao — Young Volunteer Working in Tibet -- Chapter 13: Dawa Wangdui: A Tibetan Serf -turned Entrepreneur -- Chapter 14: Xia Jiangping — Greening the Roof of the World! -- Chapter 15: Wu Qiong (吴琼) — Educated to Serve Tibet -- Chapter 16: How Self-made Man Xu Lidao Found He Needed Society -- Chapter 17: Zhu Qingfu — Passionate About Photography -- Chapter 18: Chen Qiaodi, The Yangshuo of Guangxi -- Chapter 19: Lin Ruiqi, Huawei’s Senior Vice President -- Chapter 20: Lucy: The Youthful Heart of Huawei.
    Abstract: This open access book presents the findings of the author’s 3 decades of studying China’s evolving anti-poverty strategies. It argues that much of the billions that nations spend yearly on economic aid is used inefficiently or to treat the symptoms but not the root causes of poverty. China, however, has evolved an effective sustainable alternative by providing the means for self-reliance to not only relieve economic poverty but also poverty of spirit. As a result, the success of China’s historic war on poverty has been due not only to top-down visionary leadership but also to the bottom-up initiatives of an empowered populace unswervingly united in ending poverty. From 1993 to 2019, the author drove over 200,000 km around China and interviewed hundreds of people from all walks of life as he explored the evolution of China’s anti-poverty strategies from simplistic aid and redistribution, which often engendered dependency and poverty of spirit. Over time, the philosophy shifted to empowerment by fostering self-reliance—or as Chinese put it, “blood production rather than blood transfusion.” The primary method of empowerment was to provide modern infrastructure, “Roads first, then riches,” so rural dwellers in remote Inner Mongolia or the Himalayan heights of Tibet had the same access to markets, jobs and internet for e-commerce as their urban counterparts. People who seized the opportunities and prospered first then used their newfound wealth and experience to help others. The stories in this book include a Tibetan entrepreneur whose family was impoverished in spite of 300 years of service to the Panchen Lama, or the farm girl with 4 years of education who now has several international schools, a biotechnology company and poverty alleviation projects across China, or the photographer who walked 40,000 km through deserts to chronicle the threat of desertification. Their tales underscore how diverse people across China helped make possible China’s success in alleviating absolute poverty and why Chinese are now confident in achieving a “moderately prosperous society.”.
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    ISBN: 9789811974397
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 252 Seiten)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023
    Series Statement: Global political transitions
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    Keywords: International relations. ; Mediation. ; Dispute resolution (Law). ; Arbitration (Administrative law). ; Economic development. ; International law. ; Süd-Süd-Beziehungen ; Wirtschaftsbeziehungen ; Rivalität ; Internationale Politik ; Konflikt ; Hafen ; Infrastruktur ; Infrastrukturpolitik ; Geopolitik ; Strategie ; Einflussgröße ; Dschibuti ; China ; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
    Abstract: “Barton uses the Doraleh disputes to provide a timely and compelling study of power and third wave South-South Cooperation (SSC). In the process he offers a novel analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – not an easy task – as well as nuanced descriptions of the push and pull factors that influenced policy-makers in Djibouti, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and China.” --Jonathan Fulton, Assistant Professor, Zayed University, UAE “A most thorough and methodical study of a fascinating case: the Doraleh Disputes. It discusses two expressions of SSC: China’s New Silk Roads strategy and the UAE’s strategy. It then examines the trialogue between Djibouti, DP World and China Merchants – one state and two multinationals – which leads to the question of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as proxies for power. Thus, the issue of developing countries’ agency is also at stake. Thrilling and challenging!” --Thierry Pairault, Emeritus Professor, EHESS, France This book focuses on underexploited data drawn from various legal disputes over the Doraleh Container Terminal in order to paint a portrait of SSC when it comes to infrastructure financing and construction in Africa as provided both by the UAE and China. By producing a detailed account of the drivers behind these disputes as well as the broader political outcomes they have generated, this study provides invaluable conceptual and empirical lessons on the contemporary meaning of SSC. In doing so, it helps readers garner a more acute understanding of the role played by Global South states and the private sector (SOEs) against the backdrop of SSC. Benjamin Barton is the author of Political Trust and the Politics of Security Engagement: China and the European Union in Africa (2017) and co-editor of China and the European Union in Africa: Partners or Competitors? (2011). His research interests centre around economic statecraft and local agency attached to the BRI. Barton is Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, where he convenes modules on Chinese foreign policy and on the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
    Note: Introduction : SSC, the BRI and the power struggle over the Doraleh ecosystems , Unpacking, delineating and recalibrating “third wave” SSC , The multilevel politics of Djibouti’s maritime infrastructure , The DCT : the fractious origins of a geopolitically-sensitive port ecosystem , The maritime silk road effect in Djibouti , Reconciling “third wave” SSC with Emirati and Chinese infrastructure endeavours in Djibouti
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    ISBN: 9789811967238
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 193 Seiten) , Diagramme
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023
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    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Female genital mutilation/cutting
    Keywords: Human rights. ; Economic development. ; Sex. ; Family policy. ; Social justice. ; Female circumcision - Law and legislation ; Africa ; Asia ; Afrika ; Asien ; Beschneidung ; Kriminalisierung ; Menschenrecht
    Abstract: This book shows how the adoption of global justice, such as eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), has given rise to controversy, resistance, and transformation at the national, regional, and grass-roots levels in African and Asian countries where FGM/C has been practiced. It provides readers with up-to-date information about the effects of the campaign to eradicate FGM/C and the present situation of those countries, to which preceding books on FGM/C have scarcely referred. Adopting “zero tolerance” as a policy of eradication, WHO and other UN agencies have opposed any type of FGM/C, and many African countries have criminalized the practice. Although the campaign is based on the human rights discourse which is shared globally, the controversies concerning eradication of FGM/C on the national level and the responses of communities on the local level in those countries are diverse and complicated. Various actors such as NGOs, government officials, religious leaders, medical workers, and local inhabitants are embroiled and negotiate with each other concerning its eradication. With this book, readers are provided with an in-depth analysis of the complicated controversies and responses of local communities, referring to their particular historical and social backgrounds. The book provides two chapters on FGM/C in Asian countries, where not many studies have done yet. It also presents readers with a study of the arguments and responses to FGM/C of African immigrants by Australian health-care professionals as well as a study of male circumcision eradication campaigns, which have been carried on in tandem with FGM/C eradication campaigns but still not have been successful. With its many elaborate case studies, this book is highly recommended to readers who seek an in-depth and up-to-date integrated overview of the FGM/C studies as well as studies on the applicability of global justice to local communities. This is an open access book.
    Note: Tabellen, Literaturverzeichnisse, Literaturhinweise, Index , Open access , Introduction , Global discourse and the patriarchal norms of FGM : beyond the zero tolerance policy , What has become of FGC after strict eradication campaigns? : Female genital cutting and its eradication activities among the Yellow Bull in Ethiopia , Ending female genital mutilation : progress and challenges in the Somali Region, Ethiopia , Transformation and continuation : FGC among the Gusii People in Western Kenya , An ethnography of diversity and flexibility around female circumcision and female genital mutilation/cutting : a case of a local community response to the abolition movement in Kenya , Research note on a grassroots movement to eradicate female genital mutilation/cutting among Kenyan Maasai , Female genital cutting in Asia : the case of Malaysia , Female genital cutting and the “medical gaze” in Southeast Asia , Healthcare provision for refugees and immigrant women with FGM living in Australia , Autonomy, bodily integrity and male genital cutting , Notes on the history of feminist activism in Sudan : editors’ interview with Prof. Rogaia Mustafa Abusharaf
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    ISBN: 9789811997983
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXI, 92 p. 15 illus., 12 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: Political science. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Computer science. ; Legislation. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Algorithmic Government -- Chapter 2: Edge Computing -- Chapter 3: EdgeAI -- Chapter 4: EdgeAI Cases for Algorithmic Government -- Chapter 5: Design Challenges & Future Scope.
    Abstract: The book provides various EdgeAI concepts related to its architecture, key performance indicators, and enabling technologies after introducing algorithmic government, large-scale decision-making, and computing issues in the cloud and fog. With advancements in technology, artificial intelligence has permeated our personal lives and the fields of economy, socio-culture, and politics. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into decision-making for public services is changing how governments operate worldwide. This book discusses how algorithms help the government in various ways, including virtual assistants for busy civil servants, automated public services, and algorithmic decision-making processes. In such cases, the implementation of algorithms will occur on a massive scale and possibly affect the lives of entire communities. The cloud-centric architecture of artificial intelligence brings out challenges of latency, overhead communication, and significant privacy risks. Due to the sheer volume of data generated by IoT devices, the data analysis must be performed at the forefront of the network. This introduces the need for edge computing in algorithmic government. EdgeAI, the confluence of edge computing and AI, is the primary focus of this book. It also discusses how one can incorporate these concepts in algorithmic government through conceptual framework and decision points. Finally, the research work emphasizes some design challenges in edge computing from applications viewpoint. This book will be helpful for data engineers, data scientists, cloud engineers, data management experts, public policymakers, administrators, research scholars and academicians. Dr. Rajan Gupta is Vice President and Head of Research and Analytics Division at Analyttica Datalab, India, and has done Postdoc in Data Science and Modelling from CITAM Lab, UNG Slovenia. He has authored 4 books and more than 75 papers in the area of e-governance, algorithmic government, information systems, security and data science. Ms. Sanjana Das is an AI enthusiast currently enrolled with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, India, for research work. Her research area includes data science, edge computing, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Saibal K. Pal is a Senior Scientist at Scientific Analysis Group, Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Delhi. He has formerly served as Director of IT and Cyber Security at National Level for DRDO, India, and has authored more than 200 publications in the area of e-governance, algorithmic government, information systems, security and data science.
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    ISBN: 9789819933822
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXXIX, 495 p. 54 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Development economics. ; Imperialism.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States: definition, relevance, commonalities and specificities -- Chapter 3: The Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States – The journey of their political systems: construction, transformation and transitions -- Chapter 4: Portuguese-Speaking Small Island Developing States: Their journey of economic development -- Chapter 5: The Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States: Their journey of social development -- Chapter 6: The Portuguese-Speaking Small Island Developing States: The journey of their foreign policies and international relations -- Chapter 7: The Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States: Looking forward.
    Abstract: “The authors’ approach is innovative as it establishes a direct comparison between the post-independence developments of Cabo Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste. As the book is written from a small island developing states perspective, it undoubtedly contributes important lessons and information to the existing literature on this special category of developing states.” ─Gerhard Seibert, PósAfro, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil. “This book provides new perspectives on three of the smallest Lusophone states. It fills a gap in academic knowledge about SIDS and further offers innovative insights into the specificity of being a Portuguese-speaking small island state. The combination of an economic, political and social approach in a diachronic perspective, allows the reader to have a complete understanding of the contemporary history of these countries. Each chapter offers a number of selected questions, which are designed to encourage academic debate, and to support researchers and students.” ─Cátia Miriam Costa, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE), Lisbon, Portugal. This book assesses the dynamics, challenges and achievements of the development processes of three Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States (PSSIDS) - Cabo Verde, São Tome and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste. Important lessons are drawn from those processes, which are relevant for policymakers, as well as for their bilateral and multilateral development partners, including international organizations such as United Nations or the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. To that end, the book includes contributions to the academic literature about SIDS, an area of research that has been significantly overlooked. The conclusions would be of interest to readers as a lead up to the fiftieth anniversary of their independence. Francisco José B.S. Leandro is Associate Professor with Habilitation at Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Macau, China. Enrique Martínez-Galán is an integrated researcher at the Centre for African and Development Studies - ISEG-Lisbon School of Economics and Management of the University of Lisbon, Portugal. Paulo Gonçalves is an independent researcher and a retired senior officer of the Portuguese Air Force, Portugal.
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    ISBN: 9789811973987
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIII, 380 p. 59 illus., 45 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Gulf Studies 9
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    Keywords: Middle East—Politics and government. ; Political planning. ; Sustainability. ; Economic development. ; Middle East
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Sustainable Qatar -- Chapter 2. The Evolvement of Qatar’s Environmental Sustainability Policy: The Strategies, Regulations, and Institutions -- Chapter 3. Law and Governance Innovations on Sustainability in Qatar: Current Approaches and Future Directions -- Chapter 4. FIFA World Cup 2022 as a Catalyst for Environmental Sustainability in Qatar -- Chapter 5. Qatar Foundations: A Sustainability Innovator -- Chapter 6. Qatar's Energy Policy and the Transition Towards a Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Future -- Chapter 7. Qatar in the Energy Transition: Low Carbon Economy Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 8. A Systems Perspective on the Sustainable Development of Qatar -- Chapter 9. Sea Level Rise and the National Security Challenge of Sustainable Urban Adaptation in Doha and other Arab Coastal Cities -- Chapter 10. Assessing and Reporting Potential Environmental Risks Associated with Reefing Oil Platform During Decommissioning in Qatar -- Chapter 11. The Domestic Water Sector in Qatar -- Chapter 12. Contribution of Non-Profit Organizations to Food Security Sustainability in the State of Qatar -- Chapter 13. Terrestrial Biodiversity in Arid Environments: One Global Component of Climate Crisis Resilience -- Chapter 14. Doha as a 15-Minute City – An Urban Fareej -- Chapter 15. Post-Oil Urbanism: A Need for Smart and Sustainable Urban Development Strategies and Framework in the Gulf States -- Chapter 16. Towards the Circular Qatari Zero-Waste Management Sector -- Chapter 17. Education for Sustainable Development in Qatar -- Chapter 18. Developing A Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-based Economy? -- Chapter 19. Pathways for a Sustainable Future. .
    Abstract: This open access book provides a topical overview of the key sustainability issues in Qatar, focusing on environmental sustainability from a socio-political perspective. The transition to a sustainable Qatar requires engagement with diverse areas of social-political, human, and environmental development. On the environmental aspects, the contributors address climate change, food security, water reuse and desalination, energy, and biodiversity. The socio-political section examines state strategy and regulation, the place of environmental law and geopolitics and sustainability innovators and catalysts. The human section considers economics, sustainability education, the knowledge economy, and waste management. In doing so, the book demarcates the ways in which the country encounters and grapples with significant challenges and delves into the range of options for future pathways to sustainability in Qatar. Relevant to policymakers and scholars in energy and environment, urban and developmental studies, as well as the arenas of politics, climate change and policy, this book is a landmark collection on environmental policy in the Gulf and beyond.
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    ISBN: 9789819962525
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIII, 58 p. 7 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Political Science
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    Keywords: Peace. ; Political sociology. ; Economic development. ; Asia ; Asia ; Politischer Konflikt ; Innenpolitik ; Governance ; Friede ; Konflikt ; Auswirkung ; Zivilgesellschaft ; Soziale Integration ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Indonesien
    Abstract: Chapter 1 The Polarization In Post-Conflict Society -- Chapter 2 Democratic Governance In Conflict -- Chapter 3 Road To Peace: From Coercive To Democratic Governance In Conflict -- Chapter 4 The Social Construction Of Reintegration Process In Aceh Post Conflict -- Chapter 5 The Contribution Of Democracy To Governance In Conflict.
    Abstract: This book is the first to analyse the practice of governance to resolve conflict in the case of Aceh in Indonesia. Combining theoretical discourse on conflict, democracy, and governance, it draws from original field research on the separatist conflict, utilizing a social constructivist approach in collating observations and interviews with political elites from both the Government of Indonesia and the Aceh Independent Movement (GAM). The conflict was an intractable one in which thousand civilians were killed between 1976 and 2006. The author zooms into the 2003 and 2007 period, against the broader context of the political landscape of Indonesia under the Suharto regime. In doing so, the book tackles the challenges presented by intrastate conflicts relating to ethno-religiosity, land use, and separatism. It unpacks the Indonesian political system’s shift from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one, and demarcates the prevalence of state violence in managing conflicts, as exemplified in the Aceh separatism conflict. Relevent to political scientists and scholars in peace, conflict and development studies, this co-published book presents novel sociological insights into Indonesia’s historical, and contemporary, political landscape.
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    ISBN: 9789819952656
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(IX, 348 p. 1 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Palgrave Series in Asia and Pacific Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Wekesa, Bob China’s footprint in East Africa
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    Keywords: International relations. ; Economic development. ; Ethnology ; Culture. ; China ; Africa ; Internationale Politik ; Außenhandel ; Investitionspolitik ; Soft Power ; China ; Afrika
    Abstract: Introduction -- Chapter 1: History -- Chapter 2: Diplomacy and international relations -- Chapter 3: Infrastructure -- Chapter 4: Natural resources -- Chapter 5: Trade and investments -- Chapter 6: Media and Information and Communication Technology -- Chapter 7: Education -- Chapter 8: Culture.
    Abstract: Based on an extensive literature review, in-depth interviews, fieldwork, and anecdotal evidence, this text examines China’s engagement with East Africa (notably Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) and considers these relationships through the lens of history, diplomacy, education, trade, media, cultural exchanges, and infrastructure. It probes the sentiments of pessimism, optimism, and pragmatism to explore perceptions about China in East Africa Africa. China’s ancient connection to the East African coast, as well as other incidents of contact in the past, are analyzed from the viewpoint of the deployment of Chinese soft power capital in current times. The book notably examines the significant role China is playing in the construction of new infrastructure and housing throughout East Africa and addresses China’s involvement in the natural resources sector and the political debate surrounding the construction of gas and oil pipelines, its investment in the tourism sector, in the news media and information and communication technology sectors as well as in educational and cultural programs.
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    ISBN: 9789811968686
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XII, 251 p.)
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    Keywords: Asia—Politics and government. ; Economic history. ; Economic development. ; Asia ; One Belt ; One Road ; Central Asia ; Pakistan ; Development ; Economics of Greater China ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter I: The Impact of International Relations on CPEC -- Chapter II: The Impact of Pakistan Political System on CPEC -- Chapter III: Will Institutional Risks Hinder China’s Direct Investment in Pakistan? On the Perspective of Bilateral Political Relations -- Chapter IV: Financial System and the Stand and Fall of CPEC: from the perspective of the Baloch nationalist movement -- Chapter V: Research on Industrial Spatial Distribution of CPEC -- Chapter VI: Analysis on the Spatial Evolution of Pakistan Logistics Channel Construction -- Chapter VII: NGOs in Pakistan -- Chapter VIII: Terrorism, Poverty and Road Construction: the Logic of Infrastructure and Its Risk Analysis in the Economic Corridor of China -- Chapter IX: Xinjiang in the Construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- Chapter X: The Experiences of Supporting Xinjiang and Its Inspirations on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
    Abstract: This book explores the political economy of China-Pakistan economic corridor, a major pilot project for China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiatives. Pakistan will provide China with not only a pathway access to the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Africa, but also vital connections to the Trans-Asia railway network that links Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. This book analyzes how domestic factors in Pakistan will affect China’s $46 billion investments. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and journalists. Bai Gao is Professor of Sociology at Duke University. His research areas include economic sociology, comparative-historical sociology, international political economy, and comparative political economy. Gao is the author of Economic Ideology and Japanese Industrial Policy: Developmentalism from 1931 to 1965, Japan’s Economic Dilemma: The Institutional Origins of Prosperity and Stagnation, and Western Social Sciences and Japanese Studies. He is also an editor for High-Speed Rail: An Analysis of the Chinese Innovation System, and China-Europe Freight Trains: State Building and Market Building. Zhihong Zhen is Professor of School of Sociology and Political Science in Shanghai University, Director of the Center for International Political Economy of Shanghai University, Director of the Institute of Gerontology of Shanghai University, and Secretary-General of Economics Sociology Committee of Chinese Sociology Association. His main research area include economic sociology, population aging, and international political economy.
    Note: This book was translated from its original Chinese edition published in 2017 by Social Science Academic Press
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    ISBN: 9789819975365
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXI, 218 p. 48 illus., 47 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Marx, Engels, and Marxisms
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    DDC: 304.2
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Political science. ; Economic development. ; International relations.
    Abstract: Enabling Urban Governance Comparisons -- The Hegemonic Strength of the London Olympic Park project -- The Hegemonic Weakness of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park project -- The Failure of the Ellis Park Development Project in Johannesburg -- The Failure of the Maracanã Project in Rio de Janeiro -- The Historical Constraints on Hegemonic Constructio -- The Semiperipheral Domination Complex.
    Abstract: This book offers a comparative study of state strategies in relation to urban redevelopment projects associated with sports mega-events in Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom. It examines urban governance strategies employed to dispossess working-class communities of their land and counteract the subsequent emergence of discontent in various national contexts, offering an intricate analysis of the mechanisms of class dominance operating across diverse regions of the globe. This is based on the application of Gramscian theory concerning the capitalist state and its fluid interplay between coercion and consent. Juxtaposing historical trajectories in the execution of redevelopment initiatives linked to large-scale sporting events, the book offers an in-depth examination of the state-civil society relations shaping the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Parks, alongside the regeneration initiatives concerning the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro and the Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg – respectively earmarked for the 2014 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. Drawing on insights from a range of disciplines and an explicitly Gramscian analytical framework, this book will appeal to students and scholars in urban planning, sport sociology, development studies, and human geography.
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    ISBN: 9789819916313
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXVI, 297 p. 18 illus., 15 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    Series Statement: Disaster Studies and Management
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Political science. ; Bioclimatology. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Public administration.
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Concept of Disaster, Governance and Development -- Chapter 3. Disaster Management in Bangladesh: Historical perspective -- Chapter 4. Legal and Institutional Advancement of DM in Bangladesh -- Chapter 5. Role of Bangladesh Government in Disaster Management -- Chapter 6. Coronavirus disease is more severe than any form of natural disasters -- Chapter 7. Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This book unveils the nexus between disaster, governance and development with a particular focus on Bangladesh and examines the legislative and institutional aspects in mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development planning. With the help of rich content analysis interpreting disaster management history of the country, it looks at the challenges associated with disaster management in the context of Bangladesh. The book highlights the most reasonable strategy on how to accelerate a paradigm shift from relief culture to DRR culture. It also assesses the viewpoint of how political economy influences governance and institutional strengthening, thus identifying obstructions and opportunities for mainstreaming disaster management into development. The book also lays emphasis on collaboration between public sector and private sector for the expansion of disaster risk reduction programme. It shows how multilevel governance works for professionalizing disaster management and throws light on policy frameworks developed. This book is a tremendous resource for scholars, practitioners and researchers of disaster management, environmental studies, development agencies, political science, public policy, development studies, governance, regional development, South Asian studies and local government, particularly those interested in disaster, governance and sustainable development. .
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    ISBN: 9789819919604
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIX, 338 p. 7 illus.)
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    Keywords: Finance. ; Economic history. ; Economic development. ; Microfinance ; Rural Development ; Entrepreneurship ; Rural Reconstruction ; Urbanization
    Abstract: Part I. Theories -- 1. Theoretical Review of Micro and Small Finance Development -- Part II. Realities -- 2. The Historical Changes of Microfinance in Luqiao District -- 3. The Development of Micro and Small Finance in Luqiao -- 4. The Luqiao Example of Microfinance Development -- Part III. Innovations -- 5. Small and Medium-Sized Banks Contributing to the Innovative Development of Luqiao's Microfinance -- 6. Non-bank financial institutions promote micro and small financial innovation in Luqiao -- 7. Private Capital Activates the Innovative Development of Micro and Small Finance in Luqiao -- 8. Luqiao Local Government Promoting the Innovative Development of Micro and Small Finance -- 9. Luqiao's Innovative Approach to Cross-strait Cooperation on Micro and Small Finance -- Part IV. Countermeasures -- 10. Experience and Enlightenment of Luqiao Micro and Small Finance Innovation -- Part V. Features -- 11. A Chronicle of the Development of Small and Micro Finance in Luqiao -- 12. Collection of News Reports and Product Innovation.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the innovative development of microfinance in China and takes Luqiao District, Taizhou as the example to sum up Chinese experiences in the local innovative development of microfinance and the application of that experience nationwide. Based on theoretical research regarding microfinance, this book analyzes the history and current situation of the development of microfinance in Luqiao District, and places emphasis on proceeding from three-pronged positioning, five characteristics and three major modes of microfinance’s innovative development in Luqiao District to explore and summarize the Luqiao story of microfinance. Subsequently, this book takes five perspectives—the innovative development of small and medium-sized banks, the innovative development of non-banking financial institutions, the roles of private capital, the policies of the local government and cooperation between the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan—to analyze the experience and paths for helping the development of small and micro enterprises. Finally, based on the conclusions of the research, this book presents some inspirations from the innovative development of microfinance in Luqiao District and future prospects. This book will interest economists, scholars of China’s economic model, and banking sector analysts. Wen Xiao is professor and doctoral supervisor of the School of Economics, Zhejiang University, a member of the Expert Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the president of Zhejiang Institute of Contemporary International Studies. Jiadong Pan is associate professor, master supervisor and deputy director of the Business Administration Teaching and Research Department at the Party School of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the C.P.C, and is a Zhijiang Young Scholar of Social Sciences of Zhejiang, and Ph.D. of Zhejiang University. Wenyu Xie is professor and deputy dean of the Business School at Zhejiang University City College. Xie Qianfan majored in International Journalism, and holds an MA from the Communication University of China. She has 12 years of editing experience at Zhejiang University Press, China. Dong Wei is Associate Professor of editorial work, as well an editor at the Center of International Publishing, Zhejiang University Press. She holds a master’s degree in linguistics from Syracuse University.
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    ISBN: 9789819957286
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXI, 603 p. 149 illus., 127 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Macroeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Finance. ; Industrial organization. ; Environmental economics. ; Macro Policy ; State Finances ; Economic Growth ; Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers ; Fiscal Reforms ; Banking and Monetary Policy ; Capital Markets ; Social Policy ; Emerging Policy Challenges ; Konferenzschrift ; Festschrift
    Abstract: This book extensively examines various contemporary macroeconomic themes of India, namely growth and macro policies, tax reforms, government finances and intergovernmental fiscal transfers, banking and monetary policy, and environment and social sector policies. It has three to six chapters devoted to each of these broad themes, with the contributors being eminent economists from the region. The book serves as an excellent reference for students in economics, finance, and management, and a valuable tool for professionals such as policymakers and investment analysts and other stakeholders in the areas of global economics and finance, in general, and India in particular.
    Note: "It is only befitting that forty-four eminent economists, most of whom had the privilege of working with, and learning from Dr. Rangarajan, have contributed to this volume titled, India's Contemporary Macroeconomic Themes: Looking Beyond 2020 published by Springer Nature. This volume is the outcome of papers presented by these authors in a Conference organized at Madras School of Economics for "Honoring and Celebrating the 90th Birth Anniversary of Dr. C. Rangarajan" on 21 and 22 April 2023." - Seite
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    ISBN: 9789819952731
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXIX, 368 p. 70 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Technological innovations. ; Economic development. ; Management. ; Automotive ; Management ; Innovation ; Chinese economy ; research and development
    Abstract: Ch 1 The Rationality behind Risk Taking -- Ch 2 From three there comes everything -- Ch 3 Progression through Secondary Innovation -- Ch 4 Redefining Quality -- Ch 5 "Unlearning” in Research and Development -- Ch 6 The Cycle of Transformation” in Site Management -- Ch 7 A Forest where Talent Blossoms -- Ch 8 The Code of Vitality to a Resilient Organization -- Ch 9 Great Wisdom in Cross-border M&As -- Ch 10 Global Collaborative Network -- Ch 11 Compliance for High-Speed Development -- Ch 12 From Manufacturing to Service -- Ch 13 Embrace Uncertainty -- Ch 14 Catch-up and Going Beyond of Made in China.
    Abstract: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative trajectory undertaken by Chinese domestic enterprises, with a particular focus on Geely Automobile. Comprising five chapters and totaling 13 sections, the study delves into Geely's remarkable progression from a state of catch-up to surpassing established competitors. The initial chapter chronicles Geely's entry into the automotive industry amidst resource and technological scarcity, shedding light on the strategies employed to achieve breakthroughs during the nascent stages. The subsequent section elucidates Geely's transition from a late entrant to a prominent player in the global automotive market, facilitated by innovative practices across organizational, technological, talent-driven, quality-oriented, and cultural dimensions. The third chapter examines Geely's successful foray into globalization, offering a comprehensive analysis of its non-linear growth trajectory, overseas mergers and acquisitions, and strategic expansion efforts. The fourth part explores Geely's approach to embracing uncertainty and navigating cyclical challenges in the automotive industry, seeking determinative opportunities for future growth. Finally, the concluding chapter draws insights from Geely's non-linear growth and advances the "C theory," an enriched local innovation management framework grounded in China's unique developmental context. Wu Xiaobo is a Professor of Innovation and Strategic Management,Zhejiang University.He used to be a visiting fellow at IfM, Cambridge University, and a Fulbright Fellow at MIT Sloan School. He is currently serving as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Zhejiang University. He is also serving as strategic advisor for corporates. He is dedicated to the theory building of "Beyond Catch up” Du Jian is a Professor of Innovation and Strategic Management, Zhejiang University. Her research focuses on technology innovation, foreign direct investment and global manufacturing strategy. She published several papers in international journals. She is the project leader of three NSFC projects on foreign investment and global innovation. Li Sihan is a Ph.D. candidate in Innovation and Strategic Management at the School of Management, Zhejiang University. He was a visiting student at Cambridge University and National University of Singapore. He has been engaged in research on digital innovation, digital governance, technological innovation, and information management change. He is dedicated to exploring the mystery of firm innovation.
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    ISBN: 9789819966677
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (X, 225 p. 22 illus., 17 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; public employment services ; sustainable development ; financial industry ; cultural industries ; stage transition ; special economic zone ; green industrial transformation ; social security ; cultural heritage ; new era ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: General Report: Annual Report on the Development of China's Special Economic Zones (2020) -- Chapter 1: Report on the Development of the Green Industrial Transformation of China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 2: Report on Carbon Productivity and Sustainable Development of China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 3: Report on Innovation in and Development of China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 4: Report on the Development of Social Security in China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 5: Report on the Development of the System of Public Employment Services in China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 6: Report on the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 7: Report on the Development of Cultural Industries in China's Special Economic Zones -- Chapter 8: Report on the Construction and Development of Laos' Special Economic Zones.
    Abstract: This annual report presents an overview of the development of China’s special economic zones in 2021, including reform pilot zones and some new special zones, from the perspective of the overall national development strategic planning. It takes the development status, comparative analysis and policy suggestions of the special zones as the starting point, summarizes and analyzes the transformation problems, carbon production and sustainable development problems, scientific and technological innovation problems, social security problems, employment service problems, financial system reform problems, cultural industry problems, and puts forward suggestions for development.
    Note: Jointly published with Social Sciences Academic Press. - Translation from the Chinese Simplified language edition: "中国经济特区发展报告2021" by Yitao Tao and Yiming Yuan, © SSAP 2022. Published by Social Science Academic Press
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    ISBN: 9789811992353
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 224 p. 18 illus., 8 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Current Chinese Economic Report Series
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Development Concept ; Special Economic Zone ; Material Flow Analysis ; Agglomeration Effect ; Social Security ; Medical Care and Elderly Care ; Quality and Efficiency Improvement ; Integration of Culture and Tourism ; Cuba ; Port of Mariel ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Report on the Development of the Green Transformation of China's Special Economic Zones in 2019 -- Report on the Resource Efficiency and the Sustainable Development of China's Special Economic Zones -- Report on Innovation and Development of China's Special Economic Zones -- Report on the -- Report on the Development of the System of Elderly Care Services in China's Special Economic Zones -- Report on the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones in 2019 -- Report on the Development of Cultural Industries in China's Special Economic Zones -- Report on the Construction and Development of Cuba's Special Economic Zone.
    Abstract: This book is an overview of the development status of China's special economic zones in 2020, including the reform pilot zones and some new special zones over the past year. It analyzes the challenges during the transformation faced by special zones, the use of resources and sustainable development, economic and social development, social security, science and technology innovation, financial system reform, and cultural industry. Also it includes a record and review of the development status of the five traditional special economic zones and Shanghai Pudong New Area and Tianjin Binhai New Area over the past year, with emphasis on case studies of different special zones.
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    ISBN: 9789811963872
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXII, 333 p. 63 illus., 36 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; High-speed railway and economy ; High - speed rail technology economy ; Time and space competitiveness of HSR ; High-speed railway economic belt ; Optimization of Transportation Structure
    Abstract: Chapter1: Introduction -- Chapter2: The Mechanism of High Speed Railway’s Influence on Regional Development -- Chapter3: The Characteristics of Technical economy in High Speed Railway -- Chapter4: Time efficiency and Space-time Competitiveness of High Speed Railway -- Chapter5: High Speed Railway and Regional Traffic Structure -- Chapter6: High Speed Railway and Regional Economy -- Chapter7: High Speed Railway and Regional Economic Structure -- Chapter8: The Economic Belt of High Speed Railway -- Railway and Regional Land Development -- Chapter10: High Speed Railway and Regional Service Quality -- Chapter 11: The Development Mode and Policy of High Speed Railway -- Chapter 12: High Speed Railway and National Strategy. .
    Abstract: This book systematically expounds the significance of the high-speed railway in China's regional economic and social development. It also contains a large number of case discussions, so that readers can fully understand the development of China's high-speed railway and its role in promoting China's economy. The purpose of this book is to determine whether high-speed railway has important political and strategic significance for China's development, the inherent relationship and mechanism of the high-speed railway together with economic and social development, and how to achieve the high-speed rail and economic and social coordination, as well as sustainable development.
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    ISBN: 9789819929313
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXVIII, 338 p. 14 illus., 10 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Asia—Economic conditions. ; Sociology. ; Economic development. ; Asia ; Urbanization ; Informal Finance ; Personal trust ; Trust system ; Economic and social transformation
    Abstract: Part 1:Social Trust and Informal Finance. Chapter 1. Significance of the Sociological Study of Informal Finance -- Chapter 2. Concepts, Methods, Research Findings and Innovations. - Chapter 3. Traditional Social Trust and the Rise of Informal Finance in City D.-Chapter 4. Social Trust Rupture and Informal Financial Crisis in City D -- Chapter 5. Strategies of Different Departments to Cope with Informal Financial Crisis -- Chapter 6. Efforts to reshape regional finance with government credibility -- Chapter 7. The Reconstruction of Trust System and the Modernization Transformation of Regional Finance -- Part 2:National Trust and Economic Transformations -- Chapter 8. Development Finance: Crack the Urbanization Financing Risk with Government Credit Enhancement -- Chapter 9. Development Finance: A Financing Platform Between the Government and the Market -- Chapter 10. The Global Financial Change and China's Monetary Policy in the New Era -- Chapter 11. China's Economic Adjustment and Rebalancing: Inspirations, Challenges and Strategies.
    Abstract: This book explores how social trust impacts the Chinese economy. Due to the profound social changes brought by rapid urbanization, China's traditional social trust system gradually weakens. How to rebuild and enhance social credit remains as a key and difficult project. Exploring case studies from the real estate market, private banking, and urban financing, this book explores the value of informal social links to the economic functions of a society and how to rebuild them when they erode. This is of interest to scholars of China's economy and society. Liu Weiping, born in Changsha, Hunan province, is a researcher with China Development Bank. He holds a Ph.D. in law from the Department of Sociology, Tsinghua University, presides over Professor John L.Thornton's Global Leadership Program, and holds a M.A. in management; he holds a Ph.D. in economics and a B.A. from and is a dual-employed professor of law and economics at the Department of World Economics, Wuhan University; he is a visiting scholar and researcher at the MIT Sloan School of Management and School of History.
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    ISBN: 9789811995422
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXV, 938 p. 253 illus., 212 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Springer Texts in Business and Economics
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Erokhin, Vasily, 1980 - Contemporary macroeconomics
    Keywords: Macroeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Development economics. ; Contemporary Macroeconomics ; Development Economics ; Economic Growth ; New Normal ; Sustainable Economic Development ; Global Economy ; Post-pandemic Development ; International Markets ; Macroeconomic Theories ; Economic Recovery ; Makroökonomie
    Abstract: 1. Introduction -- 2. Macroeconomic Indicators -- 3. Market Structures -- 4. Major Actors in Contemporary Markets -- 5. Demand and Supply -- 6. Economic Equilibrium -- 7. Economic Cycles -- 8. Disequilibrium and Unemployment -- 9. Disequilibrium and Inflation -- 10. Government Intervention in Unbalanced MarketsProvides the most comprehensive set of fundamental and emerging concepts in macroeconomics.
    Abstract: This book covers a lot of ground in contemporary macroeconomics, from fundamental theories such as market structures and equilibrium to emerging concepts that reflect the most critical challenges of modern times, including economic slowdowns, the resilience of public health systems, digitalization, environmental footprints, and many more. The COVID-19 outbreak has aggravated the recurrent problems of poverty and income inequality between countries, food insecurity and hunger, unemployment, and social disorders that have resulted in the exacerbation of political, economic, and trade tensions between countries. In view of the damaging consequences of the pandemic for the entire global economy, the book examines how existing macroeconomic tools and policies could be adapted to the new normal to ensure sustainable post-pandemic development and growth. The main text is interspersed with real-life illustrations and cases that demonstrate practical implications of the concepts under study. This makes the reading relevant and active. Every chapter starts with learning objectives and ends with a series of questions and quizzes that enable easier reinforcement of the course content. This book is written mainly for students, but it would be much useful to the broader public audience, including postgraduates, researchers, and business people who will be able to learn all recent updates about macroeconomics and the post-pandemic perspectives of the global economy.
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    ISBN: 9789819945702
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (IX, 109 p. 1 illus.)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Economics
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    Keywords: Labor economics. ; Economic development. ; Industrial policy. ; Microeconomics. ; Development economics. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Informal ; Employment ; Skill ; Industry ; Labour
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Barriers to Employment: Prelude -- Chapter 2. Employment Elasticity and Its Correlates -- Chapter 3. Barriers to Employment at the Individual Level -- Chapter 4 Unorganized Enterprises in India: Constraints and Prospects.
    Abstract: This book uses the state-level panel data to identify some of the important correlates of employment growth/elasticity and indicators of quality-employment. To do so, it considers a wide spectrum of variables including physical, financial and social infrastructure specific indicators and government spending in certain key areas. In addition to the aggregate employment, the book also comprises analysis of different sectors, regions and gender categories. Based on the results, it identifies crucial determinants which bear important policy implications. The book presents evidence showcasing how the overall investment climate and an effective state, as envisaged in terms of increased social expenditure, are instrumental to improvements in employment elasticity. The findings also reinforce the role of industry-led growth and agglomeration economies in contributing to employment growth. Besides, based on the unit-level data from the periodic labour force surveys, the book tries to answer a wide range of questions such as, what restricts a person from getting absorbed in a high productivity activity; within a given sector why one is in a casual or self-employed job and not in regular wage job; are casual wage jobs in the informal sector different from those in the formal sector; and why the wage variations exist across sectors and activities. The three rounds of periodic labour force surveys reflect on certain individual and household characteristics; in particular, the role of education is seen to be crucial in determining the occupational choice and the wage rate. Finally, the book focuses on the enterprise-level data and identifies the types of units which are vulnerable within the unorganized sector. It assesses the links of the unorganized sector units with their organised sector counterpart and identifies the factors which reduce the economic viability of the units.
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    ISBN: 9789819910670
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VI, 201 p. 1 illus.)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives 67
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    Keywords: Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Microeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Macroeconomics ; Human Capital Accumulation ; Japanese Economy ; Political Institution ; Economic Growth ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: 1. Declining Population Growth and the Serendipity Theorem -- 2. Consumption of Leisure Goods, Leisure Time, and Inheritance of Tastes for Leisure in an Overlapping Generations Model -- 3. Overlapping Generations Model with Relative Preference for Children's Human Capital -- 4. The Impact of Life Insurance on Human Capital Investment during the Steady Growth Period in Japan: Simulation Analysis in an Overlapping Generations Model with Endogenous Growth -- 5. The Effects of Patience in a Growth Model with Infrastructure and a Related Externality -- 6. Intergenerational Inequalities and Policy Options for Achieving Generational Balance in Japan -- 7. Social Security Finance in Japan–Trends, Issues, and Some Measures for Stabilization -- 8. The Effect of Political Uncertainty and Political Lobbying -- 9. A Consideration of the Municipal Electric Power Utility and Local City of Modern Age in Japan -- 10. Concentration and Agglomeration in Spatial Monopoly, Spatial Duopoly, and Spatial Competition.
    Abstract: This book gives readers advanced insights into macroeconomics with historical perspectives and proposes policies to resolve the problems the Japanese economy faces. In the past decade, Japan has experienced a rapidly aging population with an ever-decreasing number of children. This causes significant problems related to macroeconomics covered by this book: a decreasing population, an increasing public debt, an increasing social security expenditure, and deteriorating labor productivity. Thus, the government must change the course it has followed until now. These problems can be categorized into two types: (1) human capital and (2) political institutions. The book therefore consists of two parts. The first, using a macroeconomic model, is mainly a discussion of health and education problems related to human capital. The second part deals with policy problems related to political institutions, that is, the intergenerational imbalance, preventive medicine, local public utilities, and other political issues. Through the arguments presented here, readers gain knowledge that will help to achieve the necessary economic policies in Japan.
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    ISBN: 9789811974854
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 165 p. 16 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Power resources. ; Sustainability. ; Technological innovations. ; Economic development. ; Endogeneity ; Energy-saving technological change ; Effect of substitution ; Effect of effective input augment ; Heterogeneous R&D
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Literature review -- Chapter 3. Analytical framework for endogenous energy-saving technological progress in industrial sectors based on heterogeneous R&D inputs -- Chapter 4. Mathematical Model Analysis of Endogenous Energy-Saving Technology Advancement in Industrial Sector Based on Heterogeneous R&D Inputs -- Chapter 5. Estimation of energy-saving technological advancement rate in China's industrial sub-sector: 1980-2010 -- Chapter 6. Empirical Analysis of Endogenous Energy-Saving Technology advancemnet in China's Industrial Sector Based on Heterogeneous R&D Input -- Chapter 7. Main conclusions and research prospects.
    Abstract: As improving energy efficiency and increasing energy R&D investment may be the main means for China's industrial sector to achieve sustainable growth, this book attempts to unify energy use efficiency and energy R&D inputs into a standardized economic analysis framework. By distinguishing between energy R&D inputs and non-energy R&D inputs, this book draws on the research paradigm of neoclassical economics to clarify the basic concepts and endogenous mechanisms of energy-saving technological progress as a logical starting point. Under the framework of the existing endogenous growth theory analysis, the heterogeneous R&D inputs are divided into two different mechanisms that affect energy use efficiency, namely factor substitution effect and energy-efficient input increase effect, and a heterogeneous R&D input is constructed. This book constructed an analytical framework for endogenous energy-saving technological progress in the industrial sector based on heterogeneous R&D inputs; it established a mathematical model for the endogenous energy-saving technological advancement of the industrial sector based on heterogeneous R&D inputs; it estimated the energy-saving technological progress rate of 37 Chinese industrial sub-sectors from 1980 to 2010; fourth, it has empirically examined the relationship between the heterogeneous R&D investment in China's industrial sector and its energy-saving technological advancement rate.
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    ISBN: 9789811951459
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 254 Seiten) , Diagramme, Illustrationen
    Series Statement: Sustainable development goals series
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    Keywords: Vereinte Nationen ; International economic relations. ; Economic development. ; Environmental economics. ; Microeconomics. ; Production management. ; Ziel ; Grundsatzprogramm ; Einrichtung ; Organisation ; Implementation ; Resilienz ; Internationaler Umweltschutz ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Friede ; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ; Sustainable development economics ; Pollution regulatory ; Rural development ; Global food security ; Base of the pyramid (BOP) Business ; Foreign trade and foreign direct investment ; Structure of development ; Vernacular photographs ; Erde ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Knowledge Integration and Open Social Innovation for Sustainable Development -- Reconstruction under Nuclear Disaster and Making Resilient Society in Fukushima -- Rural Development in Japan -- Sustainable Development Goals from the Perspective of Photographic Archives: A Case Study on Photographs from Occupied Japan -- Ecology and Sustainable Development in Japan -- Globalization and Sustainability: De Jure and De Facto Approach -- Production and Quality Management for SDGs -- Sustainable Development: Controversies and Theoretical Results in Economics -- Economic Growth: Why are There Rich and Poor Countries? -- Structure of Development in a Smart Society: An Application of Input-Output Analysis -- Trade-Investment Nexus and Economic Growth in East Asia -- BOP Businesses of Multinational Corporations and Sustainability -- Global Food Security, and Economic and Agricultural Development -- Designing Allocation Rules in Economic Problems.
    Abstract: This multidisciplinary Open Access book provides nine problem-solving lectures for sustainable development for the planet and prosperity. Those are two of the five keywords for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): people, the planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships, or “the 5Ps”. Each of these lectures is classified into one of the keywords for SDGs and based on law, economics, management, international trade, input–output analysis, or agricultural and urban engineering. Further, each lecture delineates the essence of each discipline when it is practically applied to development studies. This book, Sustainable Development Disciplines for Society, along with its sister volume related to the people, peace and partnerships, will be useful in studying development. Interdisciplinary research is necessary to achieve the SDGs advocated by the United Nations. Hence, it is essential to learn the basics of individual disciplines, as they each offer ample knowledge fostering problem solving through the accumulation of existing research. This and its sister volume are the first comprehensive textbooks summarizing the essence of each necessary discipline to approach development studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. In developing countries, this book will provide access to development research for readers aiming to further develop their own nations. Moreover, in developed countries, this book will provide access to problem-solving research for readers seeking holistic solutions to complex social problems.
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    Keywords: Population—Economic aspects. ; Labor economics. ; Social policy. ; Microeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Population ; Employment Guarantee Scheme ; Inclusive Development ; MGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme ; Rights-based Development ; Rural India
    Abstract: Introduction -- Development for whom? Moral and Economic Principles of Inclusive Development -- India’s Giant Move through Employment Guarantee Scheme: Design Salience of MGNREGS -- Seamless Reach Unto the Last: Self-selection of Beneficiaries -- Layers of Inclusive Development Experiences -- Social Liberation an Unintended Consequences -- Democratization as a Byproduct -- Oceanic Potentialities, Himalayan Hurdles -- Bibliography.
    Abstract: This book examines the inclusive development experiences and impacts of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). It discusses the theoretical assumptions underlying the inclusive development of employment guarantee scheme (EGS), and draws conclusions based on robust data and real-world experiences with the MGNREGS – which has attracted global attention as India’s most ambitious, rights-based development initiative and most expansive work-based social security measure, the world’s largest public works programme, and people-centric approach to development. The book argues that the Scheme holds vast potential, and, in fact, has made significant contribution to the promotion of livelihoods of the poorest of the poor, but that the weak institutions of local-self-governance, entrusted for implementation of the Scheme, are incapable of exploiting them to the full. It ends with a concrete policy suggestion: the inclusive development experiences gathered with the EGS and presented here could offer a source of policy change in many developing Afro-Asian countries whose situations are similar to India’s, provided the local conditions in the respective country are taken into consideration when designing the EGS. Its significance as a social security measure has increased in post-Covid loss of jobs and livelihoods of the poor.
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXVIII, 672 p. 73 illus., 12 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Finance, Public. ; Economic theory ; Social economics ; Evolutionary Economics ; Social Complexity ; The social structure
    Abstract: The Limitations of Human Understanding of the World -- The Evolution of the Thinking Paradigm and Its Philosophical Basis -- A Bird’s-eye View of the Economic Society -- The Micro-level of the Economic System: The Dynamic Structure and Evolution of the Firm -- The Meso-level of the Economic System: The Dynamic Structure and Evolution of the Sector -- The Long-Term Evolution of Agriculture in China -- The Macro-level of the Economic System: The Dynamic Structure and Evolution of the National Economy -- The Structure, Function and Evolution of the State and the Social System -- The Main Dynamics and the Features of Social Development in Ancient China.
    Abstract: Based on the philosophy of Systems Science and the law of evolution theory, the book, by applying the methods of structural functionalism, divides the modern social system into human-culture, economy, polity, science, law, education and other sub-systems through the systematic synthesis of disciplines such as economics, sociology, management, politics, culture theories, history and philosophy, and explores the connection between these sub-systems and their intricate relation with social progress, thus depicting the historical trajectory of the long-term evolution of human social system. Starting from the actual production and operation of the firms, the author systematically analyses the organic connections and sophisticated operating process of social reproduction in modern society from micro, meso and macro, revealing the dynamic structure and evolutionary laws of the social economic system. This book reveals the fractal features such as self-similarity, hierarchy, and recursiveness in the general structure of the firm system, the sector system and the national economic system, thereby integrating micro-, meso- and macro-economics into a unified theoretical framework. This integration is interdisciplinary, and has gone beyond the economics. It can be regarded as the fourth grand synthesis in the history of economics after John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), Alfred Marshall (1842-1924) and Samuelson (1915-2009).
    Note: Translation from the Chinese language edition: "Helix Network Theory - The Dynamic Structure and Evolution of Economy and Society" by Runyuan Gan, © Gan Runyuan 2021. Published by Fudan University Press
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    ISBN: 9789819900510
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (IX, 146 p. 5 illus., 4 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: China—History. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Development economics. ; Economics. ; Social choice. ; China ; Chinese Political Economy ; Political Economy ; Alternative Economic Policies ; Economic policy ; Regional Economic Growth ; global banking system ; China banking ; China Economic Reform ; China economic growth ; China poverty ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: China: Challenges of The Great Transition -- Chapter 1: Two Decades of Fiscal Decentralisation and Regional Economic Growth in China -- Chapter 2: Regional financial development and economic growth in China: A study of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area -- Chapter 3: Impact of Financing on Investment in Chinese SMEs during Financial Crisis -- Chapter 4: Impact of the COVID-19 on Banks in China -- Chapter 5: Chinese Female athletes and the expansion of business in Wuhan province.
    Abstract: This book explores the great transition of China from a subsistence agrarian economy to a technologically driven economic powerhouse which reflects the achievements of the hardworking Chinese people. China continues to grow as the second largest economy of the world from 2010 onwards. It is going to be the largest economy in the world by putting US economy behind. The Chinese GDP has increased of 1,500 times from 1952. This book examines the transformation of China and its economic growth is neither miraculous nor a product of market economy. Further, this book states economic development in China as a product of political pursuit shaped by the Chinese people led by the Communist Party of China from 1921 onwards. China is not only the workshop of the world today but also works as the engine of global economic growth and recovery of crisis ridden global economy. This book also shows how phenomenal Chinese economic growth and development led to the significant fall of poverty in China. This book states that the prosperous transition in China continues to show features of combined and uneven development. This is evident as China has largest billionaires, but many people still live and practice subsistence economy. However, many Chinese do not have access to clean air, water, sanitation and dignified sources of livelihoods. This book shows the social, economic and political inequalities as hindrances to deepening of democratic and egalitarian development in China. This book states that the gender gap and widening gap between urban and rural China are twin serious challenges to progressive transformations in China. The Chinese state and government are trying to implement different policies and programmes to overcome these challenges.
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    ISBN: 9789819913855
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XV, 207 p. 15 illus., 13 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Asia—Economic conditions. ; Economics. ; International economic relations. ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Asia ; Chinese Investment ; South Asia ; FDI ; Bangladesh ; Sri Lanka ; Pakistan ; Chinese Politics ; Diplomatic Influence
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia: benefit for China or threat to participants -- Chapter 3: China’s Conundrum in Afghanistan -- Chapter 4: China in Bangladesh: Developing infrastructure or deepening influence -- Chapter 5: Growing Sino-Indian economic ties under the shadow of border tension -- Chapter 6: Chinese investment in Nepal: Capturing the Himalayan hills -- Chapter 7: Chinese investment in Pakistan: approaching towards bankruptcy -- Chapter 8: Chinese Investment in Sri Lanka-Trap of debt.
    Abstract: This book attempts to capture the tremendous growth in Chinese investment in the South Asian region in the recent past. It makes country-wise analysis of the factors that led to the growth of Chinese investment in the region and explores the nature and role of such investment in expanding trade in the region. It also discusses in detail the Chinese infrastructure investment through Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Interestingly, despite being the major investor in several countries, Chinese investment has been seen with some level of doubt. Apprehension about Chinese investment has forced countries to suspend China-funded projects or amend their investment policies. This book tries to address these crucial issues while exploring and analyzing the causes and effects of the same. Dr Rahul Nath Choudhury is a trade economist based in Delhi. His primary research interests include foreign direct investments, multilateralism, international political economy, geo-economics, and digital trade. He has a decade long experience of working in both public and private sectors in academia as well as the trade industry in various capacities. Earlier he has been associated with the Indian Council of World Affairs, National University of Singapore, and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, among others.
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    ISBN: 9789811992810
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (LII, 1035 p. 119 illus., 90 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economic history. ; International relations. ; Economic development. ; Global Subsistence Economy ; Material Production and Consumption ; Social Structures ; Values ; and Forces ; Race ; Gender ; and Identity ; Industrial Revolution ; Social/Economic Advances ; Environmental "first nature" ; Economic Modernisation ; Social Modernisation ; Political Modernisation ; Understanding the Anthropocene ; Making of a North/South Planet ; Global Demographic Change ; Ideas and ideologies ; Nationalism and Populism ; Globalism and Social Groups ; World Economy ; Modern World Economy ; Global Capitalism ; Global Trade
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Practicing Interdisciplinary Economic History -- Chapter 2: Understanding the Anthropocene.-Chapter 3: “1800”.-Chapter 4: “Political Economy”: The making of a North/South planet -- Chapter 5: Self, Socialisation, Organisation, Culture -- Chapter 6: “1848”.-Chapter 7: Revolution -- Chapter 8: Technology, Innovation and Invention -- Chapter 9: “1870” -- Chapter 10: La Belle Epoque -- Chapter 11: “Civilisation,” Gender, Race and Psyche -- Chapter 12: “1900” -- Chapter 13: Imperialism -- Chapter 14: Modernity -- Chapter 15: “1914” -- Chapter 16: Global Demographic Change -- Chapter 17: Ideas and Ideologies -- Chapter 18: “1929”.-Chapter 19: Global Finance.-Chapter 20: Exceptionalism.-Chapter 21: “1945” -- Chapter 22: War -- Chapter 23: Comparative Economic, Social and Political systems -- Chapter 24: “1968” -- Chapter 25: Cold War.-Chapter 26: TIME AND ‘PROGRESS’.-Chapter 27: “1989” “1991” -- Chapter 28: “Neo-liberalism”.-Chapter 29: Structural Change -- Chapter 30: “2016” -- Chapter 31: Populism, Elitism, and Identity -- Chapter 32: Old Models, New Realities.
    Abstract: This book provides a crosscutting interdisciplinary account of how the disintegrated, global subsistence economy circa 1800 has transformed into a global complex delivering unprecedented levels of material production and consumption. Applying major findings from economics, history/historiography, and sociology (as well as from anthropology, psychology, politics, and environmental studies), the analysis tracks the ways in which changes in ‘society’ (including social structures, values, and forces) have changed ‘individuals’ (including conceptions of race, gender, and identity) and vice versa. These changes have simultaneously homogenised and diversified societies and individuals in distinct but sometimes contradictory ways, opening up many possible worlds from an individual and group perspective. Yet, the scale and pace of change has also led to increasing existential challenges. The narrative consists of 30 chapters organized into 10 subsets of 3: one chapter on a relevant core idea; one chapter focused on historical narrative and titled after a representative year; and one chapter on a relevant associated crosscutting theme. Major regional and topical discussions are provided, with special attention paid to business and organisational change and developing world scholarship. Small discussion ‘boxes’ focusing on illustrative cases and details are presented throughout the book. The last chapter contains over-arching conclusions. Dr. Cameron Gordon is currently a visiting researcher with the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). He has held prior faculty appointments with the ANU College of Business and Economics, University of Canberra, City University of New York, and the University of Southern California, across a variety of departments including economics, finance, management, public administration, public health, and public policy. He has held visiting faculty appointments with the University of Sydney, Imperial College of London, and the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He has published widely in the fields of transport, infrastructure, economic history, sustainability, and corporate governance.
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    ISBN: 9789819921850
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XLIII, 390 p. 58 illus., 48 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Macroeconomic Development of Bangladesh ; Macroeconomic Development of West Bengal ; Agricultural Sector of Bangladesh ; Agricultural Sector of West Bengal ; Manufacturing Sector of Bangladesh ; Manufacturing Sector of West Bengal ; Social Developments and Poverty of Bangladesh ; Social Developments and Poverty of West Bengal ; Education in Bangladesh ; Education in West Bengal ; Healthcare in Bangladesh ; Healthcare in West Bengal ; Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh ; Entrepreneurship in West Bengal ; Bengali Literature ; Bengali Cinema and Theatre ; Bengali Cuisine ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Two Bengals – Two Entities: Construction of Their Development Narrative -- Chapter 2: Macroeconomic Development of Bangladesh and West Bengal -- Chapter 3: Agriculture Sector of Two Bengals -- Chapter 4: Manufacturing Sector of Bangladesh and West Bengal -- Chapter 5: Financial Sectors in Bengals: Towards Development and Inclusion -- Chapter 6: Education in Two Bengals: A Comparative Development Narrative of Bangladesh and West Bengal of India -- Chapter 7: Health Care and Social Development of Bangladesh and West Bengal -- Chapter 8: Entrepreneurship in Two Bengals: Lost in Transition -- Chapter 9: Bangladesh and West Bengal: Changing Economic and Social Issues through Literary Perspectives -- Chapter 10: Two Cinemas in Two Bengals: From Indigenization to Globalization of Bengali Film Industries of Bangladesh and West Bengal -- Chapter 11: Defining Bengali Cuisine: The Culinary Difference between West Bengal and Bangladesh -- Chapter 12: Conclusion.
    Abstract: Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal share many characteristics, including a common language, fertile land, abundant rainfall, year-round warmth, and a dense population. This book examines the progress made in crucial economic sectors that have paved the way for the development of Bangladesh and West Bengal. The book begins by describing how Bangladesh is moving toward achieving the status of a middle-income nation, and how West Bengal seems to have fallen into the trap of developmental experiments with different political ideologies over time. The book then compares the trajectory of development in various economic sectors of the two economies. In doing so, it covers social development, education, health care, food habits, cinema and theatre, and the entrepreneurship of both entities. The chapters take an empirical and descriptive approach to address various issues, analyse results, draw conclusions, and make policy suggestions. Arindam Banik is the Associated Cement Companies Chair Professor of International Finance and Business at the International Management Institute, Delhi, India. He holds a Ph.D. from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. Munim Kumar Barai is Professor of Finance at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. He holds a Ph.D. Degree from the Delhi School of Economics, India. He is a Fulbright Scholar.
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    Keywords: International economic relations. ; Economic development. ; International trade. ; Industries. ; Valuation. ; Diplomacy. ; International Economic Relations ; Investment ; Trade ; Intellectual Property ; Sustainability ; Cultural Diplomacy ; Competition ; Taxation ; Fundamental Rights ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Europäische Union ; Internationaler Wirtschaftsvertrag ; Internationales Handelsrecht
    Abstract: Part I. Politics and culture -- Chapter 1. Culture in External Relations: The EU and Its International Economic Agreements -- Chapter 2. Beyond Trade – The Politics of Trade Agreements and Interstate Competition: Geoeconomics as a Basis for EU and US Preferential Trade Agreements -- Chapter 3. Geopolitics, Geo-Economics and the EU Trade Policy: The Relationship with ASEAN as a Test Case -- Part II. Investment and trade -- Chapter 4. From Investment Protection to Sustainability (via a Multilateral Investment Court): The EU and a New Universal Model for IIAs? -- Chapter 5. New Wine in Old Wineskins? Climate Cases and the Energy Charter Treaty -- Chapter 6. Unsustainable Investment: Scoping Expropriation without Compensation -- Chapter 7. Screening Foreign Direct Investment in Europe: Having a Tiger by the Tail? -- Chapter 8. Trade in Services and Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the EU and International Systems: Multilateralism à la Carte? -- Chapter 9. The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Customary International Law? -- Chapter 10. The EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council: Shifting Multilateralism through Bilateralism and Institutions? -- Part III. Foundational rights and procedures -- Chapter 11. TRIPS+: IP Privileges for Pharmaceuticals and Agricultural Chemicals: EU and US treaties -- Chapter 12. Compulsory Licences during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A European and International Perspective -- Chapter 13. The ‘Crowd-out Effect’ of GI provisions in EU FTAs: Cheeses Exported to South Korea -- Chapter 14. The Evolutionary Process of Tax Treaties and its Interplay with EU Law: A Critical Analysis -- Chapter 15. Data Flow v Data Protection: Achieving Cross-Broder Harmonisation via EU Horizontal Clauses? -- Chapter 16. Non-Economic Conditionality for Comprehensive EU International Economic Agreements? -- Chapter 17. The Singapore Convention on Mediation: National Implementation Practices and EU Prospects -- Conclusion -- Index.
    Abstract: The European Union (‘EU’) is promoting a suite of innovations in international economic regulation—among them, reforms for secure and sustainable investment, a comprehensive approach to the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, a viable carbon border adjustment mechanism, heightened intellectual property rights protection, the arm’s length principle in taxation, and an increased commitment to non-economic vales. Through a critical analysis of key regulations and policies, this volume explores the evolving architectures of international economic agreements in light of EU practice. A comprehensive analysis indicates that novelties are rooted in geoeconomic considerations, through which a fundamental shift is underway towards the adoption of comprehensive bilateral trade agreements. Whilst innovation has the potential to significantly harmonise cross-border regulatory frameworks, it can also trigger significant fractures, particularly when applied restrictively and asymmetrically. Arguably, the ‘Brussels effect’ will to a certain extent foster a progressive development of international economic regulation, while in some respects being constrained by the status quo of the international economic regime. This volume is part of the Jean Monnet project Third Country Engagement with EU Trade Policy led by the ANU Centre for European Studies at the Australian National University, and supported by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ actions. The project seeks to explore and improve understanding of the EU’s evolving trade policy and its implications for third countries, including Australia and countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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    ISBN: 9789819941377
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XLIII, 316 p. 38 illus., 33 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Finance. ; Medical economics. ; Environmental economics. ; Economic development. ; Conservation Capital ; Environmental Assets ; Physical Capital ; National Income ; Health ; COVID-19 ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Part I: Economic and Environmental Aspects of Conservation Capital -- Chapter 1. The Role of Conservation Capital in Developing Economies: A Static General Equilibrium Analysis with Dynamics (Tonmoy Chatterjee) -- Chapter 2. Generating Appropriate Policies to Minimize Environmental Pollution in Developing Countries (Serhat Yüksel) -- Chapter 3. Privatization and Environment: A few macroeconomic perspectives (Dipti Ghosh) -- Chapter 4. The Role of Fiscal and Monetary Policy in Environmental Conservation and Degradation in a Small Open Economy (Napoleon Kurantin) -- Chapter 5. Defining the Most Effective Green Corporate Governance Strategies for Sustainable Performance (Hakan Kalkavan) -- Chapter 6. Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth and the Environment: A Review of Environmental Degradation in Nigeria (Ezebuilo R UKWUEZE) -- Chapter 7. Evaluating the Possible Ways to Decrease Negative Environmental Impact of Nuclear Energy Projects (Serhat Yüksel) -- Chapter 8. Does Sustainability Really Lower Economic Growth? In Search of Empirical Evidence from Tonga (Partha Gangopadhyay) -- Chapter 9. Does Green Investing Generate Return over Conventional funds? A Comparative Portfolio Analysis with Indian Stock Market (Debabrata Mukhopadhyay) -- Chapter 10. Macroeconomic Determination of Forestry Contribution to the Nigeria Economy (Adenuga Fabian Adekoya) -- Chapter 11. Impacts of Low Carbon Economy (LCE) in India: A Review (Tarakeshwar Senapati) -- Chapter 12. Conservation Capital Investments and Policies in the Global Construction Industry (Begum Sertyesilisik) -- Chapter 13. An Analytical Study on the Perceptions Towards Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India (Vani Kanojia) -- Chapter 14. Urban Shrinkage and Depopulation Dynamics for Sustainable Urban Governance: The case of Guadalajara, Mexico (José G. Vargas-Hernández) -- Part 2: Implications of Climate Change and Conservation Capital on Health Issues -- Chapter 15. Anthropogenic Disturbances on Climate Change, Global Warming, Ecosystem and COVID 19 Pandemic (Satyesh Chandra Roy) -- Chapter 16. Green & Sustainable Chemistry: A new blossoming area to solve multiple global problems of environment and economy (Sumit Ghosh) -- Chapter 17. Evergreen Conservation Capital Indicators and Life Expectancy in Italy (Andrea Ciacci) -- Chapter 18. Viral Pandemic Caused by Intense Abuse on Environment (Nandini Ghosh) -- Chapter 19. Does Conservation Capital lead to improvements in health-adjusted Life expectancy? (Richardson Kojo) -- Chapter 20. Internal reverse migration in India amid COVID-19 pandemic: Linking up Human Capital with Conservation Capital (Sovik Mukherjee) -- Chapter 21. Tourism, Environment and Italian Internal Areas at the time of COVID-19: New challenges and opportunities (Stefania Mangano) -- Chapter 22. New Normal and Post COVID-19 Nigeria: Need for paradigm shift in Nigeria’s economic development (N C Lord-Mallam) -- Chapter 23. Impacts of Effective Conservation Capital Investment and Strategies for Health Care Policies and Expenses (Egemen Sertyesilisik) -- Chapter 24. Environmental Quality and Quality of Life in sub-Saharan Africa: Measuring the Role of Economic liberalisation (Olalekan C. Okunlola).
    Abstract: This book tackles the oft ignored role of conservation capital in mainstream discussions in maintaining sustainable development of a country in particular, and the world economy in general. A continuous increase in global temperature trends, climate change, and other related factors has compelled academicians from natural as well as social sciences to reorient classical thought from high growth through large resource extraction, to sustainable growth through lower extraction. This leads one to the important role of generation of conservation capital to satisfy long-term growth and development objectives of economies. This book covers studies on the related issues of conservation capital, environmental crisis, and health impacts from the perspectives of different countries. The highlight is inclusion of some studies on the impact of environmental degradation in relation to COVID 19 pandemic. The book coaxes policy makers to rethink on the optimum use of environmental resources for economic and social activities. The broad coverage of studies included from different regions across the globe ensures that the book finds a wide readership among students and researchers from economics and other social sciences and natural sciences, along with policy makers intent on forming policies leading to a more sustainable growth model.
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XV, 51 p. 35 illus., 34 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Wirtschaftslage ; Frühindikator ; Wirtschaftsprognose ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; China ; Microeconomics. ; Economic development. ; China Economic Outlook ; The Chinese Economy ; China Economic Forecast ; Policy Simulation ; CQMM China's Quarterly Macroeconomic Model ; China ; Makroökonomie ; Wirtschaft ; Prognose ; Wirtschaftliche Lage ; Wirtschaftspolitik
    Abstract: China's Macroeconomic Performance in The First Half of 2022 -- Projection for China’s Macroeconomy in 2022-2023 -- The Impact of Us and European Economic Slowdown on the Chinese Economy.
    Abstract: This report is a partial result of China’s Quarterly Macroeconomic Model (CQMM), a project developed and maintained by the Center for Macroeconomic Research (CMR) at Xiamen University. The CMR is one of the Key Research Institutes of Humanities and Social Sciences sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China, focusing on China’s economic growth and macroeconomic policy. The CMR started to develop CQMM for purpose of short-term forecasting, policy analysis, and simulation in 2005. Based on CQMM, the CMR and its partners hold press conferences to release forecasts for China’ major macroeconomic variables. Since July 2006, thirty-three quarterly reports on China’s macroeconomic outlook have been presented.
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    Keywords: Agriculture—Economic aspects. ; Africa—Economic conditions. ; Economic development. ; Development economics. ; Agriculture. ; Agriculture. ; Africa ; Rice Green Revolution ; Rice cultivation training ; Role of mechanization ; Large-scale irrigation ; Sustainable growth ; Food security ; Rice milling and rice quality ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1. The Rice Green Revolution in sub-Saharan Africa: Issues and opportunities -- Chapter 2. The Role of Extension in the Green Revolution -- Chapter 3. The Case of Cote d’Ivoire: Learning from Experts of Rice Farming Management and Peer Farmers about Rice Production -- Chapter 4. The Case of Tanzania: Effectiveness of Management Training on Rice Framing and Farmer-to-Farmer Extension -- Chapter 5. The Case of Uganda: Long-term and Spillover Effects of Rice Production Training -- Chapter 6. The Case of Mozambique: The Importance of Management Training for Rice Farming in Rainfed Areas -- Chapter 7. Intensification of Rice Farming: The Role of Mechanization and Irrigation -- Chapter 8. Mechanization in Cote d'Ivoire: Impacts of Tractorization on Agricultural Intensification -- Chapter 9. Mechanization in Tanzania: Impact of Tractorization on Intensification and Extensification of Rice Farming -- Chapter 10. Irrigation in Kenya: Economic Viability of Large-scale Irrigation Construction -- Chapter 11. Irrigation Scheme Size and its Relationship to Investment Return: The Case of Senegal River Valley -- Chapter 12. Rice Milling in Kenya: An Inquiry into the Process of Upgrading Rice Milling Services -- Chapter 13. Toward Quality Upgrading of Rice Production in SSA:Experimental Evidence from Northern Ghana -- Chapter 14. Toward a Full-Fledged Rice Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Abstract: This open access book seeks effective strategy to realize a rice Green Revolution in sub-Saharan Africa based on more than ten years of research team’s inquiries into determinants and consequences of new technology adoption in rice farming in seven countries in this region. Rigorous statistical analyses are carried out by using valuable household data of rice farmers. The book is actually sequel to the two earlier books on the same subject published by Springer and edited by K. Otsuka and D.F. Larson, An African Green Revolution published in 2013 and In Pursuit of an African Green Revolution in 2016. The main message of the first book was that rice is the most promising cereal crop in SSA because of the high transferability of Asian rice technology, whereas that of the second book was that rice cultivation training programs are effective in significantly increasing rice yield in SSA. This third book has wider coverage in terms of topics, study periods, and study sites. It continues to show the significant impacts of rice cultivation training on productivity and newly demonstrates the high sustainability of the productivity impact of the training and the existence of spillover effects from trainees to other farmers by using panel data. We newly assess the important role of mechanization in intensification of rice farming, high returns to large-scale irrigation schemes, and the critical role of rice millers in improving the quality of milled rice. Based on these studies, this book provides clear pathways toward full-fledged Green Revolution in rice farming in sub-Saharan Africa.
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    Keywords: Finance. ; International economic relations. ; International organization. ; Economic development. ; G20 ; Financial Crisis ; Global Economy ; Growth ; Financial Cooperation ; Emerging Economies ; Monetary Policies
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Organisation of the G20 Finance Track -- Chapter 3. Political economy shapes strategies of countries -- Chapter 4. Evolution of the Finance Tracks agendas -- Chapter 5. Financial Regulation and G20 -- Chapter 6. International Financial Institutions and International Monetary System Reform -- Chapter 7. A Way Ahead – Prospects and Challenges.
    Abstract: This book focuses on one of the two G20 tracks, the finance track. It examines the evolution of the finance track in G20, the organizational structure of the finance track, and the role of international organizations in reforming the financial architecture. It discusses how the agenda is formed and driven by the political economy of the host country as well as the imperative of the time. It also documents the finance track themes taken up by different G20 presidencies over the years. Some of the common threads between the G20 emerging economies’ presidencies in terms of the finance track themes that the G20 leaders have considered include financial sector regulation and reform, reform of international financial institutions, global growth and macroeconomic policies, international taxation, and financial inclusion. The book is an excellent resource for the researchers of international economics as well as for policymakers. .
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    ISBN: 9789811984853
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXI, 490 p. 95 illus., 67 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Management. ; Finance. ; Economic policy. ; Finance, Public. ; Industries. ; economic development ; Economy and regional development ; Entrepreneurship ; Health Management ; Human resources management ; social inclusion ; decarbonization ; consumer behaviour ; Management and Information systems ; Marketing ; Operations ; SME and family firms ; Strategy ; Sustainability ; Teaching and researching in Management ; Accounting ; Konferenzschrift
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Research on Economy and regional development -- Chapter 2: Research on Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 3: Research on Health Management -- Chapter 4: Research on Tourism Management -- Chapter 5: Research on Corporate Governance -- Chapter 6: Research on Human resources management -- Chapter 7: Research on Management and Information systems -- Chapter 8: Research on Marketing -- Chapter 9: Research on Operations -- Chapter 10: Research on SME and family firms -- Chapter 11: Research on Strategy -- Chapter 12: Research on Sustainability -- Chapter 13: Research on Teaching and researching in management -- Chapter 14: Research on Accounting.
    Abstract: This proceedings book showcases papers presented at the 2022 Rethinking Management and Economics in the (New) 20s conference in Leiria, Portugal. Rethinking Management and Economics in the (New) 20’s is focused on the investigation of key challenges and perspectives of Management and Economics. The chapters in this book explore new avenues of research and cover theoretical, empirical, and experimental studies related to different themes in the global context of Management and Economics. This book contributes towards deepening our understanding of what the new problems associated with achieving the goals of management and Economics in the 2020s and present possible solutions to the problems. This book is ideal for economists, businesses, managers, accountants, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in the current issues and advancements in corporate governance and earnings management.
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    ISBN: 9789811986802
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XV, 316 p. 137 illus., 124 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Finance, Public. ; Covid Pandemic ; COVID-19 ; Fiscal Management ; Poverty ; Inequality ; Health ; Education ; Konferenzschrift
    Abstract: The complexity of Managing COVID-19: How Important is Good Governance? -- Covidonomics or the Curious Case of a Supply Constrained Keynesian Equilibrium -- Contact Intensity, Unemployment and Finite Change -The Case of Entertainment Sector under Pandemic -- Financing Economic Recovery: The Covid Challenge -- Transformation in Higher Education in the Post-Covid Era: A Perspective from Economics -- Pandemic-induced Poverty in India after the First Wave of COVID-19: An Elaboration of Two Earlier Estimates -- Trends, Patterns and Regional Variations of Covid-19 Pandemic in India at Sub-National Level: Analysis based on Spatial Econometric Method -- Unequal Inequalities in India: Income and Non-Income Dimensions -- Exploring the Significance of Food Insecurity Mediated Poverty and Low Productivity Traps: Furthering Policy by Reconciling Secondary Data with Primary Surveys -- State-level Exports: An Alternate Exploration using ASI Unit Level Data -- Subaltern Culture and Happiness in Tribal Communities of West Bengal -- Is GST Reform Pro-Poor In India? -- Public Expenditure Quality of States for Education and Health, Does Rationalisation of Grants Matter?.-Measurement and Determinants of Efficiency of Government and Government Aided Secondary School in Kolkata: An Application of Data Envelopment Approach.
    Abstract: This book discusses the extent and nature of COVID-19 pandemic in India and its effect on the society and economy. The suggested management practices discussed here are also not stereotype. At the same time, it highlights deficiency in development fundamentals in India on several dimensions, especially health, education, quality of public spending, taxation orientation, external trade involvement across states, etc., deficiencies which create an inbuilt bottleneck toward the creation of a more equal society. While discussing these, the book throws light on how they were expectedly exacerbated by the sudden negative shock in the form of COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the book has highlighted the COVID pandemic and its response in India in the background of certain less discussed aspects of development fundamentals. The contents would be of interest to researchers and students studying socioeconomic aspect of developmental economics and also to policy makers and non-government entities involved in mitigating effects of pandemic in the socioeconomic sphere.
    Note: "This volume is a collection of chapters comprising (i) the invited papers presented by four very eminent economists Professors Kaushik Basu, Dipankar Dasgupta, Abhirup Sarkar and Sugata Marjit at the Webinar on COVID-19 pandemic held on 5-6 March 2021, organised by Planning and Development Unit (NITI Aayog), Jadavpur University (PDU); (ii) some invited papers presented at the other seminar/conferences organised by PDU; and (iii) the outcome of different projects sanctioned by PDU and completed by different faculty members of the Department of Economics, Jadavpur University." - Site v
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    ISBN: 9789819936403
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 198 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
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    Keywords: Power resources. ; Environmental economics. ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Public sector development ; Resource curse ; Economic diversification ; Natural resource dependency ; Private sector development ; Natural resource dependency and economic growth
    Abstract: Chapter One Overview of the Book -- Chapter Two Economic Diversification to Reduce Natural Resource Dependency in the Literature -- Chapter Three Methodology and Empirical specification -- Chapter Four Data Presentation and Analysis -- Chapter Five: Presentation of Results -- Chapter Six Overall Summary, Hypotheses Tests and Policy Implications -- Appendices.
    Abstract: This book examines the reduction of natural resource revenue dependency in resource-rich countries. Such countries experience lower economic growth due to factors of high volatility in commodity prices, reduction in accountability, undermining of the competitiveness of other economic sectors, and weak power of institutions. The analysis is based on an identified gap in the literature regarding how private sector development and public sector development affect the degree of dependency on resource revenue in natural resource-rich countries. This book studies the interaction between private and public sector development with dependency on natural resources, specifically exploring whether the two diversified factors lead to a decrease in the degree of dependency, which is important for economic growth and to overcome the "resource curse". Economic diversification is viewed as a long-term solution to the high economic dependency from natural resources. Private sector development and public sector reforms may lead to this diversification. The analysis of the book helps to shed light on private sector development, public services sector privatization, and a taxation system to diversify sources of income, with the objective to reduce dependency on natural resources extraction. This book is an invaluable read for public policymakers, the public and private sectors, law makers, and scholars of developmental studies.
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    ISBN: 9789819940639
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVII, 329 p. 66 illus., 62 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; International trade. ; Macroeconomics. ; Finance. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Development ; Covid-19 Pandemic ; International Trade ; Finance ; Banking ; Labour ; Education ; Gender ; Festschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: COVID-19: A Means of Exploitation -- Has GST Really Benefitted the States? An Analysis of Impact of GST on States’ Indirect Tax Revenue and on Economic Formalization with Special Focus on West Bengal -- Digital Transformation, Digital Entrepreneurship, and Economy: A Cross-Country Analysis using Moderated Mediation Modelling Technique -- Bi-Directional Causality between Volatility in the Growth of Output and Growth of Price: Evidence from Rice Production in India using ARCH/GARCH and Panel VECM Approach -- Unlocking the GVC Potentials in India: Role of Trade Facilitation -- Exchange Rate Pass-Through in South Asian Countries -- Export Decision and Export Performance of Manufacturing Firms An Experience from Indian Organized Sector -- The impact of global financial crisis on the efficiency of Indian banks: Evaluation with data envelopment analysis -- Does Government Effectiveness and Regulatory Framework of a Country Influence the Performance of MFIs? An Empirical Study on Selected Asian Countries -- Subaltern Urbanization: The Birth of Census Towns in India -- Gendered Occupational Segregation and Its Cost In India: Evidence From NSSO Data -- Does Job Prospect Influence School Enrolment for Women in South Asia? -- Regional Patterns and Dynamics of Learning Outcomes in India -- Factors Determining Gender Differential of Educational Outcomes in India: Analysis Based on Spatial Panel Econometric Models -- Inheritance of Educational Attainment: Instance of Caste certificate in India.
    Abstract: This book is an innovative exercise to unravel recent advances in development fundamentals in emerging economies through Indian lens that include various aspects of macroeconomics, international trade, finance, and issues connected to social sector that have become more important in post-pandemic world. The book throws light on efficacy of existing policies and need of reform in policy framework to enhance growth and development and reduce gender disparities in the context of India and other emerging economies. The papers included in different chapters use frontline techniques to discuss various issues that in turn will be of great help for graduate and postgraduate teaching as well as for research. The book substantially contributes to the growing literature on issues relating trade, development, finance, and social sector in light of threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic in emerging market economies and extends the frontiers of knowledge.
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    ISBN: 9789811987007
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 52 p. 20 illus., 14 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Kobe University Social Science Research Series
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    Keywords: Education—Economic aspects. ; Labor economics. ; Economic development. ; Technological innovations. ; Education ; Educational attainment ; Teacher resource allocation ; Class size ; Pupil-teacher ratios ; Human capital investment ; Labor turnover ; Nash bargaining ; Liquidity of employment
    Abstract: Chapter 1:- Relationship between educational attainment and class size: Effects of teacher resource allocation -- Chapter 2:- Investment in general and specific human capital: Social optimality via labor turnover -- Chapter3:-Necessity of openness to stimulate innovation: An investigation into causes of slow innovation.
    Abstract: This book analyzes education in Japan from the viewpoint of “the stagnant current Japanese economy”. Tomoyuki Tamagawa, a long-time mathematics teacher in junior high school, is now a vice principal. He and Tamotsu Nakamura have written Chapter 1 of this book together because they believe that the loss of vitality in the Japanese economy is due to the problem of human capital formation in school education. Shinji Oi has worked for many years at a Japanese broadcasting station and has extensive experience in human resource development. In Chapter 2, he analyzes the relationship between optimal human capital investment and labor market mobility, based on his recognition of the importance of vocational training, or human capital investment at the firm and the necessity for good allocation of human resources. Tokuji Saita is well versed not only in the realities and practices in the financial industry but also in the financial system as a whole. In Chapter 3, based on his long experience in the financial industry, he analyzes and points out the importance of “openness” of innovation from a macroeconomic point of view.
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    ISBN: 9789811971778
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIV, 355 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economics. ; Social choice. ; Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Economic Inequalities ; Unemployment ; Labour Reform ; Women and the Economy ; Adivasis ; Degrowth ; Food and Nutrition Security ; Water Justice ; Knowledge and Development ; Agrarian Society ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Introduction -- Summoning the Collective Will and Courage to Seek Economic Justice -- Economic Justice in Post-Covid India: A Macroeconomic Perspective -- Labour Reforms and Economic Justice: Inequality, Pandemic and Regionalism -- Women, Work and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Paving the Path Forward -- Whither Adivasi Livelihoods? A Longitudinal Study of a Bhil Village in Gujarat -- Degrowth, Diversity and Decentralization: Building Sustainable Food Systems for Food and Nutrition Security -- Impact of Covid-19, Lockdowns and Economic Slowdown on Food and Nutrition Security in India -- Principles for Water Governance in a Post-Covid World: Water Sector Needs to be Embedded in Environmental Justice -- Water Management Priorities in a Post-Covid World -- Seeing Water Differently: Transforming the Narrative around Water Crises in India -- Reclaiming their Place in the City: Narratives of Street Food Vendors of Bengaluru during the Covid Crisis -- Whose Knowledge Makes a City Smart? Exploring Conceptions of the Role of Knowledge in Urban Policy in Indore, India -- Transforming India’s Agrarian Society in a Post-Covid World: Prospects and Challenges -- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Domestic Workers in an Urban setting -- Youth Unemployment, Education and Job Training – An Analysis of PLFS data in India.
    Abstract: “This volume of sixteen erudite essays is a robust response to the fundamental questions thrown up by the pandemic in conjunction with the ongoing technological turbulence and expanding globalisation. We need fresh rethinking on India’s development paradigm not only to meet the material aspirations of its population but also to enrich the spiritual, social and cultural dimensions of their lives.” --Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and Chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune This book explores the second-order effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on social and economic development in India. The chapters in this volume provide theoretical perspectives and empirical insights from a range of disciplines including history, economics, water management, food and nutrition security, agriculture, rural management, public health, urbanization, gender studies and development of the marginalized. It discusses the pressing questions that have been raised by the disruption caused by the pandemic and proposes insights and interventions to build a more just, sustainable and united post-COVID India. Arash Fazli is Assistant Professor and Head of the Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University, Indore. Prior to this, he worked as a Principal Researcher with the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity and as a journalist with The Hindu and The Times of India. Amitabh Kundu is Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute. He was Professor and Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University and a member of the National Statistical Commission. He chaired the Post Sachar Evaluation Committee and that for estimating Urban Housing Shortage. He was Regional Adviser on Poverty at UNESCWA, Beirut and Consultant to Sri Lankan Government on Population Census.
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    ISBN: 9789811985058
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 166 p. 7 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Understanding China
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    Keywords: Asia—Economic conditions. ; Economic development. ; Development economics. ; Asia ; System Reform ; Reform in China ; reform and opening-up ; China miracle ; China's economic history
    Abstract: Chapter 1. From Adjustment to Innovation: How China's Economic Structure Has Been Upgraded -- Chapter 2. From Flat Ground to Tall Building: How China's Finance Rises -- Chapter 3. From an Auxiliary Role to a Central Role: How to Shape Enterprise Ecology -- Chapter 4. From "Division of Land" to Revitalization: How Chinese Villages Achieve Modernization -- Chapter 5. From Green Water to Golden Mountains: The Evolution of Ecological Development -- Chapter 6. From "Taking the Lead to Achieving a Better Quality of Life" to Fairness: The Road to Optimizing the Income Structure -- Chapter 7. From Docking to Leading: Road to the Center Stage of Global Governance -- Chapter 8. From Initiative to Networking: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Reshapes the Road of World Development -- Chapter 9. From Processing to Importing: The Transformation of the Opening-Up Pattern -- Chapter 10. From Digital China to Reform of Party and Government Institutions: The Wisdom of Modernizing the Governance Model.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the key issues around Chinese reform in the past 40 years, including economic structure upgrading, finance reform, enterprise ecology, village modernization, ecological development, income structure, global governance, BRI, and governance model. It collects the most important concerns and reveals the deep logic behind the reform. By reading this book, it helps readers to grasp the engine of China’s continuous growth toward modernization in the four decades.
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    ISBN: 9789819904242
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 101 p. 1 illus.)
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    Keywords: Public administration. ; Comparative government. ; Political science. ; Economic development. ; Civil Society ; Digital Governance ; Human Resource ; Local Government ; Public Administration ; Public Sector ; Bangladesh
    Abstract: Chapter 1 Innovation and Service Delivery: Conceptual and Contextual Framework -- Chapter 2 Striving for a Digital Bangladesh and Service Delivery -- Chapter 3: Digital Innovations in Public Administration and Public Service Delivery in Bangladesh -- Chapter 4 Human Resource Capacity and Changes in Public Sector Organizations in Bangladesh -- Chapter 5: Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Systems and Processes in Bangladesh -- Chapter 6: Civil Society Engagement in Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh -- Chapter 7: People’s Participation in Bangladesh: Innovations in Mechanisms, Practices, and Challenges.
    Abstract: This book adopts the multidimensional nature of innovation as its point of focus and offers a comprehensive analysis of contemporary governance issues in Bangladesh. Each chapter views those issues from its own disciplinary perspective, but all share a common focus on the current process in the governance of innovation. The authors show how the processes of innovation and public service delivery are influenced while there is simultaneously a striving for a digital Bangladesh. The book presents innovation as a complex phenomenon with multidisciplinary viewpoints affecting its governance. As well, new practices, developments, and empirical research are shown here. The aim is to point out the most persistent difficulties in public administration and public service delivery, with an emphasis on how to deliver public service in Bangladesh in a sustainable manner. Although significant transformations have been made recently for a better organized public sphere, public services still must be more closely in line with what citizens need rather than what service providers are prepared to deliver. This published work speaks strongly to a wide-ranging audience, from scholars of governance and innovation management to academics, researchers, and postgraduate students interested in public service delivery innovations in Bangladesh and South Asia. Indeed, the book serves as a text and valuable resource for postgraduate courses in politics, business administration, economics, political science, development, and governance in South Asia.
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    ISBN: 9789819933891
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VI, 406 p. 116 illus., 110 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Financial services industry. ; Financial engineering. ; Peace. ; Economic development. ; ICT in Kurdistan Information and Communication Technology in Kurdistan ; Technological readiness in Kurdistan ; The Kurdistan Region of Iraq Economy ; Internet banking in Kurdistan ; Lean thinking in banking services ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Ch1 Assessing Innovation Capability and Technological Readiness for the KRG -- Ch 2 Examining Customer State Preferences of Mobile Services in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Ch 3 Investigating the Factors affecting Mobile Money Adoption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Ch 4 Investigating the Determinant Factors of Telemedicine Adoption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Ch 5 Consumers’ Current State Preferences for Internet Banking Services -- Ch 6 Transferring Lean to Service: Application to the Kurdistan Banking Industry -- Ch 7 Adoption of Social Media in Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- Ch 8 Online Reviews on Facebook and Their Influence on Customers’ Purchase Intention in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Restaurants.
    Abstract: This book is a collection of eight studies covering several areas pertinent to the current technological and banking services situation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The economy of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is mainly dependent on oil revenue. The oil export revenue constitutes more than 90% of the government’s fiscal revenue. In addition to that, the public sector plays an excessive role in the economy, with public spending to GDP being over 70% while revenue from taxation constitutes less than 30% of total revenue. As the economy is not diversified, there is a large gap between demand and supply of locally produced tradeable goods, leaving the KRI economy highly dependent on imports. Another structural challenge of the KRI economy is its dependence on cash and a weekly financial system. Although the region has witnessed extraordinary economic growth from 2008 to 2014, the growth rate decreased from 8 to 1 percent, trade and investment dropped to 5 percent, and the unemployment rate significantly increased to over 20% by the end of the year 2019. To maintain the progress of economic development, it is necessary to upgrade the country’s industrial structure in order to be able to generate more value-added products, which requires advancement in technological infrastructure to employ more sophisticated technologies. There is not much written about Kurdistan and its economy, and yet there is a comprehensive development plan and resources to be used for education, research, rehabilitation, development, and reconstruction. As such, this book would be of interest to researchers, decision-makers, governmental and non-governmental organizations, undergraduate and graduate students, and the general public with an interest in the Middle East and contemporary Kurdish issues. It is a good up-to-date handbook for policymakers and NGOs involved in the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and development of Iraq. .
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXVI, 408 p. 1 illus.)
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    Keywords: Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Finance, Public. ; Economic development. ; Labor economics. ; Population ; Economic history. ; Inclusive Growth Strategies ; Participatory Planning ; COVID-19 Induced Economic Lockdown ; Poverty Eradication Programs ; Employment and Labour ; National Education Policy ; Public Health ; Aspirational District Program ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Liberalisation ; Privatisation and Globalisation ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Public Policies for Economic Growth and Employment Generation in Post-Reform India: Fathoming the Achievement toward SDGs -- Chapter 2: Macroeconomic Impact of Public Policies towards Sustainable Development Goals: Indian Evidences -- Chapter 3: Evaluating the Role Microfinance and Micro Entrepreneurial Activities in Inclusive Development in India -- Chapter 4: Effectiveness of Public Policies on Multidimensional Poverty and Inequality in India -- Chapter 5: Fiscal and Monetary Policy towards sustainable Development in the Post-Reform India: Impacts on Macroeconomic variables -- Chapter 6: Digitalization, Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Post Reform India: Perspective from Sustainable Development -- Chapter 7: Interlinking Trade and Environment from the Sustainable Development Viewpoint: An Indian Experience -- Chapter 8: National Health Policy 2017 and the Vision of Sustainable Development: Progress and Challenges in Post Pandemic India -- Chapter 9: Education and sustainable Development in India during Post-Reform Period: National Education Policy 2020 Stands at the Crossroad -- Chapter 10: Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Sustainable Development: Food, Water, Sanitation and Rural livelihood in India.
    Abstract: This book portrays India as a representative of post-colonial democratic republic states with a parliamentary form of federal-structured government and analyzes the critical challenges faced by such states in generating broadly shared economic well-being and quality of life. The reader is shown how creating and utilizing physical, human, financial, and social assets under the aegis of public policies help achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide a global framework to move toward a more equitable, peaceful, resilient, and prosperous society by 2030. It not only addresses how the state’s capacity has long been linked to the available economic resources, but also unfolds how the political system thus evolves to crucially determine the capacity of the state to implement its programs. The chapters of this book are particularly focused on judging the state’s capacity amid the neo-liberal ascendancy that has been triggered by the opening up of both the domestic and external economy, significantly initiated since 1991 and popularly known as the economic reforms in India.Examined here is the potency of the public policies of the country in fulfilling the sustainable development agendas, the specificity of which places the state at the heart of its execution, unlike many other versions of development that would be executed in parallel with or without states’ action. This work book has three principal foci facets within the broad swath of discussions covered by different chapters: (1) It critically examines how successful remains the public policies in mobilizing the population is mobilized to the next orbit of income, employment, education, and health consequent to amid the existing considerable magnitude of social and economic inequalities while achieving “equity” has always been the declared agenda in the post-reform public policy frameworks; (2) It traces the rationality of the transformation of the public policies and welfare strategies during the post-reform period in terms of motives, goals, and coverage to achieve the SDGs; and, (3) It reviews specific post-reform policies in terms of their potency to stimulate the system in addressing sustainable development. and upholding the state’s dominant and structuring intervention to resolve the existing inequalities and ensure that society develops amidst a harmonious world reconciled with nature.
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    ISBN: 9789819943074
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIV, 307 p. 25 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Asia ; Economic development. ; International economic relations. ; commodity supercycle ; belt and road ; asian economics ; economic integration ; center and periphery
    Abstract: Chapter 1 A Summary of Theoretical Studies on International Regional Economic Integration and China's Borderland Economic Development -- Chapter 2 The Process and Attibutes of Regional Economic Integration between China and Neighboring Countries -- Chapter 3 The boundary effect in the process of integration and the growth mechanism of the edge economic growth center -- Chapter 4 The Border Effect in the Process of Integration and the Development of China's Border Trade -- Chapter 5 The Border Effect in the Process of Integration and Industrial Upgrading in China's Border Areas -- Chapter 6 Border effect in the process of integration and the development of China's frontier cities -- Chapter 7 Research on the environment, system and policy for promoting the growth of China's border economic growth center.
    Abstract: This work uses international economics and space economics theory to study the regional economic integration of China's border areas with the increasing integration of China's border areas, and to realize the theory and countermeasures of economic development across border areas. As China's economy pivots towards neighboring developing countries in Southeast Asia, new economic rhythms come into being; this book seeks to explore the practicalities thereof, in a text that will interest economic researchers, researchers of China's economy, and scholars of international relations. Liang Shuanglu is a researcher at the School of Economics at Yunnan University.
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    ISBN: 9789819951994
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 423 p. 86 illus., 6 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Qizhen Humanities and Social Sciences Library
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Technological innovations. ; Innovation in management ; Innovation in technology ; China's path ; Innovation in business ; Sustainable development ; Innovation-driven growth
    Abstract: Part 1. Study on Certain Theoretical Issues of Independent Innovation -- Chapter 1. Development History, Connotation and Objectives of Independent Innovation -- Chapter 2. Roadmap of the Independent Innovation Model and Independent Innovation Capacity Building and Development of Innovation Entities -- Chapter 3. Technical Standards and Independent Innovation -- Part 2. Study on the Path of Independent Innovation with Enterprises Serving as Principal Innovation Entities -- Chapter 4. Enterprises as Principal Innovation Entities -- Chapter 5. Dynamic Development of Enterprise Technology Innovation Models -- Chapter 6. Typical Cases of Innovation-Driven Growth of Foreign Firms and Implications -- Chapter 7. An Empirical Study on the Path of Independent Innovation of Chinese Enterprises -- Chapter 8. The Dominant Path of Independent Innovation of Chinese Enterprises -- Part 3. Independent Innovation Capacity Building and Technological Catch-Up in Chinese Industries -- Chapter 9. Factors Influencing Independent Innovation and Technological Catch-Up in Chinese Industries -- Chapter 10. Measurement and Development of China’s Industrial Independent Innovation Capacity -- Chapter 11. Analysis of Typical Cases of China's Industrial Independent Innovation Capacity Building -- Chapter 12. Impact of FDI on China's Manufacturing Innovation Capacity and Performance -- Chapter 13. Model Selection and Enhancement Mechanism for Industrial Independent Innovation Capacity Building -- Part 4. Study of Independent Innovation Cluster Based on Regional Network -- Chapter 14. The Construction of a Theory of Open Multi-Level and Multi-Factor Regional Innovation System -- Chapter 15. Mechanism to Enhance Cluster-based Independent Innovation Capacity Building Featuring Collaboration of Multi-Level Multi-Entity Networks -- Chapter 16. Multi-Level Multi-Factor Knowledge Networks and Cluster-Based Independent Innovation -- Chapter 17. Strategy to Enhance Cluster-based Independent Innovation Capacity Based on Comprehensive Innovation -- Part 5. Secondary Innovation and Catch-Up in Global Value Networks -- Chapter 18. Catch-Up Scenarios and Independent Innovation in Global Value Networks -- Chapter 19. Learning Mechanism and Evolutionary Path of Enterprise Independent Innovation in Global Value Networks -- Chapter 20. Business Model Innovation Based on DMS Integration in Global Value Networks -- Chapter 21. Analysis of the Mechanism of ODI Influencing Independent Innovation Capacity and Evolution -- Chapter 22. Strategy of Independent Innovation, Catch-Up and Overtaking in Global Value Networks -- Part 6. Study on the Path and Policy of Independent Innovation with Chinese Characteristics -- Chapter 23. Path of Independent Innovation with Chinese Characteristics Based on Comprehensive Innovation -- Chapter 24. Enterprise Innovation Ecosystem and National Innovation System for Comprehensive Innovation -- Chapter 25. Policy System for Comprehensive Innovation.
    Abstract: This book aims to answer the key question facing China in building an innovative country: What kind of indigenous innovation path with Chinese characteristics should be taken? This book conducts an in-depth analysis of the indigenous innovation path with Chinese characteristics from two dimensions: path evolution and level (enterprise, industry, region, and country). It puts forward the leading path of innovation with Chinese characteristics and also offers policy suggestions.
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    ISBN: 9789811692178
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVII, 466 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economic history. ; China—History. ; Economic development. ; Asia—Politics and government. ; Asia—Economic conditions. ; Chinese Economic Statecraft ; Chinese-style Third Way ; Deng’s "China Card" ; China-Japan Exchanges in the 1980s ; Positive Economic Statecraft in China ; Dengist Reforms on China-ASEAN Relations ; Sino-Czechoslovak Relations in the late 1980s ; China's Oil Policy in the 1980s ; China’s Foreign Cooperation in the Energy field ; China and Neoliberalism ; Management education in China in the 1980s ; New China's International Reintegration ; The People’s Liberation Army ; Beijing's economic statecraft ; Chinese foreign affairs of the 1980s ; History of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone ; Chinese energy policies ; Chinese intellectual history of the 1980s ; Konferenzschrift
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Introduction: Chinese Economic Statecraft from 1978 to 1989: The First Decade of Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms. By Priscilla ROBERTS -- Chapter 2. Seven Policies That Opened China to the Outside World, 1979-1990. By Lawrence C. REARDON -- Chapter 3. Deng Plays the ‘China Card’: Deng Xiaoping’s Visit to the United States and its Implication for China’s New Long March to Modernization. By Lu SUN -- Chapter 4. Toward Technological Statecraft: Revisiting Beijing’s Economic Statecraft in the 1980s. By Shu Guang ZHANG and Hua ZHENG -- Chapter 5. The Revival of Management Education in Reform-era China. By Peter E. HAMILTON -- Chapter 6. Deng Xiaoping’s Use of Positive Economic Statecraft: The Importance of Securing Long-term Partnerships with Major International Financial Organizations (IFOs). By Kai Yin Allison HAGA -- Chapter 7. Reimagining the Chinese Economy Through Sino-Japanese Engagement in the 1980s. By Wendy LEUTERT -- Chapter 8. China’s Reform Era Under Deng Xiaoping, 1978-1989: Impacts on China-ASEAN Relations. By K. S. NATHAN -- Chapter 9. Sino-European Relations in the 1980s: Increasing Engagement in the Shadow of the United States. By Laurens HEMMINGA -- Chapter 10. The Bottleneck of Reform: China’s Oil Policy in the 1980s. By Kazushi MINAMI -- Chapter 11. Maoist Soldiers as the Infrastructure of Reform: The People’s Liberation Army Engineering Corps in Shenzhen. By Taomo ZHOU -- Chapter 12. Whose Perestroika? Czechoslovak Communists, Deng Xiaoping’s Economic Reforms, and Late 1980s Sino-Czechoslovak Relations. By Jan ADAMEC -- Chapter 13. Orchestrating and Mediating New China’s International Reintegration: The U.S. Think Tank China Cluster in the 1980s. By Priscilla ROBERTS -- Chapter 14. The Reform Era Foreign Policy Narrative: 1978 Onward. By Kerry BROWN.
    Abstract: This volume focuses on Chinese economic statecraft during the first decade of Deng Xiaoping’s reform and opening-up policies, from 1978 to 1989. During these years, Chinese economic engagement with the external world was tentative and experimental, with long-term strategies still decidedly under development. Prominent topics covered are China’s efforts to steer an economic course tailored to and representing what Deng Xiaoping famously described as “socialism with Chinese characteristics”; China’s quest for advanced science and technology; China’s dealings with international economic institutions, especially the World Bank; China’s engagement with other powers, including Japan, the United States, the ASEAN nations, and Europe; and the role of non-governmental organizations, including foreign policy think tanks, exchange groups, and educational institutions, in developing Chinese economic thinking and methodology during this decade. Contributors also focus on how elements of the Chinese military turned to building China’s new economic infrastructure, and on Chinese efforts to break into foreign markets. The volume ends with an overview and reassessment of earlier findings on Chinese economic statecraft in these years, by one of the leading Chinese experts on the PRC’s international policy. Priscilla Roberts has researched on aspects of international transitions of power and the role of elites, as private individuals and through institutions, in the making of foreign policy in the US, Britain, and the British dominions. She has produced 31 single-authored, edited, and co-edited books.
    Note: "The second meeting, a workshop focused more specifically on Chinese Economic Statecraft during the Long 1980s, was held in Macau in January 2020, just a few weeks before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic made such gatherings impossible. Once again, an array of scholars from Macau, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Great Britain, the United States, and Czechoslovakia came together, for intensive discussions of the subject ... Most of the chapters in this volume originated in papers delivered at that meeting. Some potential contributors who were unable to attend came on board later, writing chapters during the pandemic. Modern technology may have its imperfections, but without it, this book would not have been possible. The workshop on which this volume is based benefited from generous financial support from the Macao Foundation and the Faculty of Business of City University of Macau." - Seite vi
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    ISBN: 9789811958564
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(X, 237 p. 7 illus., 5 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Africa—Politics and government. ; Welfare economics. ; Welfare state. ; Political planning.
    Abstract: Introduction. Tackling poverty and inequality -- Part 1 Povery and Indigenous Knowledge Systems -- Chapter 1. Onomastic and Conceptual Pathologisation of African Culture as a Creation and Perpetuation of African Poverty in Zimbabwe -- Cha.pter 2. Empirecrafting or Statecrafting Africa? Beyond Banal “Traditional” Witchery and Towards Rebuilding the Moral Economy -- Chapter 3. Impoverishment as a Constraint to Africa’s Social Development -- Chapter 4. Indigenous Knowledge and Poverty Alleviation in Contemporary Zimbabwe -- Chapter 5. The Efficacy of Traditional Institutions in the Conservation of Sacred Heritage Resources in Zimbabwe.
    Abstract: This book examines the connections between poverty and innovation in Africa. Through case studies and theorizations from a distinctly African perspective, it stands in contrast to current theoretical works in the field, which remain very much rooted in Western-orientated thinking. The book investigates the application of methodologies which explain numerous African contexts in connection with issues of poverty and inequality. It reflects on comparative practices and praxes on the African continent, including commonplace traditions and practices in alleviating poverty, taken against a background of the failure of current prescriptions for poverty alleviation, such as the Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP). There is a dire need for new practical perspectives which move Africa forward using its indigenous knowledge. Owing to a general lack of recorded African theories and methodologies on poverty, inequality and innovation, this book represents a pioneering corpus of African knowledge addressing poverty and inequality through local innovations. Adopting a transdisciplinary approach, it is relevant to students and scholars in development studies and economics, African studies, social studies, political history and political economy, climate studies, anthropology and geography.
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    ISBN: 9789811978883
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(X, 194 p. 6 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    Series Statement: International Research on Poverty Reduction
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    Keywords: Social policy. ; Economic development. ; Biotechnology. ; Social structure. ; Equality.
    Abstract: An Overview of the Socio-economic Situation of Ecological Migrants in Ningxia -- Immigrants' Life Adaptability and Satisfaction -- Production and living conditions of immigrants -- Analysis of "Low Settlement Rate" in Ecological Immigrant Community of Ningxia -- Social adaptation of ecological immigrants in Ningxia -- Social Integration of Ecological Migrants in Ningxia -- Research on Innovation of Old-age Security for Ecological Migrants in Ningxia -- Industrial Development and Poverty of Ecological Migrants -- Non-agricultural Employment, Labor Dispatch and Informal Labor -- Historical Investigation of Immigrants in Ningxia and Comparison between China and Foreign Countries -- Ecological Migration and Social Governance -- Social Governance of Spontaneous Migrants.
    Abstract: This book assesses Ecological Migration and Precision Poverty Alleviation Measures, based on research conducted in Ningxia. “Resettling residents currently living in poor areas” is an important measure for “precise poverty alleviation.” China’s central government has provided extraordinary support for these areas, so as to help with “removing poverty nests,” “changing poverty industries,” and “pulling out the roots of poverty.” This book is mainly based on research conducted in Ningxia, one of the earliest areas in China to achieve poverty alleviation and development through immigration and relocation. Since the Twelfth Five-Year Plan, Ningxia’s ecological migration has been integrated into the process of new urbanization and industrialization. Poverty alleviation and relocation not only involves regional transfer, industrial transformation, and changes in livelihood, but also the social adaptation and integration of migrant groups. In addition to examining these aspects, the book shares stories of how impoverished individuals have succeeded in changing their fates.
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    ISBN: 9789811957635
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XIII, 347 p. 1 illus.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Tourism. ; Management. ; Industries. ; Marketing. ; Retail trade. ; Service industries. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Introduction. The Crisis Context. 1. Crisis, Resilience and Recovery in Tourism and Hospitality: A Synopsis -- 2. Community Resilience and Crisis Management: Stakeholders Perspective of the Tourism Industry -- 3. Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism Post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Paradigm Shift -- 4. Effects of COVID-19 on Consumer Behavior in the Tourism Industry -- 5. Pandemic Crisis and Prospects of Tourism along the BCIM Economic Corridor -- 6. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tourism and Hospitality Industry of Pakistan: An Insight from Techno and Social-Economics Crisis Perspective -- 7. Indian Medical Tourism: Post COVID-19 Planning and Reviving Approaches -- 8. Disrupted Diners: Impacts of COVID-19 on Restaurant Service Systems and Technological Adaptations -- 9. Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Smallholder Producers of Farming Products Supply to Tourism Business in Sri Lanka -- Resilience and Recovery in the Post COVID-19 Period -- 10. Pandemic, Tourism and Economic Crisis: An Analysis of Performance of the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation -- 11. Does Tourism and Hospitality Workplace Fun Influence Employee Deep Acting in a Moderated Situation? -- 12. COVID-19 Effects, Challenges and Recovery of Rural Tourism in Iran -- 13. Role of Tourist Guides in Destination Recovery Process through Cultural Tourism Product Development in Post COVID-19 Period -- 14. How to Make Place Branding Content Viral in Pre and Post-Pandemic Situations through Instagram? -- 15. Influence of Ethnic Foods on Culture and Post COVID-19 -- 16. Effects of COVID-19 and Recovery Process in the Turkish Tourism Industry -- 17. The Impact of COVID-19 on Malaysia’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry: Any Recovery Measures for Transformation? -- 18. Short and Long Term Recovery of Tourism as a Way out of COVID-19 Crisis: The Case of Turkey -- 19. Digital Acceptance and Resilience in Rural Tourism Destination: A Case of Bali -- The Future Ahead -- 20. The Future of Post-Pandemic Tourism and Hospitality Industry: A Comprehensive Assessment -- 21. Rerouting Tourism and Hospitality in Crisis: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Directions -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book analyses the ways in which crises, including COVID-19, can be managed within the tourism and hospitality industries in Asia, in ways that support the future of these industries and help to make them more resilient. This book supports efforts to develop a new direction for the tourism and hospitality industry by considering their development holistically in the context of sustainable development. Going further, this book highlights actions to make the tourism system more resilient to external shocks and crises. Readers of this book will get insights into the economic, social, technological, and environmental implications of crises on the tourism and hospitality industry in Asia, including issues within the food and beverage industry in the Asian post-COVID-19 period. This book has three major objectives: to explore the crisis context of Asian tourism and hospitality, to present multiple cases from countries in Asia, and finally to envisage the paths to make the Asian tourism system more resilient, through the discussion of new trends and issues emerging following the pandemic. This book examines the economic, social, environmental, and technological implications of crises on the Asian tourism and hospitality industry and discusses the various ways of managing these crises more efficiently, contributing new knowledge to the industry. In its wider context, this book covers tourism management, crisis management, and destination management. At the more micro level, themes explored include tourism economics, marketing management, hospitality management, food and beverage management and tourism technology.
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    ISBN: 9789811922510
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 352 p. 76 illus.)
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    DDC: 330.951
    Keywords: Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Shipping. ; Economic development. ; International trade. ; GBA Great Bay Area ; GBA Synergetic Free Ports ; Synergetic Free Ports ; Regional Synergetic Development ; Bay Areas ; Free Port ; Regional Development ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Background of GBA Synergetic Free ports -- Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundation of Free ports and Regional Synergetic Development -- Chapter 3. Best Practices of the Leading Free Ports of the World -- Chapter 4. Study on Regional Synergetic Development of Well-known Bay Areas -- Chapter 5. Challenges and Opportunities of GBA Synergetic Free ports -- Chapter 6. Panorama of GBA Synergetic Free ports -- Chapter 7. Simulation Analysis of the regional impact of GBA Synergetic Free ports -- Chapter 8. Summary and Future Studies. .
    Abstract: This book aims to explore the development model of Great Bay Area (GBA) of China as economic engine under the context of open policy. Based on comprehensive research, both theoretically and practically, on the leading free ports in the world and the regional development of well-known bay areas, it analyzes the challenges and opportunities of GBA synergetic free ports. A series of initiatives on the development of GBA synergetic free ports are proposed, including the synergy of space, industry, finance, technological innovation, institution, social governance, and personnel. Also, it ends with a system dynamic model to simulate the regional impact on GBA synergetic free ports, which indicates that economic development, trade, government finance, and population agglomeration would be improved significantly, in the GBA synergetic free ports scenario.
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    ISBN: 9789811918667
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (IX, 154 p. 1 illus.)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives 62
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    DDC: 307.12
    Keywords: Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Ethnology. ; Culture. ; Economic development. ; Evolutionary economics. ; Institutional economics. ; Regional Innovation ; Innovation Evaluation ; Innovation Model ; Regional Economics ; Economic Simulation ; Regional Gap
    Abstract: Chapter 1.Regional Innovation and Evolution -- Chapter 2.Typifying Facts of Regional Innovation in China -- Chapter 3.Theoretical Explanation of the Innovation Spatial Distribution -- Chapter 4.Design of Regional Innovation Process Matrix -- Chapter 5.Application: Regional Innovation Model -- Chapter 6.Evolution of Regional Innovation Model -- Chapter 7.Typical Regional Innovation Model -- Chapter 8.Econmic Simulation Formulation -- Chapter 9.Economic Impact of Regional Innovation Model -- Chapter 10. Conclusions and Discussions.
    Abstract: This book covers many aspects of innovation theory, evolutionary economics, economic geography, and simulation models. It is one of the first books to comprehensively and systematically focus on the evolution of regional innovation based on provincial experience in emerging economics, including stylized facts, theoretical explanation, and simulation. The book is devoted to a pioneering process-based regional innovation matrix used for classifying a regional innovation model, which is illustrated by real-world cases and data analyses. The topics addressed here include path dependency, lock-in, routines, variations, selectivity, regional gap, innovation progress, agglomeration, and innovation efficiency. The simulation methods describing the dynamics of regional innovation evaluation on economics are developed as well. The primary objective of this work is to provide a tractable and useful regional governance tool for researchers and policy makers in regional science, human geography, and related disciplines. The book is highly recommended to readers who seek more insight into the continuous development of China or regional development gaps.
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    ISBN: 9789811647253
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XVIII, 203 p. 6 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Comparative government. ; Africa—History. ; Political science. ; International relations. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Preface -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Chapter 1. Introduction: drastic rural changes in the age of land reform -- Chapter 2. Land administration, chiefs, and governance in Ghana -- Chapter 3. ‘We owned this land before the state was established’: The state, traditional authorities, and land policy in Africa -- Chapter 4. Renewed patronage and strengthened authority of chiefs under the scarcity of customary land in Zambia -- Chapter 5. Land tenure reform in three former settler colonies in Southern Africa -- Chapter 6. Politics of land resource management in Mozambique -- Chapter 7. Land law reform and complex state-building process in Rwanda -- Chapter 8. Post-Cold War Ethiopian land policy and state power in land commercialisation -- Chapter 9. Traversing state, agribusinesses, and farmers’ land discourse in Kenyan commercial intensive agriculture.
    Abstract: This open access book offers unique in-depth, comprehensive, and comparative analyses of the motivations, context, and outcomes of recent land reforms in Africa. Whereas a considerable number of land reforms have been carried out by African governments since the 1990s, no systematic analysis on their meaning has so far been conducted. In the age of land reform, Africa has seen drastic rural changes. Analysing the relationship between those reforms and change, the chapters in this book reveal not only their socio-economic outcomes, such as accelerated marketisation of land, but also their political outcomes, which have often been contrasting. Countries such as Rwanda and Mozambique have utilised land reform to strengthen state control over land, but other countries, such as Ghana and Zambia, have seen the rise in power of traditional chiefs in managing the land. The comparative perspective of this book clarifies new features of African social changes, which are carefully investigated by area experts. Providing new perspectives on recent land reform, this book will have a considerable impact on scholars as well as policymakers.
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    ISBN: 9789811905643
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 832 p. 173 illus., 94 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Applied Economics and Policy Studies
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental economics. ; public health ; sustainable development ; social innovation ; corporate innovation ; public service ; Konferenzschrift
    Abstract: The proceedings consist of papers accepted by the 5th ICEMGD, which are carefully selected and reviewed by professional reviewers from corresponding research fields and the editing committee of the conference. The papers have a diverse range of topics situated at the intersecting field of Economic Management, Public Administration and Green Development. ICEMGD is working to provide a platform for international participants from fields like macro- and microeconomics, international economics, finance, agricultural economics, health economics, business management and marketing strategies, regional development studies, social governance, and sustainable development. This proceedings volume, together with the conference, looks forward to spark inspirations and promote collaborations. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers in the field of economic management, public administration, and development studies. Due to COVID-19, ICEMGD was held online on 12-17 August, 2021.
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    ISBN: 9789811695797
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVI, 272 p. 33 illus., 31 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Finance, Public. ; Economic development. ; Microeconomics. ; Welfare economics. ; Human Development ; Community Networking ; Public Service Delivery ; Social Sector ; Public Policies ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Part A: Perspectives on Human Development -- Chapter 1: Is the Notion of Human Development Capitalo-centric? -- Chapter 2: Human(e) Development: Philosophy, Politics, Praxis in World of the Third Contexts -- Chapter 3: Hunger, Climate Change and Human Development – a Global Perspective -- Chapter 4: Measuring Human Development at Sub-National Level: Methods & Application -- Part B: Delivery of Public Services in India -- Chapter 5: Delivering to Destroy? Communities and Access to Public Goods in India -- Chapter 6: Delivery of Safe Drinking Water in Rural India: A critical evaluation of the public policies and rural water supply programs -- Part C: Education, Health and Social Security for Human Development -- Chapter 7: The changing relationships between education and development: Glimpses from policymaking in India -- Chapter 8: The Effect of Employment Guarantee Scheme on School Attendance in Rural India -- Chapter 9: Health and Well-being of the Elderly People: A Survival Challenge in West Bengal -- Chapter 10: Experience of Social Protection for Unorganized Labourers in West Bengal -- Chapter 11: Backward Region Grant Fund and its Utilisation: A Case Study in the District of Adilabad, Telengaga -- Part D: Gender and Human Development -- Chapter 12: Understanding the cost of violence against women and child marriage and the need for Context-specific response -- Chapter 13: Female Work Participation and Persistent Gender Inequality in India -- Part E: Financing for Human Development -- Chapter 14: Emerging Challenges in Public Financing of Human Development in India -- Chapter 15: Backward Region Grant Fund: Is the allocation justified? -- Chapter 16: Private Provision of Public Goods through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
    Abstract: This book presents a multidimensional perspective on the interlinkage between human development, community characteristics and public service delivery with special reference to India. The chapters in the book analyze the influence of public service delivery on human development from neo-classical as well as Marxian point of view. Thus, the expositions in the book provides a balanced mix of macro and micro approaches in the study of development. The analytical discussions are supplemented by case studies and empirical estimates so as to demonstrate the applicability of the theory and the theoretical discourse about human development, community network and the success and failures of critical public services in the Indian context. The methodology followed in the chapters involves critical survey of existing literature, case studies, field survey and use of econometric techniques as well as statistical tools of index construction. While contributors are primarily scholars from neo-classical economics discipline, some are intellectuals from the field of political economy and development studies. Given the wide array of development perspectives, this book is of interest not only to students and researcher of development economics, social science and management, but also a valuable reading for development practitioners and policy makers, who would be interested in understanding how community and public institutions interact to determine access to health, education and social security services that shapes the wellbeing of disadvantaged populations. The lessons and implications are extremely pertinent to other emerging economies, in particular those in South Asia.
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    ISBN: 9789811693960
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 259 Seiten)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    Series Statement: China and globalization 2.0
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Asia—Politics and government. ; Africa—Politics and government. ; Landtechnik ; Technologietransfer ; Entwicklungshilfe ; Landwirtschaft ; Afrika ; China
    Abstract: 1. History of China's Agricultural Aid to Africa: Why and How -- 2. Agricultural Development through Science and Technology: The Extraterritorial Travel of Agricultural Technocratic Rationality -- 3. Closing-Gap Experience Sharing in Foreign Aid: A Learning Process Based on Construction and Embedding -- 4. Writing Prescriptions while Selling Medicine: Development of a Mechanism with Blurred Boundaries -- 5. Institutional Learning: Innovation in Mutual Adaptation -- 6. Inspiration and Aspiration: National Interest and Profit Motive -- 7. Representing the Country: Assistance Provider and Boundary Construction
    Abstract: The book presents findings of anthropological studies conducted by researchers from Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center in a number of African countries, including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. The aim of these ethnological studies is to understand the Center’s experience in these countries as well as the way it works in terms of institutional arrangement, interaction between Chinese and local staff and technology transfer. A basic contention of the book is that insofar as these Centers showcase China’s achievements in domestic development for purpose of sharing the country’s experiences with host countries, what they do essentially points toward a new and innovative approach to foreign aid.
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    ISBN: 9789811901850
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXI, 457 p. 48 illus., 45 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: India Studies in Business and Economics
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Social policy. ; Microeconomics. ; Finance, Public. ; Inclusive Development ; Growth ; Public Policy ; Fiscal and Monetary Reforms ; Institutions ; Governance ; Macroeconomic Policy ; Poverty ; Unemployment ; Agriculture ; Econometric Modelling ; Urbanisation ; Water Resources ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Festschrift
    Abstract: Inter-State Inequalities - Scope and Limits of Public Policy -- Macroeconomic Foundation of Functioning of the IMF: An Evolutionary Journey -- Indian Official Statistical System -- A Note on Unemployment and its Measurement in India -- Addressing Visible Inequalities: The Minimum Policy Agenda -- Accelerating Farm Income Growth: Opportunities and Challenges.
    Abstract: This book presents perspectives by eminent economists, social scientists and policy makers, exploring in depth the post-reform developments in India, including issues pertaining to growth and equity, issues which have been at the core of life-time work of Prof. R. Radhakrishna. The book brings out how some public policy instruments created to promote growth have turned out to be regressive, promoting inequalities and creating a highly asymmetric federalism in India. It examines the efficacy of fiscal and monetary reforms and also emphasises the need for strengthening the institutions of governance, particularly judiciary and police, in order to boost investors’ confidence. It presents exercises in econometric modelling for explaining factors in growth and vetting policies, and explores the issue of governance and institutions. The book provides insights into the working of an emerging economy and a large democracy which has to strive for public acceptability of the tensions of its negotiations between equity and growth. With its depth of academic excellence and breadth of topics covered, it is a ‘must read’ for researchers, policy makers, industry watchers, think tanks, and NGOs.
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    ISBN: 9789811643293
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXI, 299 p. 8 illus., 4 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Finance. ; Microeconomics. ; Economic development. ; Economics. ; Microfinance ; Global Recession ; Social Exclusion ; SMEs ; MSEs ; Developing Economies ; Developed Economies ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Global Recession and Microfinance Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 2: Are microfinance institutions unscathed from the recession? – An empirical reconsideration -- Chapter 3: Microfinance as a Strategy to Curb the Global Recession -- Chapter 4: Developing Strategies to Improve Microfinance System in Turkey with Fuzzy Logic -- Chapter 5: Efficiency of MFIs and financial inclusion in West Bengal: A DEA Approach -- Chapter 6: The Road So Far to Micro Insurance: The Financial Revolution in the Services for The Poor -- Chapter 7: Concentration of Financial Resources: Evidence from Indian Unorganised Manufacturing Enterprises -- Chapter 8: Financial Inclusion through Microfinance: Is it Possible? -- Chapter 9: Microfinance, Financial Inclusion and Income Inequalities: Are there Co-movements? -- Chapter 10: Political Economy of microfinance from the gender and politics point of view: As a way for enhancing social inclusion of women to the workforce -- Chapter 11: Assessing the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty and Inequality: A Study of 5 SAARC Nations using Causality Analysis -- Chapter 12: Sustainability of Indian Microfinance Institutions after Andhra Crisis: Evidences of Financial vis-à-vis Social Performance -- Chapter 13: Role of Microfinance Institutions in Social Inclusion – A Study with Reference to India -- Chapter 14: Role of Microfinance in reduction of Poverty in India -- Chapter 15: Predicting the Likelihood of Loan Default Among Marginalized Population: A Case Study on Rural Bengal -- Chapter 16: Effects of Financial widening Activities on Self-employment Opportunities in Nigeria: Implication on Global recession and Social Exclusion -- Chapter 17: Accessing Microfinance Potentiality – Combating Global Recession through Local Intervention -- Chapter 18: Assessing the Spatial-temporal Accessibility of Micro-finance in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana: A Geographical Information System Analysis -- Chapter 19: Microfinance in South Asia and Social Inclusion -- Chapter 20: Financial education vs university programs.
    Abstract: The book focuses on how microfinance institutions can be the alternative way to supply funds to combat different phases of global economic recessions. Also, it emphasizes upon their capabilities in reducing poverty and inequality as the countries of the world today aim to attain the goal of sustainable development. The book further deals with the challenges that the micro financial institutions may face while sustain in the competitive and vast changing global business environment. Finally, the book analyses the effectiveness of micro financial services for the emergence of micro, small and medium enterprises with new technology and innovations which, in turn, can be instrumental in ensuring new relocation of global supply chains. Ramesh Chandra Das is currently Professor of Economics at Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India. He has contributed several research papers to national and international journals with high impacts along with completions of three minor research projects sponsored by the University Grants Commission, India.
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    ISBN: 9789811925276
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 221 p. 17 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Macroeconomics. ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Manufacturing Industry ; China's Manufacturing ; China's Industrialization ; Technological Innovation ; Green Manufacturing ; China ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Verarbeitende Industrie ; Industrialisierung ; Innovation
    Abstract: Rise of Manufacturing Nation -- Industrialization Process of 40 Years -- The development of China’s Manufacturing -- Opportunities and Challenges of China’s Manufacturing -- Resolving Overcapacity -- Technological Innovation in Manufacturing Industry -- Intelligent Manufacturing -- Green Manufacturing -- Service-oriented Manufacturing -- Industrial Foundation -- Strategy and Policy -- Moving towards High-quality Manufacturing.
    Abstract: This book gives an overall description of China's manufacturing industry in the process of China's industrialization and comprehensively analyzes the development status, level, stage, problems, tasks and future development prospects of China's manufacturing industry. Under the background of Sino-US trade dispute, understanding China’s manufacturing gives a rational analysis of the opportunities and challenges of China’s manufacturing, deeply discussing the specific tasks which China’s manufacturing is facing, such as the resolve of excess production capacity, technological innovation, intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing, a service-oriented manufacturing and industrial base, and displaying the development prospect of China toward the high quality. Understanding China’s manufacturing has a strong reference significance for comprehensive and appropriate understanding of the development of China's manufacturing industry, as well as good policy reference significance for promoting the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry.
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    ISBN: 9789811938924
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XVII, 210 p. 14 illus., 13 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Suthar, Sudhir Kumar Dilapidation of the rural
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    Keywords: Political planning. ; Political science. ; Agriculture—Economic aspects. ; Social policy. ; Economic development. ; Finance, Public. ; Indien ; Bauer ; Suizid ; Drogenkonsum ; Aufstand ; Agrarpolitik
    Abstract: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Bande di anakh: Making of Peasant Political Self -- Chapter 2. Changing rural political sphere: Social Capital and public spaces -- Chapter 3. Party Politics and rural political engagements -- Chapter 4. State policy and rural development -- Chapter 5. New rural political economy: speculation, debt and financialization -- Chapter 6 Emerging forms of Rural distress -- Chapter 7. Contemporary rural-agrarian political mobilization -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book explains farmer suicides in India in the backdrop of rural politics as a determining factor. By bringing in politics as a variable the research presented in the book reveals that there are non-farm factors playing critical role in prompting behavioral change amongst the peasantry but haven’t received much academic attention. The book argues that the changing nature of public spaces has significantly altered the perception of self in the rural society of India. It presents indicators of this rural change and how the state policy and political parties led political mobilization that changed the character of community relations in the rural areas. The book shows that other possible manifestations of the large-scale behavioral change in the rural areas and increasing rural distress, those are equally serious but haven’t received much attention, are rising cases of drug-addiction, agrarian riots, or other forms of collective violence. The increasing number of farmers protests also need to be understood in this context. Dr Sudhir Kumar Suthar teaches at the Centre for Political Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. His areas of specialization are governance, rural and agrarian politics and movements, political psychology, international relations and research methodology.
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    ISBN: 9789811921339
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XII, 409 p. 29 illus.)
    Series Statement: Global Economic Synergy of Belt and Road Initiative
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    Keywords: Economic policy. ; Economic development. ; Industrial and Spatial Synergy ; Industrial Structure ; Production Capacity Cooperation ; Belt and Road Initiative ; Development Path Comparison Over Countries and Regions ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Comparative Analysis of Economy along the Belt and Road -- Observation and Policy Recommendations for Industrial Relocation under the Belt and Road Initiative -- Upgrading of Industrial Structure in China’s Economic Growth and the Belt and Road Initiative -- Beijing’s Integration into the Belt and Road Initiative -- The Promotion Mechanism and Policy Suggestions of Integrating Qinghai’s Characteristic and Advantageous Industries into the Construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt -- International Industrial-Capacity Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative -- Going Global of Industrial-Capacity of Central Enterprises is a New Way to Enhance the Vitality of the World Economy -- The Road Map of the Rise of National Central Cities under the Belt and Road Initiative -- Analysis Report on the Economic Corridors under the Belt and Road Initiative -- Promote the Belt and Road Initiative through Enhancing Service Capability of Logistics System -- Development of Transportation Logistics under the Belt and Road Initiative with Northeast China as an Example -- Trust Mechanism Design of China’s Enterprise Strategic Alliance under the Belt and Road Initiative -- The Geo Development Path of Border City Commercial Banks under the Belt and Road Initiative -- The Belt and Road Initiative”, New Engine of Global Restructuring and World Economic Growth -- Liquidity in Economic Development -- The Historical Experience of China’s Currency Internationalization -- Sleeping with Old Dreams -- Response to Disasters in Poor Countries -- The Belt and Road Initiative: Opening up a New Era of Inclusive Globalization.
    Abstract: This book mainly addresses China's Belt and Road Initiative in terms of the connectivity industrial and spatial development, as well as current world's economic and trade pattern under such synergy development, and focuses on the function and mechanism of industry and geography coordination. Although current research on the value circulation between China and developed economies is relatively adequate, the book focuses on the value circulation between the countries and regions, especially the developing economies. China and other developing countries tie strongly with the production value circulation. The coordination industrial and spatial development in the global value cycle is also the cornerstone of long-term stabilization and sustainable development in China. Therefore, this book provides the theoretical and empirical research on Belt and Road from the perspectives on industrial and spatial synergy. This book proposes several questions: Any inherent inlay between industrial and geographic allocation, i.e., is there any possibility for close integration? This book analyzes the necessity of coordinated development of industry and space perspective of production division. Secondly, from the perspective of historical evolution and current situation, it analyzes the relationship among industry, economic growth and fluctuation and compares realizing paths of synergy of industrial and spatial development. It contains the industry and spatial diffusion mechanism and the effect of synergy development. Moreover, the corresponding policy implication is provided for sustainable development through the Belt and Road Initiative. .
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    ISBN: 9789811954702
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XXXI, 457 p. 30 illus., 24 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Economic policy. ; Asia—Economic conditions. ; Economic history. ; China Economy ; China Reform ; Planned Economy and Market Economy ; China Model and China Path ; Government ; Market ; Society ; Reform ; Development ; Stability ; Governance Boundary ; Inclusive Economic Institutions ; State Capacity ; Civil Society
    Abstract: Exploring the Way to China’s Modernization -- Four Major Reforms in China since the Modern Times -- Achievements of Reform: Development, Transition, and Globalization -- Experience from China’s Reform -- Three Stages of China’s Economic Institutional Transition -- The Origin of the Traditional Socialist Economic System and the Soviet Model -- Practice of China’s Planned Economic System (1949–1977) -- Economic Analysis of Planned Economic Systems -- Economic Analysis of the Market Economy System -- Economic Analysis of China’s Economic Reform -- Consistency between Building a Harmonious Society and Establishing a Modern Market System -- China Model: Essence, Flaws, and Solutions -- Underlying Problems with China’s Economic Development -- To Enrich People is the First Step in Improving National Strength -- Reasonably Defining the Governance Boundaries between Government and the Market and between Government and Society -- “Four Transitions” to be Achieved in China’s Further Reform and Development -- Straightening out Ten Basic Relationships and Promoting the Construction of Long-acting Institutions -- Reform of Political System -- Construction and Reform of the Rule of Law -- Reform of Cultural System and Civilization Value Identification -- Opening-up -- Rural Reform, Cities, and Urbanization -- Marketization Reform of Factors -- Reform of Financial System -- Reform of State-owned Enterprises and Development of Private Economy -- Reform of Fiscal and Tax System and State Public Governance Mode -- Social Security Reform -- Reform of Medical and Health Care System -- Reform of the Ecological Civilization System -- Reform of the Education System.
    Abstract: This book is about where to go and what to do in China’s reform. Its comprehensive overview and economic analysis of China’s reform offers a coverage not found in other English language text. It provides an overview of China’s development and reform practice, an economic analysis of China’s market-oriented reform and a brief introduction to the theoretical origin, practices, and defects of the planned economy. In so doing, this book demonstrates that the key to the success of China’s reform lies in drawing reasonable governance boundaries between government and the market and between government and society. It further discusses the basic elements required for modernizing China’s state governance system and conducts an analysis of China’s reform and development in 13 key fields. The analysis is based on three dimensions—theoretical logic, practical knowledge, and a historical perspective. This book proposes three elements of comprehensive state governance—inclusive economic institutions; the state capacity to plan and implement policies and laws; and an inclusive and transparent civil society with democracy, the rule of law, fairness, and justice. Its analysis also features the novel application of mechanism design theory by employing the two core ideas of information and incentives and a new research methodology consisting of “three dimensions and six natures”. This book reviews and grasps China’s reform through a qualitative analysis of economic theories and an empirical analysis of statistics from a historical perspective spanning over 180 years. It is proposed to be an important reference for understanding the past, present, and future of China’s reform and teaching about the potential economic superpower. It can also serve as an essential resource for those who are interested in China's economic reform and development.
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    ISBN: 9789811928246
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 233 p. 11 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Economics. ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Political Economy Socialism Chinese Characteristics New Era ; New Normal ; New Development Concept ; Green Development ; China's Strategic Choice ; Modern Economic System ; Open Development ; Coordinated Development ; Chinese Wisdom ; Chinese Solutions
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Overview: Constructing the Political Economy of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in New Era -- Chapter 2. Epistemology and Methodology -- Chapter 3. Follow the Logic of the New Normal of Economic Development -- Chapter 4. New Development Concept Leads the New Normal -- Chapter 5. Build a Modern Economic System -- Chapter 6. Chinese Wisdom and Chinese Solutions.
    Abstract: This book analyzes the characteristics of China's economic operation in the new era and explores Xi's thought on China's development. The book consists of six parts. The first part puts forward the guiding principles and main contents of political economy of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era; the second part conducts the epistemology and methodology; the third part reveals the big logic of the new normal of economic development from the time and space dimension; and the fourth part examines the purpose, motivation, necessary conditions and measurement scale of development according to the new development concept; the fifth part discusses the path of building a modern economic system; the sixth part focuses on what China Wisdom and China solution could contribute to the global governance and promoting global development.
    Note: Jointly published with China Social Sciences Press
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    ISBN: 9789811924286
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXVII, 394 p. 27 illus., 21 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    Series Statement: Disaster Risk, Resilience, Reconstruction and Recovery
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Earth sciences. ; Environment. ; Geography.
    Abstract: Section 1: Introducing the concepts -- Chapter 1: The Evolution of Complex Disasters -- Chapter 2: Fire and Flood: Contextualising compound, cascading, and protracted disaster -- Chapter 3: What’s in a name? Deconstructing risk and resilience -- Chapter 4: The Nature of Climate-related Disasters in Australia -- Chapter 5: Coasts: A Battleground in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Climate Change Adaptation -- Section 2: Compound Risks and Impacts -- Chapter 6: Ten years on: Brisbane’s compounding flood risk -- Chapter 7: Accounting for the compounding effects of climate change on coastal residents -- Chapter 8: A health geography of the compound effects of contaminated sites and extreme weather events on mental health -- Chapter 9: Living with floods in Makassar, Indonesia: a qualitative investigation of compounding and cascading risks in the context of flood-prone informal settlements -- Chapter 10: Chokepoints: the challenges of improving surveillance of emerging biological hazards across the Indo-Pacific region -- Chapter 11: The role of gardening in response to cascading disaster on peri-urban fringe of Port Vila, Vanuatu -- Section 4: Protracted Disasters and their Impacts on Recovery -- Chapter 12: Public hazard awareness for culturally and linguistically diverse communities during protracted events -- Chapter 13: Earthquakes, tsunami and climate change: customary management and disaster adaptation -- Chapter 14: Kinship as cultural citizenship in post-disaster housing reconstruction: Narratives from fisherfolk in the Philippines -- Chapter 15: The disconnections that facilitate protracted disasters: barriers to adapting to fire in the Australian landscape -- Section 5: Managing Disaster Complexity -- Chapter 16: National policy frameworks for compound, cascading and protracted disasters: learning from other policy sectors -- Chapter 17: Definition and explanation of community disaster fatigue -- Chapter 18: Enabling a collaborative research environment to meet complexities of compound, cascading and protracted disasters -- Chapter 19: Complex disasters as part of everyday life.
    Abstract: This is an important, timely and provocative book! The authors explore the contested terrain of risk and disaster, challenging the reader through diverse, and at times disruptive, perspectives and analysis. Unusually for material on this subject, I found the book very accessible. It deserves to be widely read and I expect it to have significant influence on thinking and policy. The volume is also a wonderful tribute to Professor Helen James. -- Emeritus Professor John Handmer, FASSA, Senior Research Scholar, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Vienna Exploration of the complexity of disasters in a multi-hazard context is crucial to improving future disaster resilience. For policymakers the book provides evidence of the need to invest in disaster resilience and adaptation to address the growing threats posed by complex disasters. — Andrew Gissing, Fellow at Macquarie University and General Manager, Risk Frontiers, Sydney, Australia The authoring of complex disasters: compounding, cascading, and protracted is both timely and essential. This book makes a significant contribution in helping policy makers, academics, strategists, operational leaders as well as anyone else who is concerned about the current and future challenges in disaster risk management to think differently about disasters. -- Mark Crosweller AFMS, former Director-General Emergency Management, Canberra, Australia This Edited book introduces the concept of complex disasters and considers both disaster risks and impacts across the disaster management spectrum – Prevention – Preparation – Response and Recovery. Three types of complex disasters are analysed – ‘compound’, ‘cascading’ and ‘protracted’. The book will be useful to researchers in climate, disaster, or environmental and economic policy, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies, and practitioners and policy makers applying disaster theory and knowledge into policy and decision-making. Anna Lukasiewicz researches topics around the distribution of natural resources; water governance; disaster justice and natural hazard management. She works at the interface of justice and natural resource management. Tayanah O’Donnell is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Australian National University and Partner with Deloitte, climate and sustainability. Her research interests include: climate and environmental regulation and policy, managed retreat, disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. She was previously a senior executive at the Australian Academy of Science.
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    ISBN: 9789811952845
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (X, 149 Seiten) , Illustrationen
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Accounting. ; Z-Park ; High-tech Listed Companies ; Capital Market ; Operating Efficiency ; Profitability ; R&D Expense ; Intellectual Property ; Accounts Receivable ; Debenture ; Financing Capacity ; Chinese Concept Stock Inquiry Letter ; ESG
    Abstract: 1. The Development Report of ZLCs in 2020 -- 2. Report on Profitability of ZLCs in 2020 -- 3. Report on Solvency and Operating Capability Analysis of ZLCs in 2020 -- 4. Report on Innovation Capability of ZLCs in 2020 -- 5. Report on Governance Capacity of Domestic ZLCs in 2020.
    Abstract: This book is based on the comprehensive grasp and analysis of the financial data of Zhongguancun listed companies (ZLCs), and in-depth observations by ZLCA for many years. This book presents the capital market distribution, overall scale, profitability, innovation ability and social contribution of ZLCs in multiple dimensions, and carris out thematic analysis and research of the high proportion of accounts receivable to current assets in ZLCs in recent years, aiming at objectively presenting their competitive strength and development. Whether investors, researchers or reporters who are interested in Z-Park, this book is an important reference to better understand the latest development of Z-Park and the high-quality listed companies in Z-Park.
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    ISBN: 9789811910333
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 259 Seiten) , Illustrationen
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Africa—Politics and government. ; Identity politics. ; Human rights. ; Economic development. ; Peace. ; Einwanderung ; Einwanderer ; Ausländer ; Einheimischer ; Südafrikaner ; Innerstaatlicher Konflikt ; Fremdenfeindlichkeit ; Vorurteil ; Fremdbild ; Südafrika
    Abstract: The book is a response to the dominant discourse of South Africa as unwelcoming to African immigrants. Acknowledging the reality of xenophobia against African migrants in South Africa, it explores the positive spaces of interactions between South Africans and African migrants that do not necessarily result in tension. Hence, the book is about conviviality, cohabitation, interdependency and the production of a multicultural rainbow nation. South Africa, its constitution and representation as a multicultural society is the perfect context to experiment with the ideas in the book. Part of the objectives is therefore to demonstrate, as contained in the title, the ambivalence of this relationship which the popular discourse of xenophobia has silenced. Christopher Isike is a Professor of African Politics and International Relations at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is the current President of the African Association of Political Science (AAPS) and Editor-in-Chief of Africa’s foremost political science journal, Politikon: South African Journal of Political Studies. Christopher also serves on the editorial board of several reputable international journals such as International Political Science Abstracts. He conducts research from an Africanist lens, and apart from African immigration to South Africa, Christopher’s research interests include African soft power politics, peace and conflict studies, women and political representation in Africa, rethinking state formation in Africa, human factor development, and politics in a digital era. In 2020, he was appointed by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture as a Social Cohesion Advocate of South Africa. Efe Isike is currently a Policy and Development scholar and expert who coordinates the Mastercard Scholarship Program (MCSP) in the Department of Education Innovation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Previously, she lectured for 7 years in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Zululand, South Africa. Her research interests include African Migration Studies, Gender and Development Studies and Conflict Transformation.
    Note: Contact, Conflict and Concord Between African Migrants and South Africans: An Introduction , Understanding the Contact, Conflict and Conviviality Discourse , Parities and Disparities in Applying Immigration Legislation/Policies from a World Class National Constitution , Xenophobia Against Nigerian Immigrants in South Africa: The Naijaphobia Perspective , Cyberspace Xenophobia in South Africa , From Paradise Gain to Paradise Loss: Xenophobia and Contradictions of Transformation in South African Universities , Language, Being, Belonging, and Non-belonging in South Africa , Beyond Xenophobia: Migrants-Locals in Socio-Economic Spaces in Cape Town, South Africa , Foes, Friends or Both? Looking Beyond Hostility in Relations Between Congolese Migrants and South Africans in Empangeni , `First Comes Love, then Comes Marriage?' Exploring the Narratives and Experiences of South African Partners of Nigerian Male Immigrants in South Africa , How Can Contact Foster Concord? An Analysis of Relations Between Mozambican Migrants and South Africans in Mpumalanga Province in South Africa , "We Know Each Other": Analyzing Interactions Between African International and Local Students in South African Universities , Conclusion: Contact, Concord and Social Cohesion in South Africa
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    ISBN: 9789811917943
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXXIX, 371 p. 19 illus., 9 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Asia—Politics and government. ; Political science. ; Regionalism. ; Terrorism. ; Political violence. ; Economic development.
    Abstract: Chapter 1: State Governance in the Ungoverned Territories of Developing States: The Conceptual Framework -- Chapter 2: Geography, Socio-economic and Political set up of FATA: An Overview -- Chapter 3: Challenges to State Governance in FATA: Society-centred Approach -- Chapter 4: Challenges to State Governance in FATA: ‘State-in-Society’ Approach -- Chapter 5: Challenges to State Governance in FATA: State-centred Approach -- Chapter 6: Extension of State Governance (Authority) in FATA: Prospects -- Chapter 7: Conclusion -- Index.
    Abstract: 'Dr. Asghar Khan has written a conceptually sophisticated and empirically rich study of one of the most understudied, yet important regions of Pakistan – the FATA. Combining years of fieldwork with a robust political science framework, Dr. Khan offers new insights which challenge many of the dated and harmful assumptions about this place and its people. This volume is sure to become a must read for anyone interested in this ‘ungovernable’ space.' —Benjamin D. Hopkins, Professor of History, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA The book addresses why the Pakistani state is facing persistent challenges in extending and consolidating its governance (authority) throughout its territories, especially in the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (ex-FATA)? Even after the de jure merger, the question still remains valid that how Pakistani state could establish its governance in these tribal areas? Through multi-dimensional approaches and multi-pronged analysis of state-centric (top-down), society-centric (bottom-up) and state-in-society (mixed-horizontal) approaches, the book explains factors and dimensions that pose challenges to Pakistani state governance in ex-FATA. The main hypothesis is that societies, where state governance is absent, turn to informal governance and create informal institutions as a substitute for the weak central state governance thereby challenging the domination and control/authority of the state. The book presents policy recommendations for bringing these tribal areas into the mainstream governance system of Pakistan. Asghar Khan is the head of the Department of Regional Studies, University of Peshawar, and teaches Political Science there.
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    ISBN: 9789811930041
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XXV, 303 p. 43 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Economic history.
    Abstract: Chapter 1. A Brilliant Chapter in the Fight against Poverty: China’s Road -- Chapter 2. The Evolution and Historical Mission of Anti-Poverty in China -- Chapter 3. China’s Anti-poverty: Exploration since the 18th CPC National Congress -- Chapter 4. China's Anti-poverty Experience: Economic Growth and Regional Equilibrium -- Chapter 5. China's Experience in Anti-poverty: Industrial Development and Ecological Protection -- Chapter 6. China's Experience in Combating Poverty: Culture, Education and Guarantee Mechanism.
    Abstract: China's anti-poverty campaign has liberated hundreds of millions of citizens from absolute poverty, offering a compelling model for other developing countries around the world. This book demonstrates the path of China’s poverty alleviation and explores the approach and the theory underlying the country’s experience. The authors elucidate four important stages of poverty alleviation in China. They further investigate how the administration has balanced economic growth, regional development and the protection of ecosystem and cultural and heritage sites during China's remarkable transformation. As China’s development experience have extended the theory of international poverty alleviation, this book should provide valuable insights and offer enlightenment to global scholars, NGOs and governments of other developing countries. Xinkai Zhu is a professor and vice president in Renmin University of China. He is widely recognized for his achievement in agricultural and development economics. He is an influential opinion leader and offers effective strategies to the administration to address complex challenges in agriculture and rural development. Chao Peng is an associate fellow in the Rural Economy Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China. .
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    ISBN: 9789811937514
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 252 p. 1 illus.)
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    Keywords: International economic relations. ; Economic history. ; Schools of economics. ; Finance. ; Economic development. ; Finance, Public. ; Economics ; Choice and Cost ; Marginal utility ; Ordinal utility ; Cardinal utility ; Crusoe Economics ; Exchange and Demand ; Comparative advantage ; Direct Exchange ; Indirect Exchange ; Elasticity of Demand ; Entrepreneurship ; Private monopolies ; Theory of the Firm ; Ronald Coase theory ; Demsetz-Alchian theory ; Austrian theory ; Social responsibility ; Heterodox Economics ; Market socialism
    Abstract: Chapter 1. What is Economics? -- Chapter 2. Exchange and Demand -- Chapter 3. Determination of Prices -- Chapter 4. Capital, Interest and Production -- Chapter 5. Prices of Factors of Production -- Chapter 6. Money and the Business Cycle -- Chapter 7. Competition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 8. Competition and Monopoly -- Chapter 9. Theory of the Firm -- Chapter 10. Free Trade and Protectionism -- Chapter 11. Price Controls -- Chapter 12. Theories of Market Failure -- Chapter 13. Government Failure and Public Choice -- Chapter 14. Economics of Discrimination -- Chapter 15. Political Economy of Risk Management.
    Abstract: This textbook is based upon a philosophical method of logical deduction from basic principles such as scarcity, individual choice and subjectivism. This textbook attempts to show that all complex phenomena of economic theory such as prices of consumer goods and factors of production, saving and consumption, interest and profit, can be explained by the same primitive psychological principles of scarcity and substitution on the margin that could be used to describe economizing Robinson Crusoe on a desert island or two cavemen catching fish or exchanging apples for oranges. This textbook distils the essence of economic science prevailing in price theory before the 1930s, which the authors’ argue is superior to currently popular mainstream theory into a readable and student-friendly textbook format. This is an introductory textbook written in the tradition of Menger, Bohm-Bawerk, Mises and Hayek, instead in the tradition of Alfred Marshall and John Maynard Keynes, as almost all modern textbooks are. The authors offer a text not predicated on physics envy; on an attempt to liken economics to the physical sciences, on the basis of “empirical evidence”, statistics and verification. .
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XI, 192 p. 107 illus., 46 illus. in color.)
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    Keywords: Development economics. ; Economic development. ; International economic relations. ; Finance, Public. ; Power resources. ; Mineral Policy ; Mining Development Strategy ; Resource Contract ; Evidence-Based Policy Making ; Mineral Commodity Market ; Trading and Exchange ; Resource Revenue ; Impact of Mining on Local Livelihood and Social Licensing ; Natural Resources and Mining ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Mongolei ; Rohstoffreserve ; Bergbauindustrie ; Mineralischer Rohstoff ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Weltwirtschaft
    Abstract: Chapter 1. Mining Sector Contracting in Mongolia -- Chapter 2. Foreign Direct Investment in Mongolia: Impact and Determinants -- Chapter 3. Mining Development Strategy -- Chapter 4: Budget Revenue Management -- Chapter 5. Impact of Mining on Local Livelihood and Social Licensing in Mongolia.
    Abstract: This book is a compass for resource rich-developing countries, taking Mongolia as a case study. Policy aspects of the development of the mining sector in developing countries such as Mongolia and its impact on the economy and society are reviewed. The book deals with specific industry policies and challenges identified by policy makers, its characteristics and policy recommendations moving forward with an emphasis on the importance of evidence-based policy making (EBPM). It begins with the country’s development strategy and the role of the mining industry, highlighting the fact that major strategic and policy documents still suffer from ambiguity and clear guidance as well as gaps in policy directions. The book also highlights the need for policy makers to improve transparency initiatives. Authors emphasize transparency or lack thereof in mining contracts, taxation, trading, and marketing and provide specific policy recommendations and alternative policy actions. The macroeconomic and social impact of the mining sector and the role of foreign direct investment is also discussed. Particularly, utilizing in-house economic analytical tools, the role and impact of resource revenue management policy in Mongolia is evaluated. Further, the impact of mining projects on the livelihood of local households as well as the importance of obtaining a social license to operate is discussed. This monograph is recommended for readers who want an in-depth comprehensive understanding of the mining sector, EBPM, and key lessons learned in managing natural resources in Mongolia.
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
    ISBN: 9789811952050
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XV, 349 p. 93 illus., 18 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Politics and History in Central Asia
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    Keywords: Asia—Economic conditions. ; International trade. ; Economic development. ; Informal Trade ; Traders ; Informal Markets ; Socio-Cultural ; Caucasus ; Socio-Economic
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Introduction: Markets, Trade, And The Study Of The Post-Soviet Economy -- Chapter 2: From Chelnoki (Shuttle Traders) To Biznesmeny -- Chapter 3: Caucasian Biznes, Local Trade, And Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 4: Dealing With Institutional Frameworks -- Chapter 5: Chinelebi—Chinese Entrepreneurs In The Caucasus.
    Abstract: Dr. Fehlings‘ book is an important step towards a historical economic anthropology of everyday economic action, because she succeeds excellently in making this everyday action transparent in its diversity and its historical plasticity. Werner Plumpe, Professor of Economic History, Goethe University, Germany Why and how do Georgian and Chinese traders travel across Eurasia without any formal institutional support and what consequences are there of such ‘globalization from below’ for economy, markets, sociality and materiality? Susanne Fehlings’ ethnography skilfully explores the structural conditions, background and everyday lives of such traders and businessmen, scrutinizes their activities, narratives and logics of action and offers a rich anthropological discussion embedded in historical, legal and political contexts. Lale Yalçın-Heckmann, Docent for Social Anthropology, University of Pardubice, Czech Republic The book is about the economic practices of traders and businesspeople from the Caucasus and China who work in local bazaars in Tbilisi and Beijing. It describes their activities, their motivations, their socio-cultural backgrounds, their work environments, and their interactions with one another. Contributing to a broader debate on the nature and role of informal economic practices in the post-Soviet periphery and processes of “globalization from below”, the book aims at providing a thick description of the embeddedness of bazaar traders’ economic behaviors and strategies in local and global political, economic, and cultural contexts, markets and supply chains. Susanne Fehlings is a Lecturer at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and a Senior Researcher at the Frobenius Institute for Research in Cultural Anthropology, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Her main interests include economic anthropology, the anthropology of the state, urban anthropology and topics related to ethnobotany. Her regional focus is post-Soviet Eurasia and the South Caucasus.
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    Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore | Singapore : Imprint: Springer
    ISBN: 9789811954948
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(XV, 186 p. 7 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Keywords: Economic development. ; Law and economics. ; Economics.
    Abstract: Chapter 1 Outline and Necessity of Impact Assessment (IA) -- Chapter 2 Role of Evidence-Based Assessment in Democracy -- Chapter 3 Procedure of Impact Assessment (IA) and Concept of Institution Design for Conducting Impact Assessment (IA) -- Chapter 4. IA Procedure and Organization in the U.S -- Chapter 5. Economists’ Role in IA in the United States and the United Kingdom -- Chapter 6. Economists’ Optimal Placement Within Relevant Organizations -- Chapter 7 Analysis and viewpoints in Impact Assessment (IA) -- Chapter 8 Role of Causal Inference in IA -- Chapter 9 Competition Assessment in the UK, the US, Japan, and Pakistan -- Chapter 10 Competition Assessment in the US -- Chapter 11: How to Incorporate Behavioral Science and Using Nudges in Regulation and IA -- Chapter 12: COVID-19 Pandemic and Impact Assessment -- Chapter 13 Regulation for the Digital Era and IA for Smart Regulation -- Ch 14. Concluding Remark.
    Abstract: Impact Assessment (IA) is introduced in this book, with a guide to the process, scope, content, and management of IA for the governments of developing economies. In doing so, evidence-based policy making is taken into full consideration. After the principles of IA are set forth, its procedures are described, illustrated by typical cases from the United States and Japan. Then an explanation follows of the components of IA such as necessity, alternatives, and assessment of cost and benefit, with a description of competition assessment. In developing economies, it is not effective to simply import a system from developed countries directly into developing countries, especially for economic regulation and in consideration of compliance and competition issues. Thus the book provides recommendations on how to appropriately modify developed countries’ systems for countries that are still developing. The book concludes by taking up several issues surrounding IA, especially nudge theory and public involvement.
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    ISBN: 9789811954108
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 261 p. 35 illus., 27 illus. in color.)
    Series Statement: Studies in Economic History
    Uniform Title: Mou Takutou Jidai no Keizai
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    Keywords: 1950 bis 1959 n. Chr ; 1960 bis 1969 n. Chr ; 1970 bis 1979 n. Chr ; c 1945 to c 1960 ; c 1960 to c 1970 ; c 1970 to c 1980 ; Economic history. ; Asia—Economic conditions. ; Economic development. ; China—History. ; Maoist Economy ; Economic Development in China ; Deng Xiaoping's Economic Strategy ; Inter-sectoral Resource Flows ; Socialist Industrialization ; Agricultural Collectivization ; Asian history ; Asiatische Geschichte ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General ; Economic growth ; Economic history ; HISTORY / Asia / China ; Wirtschaftsgeschichte ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; China ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Chapter 1: Mao Zedong’s Political Economics and Deng Xiaoping’s Economics -- Chapter 2: From “New Democracy” to “Socialist Transformation”: Bankers and Commercial Associations in 1950s Chongqing -- Chapter 3: Examination on Collective Farming from Production Cost Survey -- Chapter 4: People’s Communes: A Microanalysis Based on Accounting Data of Production Team X in Jiangsu Province (1965-81) -- Chapter 5: Water Use Construction: Flood Control and Irrigation Projects and Labor Accumulation -- Chapter 6: Rural Finance: State Banks and Rural Credit Cooperatives in the Context of Fund Transfers -- Chapter 7: Heavy Industry: Heavy Industrialization and Its Evaluation -- Chapter 8: Light Industry: Socialist Industrialization and the Textile Industry -- Chapter 9: Rural Industry: Policy on Five Small Industries with a Special Emphasis on the Fertilizer and Cement Industries -- Chapter 10: Chinese Societies during the Mao Era: Work and Life in the “Shanghai Small Third Front”.
    Abstract: This book focuses on several specific features characterizing China’s economy in the Mao era (1952–1976), and discusses whether and how they are related to the new economic strategy called “reforms and opening-up” under Deng Xiaoping’s leadership with the result of the aftermath of well-known rapid growth. It provides the reader with basic knowledge of the continuity and discontinuity between the Mao and Deng eras. Readers are provided with some important clues for thinking about how Maoist China could have contributed to or alternatively prevented today’s economic development. The topics addressed here include a brief overview of economic development under Mao, significant differences between Mao and Deng economics, and socialist transformations during the early Mao era. These include collectivization as well as communization and the effects on agricultural productivity; water supply construction drives utilizing a vast amount of rural surplus labor; rural finance; the effects on national savings, and the development of heavy and light industry. Also considered are the effects on the socialist industrialization, rural small-scale industries during the Cultural Revolution and their aftermath, and the realities of social life in a Third-front construction site promoted by Mao’s military strategy in the 1960s. This book is highly recommended to readers who are interested in contemporary China’s economy, particularly to scholars and students. The volume gives new insight into the background or preconditions that made possible historically rare miracles of the Chinese economy after Mao.
    Note: Translation from the Japanese language edition: "Mou Takutou Jidai no Keizai: Kaikaku Kaihou no Genryu wo Saguru" by Katsuji Nakagane, © Katsuji Nakagane et al. 2021. Published by The University of Nagoya Press
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