Format:
Online-Ressource (287 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
9780415661522
Content:
Written by experts in their respective areas, this book is an excellent review of theories, policies and empirical evidences on important topics in global economic development. The book is both a superb teaching tool and a valuable handbook in development economics. The volume compiled 13 articles on contemporary issues influencing the world development. The book covers issues ranging from global financial crisis, the rise of China and the world economic order, multinational corporations, sweat factories and social responsibilities to Japan's nuclear meltdown and sustainable development. The b
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; List of contributors; 1 Editors' introduction; PART I Financial crises, globalization and the new world order; 2 World financial crises and government regulations; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The US subprime crisis in 2008; 2.3 The 1997 Asian financial crisis; 2.4 Financial development and economic growth; 2.5 Are more regulations the answer to financial crises?; 2.6 Less is more, fewer regulations may promote financial stability; 2.7 Conclusion; 3 China and the world economic order
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3.1 China as the world's second-largest economic regime3.2 Giant trade imbalances: the United States' deficit versus China's surplus; 3.3 Internationalization of the renminbi (RMB); 3.4 China in the next five years; 4 Globalization and the role of multinational corporations; 4.1 Dimensions and nature of globalization; 4.2 MNCs, the labour market, international specialization and sweatshops; 4.3 Economic responsibility does not lead to voluntary reform; 4.4 Conclusion; 5 Technological catching-up in East Asia; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technological innovation capabilities in latecomer economies
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5.3 East Asian latecomers in the global TFT-LCD industry5.4 East Asian latecomers in the global LED industry; 5.5 Summary; 6 Pirate production, intellectual property and informal sectors in developing economies; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The role of the informal sector in economic development; 6.3 Piracy as a form of informal sector production; 6.4 Apple versus Galaxy in the copyright battle; 6.5 Conclusion; PART II Political, religious and social conflicts; 7 Economic freedom and economic development; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Concepts of economic freedom; 7.3 Importance of economic freedom
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7.4 Two measurements of economic freedom7.5 Human rights; 7.6 Corruption; 7.7 Concluding remarks; 8 Religion, culture and global conflicts; 8.1 Conflicts, terrorism, bloodshed and regional stability; 8.2 Reasons for religious conflicts; 8.3 Religion as social construction; 8.4 Christian-Muslim confrontation and world hegemony; 8.5 Can Christianity and Islam peacefully coexist?; 9 Social development and health: literacy, human trafficking, AIDS, and drug abuse; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Literacy issues; 9.3 Migration and human trafficking; 9.4 AIDS and drug abuse; 9.5 Conclusion
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10 Energy sources, environmental protection, and sustainable development10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Energy consumption and global warming; 10.3 Alternative energy sources; 10.4 Pollution, deforestation, and species extinction; 10.5 Water scarcity; 10.6 Policies promoting sustainable development; 10.7 Conclusion; PART III Towards a better world through cooperation; 11 Reducing the world's income inequality; 11.1 Income inequality and world development; 11.2 Social enterprises; 11.3 Rural poverty and microfinance; 11.4 The World Bank and foreign aid
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12 The role of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations
Additional Edition:
9781317813866
Additional Edition:
Print version International Economic Development : Leading Issues and Challenges
Language:
English
Keywords:
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