This study investigates the complex link between natural disasters, individual behaviour - in the form of an individual’s risk-taking propensity and level of trust - and the demand for microinsurance. Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards and...

1. Introduction -- 2. Dynamics of Institutional Change within the Group of Twenty (G20) and the European Union, and an Assessment of Brexit Impact: A Taxonomic Study -- 3. Overview of Institutional Change Contexts and Dynamics -- 4. Institutions and Institutional Change: Concepts and Theories --...

1. An Analysis of the Trade Relationship of Sri Lanka with Singapore based on Trade Liberalization -- 2. Pattern of Carbon Dioxide Emission, Economic Growth and Energy Consumption in South-Asian Countries – An empirical Analysis -- 3. Natural Disasters and Income Inequality in South Asia: An...

The latest global financial and economic crisis of 2008 has shown the need to re-examine the desirability of financial liberalization. This book is undertaking such a study on the issue of financial and market liberalization by adopting sophisticated econometric methods. It examines the effects...

This book assesses the prospects of official development assistance (ODA) for poverty reduction. It analyzes the entire value chain of ODA, including provision, allocation and utilization. Within each of these components, coverage examines scope and limits of aid. The horizontal interactions...

How can Africa, the world's most lagging region, benefit from globalisation and achieve sustained economic growth? Africa needs greater investment by Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to improve competitiveness and generate more growth through positive spill-over effects. Despite the fact that...

Part 1: Strengthening National Security Through Technology and Governance -- Chapter 01. Public Governance of the National Security of Ukraine -- Chapter 02. Utilizing Information and Communication Technology Systems for the Formation of National Security -- Chapter 03. Conceptual Framework of...

Convergence to the Centre -- Financial Markets: Banks Capital Markets -- Firm Size, Productivity, EU-Funds and Corruption -- Labour Markets: Structural Characteristics and the Impact of Two Crises -- Transport and Mobility -- Monetary, Macroprudential, and Fiscal Policy -- Green Economy: Energy,...

The main objective of this book has been to carry out research into the definition of industrial policy and its goals; to evaluate previously-introduced policies and instruments; and to identify the future challenges for and features of a modern EU industrial policy. A modern industrial policy...