"Examines the underlying mechanisms through which the law, judiciary, and legal profession influence the economy. Analyzes enforcement, contracts, and property rights--the concepts collectively defining rule of law--and examines their roles in the real estate and financial sectors. Extended...

Techno-Nationalism and Techno-Globalism: Conflict and Cooperation is a broad-ranging study of the technological competitiveness of nations. It examines the origins of trade and public policy conflict in the United States, Japan, France, and Germany; the friction between countries caused by...

Since 1995, 17 African countries have defied expectations and have launched a remarkable, if little-noticed, turnaround, Emerging Africa describes this revitalization and why it is likely to continue. --