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Technology, globalization and poverty
James, Jeffrey - 2002
pt. 1. Conceptualizing the influence of information technology on globalization -- pt. 2. Pro-poor modes of technical … globalization, technology and poverty. Jeffrey James studies the effect of information technology on patterns of globalization and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420105
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Global control : information technology and globalization since 1845
McMahon, Peter - 2002
Global Control aims to achieve a clearer understanding of the long process of globalization by focusing on the crucial … role of information and control technologies. Information systems and control technologies are key to globalization and … key phases of modern globalization and analyses the crucial role played by different information technologies at each …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420112
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Cooperatives, economic democratization and rural development
Bijman, Jos (contributor); Muradian, Roldan (contributor);  … - 2016
pt. I. Producer organizations and rural development -- pt. II. Economic democratization, inclusiveness and social …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419844
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Economic integration, democratization and national security in East Asia : shifting paradigms in US, China and Taiwan relations
Chow, Peter C. Y. (contributor) - 2007
pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Democratization in Taiwan and its impacts on the triangular relations -- pt. 3. Economic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420008
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Liberalization and its consequences : a comparative perspective on Latin America and Eastern Europe
Love, Joseph LeRoy (contributor); Baer, Werner (contributor) - 2000
The essays in this volume describe, analyse and compare the achievements and the failures of societies that adopted market-based economies within a democratic polity after a long period of communist rule (Russia and Eastern Europe) or military authoritarianism (Latin America). Together, they...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851812
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The Elgar companion to digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation in the economy, society and democracy
Carayannis, Elias G. (ed.); Grigoroudis, Evangelos (ed.);  … - 2023
"Digital transformation continues to accelerate change in all aspects of modern life. This book examines when, where, how, and why artificial intelligence and digital change can boost innovation and transform the economy, society and democracy. It provides a holistic approach to the promotion of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014287422
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Utility regulation in competitive markets : problems and progress
Robinson, Colin (contributor) - 2007
Introduction / Colin Robinson -- 1. Beyond regulation / Stephen Littlechild -- Comment / Colin Robinson -- 2. Ronald coase and the spectrum question / Thomas W. Hazlett -- Comment / Leonard Waverman -- 3. European energy liberalisation : progress and problems / Jorge Vasconcelos -- Comment /...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420011
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International handbook of energy security
Dyer, Hugh (contributor); Trombetta, Maria Julia (contributor) - 2013
pt. I. Introduction -- pt. II. Energy security issues -- pt. III. Security of energy supply -- pt. IV. Security of energy demand -- pt. V. Energy, the environment and security -- pt. VI. Energy and human security -- pt. VII. Conclusions.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420128
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Achieving a sustainable global energy system : identifying possibilities using long-term energy scenarios
Zhu, Bing; Totschnig, Gerhard; Schrattenholzer, Leo; … - 2004
Sustainable development and global climate change have figured prominently in scientific analysis and international policymaking since the early 1990s. This book formulates technology strategies that will lead to environmentally sustainable energy systems, based on an analysis of global climate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851891
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Heat, power and light : revolutions in energy services
Fouquet, Roger - 2008
What happens when a radically-new fuel or technology transforms the energy system? How does the energy system evolve at different stages of economic development? What are the implications for people's lives and their environment? Building on an award-winning article, in this exciting book Roger...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014474009