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Finance and development : surveys of theory, evidence, and policy
Green, Christopher J. (contributor);  … - 2005
In this valuable new book, a distinguished group of authors takes stock of the existing state of knowledge in the field of finance and the development process. Each chapter offers a comprehensive survey and synthesis of current issues. These include such critical subjects as savings, financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851554
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The financial crisis and developing countries : a global multidisciplinary perspective
Haan, Arjan de (contributor);  … - 2011
The Financial Crisis and Developing Countries discusses and analyses regional and country specific impacts of the financial crisis in emerging markets and developing countries, covering all continents. Using heterodox and mainstream methodologies, the book develops a multidisciplinary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852129
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Sustainable and responsible investment in developing markets : a companion
Abor, Joshua Yindenaba (ed.) - 2023
"Covering pertinent areas of sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) this forward-looking book examines SRI in developing markets including its evolution, principles and concepts. It explores the drivers and challenges in developing economies and analyses the theoretical underpinnings to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014287407
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The economics of climate-resilient development
Fankhauser, Samuel (contributor);  … - 2016
, G. Singer and C. Mclaren -- 10. Insurance instruments for climate-resilient development / S. Surminski -- 11. Migration …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419875
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Migration and remittances
Connell, John - 2015
Review of Evidence and Emerging Issues' -- Hein de Haas (2006), 'Migration, Remittances and Regional Development in Southern … Self-help. Migrants' Social Networks and Health Care in the Homeland' -- Jeffrey H. Cohen (2011), 'Migration, Remittances … and Household Strategies' -- Russell King, Mirela Dalipaj and Nicola Mai (2006), 'Gendering Migration and Remittances …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852199
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Beyond food production : the role of agriculture in poverty reduction
Bresciani, Fabrizio (contributor);  … - 2007
The importance of agricultural growth to poverty reduction is well known, but the specific channels through which the poor can take advantage of growth require further research. Beyond Food Production takes on this challenge, investigating four important channels: rural labor markets, farm...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420016
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Environment and industry in developing countries : assessing the adoption of environmentally sound technology
Luken, Ralph Andrew - 2007
1. Introduction -- 2. Decoupling of environmental pressure from industrial growth, 1990-2002 -- 3. Heuristic model of EST adoption -- 4. Brazil -- 5. China -- 6. India -- 7. Kenya -- 8. Thailand -- 9. Tunisia -- 10. Viet Nam -- 11. Zimbabwe -- 13. Eight-country assessment of factors influencing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420065
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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 integration into the global economy -- pt. 3. Technology policy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420105
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Development economics and structuralist macroeconomics : essays in honor of Lance Taylor
Dutt, Amitava Krishna (contributor); Ros, Jaime (contributor) - 2003
Lance Taylor is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent development economists in the world and is known for his work on development planning, macroeconomics of development, stabilization policy, and the global economy. He has also been the major force behind structuralist economics,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850847
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Economic policy and manufacturing performance in developing countries
Tribe, Michael A. (contributor);  … - 2001
This book considers the impact of economic reforms on manufacturing performance and explores policy options for promoting manufacturing. Using country-specific case studies spanning Africa, South Asia, South East Asia and Latin America, the authors examine the evidence for and against both trade...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850989