This book analyzes the various problems of growth, trade and public policy from the perspective of applied economics, based on research in areas such as public policies, trade and regulation, and development economics. Part 1 investigates the broad problems of growth and regional economy,...

Survey of developments in various economic sectors with particular reference to the impact of devaluation on business confidence, the budget for 1987/88, balance of payments, GDP prospects etc. Types of non-tariff barriers in Indonesia. Recent trade deregulation policies. Growth prospects in...

Survey of development in different economic sectors. The surge in non-oil exports. Further deregulation measures in respect of foreign investment, export promotion, tourist development etc. Analysis of the 1988/89 budget. Measures introduced to reduce liquidity and increase interest rates....

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,...

Vorwort -- 1. Trojanische Verhältnisse?- 2. Seidenstraße - Chance oder Risiko für Europa?- 3. Wer das 21. Jahrhundert verstehen will, muss China verstehen -- 4. China Forum Tübingen – Ein Modellprojekt zur China-Kompetenz -- 5. Wirklichkeit und Illusion -- 6. The Geographical...