which are evident throughout the world. Despite these transformations, there are relatively few sources examining the …

1. The rapidly changing world economy -- 2. The great recession -- 3. Global finance and payments imbalances -- 4. The … role of monetary policy -- 5. The post-crisis world -- 6. China's prospects and challenges -- 7. The US external position …

In the efficient delivery of local public services, size matters. Many countries around the world have vertical …

The populations of many countries in the world are becoming more culturally diverse. This spurs a growing need for an … perspective on this topical subject by bringing together studies from different countries in Europe and North America. The …

global economy. The authors employ a novel conceptual framework in their research on industrial clusters in Europe, Latin …1. Globalized localities : introduction -- 2. Regions in the "world economic triangle" -- 3. Making sense of global …

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