Introduction / Robert E. Looney -- An alternative policy approach to growth and stabilization in small open economies / DeLisle Worrell -- Impacts of climate change on Caribbean economies / Masaō I. Ashtine -- Caribbean energy security : regional profile and challenges to integration / David...

"This cutting-edge collection examines South America's rich history in the study of global political economy and governance. It engages with current discussions in comparative studies and international political economy, offering new theoretical analysis and critically treated empirical evidence...

pt. 1. Introduction : an overview -- part 2. The BRICS -- part 3. Key lessons : the path to emerging status -- part 4. Diverse success stories -- part 5. Likely success stories -- part 6. Possible candidates : the difficult road ahead -- part 7. Assessing the future.