This book presents an in-depth understanding of the transformation of modern economy in the twenty-first century by examining the interface and interplay of three key forces of contemporary global economy-Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), and Global Value Chains...

This book explores statistical models in regional specialization, presenting a brand new measure. It begins by reviewing existing indicators and models of regional specialization before outlining a newly created, spatially embedded model of specialization based on the spatial distribution of...

Einführung -- Innovationsdynamik, Spezialisierung und Wirtschaftswachstum: Theoretische Erklärungsansätze -- Innovationsdynamik in der EU: Konvergenz oder Divergenz? -- Die Entwicklung der technologischen und wirtschaftlichen Spezialisierungen der EU-Staaten -- Der Beitrag von Innovationen...

This study analyzes trade specialization patterns in the enlarged European Union with a special focus on the new EU member states and the cohesion countries. Empirical findings on revealed comparative advantage and a broader picture of competitiveness on the single market are presented from a...

Recent economic transformations in the world economy are progressing in two divergent directions – international production fragmentation and industrial agglomeration. Based on extensive data analysis and using models of interdependencies between key economies, this book analyses innovation...

This book brings together the work of international economist, labour economists and sociologists in a far-reaching study of global production networks and the challenges they pose for developing country workers. A number of both empirical and theoretical questions are addressed and answers are...

Amarjit Kaur examines wage labour's role in economic growth and change in Southeast Asia since 1840. Her study focuses on globalization; the international division of labour and how transnational economic processes shaped and continue to shape labour systems. There are five main themes - labour...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Policy Impact Study: A Conceptual Framework -- Chapter 3: Past Reforms on People's Participation and Accountability in Bangladesh -- Chapter 4: Governance, People's Participation, Accountability and the Act of 2009 -- Chapter 5: Process of Participatory...