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Taiwan's Impact on China : Why Soft Power Matters More than Economic or Political Inputs
Tsang, Steve (ed.) - 2017
on China, the most powerful remaining Leninist state which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has a population of over 1 ….3 billion. It examines how Taiwan has helped China in its economic transformation, but argues that the former exercises greatest … in China through admiration of its popular culture, be it in music or literature, as well as its reach into politics and …
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Technological Innovation and Economic Transformation : A Method for Contextual Analysis
Gautschi, Heidi - 2016
This book encourages thoughtful technological innovation while remaining conscious of its positive and negative consequences for society, presenting a method to help innovators anticipate consequences, minimize resistance, and enhance acceptance
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396698
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Economic Growth and the Middle Class in an Economy in Transition : The Case of Russia
Nissanov, Zoya - 2017
This book studies the evolution of the middle class in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. Using data from the RLMS (Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey), the volume covers the period of transition (1991-2008) during which many fundamental economic reforms were implemented. The first...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397403
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An Economic Inquiry into the Nonlinear Behaviors of Nations : Dynamic Developments and the Origins of Civilizations
Guo, Rongxing - 2017
. China: Short Cycles, Long Cycles -- 8. The Western World: A Longer Cycle -- 9. In Cycles We Trust …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397500
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The Curse of Natural Resources : A Developmental Analysis in a Comparative Context
Acar, Sevil - 2017
This book examines the paradox that resource-rich countries often struggle to manage their resources in a way that will help their economies thrive. It looks at how a country's political regime and quality of governance can determine the degree to which it benefits - or suffers - from having...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397514
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Catalyzing Development through ICT Adoption : The Developing World Experience
Lechman, Ewa (ed.); Marszk, Adam (ed.) - 2017
This book examines the role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play in growth and economic development promotion, specifically for developing countries. It highlights multiple methodologies for quantifying the impact of ICTs. This includes quantitative and qualitative...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012398355
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Insights into Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wellbeing in India
Mitra, Arup - 2013
Arup Mitra is a professor of Economics at the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi. His research interest include issues in the area of urban development, labour and welfare, industrial growth and productivity and gender inequality. He has published in a number of international and national...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014016128
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The First Decade of Living with the Global Crisis : Economic and Social Developments in the Balkans and Eastern Europe
Karasavvoglou, Anastasios (ed.); Aranđelović, Zoran (ed.);  … - 2016 - 1st ed. 2016
This volume sheds new light on economic developments in several countries of Southeast Europe. The European Union and especially the eurozone continue to experience rhythms of fiscal crisis, as can most clearly be seen in the debt crisis in the South Periphery. Despite the fact that several...
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Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition
Marelli, Enrico (ed.); Signorelli, Marcello (ed.) - 2010
This book examines, theoretically and empirically, the key aspects and differences of economic growth. It provides a comprehensive investigation of the numerous features of development in transition countries, covering the last two decades, from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053856
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The Historical Consumer : Consumption and Everyday Life in Japan, 1850–2000
Francks, Penelope (ed.); Hunter, Janet (ed.) - 2012
This book explores the rise of consumerism and the expanding variety of goods available in Japan. Japan is placed within the comparative context of the 'consumer revolution' in Europe and North America, contributing to the analysis of the ways in which consumption and everyday life change in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106246