The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with Africa’s competitiveness. Investment is examined in its various forms (financial vs. physical), and sources (private, public, domestic and FDI), as well as its relation to the...

The book examines the trade liberalization measures, which were initiated in India during 1991 and which focused on manufacturing industries.This industry was considered because of its strong inter-sectoral links and its capacity to stimulate the growth of other sectors. The resulting liberal...

This book presents an integrated overview and evidence, taking Japan as an example, on how international trade, especially with developing countries, affects labor market in developed countries, which has been keenly debated among international and labor economists since the late 1980s. The...

1 Einleitung -- 2 Der Handel in Deutschland -- 3 Wie ein Handelsunternehmen funktioniert -- 4 Megatrends, Paradigmenwechsel und Innovationen -- 5 Megatrend 1: Unternehmerische Gesellschaftsverantwortung.- 6 Megatrend 2: Demographische Entwicklung -- 7 Megatrend 3: Lifestyle und Convenience -- 8...