This book analyses the main historical turning points in the Spanish economy and the related challenges it faced. It focuses on six turning points that changed the direction of the Spanish economy, and identifies the economic, social or political origin of these watersheds. It also compares the...

China in the Global Economy focuses on the theme of twin transitions occurring in the Chinese economy: the transition from a centrally planned economic system to a market oriented one, and from an agrarian to a modern industrialised society. China's exporters face unprecedented competition in...

In twenty years of reform in China, the key development has been the opening-up of the market to foreign trade and international investment. This increased economic openness has been accompanied by profound changes in both economic organisation and regional disparity. This comprehensive book...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 - Political Economy of Resources and Infrastructure in India -- 1 - Problems with land acquisition -- 2 - Impact on industry -- 3 - Impact on the power sector -- 3.1 - Impact of Mining -- 3.2 -...