The rapid growth of energy demand, the lagging growth of energy production and rising pollution problems have raised concerns in several policy areas, including the availability and cost of energy supply and the possibility of further adverse impacts on the environment. This paper begins with an...

This study is based on data from the Jilin Construction Office's Almanac. A hedonic model is used to investigate factors affecting real estate prices in Jilin province. The model has better application potential than traditional pricing analysis and thus is useful as a guide to future planning...

This article investigates China's business activities in Africa from the viewpoint of strategy. After a historical review of Chinese-African relations and identification of China's strategic objectives, we compare China's engagement in Africa with that of Western powers during the colonial and...

This paper reviews Russia's foreign trade policy and trade-related issues in its World Trade Organization entry negotiations. The disputes between Russia and its major trade partners are analyzed. The discussion focuses on Russia's economic structure, corporate governance, and market access to...

This forward-looking volume offers insights into the globalization of the Chinese economy and its accession to the WTO. The contributors provide updated accounts of recent developments in the Chinese economy and examines the implications of China's accession for the rest of the world.

This forward-looking volume offers insights into the globalization of the Chinese economy and its accession to the WTO. The contributors provide updated accounts of recent developments in the Chinese economy and examines the implications of China's accession for the rest of the world.