The OECD developed a System of Composite Leading indicators for its Member countries in the early 1980's based on the 'growth cycle' approach. Today the OECD compiles composite leading indicators (CLIs) for 23 of its 30 Member countries and it is envisaged to expand country coverage to include...

"This book systematically analyzes the economic dynamics of large emerging economies from an extended Comparative Capitalisms perspective. Coining the phrase 'state-permeated capitalism', the authors shift the focus of research from economic policy alone, towards the real world of corporate and...

Minimum wage policy supported by a strong social policy is an efficient mechanism against poverty and income erosion of the poorest households. Minimum wage is one of the instruments which can control wage dispersion and in this way reduce income inequality. It can also help to prevent a general...

Verlagsinfo: Stefan Schmalz widmet sich in seiner Studie der Außen(wirtschafts)politik der brasilianischen Mitte-Links-Regierung Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva. Seine These: Dies ist der Politikbereich, in dem sich die klarste Umorientierung vollzogen hat. Zur Analyse der Veränderungen erprobt...