"Contributing authors to this volume re-examine the concept of the developmental state by providing further theoretical specifications, undertaking critical appraisal and theoretical re-interpretation, assessing its value for the emerging economies of China and India, and considering its...

Economic diversification : new thinking -- Industrial diversification and the evolving position of natural resources in the Canadian economy -- Diversification of the saudi economy : challenges and prospects -- Diversification in latin american oil exporters : was no intervention a better policy...

"This book provides some explanation regarding the importance for business executives and managers to consider such issues in strategic planning and operations. The value of this publication is to provide business and government executives with reference material that could be used in strategic...

"Water exploitation has increased notably in the world during the last 250 years since the onset of industrialisation. The relationships between economic processes and water use are complex and include many interwoven drivers such as: technological development, dietary choices and food...