This is a comprehensive overview of the key factors affecting the development of Latin American economies that examines long-term growth performance, macroeconomic issues, Latin American economies in the global context, technological and agricultural policies, the evolution of labour markets,...

Industrialization supported by industrial hubs has been widely associated with structural transformation and catch-up. But while the direct economic benefits of industrial hubs are significant, their value lies first and foremost in their contribution as incubators of industrialization,...

Introduction / Robert E. Looney -- An alternative policy approach to growth and stabilization in small open economies / DeLisle Worrell -- Impacts of climate change on Caribbean economies / Masaō I. Ashtine -- Caribbean energy security : regional profile and challenges to integration / David...

Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa's Development / Fredrick Nafukho, Alexander Makulilo -- Prison Education for Industrialisation: Killing Two Birds With a Single Stone / Mohamed Msoroka -- Decentralization and Good Governance / Besfat Engdaw -- Developing Dropout...