Most of the people all over the world claim that globalization is a result of dynamic interactions between economic, technological, social and political factors. The aim of this paper is to document some stylized facts on this phenomenon in order to take

Some researchers have argued that globalization has increased the opportunity for corrupt practices, while others state that globalization has lead to a decrease in corruption as countries wishing to join the global economy must comply with international anti-corruption rules and regulations....

This comprehensive and accessible book fills the need for a political economy view of global environmental politics, focusing on the ways international economic processes affect environmental outcomes. It examines the main actors and forces shaping global environmental management, particularly...

The analysis of IMF activity in its more than 60 years of existence highlights a difference between the primarily objectives and actual results of policies pursued. How it was at the very beginning and how is in our days? In the following paper we want to point out this major divergence...

In this paper we review the literature on regionalization and globalization and implicitly the impact these two processes have over the world economy. Characterized by a several number of studies, this research is focused on different time periods, methodologies and model parameters. We identify...

Preface Over the last decade and a half the global economic order has been undergoing major changes. While this may be thought to reflect the results of a multilateral and participatory process involving debate and negotiations, in reality it has been mostly driven by the economic interests of...

The all-round aspects of bilateral relations are considered in the common Ukrainian-Polish monograph. Authors uncover important features of social-andeconomic systems convergence under conditions of globalization and European integration, as well as the further transformation of Central- and...

Being in the phase of searching for the best socio-economic recipe, Europe is facing two tendencies: economic revival and global growth differences. Both processes require subsequent management at a local, national and European level in order to reduce the socio-economic risks. Facts,...

In questo lavoro analizziamo il fenomeno della globalizzazione, cioè la crescente integrazione fra i paesi del globo, ed in particolare ci soffermiamo su due aspetti che la caratterizzano, l’aspetto reale e l’aspetto digitale, cercando di cogliere eventuali complementarietà. La recente...

This paper introduces the concept of shopping ethically. It includes a bit about the philosophy behind what we do and some background to the main issues that made it so important. It also gives us some guidance on getting started as an ethical consumer and explains the different ways that we can...