This book contains an Open Access chapter The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted economies and society globally. In addressing the crisis, the Internet proved incredibly important in enabling many to shift physical work, education, and social activities online and facilitating the tracking of the...

"The dynamism in modern Asia, especially with the current revival in Japan, stands in sharp contrast to the situation in Europe. An in-depth understanding of what is happening in contemporary Asia is key to grasping opportunities that this dynamism creates for all. This multi-volume reference...

"The G20 (or Group of Twenty) is an international body established to manage the global economy, and for the first time, includes developing countries. The G20, unlike the G7, must take into consideration the objectives of developing countries if it is to play a credible role in the management...