Environmental problems and their local, national, and global solutions have taken on ever-increasing importance in today's world. Economic analysis of environmental problems is essential, but economic perspectives must be complemented with an understanding of the principles of ecological...

The myth of China's democratic capitalists -- Bypassing democracy : regime durability, informal institutions, and political change -- The unofficial and official revival of China's private sector -- Private entrepreneurs' identities, interests, and values -- Diversity in private entrepreneurs'...

The evolution of the western concept of development -- Development as human wellbeing -- The foundational elements of development in Islam -- The dimensions of development in Islam -- The institutional structure of development in Islam