Die Bekämpfung von Armut kann sicherlich als eines der wichtigsten Ziele gesellschaftspolitischer Agenden angesehen werden. Die Bilanz der bisher erreichten Fortschritte bei der Bekämpfung der weltweiten Armut fällt allerdings ernüchternd aus. China reduzierte seit Beginn der ökonomischen...

Curbing poverty can surely be deemed to be one of the most eminent objectives on socio-political agendas. Progress in reducing worldwide poverty achieved in to date, however, makes rather sobering reading. China has considerably reduced the number of poor since commencement of economic reforms...

Unless more effective ways can be found to deliver high-yielding seed to farmers in developing countries, the hoped-for “green revolution” in maize production will remain elusive. This comprehensive reference examines the spectrum of technical, economic, and institutional issues that will...

Intro -- Contents -- Author's Note -- Introduction -- 1. The Middle-Income Trap -- 2. China's Looming Transition -- 3. The Worst-Case Scenario -- 4. How China Got Here -- 5. A Shaky Foundation -- 6. Invisible Barriers -- 7. Behind Before They Start -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix:...