Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Assimilation, cultural superiority and poverty -- 3. What is the link between culture and economic systems? -- 4. What is the link between culture, parenting and children's ability?...

Silicon Valley, trajectories and government policy -- Trajectories, competitive advantage and learning -- Industrial policy debates -- Policy options -- The early Asian model: building domestic businesses -- Capability building for a global economy: Singapore and Ireland -- Building global...