Purpose The discourse on the governance and environment nexus has been an important research agenda. However, the debate on the role of institutional quality (IQ) in environmental degradation is continuous. Unlike others, this study aims to examine the asymmetric effect of IQ on the ecological...

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the impact of governance indices (especially control of corruption) on economic growth in some selected Sub-Sahara African (SSA) countries with a view to making policy recommendations. Specifically, the study attempts to assess whether either governance...

Underlines that economies of the OECD have become reliant on the production, distribution and use of knowledge. States that investment is high in new technology equipment and also in training and related pursuits, which is good, as there is a demand for highly skilled workers. Concludes that...

Recommends that although once every major industry was a growth industry ‐ but that some are now riding a wave of growth enthusiasm, but this is in decline. Illustrates, with graphic use of Figures, the pertinent points of the arguments herein, which include gap analysis. Urges diversification...

This new book examines the structural forces behind mega trends in China, refuting conventional wisdom and demystifying media and market hypes about business opportunity and policy. It uses rigorous economic research and evidence to provide a new view of mega trends in China, and expose new...

This book describes the reforms needed to move small middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to advanced-economy status. The result of intense discussions with public officials in the countries covered, the book blends rigorous theory, econometrics, and practitioners' insights to come up...

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Tables, Figures, and Boxes -- Tables -- 1 Reform Priorities for the Improvement of Palau's Business Environment -- 2 Key Recommendations to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth in Palau -- 3 Output by Economic Activity in Palau, 2001 and 2015 -- Figures --...

Vorwort zur 2. Auflage -- Vorwort zur 1. Auflage -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- Abbildungsverzeichnis -- Tabellenverzeichnis -- Boxenverzeichnis -- 1. Einführung in das Leitbild nachhaltiger Entwicklung -- 2. Die Beziehung zwischen Wirtschaftswachstum und Umwelt -- 3. Umwelt im Rahmen der...

China's great economic transformation -- China and development economics -- China in light of the performance of central and east european economies-- A political economy of China's economic transition -- The demographic factor in China's transition -- The Chinese labor market in the reform era...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Regional Classifications Used in This Report -- Overview -- Main Findings of Critical Connections -- Introduction -- Multidimensional Connectivity Is a Key to Europe and...