The world economic system is now integrated, in the increased cross-border flows of goods and capital and in the sustained activity of institutions like the UNCTAD, World Trade Organization and other regional organization. In such a world, domestic political and economic dynamics have global...

Agriculture is an industry which in the absence of government farm programs; the industry comprises many firms selling virtually standardized products. Agriculture is an Industry which can be understood by applying the demand and supply tools of competitive markets. In recent years, agriculture...

The three distinct pillars sustaining any nation-building process. First one is, government, which also could be categorized as political leadership; second, civil society; and third, business. Last couple of years has been a challenging year for all and one that has brought us with a global...

The aim of this paper is to identify challenges and solutions for the energy grids and economics of the future. Smart grids are perceived as a key building block for a sustainable energy future with less emissions and better quality of service. Energy efficiency is at the heart of any strategy...

The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money (1936) did revolutionize economic analysis and established Keynes as one of the most influential economists of all time. He attacked the foundations of classical theory and, in doing so, touched off a major revolution in economic thinking on...

Financial education is the process of imparting information and instruction to citizens, consumers and employees to enhance their knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and financial products. In addition to developing skills, it helps individuals attain the necessary confidence to...

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 U.S. remained only as a global political power Caspian States, special importance due to its Geopolitical position in Eurasia and its energy reserves Powerful countries like the US, Russia and China realized that sustainable energy resources can...

In 2050, the number of people living in cities will be almost as large as the world’s entire population today. That’s why we need completely new approaches to be taken in order to make our cities to be a Smart City. Smart Cities gained importance as a means of making ICT enabled services and...

The overarching purpose of the 1991 reforms was to free the private sector from government controls and shoring up the fiscal system. Now, our prime focus areas for reforms are Rural and agriculture development, urban and human resource development, and the management of public services. We need...

The agriculture sector is a critical component of the Indian economy with over 60 percent of the country’s population dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. With the huge and disparate climatic and crop diversity across India, it is a challenge to keep the farmers informed about the...