Several decades have passed since the civil rights movement began. The movement achieved historic success owing to the efforts of so many who dedicated their lives to the call of justice and equality. This remarkable success has led to an improved society that accords the legal protection of...

Supply chain scenario planning – Coronavirus synopsis questionsSupply chain resilience, contingencies, and business continuity plansHistoric case study of high dependency on the region and the inappropriate spread of manufacturing load. Contingency planning to address business continuity...

Religious and cultural practices have major implications for a Country's economic performance. However, it is not clear if the institutionalization of these social norms within a country's legal system causes material economic effects. In this study I show this to be the case. By employing the...

The fallout and aftershocks from the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to exit the European Union (EU) in 2016 are still reverberating. With a nationwide schism dividing the countries that comprise the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to discord and resentment amongst the...

This book examines the concept of ‘development’ from alternative perspectives and analyzes how different approaches influence law. ‘Sustainable development’ focuses on balancing economic progress, environmental protection, individual rights, and collective interests. It requires a...

MTBFs generally cover the preparation, execution, and monitoring of multiannual budget plans and encompass expenditure and revenue predictions. Overall, a well-designed MTBF reflects the impact of past budgetary obligations and the future cost of new policy measures. It is explained by the...

Small jurisdictions active in cross-border financial services occupy fascinating and, in some respects, unique positions in global markets, reflecting the complexity of their political, economic, historical, and cultural linkages with major economies. This raises important questions about how...

This policy essay, written as a UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Working Paper, reflects on the social factors underlying Pakistan's chronic debt crises, their resolution, and potential paths to future prevention. It stresses the need for a debtors' perspective...