Summary India’s sustained and rapid economic growth offers an opportunity to lift millions out of poverty. But this may come at a steep cost to…
Topic: Political Economy
Summary In the past ten to twenty years the global political economy picture has dramatically changed with the emergence of the economies of Brazil, Russia,…
Summary This book provides a comprehensive reassessment of the development of the economy of Pakistan since independence to the present. It employs a rigorous statistical…
Summary The world at large is watching both China and India as powerhouses of economic growth. The two nations have achieved significantly high rates of…
Summary During the last two decades, India has experienced a high growth rate, but the contribution from productivity growth and technological progress has been very…
Summary Brazil, Russia, India and China are four of the largest and most dynamic contemporary emerging economies in the world. Strong economic growth in each…
Summary In the wake of the global financial crisis, Asia is leading the global recovery with strong economic growth. However, this book argues that, in…
Summary It is becoming increasingly recognized that for the optimal sustainable development and use of natural resources, an integrated approach to water management, agriculture, food…
Summary At the beginning of the twenty-first century, India seemed to stand on the brink of an exciting new era. Second only to China as…
Summary Taking a unique comparative approach to the respective development paths of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), this book shows that people and governments…
Summary China’s Silent Army is a revealing and gripping piece of investigative journalism into the unknown extent of China’s global power by Juan Pablo Cardenal and…
Summary By 1999, Russia’s economy was growing at almost 7% per year, and by 2008 reached 11th place in the world GDP rankings. Russia is…
Summary China’s rising status in the global economy alongside recent economic stagnation in Europe and the United States has led to considerable speculation that we…
Summary Following the death of Kim Jong Il, North Korea has entered a period of profound transformation laden with uncertainty. This authoritative book brings together…
Summary Although Northeast Asia could be on the verge of becoming the world’s third great region, expanding economic ties have not been supported by security…
