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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt |
Harvard
University
Press
Empire
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Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri is an in-depth analysis of the new political order of globalization. It offers a philosophical transformation that is essential for modern politics, identifying a shift in concepts centring sovereignty, nation and people. Additionally, it introduces alternative political paradigms that can form the basis for a democratic global society. The analysis includes cultural and economic changes in postmodern society, networks of communication and control, transnational corporations and the increasing use of post-industrial labor and production. It is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand globalization and the global political economy.
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Stephen S. Roach
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Wiley
Stephen Roach on the Next Asia : Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization
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This book is recommended for readers interested in understanding how Asia's evolving economy impacts the world. Stephen Roach, a seasoned Asia specialist, offers key insight into Asia's critical role in globalisation, the rebalancing of the Chinese economy, and the emerging pan-regional framework for integration and competition. With over 70 of Roach's key research efforts compiled in this book, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the constantly changing Asia factor and how it affects financial markets.
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This provocative & important book, with a new preface by the author written after the momentous events of 11 September, is a powerful account of the consequences of American global policies. The 21st century, Chalmers Johnson tells us, will be a payback world in which the US will reap the global resentments it is now sowing. 'Blowback', a term that officials of the CIA first invented for their internal use, refers to the unintended consequences of American policies and the dangers faced by an overextended empire that insists on projecting its military power to every corner of the earth and using American capital and markets to force global economic integration on its own terms. From America's role in Asia's financial crisis, to its early support for Saddam Hussein and its actions in the Balkans, Johnson reveals the misguided actions of a hugely powerful nation. In the wake of the Cold War, the US has imprudently expanded the commitments it made over the previous forty years. In 'Blowback' Chalmers Johnson issues a it is time for the American empire to demobilize before its bills become due.
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Pierre Lemieux
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Palgrave
Macmillan
Who Needs Jobs? : Spreading Poverty or Increasing Welfare
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In Who Needs Jobs?, Lemieux explains how jobs are not the goal of economic life and how creating jobs should not be the goal of public policy. He delves into how income and prosperity are created (businesses producing what consumers demand), proposes solutions to the unemployment problem, and provides readers with the knowledge to navigate the jobs discussions of politicians and economists in America. With his approach, Lemieux takes this controversial and complex topic and makes it understandable, using economic analysis and real world examples.
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Paul Dalziel
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Oxford
University
Press
The New Zealand Macroeconomy : A Briefing on the Reforms and Their Legacy
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This book is a good read for anyone interested in the economic history of New Zealand, and how it compares to other developed economies. The author provides a clear overview of the reforms that transformed the New Zealand economy in the 1980s and 1990s, and evaluates their long-term impact on economic growth, income distribution, and social welfare. The book is well-structured and easy to read, and provides a balanced assessment of the costs and benefits of the reforms. Readers will appreciate the clarity of the exposition and the insights into the policy choices that determined the fate of the New Zealand economy.
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Stephen E. Ambrose, Douglas Brinkley |
Penguin
Rise To Globalism - American Foreign Policy Since 1938
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"Rise to Globalism" is a great read for individuals who are interested in gaining knowledge about America's involvement in foreign affairs. The book provides a comprehensive overview of American foreign policy since 1938, shedding light on the nation's diplomatic relationships with other countries, including allies and foes. The book is well-researched and provides great detail about the internal and external factors that have influenced American foreign policy over the years.
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Lester Carl Thurow
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Harper
Business
Fortune Favors the Bold
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Fortune Favors the Bold is an eye-opening book on the contemporary global economy written by a renowned economist, Lester Thurow. He emphasizes the importance of an equitable global economy and how it affects all the nations involved. Thurow raises questions and challenges readers to think about the long-term and short-term goals of their respective countries. He provides insightful ideas to help shape the future of the world's economy, making this book a must-read for individuals keen on understanding globalization and its effects on the world as a whole.
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Francis Fukuyama
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Free
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The Great Disruption - Human Nature and the Reconstitution of Social Order
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If you've been feeling the seismic shifts in our social landscape, "The Great Disruption" by Francis Fukuyama might resonate with you. Fukuyama doesn't just dwell on what's been lost; he offers a rigorous analysis of these changes and gives a glimpse of the emerging social order. For anyone seeking to understand the interplay between human nature and societal change, this book lays out a comprehensive foundation that's as thought-provoking as it is enlightening.
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Unknown
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Mitchell
Beazley
Where We Are Now : The Smartest, Clearest Guide to the Issues that Shape the World
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"Where We Are Now" could be a good read for someone who wants to make sense of the world's complex issues but doesn't want to read a dense information-packed book. This book offers easily understandable, well-analyzed facts and figures presented in a highly illustrated format. It also provides insight into the trends shaping the future, making it an excellent resource for those who want to think ahead.
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Noam Chomsky
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Penguin
Books
Hegemony or Survival : America's Quest for Global Dominance
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Hegemony or Survival
is Noam Chomsky's essential polemic on American foreign policy.Noam Chomsky, the world's foremost intellectual activist, presents an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow.From the funding of repressive regimes to the current 'war on terror', from the toppling of governments opposing its beliefs to the invasion of Iraq, America pursues its global strategy no matter what the cost. With the rigour and insight that have made him our most important unraveller of accredited lies, Noam Chomsky reveals the truth and the true motives behind America's quest for dominance - and seeks also to show how the world may yet step back from the brink.'A devastating history of American foreign policy since 1945 as well as a dissection of the current "war on terror"' Tim Adams, Observer'Anybody who thinks about American foreign policy has to read and contemplate Hegemony or Survival' Independent'One of the radical heroes of our age. A towering intellect' GuardianNoam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling political books, including Hegemony or Survival, Failed States, Interventions, What We Say Goes, Hopes and Prospects, How the World Works and Occupy, all of which are published by Hamish Hamilton/Penguin.
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Antonio L. Rappa
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Iseas-yusof
Ishak
Institute
Globalization : Power, Authority and Legitimacy in Late Modernity
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In the first edition, the themes of hope, optimism, and progress of neoliberalism were examined in Asia and America. The second edition, Power, Authority, and Legitimacy in Late Modernity, analyses the new pessimism that has descended on the globalized world. The America that was once the bastion of hope, optimism and progress is now showing clear signs of a superpower in decline. The first sign of the American decline since 1941 in Pearl Harbor was the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City on 11 September 2001. The other signs are the Vietnamization of Iraq, a nuclear stand-off with North Korea, increasing trade imbalances with China and India, a stalemate with terrorists in Afghanistan, the challenge of European protectionism, a belligerent politics in the Middle East, overt American dependence on fossil fuels, and the mushrooming of various subprime crises into an escalating global recession. This second edition incorporates the latest developments in terms of culture, wealth and terrorism around the world and provides possible solutions to salvage the American Dream.
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Hoe Yeong Loke
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Wspc
Speaking Truth To Power: Singapore's Pioneer Public Servants
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It is said that the duty of public servants is to "speak truth to power" — to give honest, sound and sometimes unpopular advice to political leaders. Underneath the narrative of the Singapore story, as personified by Lee Kuan Yew and the first-generation leaders, lie the lesser-known tales of dedicated public servants in the nation-building process. Singapore's development cannot be fully understood without considering the role of those in public service during the transition to independence from the 1950s to 60s. Featuring oral history interviews from the National Archives of Singapore with 11 pioneer public servants, Speaking Truth to Singapore's Pioneer Public Servants reveals first-hand, personal accounts of the civil service's transition from the colonial era, their relationship with the political leaders, and how Singapore's economic development was driven by sound public administration in those critical years. The annotated interviews make for an easily readable format for researchers and general audiences alike. Some of Singapore's pioneer public servants featured in the book Wee Chong Jin, The First Local Chief Justice Goh Koh Pui, Chairman of the PSA Abdul Wahab Ghows, Solicitor-General and High Court Judge Hedwig Anuar, Director of the National Library Kwa Soon Bee, Pioneer of Singapore's Healthcare System Alan Choe, HDB's First Architect-Planner, and Founder of the URA Chan Chin Bock, Chairman of the EDB J. Y. Pillay, The Man Behind Singapore Airlines Ngiam Tong Dow, The Maverick Perm Sec Tommy Koh, Singapore's Representative at the United Nations Winston Choo, The First Chief of Defence Force
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Cass R. Sunstein
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Simon
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Simpler : The Future of Government
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This book could be a good read for individuals interested in the future of government and its potential for simplification. Cass Sunstein, a former government official, draws on state-of-the-art work in behavioural psychology and economics to showcase the power of cost-effective nudges to achieve policy objectives. The book provides numerous real-life examples from the Obama Administration, and highlights how democratizing data, presenting people with the most salient information, and ensuring better outcomes can transform government for the better. It is a great recommendation for anyone who wants to understand how nudges can play a critical role in simplifying government while preserving freedom of choice.
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UNESCO Chair Amitav Acharya
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World
Scientific
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Company
Singapore's Foreign Policy: The Search For Regional Order
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This book showcases Singapore's foreign policy beyond just survivalism and realpolitik. It argues that the positive effect of economic interdependence and regional institution-building is important for regional order. For those interested in international relations, especially with regards to Southeast Asia, this book provides a comprehensive view of Singapore's role in shaping the region's landscape.
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Rachel Bronson
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Oxford
University
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Thicker Than Oil : America's Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia
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For fifty-five years, the United States and Saudi Arabia were solid partners. Then came the 9/11 attacks, which sorely tested that relationship. In Thicker than Oil , Rachel Bronson reveals why the partnership became so intimate and how the countries' shared interests sowed the seeds oftoday's most pressing problem--Islamic radicalism.Drawing on a wide range of archival material, declassified documents, and interviews with leading Saudi and American officials, Bronson chronicles a history of close, and always controversial, contacts. She argues that contrary to popular belief the relationship was never simply about "oilfor security." Saudi Arabia's geographic location and religiously motivated foreign policy figured prominently in American efforts to defeat "godless communism." From Africa to Afghanistan, Egypt to Nicaragua, the two worked to beat back Soviet expansion. But decisions made for hardheaded ColdWar purposes left behind a legacy that today enflames the Middle East.In this landmark work, Bronson exposes the political calculations that drove this secretive relationship. Her lively narrative is interwoven with colorful stories of diplomatic adventures and misadventures--including details of high-level backchannel conversations, awkward cross-culturalencounters, and a bizarre American request for the Saudi government to subsidize Polish pork exports, a demand the U.S. Ambassador refused to deliver. Looking forward, she outlines the challenges confronting the relationship. The Saudi government faces a zealous internal opposition bent onAmerica's and Saudi Arabia's destruction. Yet from the perspective of both countries, the status quo is clearly unsustainable. This book shows how this crucial relationship evolved, and suggests ways to chart its future course.
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Valerie Marcel
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Brookings
Institution
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Oil Titans : National Oil Companies in the Middle East
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Ninety percent of the world's oil reserves are entrusted to state-owned companies. Originally created as political instruments, these so-called national oil companies (NOCs) face new demands amid today's dwindling oil reserves and simmering social pressures. Increasingly, state-owned oil firms—particularly in the Middle East—are having to balance the political demands of their governments with the need to be commercially competitive. In this ground-breaking new volume, Valerie Marcel draws on unprecedented access to the politicians, engineers; and businessmen directing five Middle Eastern state oil companies to shed light on one of the most secretive segments of the international oil industry. The author tells the stories of Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum Corp., the National Iranian Oil Co., Sonatrach of Algeria, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.—oil titans which together produce one quarter of the world's oil and hold half of the world's known oil and gas reserves. Dr. Marcel explains the complex bond between each state and its oil company, tracing the relationship's evolution from the politically charged days of foreign concessions to today's world of profit-driven decisionmaking. Drawn from over 120 interviews with company executives, middle managers, and oil-ministry officials, the author identifies a number of surprising new trends in these companies' strategy, and she paints a picture of their nascent sense of corporate identity. The book provides rare, up-to-date insight into how state-owned companies are striking a balance between their national mission and their commercial needs. The book also provides an insider's guide to these companies' unique culture. Executives and researchers in the region—both inside and outside the oil industry—will find it a valuable tool for understanding business in the Middle East.
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Sean Turnell
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Nias
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Fiery Dragons: Banks, Moneylenders and Microfinance in Burma
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If you're intrigued by how economics intertwines with history, "Fiery Dragons" is a compelling read. It doesn't just chronicle Burma's financial changes; it serves as a deep dive into the country's transformation from wealth to poverty. Sean Turnell has expertly linked monetary developments with historical events, bringing to light how crucial financial systems are, especially in a context as complex as Burma's. It's a read that'll offer you new perspectives on the importance of financial institutions and their impact on a country's fate.
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Lim Chong Yah
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World
Scientific
Publishing
Company
Southeast Asia: The Long Road Ahead (3rd Edition)
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This book could provide valuable insights to economics students and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the economics landscape of Southeast Asia. The book is concise and offers a unique, holistic approach to understanding the region's challenges and prospects for development. The author offers meaningful pointers on how the Southeast Asian economies should proceed to become developed nations.
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the linkages between disasters and development. It provides accessible and up-to-date analyses that explore planning and response activities in this field. The most unique feature of this book is that it offers a balanced perspective on the topic, combining theoretical insights with practical examples. Overall, readers will find this book engaging, informative, and illuminating.
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Kenneth Paul Tan
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Routledge
Governing Global-City Singapore - Plausible Futures After Lee Kuan Yew
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This book provides a detailed analysis of how governance in Singapore has evolved since independence to become what it is today, and what its prospects might be in a post-Lee Kuan Yew future. Firstly, it discusses the question of political leadership, electoral dominance and legislative monopoly in Singapore’s one-party dominant system and the system’s durability. Secondly, it tracks developments in Singapore’s public administration, critically analysing the formation and transformation of meritocracy and pragmatism, two key components of the state ideology. Thirdly, it discusses developments within civil society, focusing in particular on issues related to patriarchy and feminism, hetero-normativity and gay activism, immigration and migrant worker exploitation, and the contest over history and national narratives in academia, the media and the arts. Fourthly, it discusses the PAP government’s efforts to connect with the public, including its national public engagement exercises that can be interpreted as a subtler approach to social and political control. In increasingly complex conditions, the state struggles to maintain its hegemony while securing a pre-eminent position in the global economic order. Tan demonstrates how trends in these four areas converge in ways that signal plausible futures for a post-LKY Singapore.
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Tom Travis
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Wiley
Doing Business Anywhere : The Essential Guide to Going Global
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Doing Business Anywhere is a must-read for entrepreneurs and business leaders aiming to expand their business globally. Tom Travis provides several real-life examples and six tenets of global trade to help readers understand the intricacy of global trade. With valuable insights into social responsibility, branding, and trade relations, this book is great for anyone looking to understand the different aspects of global trade and how to navigate them to ensure sustainable growth.
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Frederic S. Mishkin
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Princeton
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The Next Great Globalization : How Disadvantaged Nations Can Harness Their Financial Systems to Get Rich
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of financial globalization in developing nations. Mishkin presents a hopeful vision of the potential benefits of financial globalization, while also providing a clear-eyed assessment of the potential risks and challenges. Through historical examples, he demonstrates how effective management of financial globalization can create opportunities for growth and prosperity, and suggests concrete policies for achieving these goals. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and persuasive argument for the importance of financial globalization in today's global economy.
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Jonathan Dembo, Katie Louchheim, Frank Freidel |
Harvard
University
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The Making of the New Deal : The Insiders Speak
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There has never been a phenomenon in American life to equal the invasion of Washington by the young New Dealers―hundreds of men and women still in their twenties and thirties, brilliant and dedicated, trained in the law, economics, public administration, technology, pouring into public life to do nothing less than restructure American society. They proposed new programs, drafted legislation, staffed the new agencies. They were active in the Administration, the Congress, the courts, the news media. They fanned out all over America to discover the facts, plan ways of easing the pain of their foundering country, and report on the results. Many of them went on to be rich, famous, and powerful, but their early experience in Washington was perhaps the most inspiriting of their lives.Katie Louchheim was among those who arrived in Washington in the 1930s, and being a keen writer as well as the wife of a member of the SEC, she had a front-row seat for the spectacle of social progress. Now, a half-century later, she has gathered reminiscences from her old friends and colleagues, interviewed others, and woven them together into a lively, informal word-picture of that exciting time. Among the many insiders who recount their views are Alger Hiss, Robert C. Weaver, Paul A. Freund, James H. Rowe, Wilbur J. Cohen, Abe Fortas, David Riesman, and Joseph L. Rauh. This book, a singular and uplifting primary document of an extraordinary period, is destined to appeal across a wide spectrum of readers of American history.
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Minxin Pei
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Harvard
University
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China's Crony Capitalism : The Dynamics of Regime Decay
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This book provides a critical analysis of China's economic reform and the consequences of incomplete reforms, shedding light on the pervasive corruption and the power dynamic among government officials, businessmen, and organized crime members. It offers compelling evidence of the illegitimate accumulation of wealth by the well-connected elites and the absence of democracy in China's one-party system. This book is recommended for readers seeking a deep understanding of China's contemporary issues beyond its rapid economic growth.
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Maria Rebecca Valenzuela, John Malcolm Dowling |
Cengage
Learning
Economic Development in Asia
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Economic Development in Asia, 2e provides the reader with an indepth theoretical and empirical analysis of current economic trends and policy issues in the countries that comprise developing Asia - a vast region extending from the Indian subcontinent to China and japan. Each chapter begins with a theoretical foundation that provides the basis for a detailed discussion of major micro- and macroeconomic developments and policy issues in these Asian developing countries. Country and regional examples, along with summaries of empirical studies, are introduced to illustrate different points of view regarding the development experience.The book is specially tailored to meet the needs of social science students studying economic development in Asia. With the rising tide of interest in the Asian economies, the book will be invaluable for educators, government policymakers, and anyone seeking to better understand the process of growth and economic development in the region.
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Jeffrey D. Sachs
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Penguin
Books
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Common Wealth : Economics for a Crowded Planet
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This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet. It provides in-depth insights into the interconnectedness of the environment, politics, and economics and offers practical solutions to tackle the challenges we face. The author, Jeffrey Sachs, is a renowned economist and his ideas on sustainable development are well-researched and presented in a clear and concise manner. The book's most unique feature is its emphasis on the need for long-term thinking and cooperation, which is crucial for a sustainable future. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to make a positive impact on our planet.
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What Then Must We Do? : Straight Talk about the Next American Revolution
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What Then Must We Do? is a must-read for those frustrated with the current economic system. Gar Alperovitz proposes a new system entirely, democratizing wealth and strengthening communities. Written in an accessible yet elegant style, this book is perfect for anyone looking to move from anger to strategy and be a part of a new-economy movement.
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Steven Johnson
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Riverhead
Future Perfect: The Case for Progress in a Networked Age
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If you're intrigued by the transformative power of technology and connectivity, "Future Perfect" is up your alley. Steven Johnson weaves a compelling narrative around how networked intelligence can revolutionize various aspects of society. It’s a thought-provoking read that provides an optimistic outlook on the potential for collective problem-solving in the digital age.
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R. Taggart Murphy, Akio Mikuni |
Brookings
Institution
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Japan's Policy Trap - Dollars, Deflation, And The Crisis Of Japanese Finance
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This book examines Japan's prolonged economic slump, revealing the country's policy trap and the trap of deflation, and offering unique insights into Japan's financial crisis. It is recommended for anyone interested in understanding Japan's current economic situation and policies.
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Cass R. Sunstein
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Simon
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Simpler - The Future Of Government
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Recommendation: "Simpler - The Future Of Government" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the government can become more effective by implementing simple changes. The book uses behavioral psychology and economics to explain how policies can be made simpler while still preserving freedom of choice. The unique feature of this book is how it combines theories from different fields to propose practical solutions for real-world problems.
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Chong Yah Lim
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World
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Southeast Asia: The Long Road Ahead (2nd Edition)
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Southeast Asia is going through tremendous changes economically. The market-oriented economies of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have been showing robust growth since the 1960s. The transitional economies of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam are exhibiting signs of economic awakening and revival after years of internal political and social turmoil. Despite these encouraging signs, the region still has a long road ahead in its efforts to achieve developed nation status. This book is a serious and concise study of various important economic aspects of Southeast Asia. The existing economic studies of the region are mainly topical in nature. Most books attempt to offer only a partial treatment of the issues and fail to examine these issues in a holistic manner. The objective of this book is to provide a more complete cross-country discussion on the economic issues and problems facing Southeast Asia. Besides critically examining the multiple facets of changes and problems that have been and will be encountered by Southeast Asia, the book presents a lucid exposition of the prospects of the region. However, it does not stop there but moves on to provide pointers and suggestions on how Southeast Asian countries should proceed with their development options and processes. The book should be of interest to economists and graduate students researching on Southeast Asia. It will also be extremely useful to those who want to have a better understanding of the Southeast Asian region.
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Siong Guan Lim
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Wspc
Can Singapore Fall?: Making The Future For Singapore
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Lim Siong Guan, Singapore's former Head of Civil Service (1999–2005) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 4th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between September and November 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the audience. Lim addresses the question, "Can Singapore Fall?", by examining the state of Singapore today and proposing what Singapore and Singaporeans must do in order to prevent economic and social decline. Taking inspiration from Sir John Glubb's essay, The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival, Lim urges Singaporeans to counter decline by observing the "three legs of honour": Trust, Diversity, and Excellence. These include becoming a gracious society and building up a culture of innovation, excellence and outwardness. Lim also reminds us that cultural change takes a generational effort to effect; for change to happen, Singaporeans must thus act with urgency and act now for the well-being of future generations. The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest.
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If you are interested in understanding the challenges and issues faced by Singapore in the 21st century despite its success story, this book would be an excellent read. Written by a senior fellow at ISEAS, the book provides unique insights on Singapore's economic, social and political landscape, with a focus on identifying potential challenges in the future.
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World of Risk by Mark Daniell is a must-read for global leaders, politicians, business people and anyone concerned with the future of our world. Daniell presents an architecture of practical solutions to deal with the complex, interconnected risks of our modern world. He offers a new state-of-the-art model of global strategy and leadership, emphasizing the importance of individual commitment and collective global responsibility in combating the risks posed by economic crises, disease, crime, and environmental challenges. Highly recommended for those looking to stay ahead of future trends.
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Art of Leadership: Perspectives from Distinguished Thought Leaders
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If you're someone who appreciates the wisdom of accomplished leaders across various fields, "The Art of Leadership" is a treasury you shouldn't miss. Diving into this book will give you the chance to mentally sit in a series of lectures at SMU, absorbing rich perspectives that could very well redefine your understanding of leadership in today's interconnected world.
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If the recent world events have left you feeling uneasy about the state of our economic system, Richard D. Wolff’s "The Sickness is the System" could offer you a new perspective. It's thoughtful and provocative—a perfect read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of economic and social issues, and exploring the possibility of alternative systems. Wolff's essays serve as a wake-up call, urging a collective rethink of what 'normal' means in today's world.
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