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The Political Economy of the World Bank : The Early Years

Juin, 2013
Global

This book covers the early years of the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly known as the World Bank when it first confronted the issue of development as a fundamental part of its mission. The book is mainly concerned with how the Bank interpreted its mission and, more specifically, how its mission was born: what events shaped it, what cultural and ideological background influenced it and what was the historical context in which it arose.

New Industries from New Places : The Emergence of the Software and Hardware Industries in China and India

Juin, 2013
Chine
Inde

China and India have grown rapidly in importance in the global economy over the past two decades the same period in which hardware and software have become important tradable products in the global economy. China has reached global scale in the hardware industry but not in software; India has achieved the reverse. These recent developments offer new insights into the ways in which new industries can take root and flourish within the broader context of developing economies.

From Inside Brazil : Development in a Land of Contrasts

Juin, 2012

The overarching theme of the book is
development in a land of contrasts. There have been large
economic, social, and political changes. The mass of society
is far more expressive and politically involved today. In
1945, the country had 7.4 million voters, about 11 percent
of the population. Today it has 120 million voters, or 67
percent of the population. The economy has been modernized,
the capitalist ethos spread across regions, mass

Postindustrial East Asian Cities : Innovation for Growth

Juin, 2012

Post-Industrial East Asian Cities
analyzes urban developments and policies responsible for the
growth of producer services and creative industries. This
study is based on the findings of firm surveys conducted in
East Asia and a review of the data and literature on several
key regional cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul,
Bangkok and Tokyo) that are transitioning away from
traditional manufacturing activities.