This book analyzes China’s foreign policy and economic development in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. Written within the framework of the Council on Foreign Relations’ 1980s Project, the study examines how domestic economic reforms and international strategic considerations shaped China’s evolving role in global politics. The authors explore policy choices, external relation…
This book examines the internal adjustment process of public enterprises in Côte d’Ivoire within the broader context of economic restructuring. The authors analyze the political, institutional, and economic dynamics that shaped reforms in state-owned enterprises during a period of fiscal crisis and structural adjustment. Through detailed case studies, the work highlights the tensions between…
This textbook examines the foundations of the American political system, focusing on the interaction between economics, law, and public policy. Written by Alan Stone and Richard P. Barke, the book provides an analytical overview of U.S. governmental structures, constitutional principles, policymaking processes, and the economic forces shaping political decisions. It serves as a comprehensive in…
This book examines Brazil's transformation from a backward Portuguese colony to a dynamic developing nation, particularly since its economic reshaping following a serious crisis at the end of the 20th century. Roett explains how monetary reforms, tighter fiscal policies, and political stability propelled Brazil into a regional power and a significant actor in international relations. This work …
Denmark in the 1990s promises to be a stark contrast to the postwar years. In this critical introduction, Professor Kenneth Miller examines Danish social, governmental and public policy, focusing on the changes that have transformed it in the past 40 years. He presents a story of stability and change, of a welfare state in times of challenge and difficulty, and of a small country – despite in…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the economic underdevelopment of Southeast Asia and the rise of economic nationalism in the region. The authors examine the historical foundations of Southeast Asia’s economic structures, the legacy of colonialism, and the challenges faced by developing states in pursuing autonomous economic policies. The work evaluates nationalist responses to exter…
Ivory Coast: The Challenge of Success is an in-depth economic analysis authored by B. A. den Tuinder for the World Bank. The book examines the rapid economic growth of Côte d'Ivoire during the post-independence period and explores the structural factors that contributed to its development performance. It discusses the country's agricultural expansion, industrialization strategies, macroeconomi…
In this book, Gordon Brown offers an inside perspective on the global financial crisis of 2008–2009 and outlines strategies for overcoming what he calls the first crisis of globalization. Drawing on his experience as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and former chancellor of the exchequer, Brown analyzes the structural weaknesses of the international financial system, the failures of glob…
Leadership and National Development in North Africa: A Comparative Study by Elbaki Hermassi explores the political structures, leadership styles, and national development strategies of three North African states—Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Hermassi analyzes the role of political elites, the evolution of nationalist movements, and the challenges of modernization in the post-colonial period…
This seminal report prepared by the Independent Commission on International Development Issues, chaired by Willy Brandt, examines the deepening economic divide between the industrialized North and the developing South. The book outlines urgent strategies for global cooperation, highlighting issues of trade imbalance, poverty, development financing, and the need for new international economic st…