The Frugal Superpower examines how the financial constraints of the early 21st century reshape the global role of the United States. Michael Mandelbaum argues that the era of expansive American international engagement—supported by ample economic resources—is ending, giving rise to a more restrained foreign policy. By analyzing geopolitical shifts, budget limitations, and global expectation…
This paper discusses about the roles of finance officers at the Indonesian Missions abroad. In accordance with the existing regulations of state budget management, Indonesian Missions bear at least 4 (four) roles of finance officers as KPA, PPK, Bendahara Pengeluaran, and Bendahara Penerimaan. These roles of finance officers often create a burden to assigned officials as they have no expertise …
The Blue Economy is a design theory initiated by Gunter Pauli which he developed over the last 30 years. The name for his concept The Blue Economy was brought into life with the book The Blue Economy 10 years 100 innovations - 100 million jobs. It was written by Gunter Pauli after 16 years of experiences and more than 50 successful initiatives and projects all over the world as founder and dire…
The global economy, on which the world now depends more than ever, is in crisis. The Russian economy has collapsed, leading to punishing inflation and economic hardship. Scores of Japanese banks are in ruin while the Japanese government muddles along, the nation falling deeper and deeper into recession. The once-booming economies of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia have imploded. Brazil and th…
This book gives a clear overview about almost all aspects of Islamic finance. It is clearly written and easily understood. It also comes out with the recent issues and developments within Islamic financial industry. Some articles in the book also provide in depth analysis on the challenges within the industry that must be tackled in order to sustain the development of Islamic financial industry.
Japan seeks economic competitiveness vis-a-vis the West and economic dominance in Asia, but it mainly competes through cooperative use of economic resources, which facilitates realization of the goals of partner nations. This book studies Japan's balance between the United States and East Asia by focusing on the use of economic power - defense spending, consumption, and investment - to advance …
The Annual Report 2005 to the Board of Governors reviews the IMF's activities and policies during the financial year (May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005). The main sections cover country, global, and regional surveillance; strengthening surveillance and crisis prevention; IMF program support and crisis resolution; the Fund's role in low-income countries; financial operations and policies; tech…
An expert team of international authors present a diverse and comprehensive selection of theories and issues, carefully brought together by experienced editor John Ravenhill. Crucially, debates are presented through a critical lens to encourage students to unpack claims, form independent views, and challenge assumptions. This text is the only introduction to global political economy that lets s…
The islamic development bank is an international financial institution established in pursuance of the declaration of intent issued by the conference of finance ministers of muslims countries held in Jeddah in Dhul Q'adah 1393 H.
Global financial warriors provides a rare insider's glimpse at the highest levels of policy making, taking the reader into the White House situations room, to the meeting of the G7 finance ministers.