Download or read book Pocket World In Figures 2022 written by The Economist and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2022 edition of this annual bestseller has been completely revised and updated, with new features including the origins and destinations of migrants, the prevalence of paramilitary forces, levels of slum populations and a range of indicators tracking the effects of covid-19, among many others. It provides rankings on more than 200 topics covering 188 countries, together with detailed statistical profiles of 64 of the world's major economies, plus the euro area and the world itself, and challenges readers to test their knowledge with a quiz. If you want to know » which country imports the most arms » the countries with the highest life expectancy » where most mammal species are under threat » which country normally hosts most tourists » where to get the highest broadband speed » who has the highest percentage of covid-19 vaccinations this edition of Pocket World in Figures has the answers.

Download or read book Pocket World in Figures written by The Economist and published by Economist Books. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 200,000 copies sold worldwide each year* For more than 25 years, Pocket World in Figures has been informing and entertaining readers around the world with its blend of the serious, the quirky and the downright surprising. Where else would you find out, in a single volume, that a Big Mac will cost you twice as much in Israel as one in South Africa, that Rwanda, Bolivia and Cuba have the highest proportion of women in parliament or that the US space budget is six times that of its nearest rival, China? The 2017 edition once again includes data from over 190 countries, presented in a series of rankings and country profiles. As always, the rankings will cover subjects as diverse as geography and demographics, business, economics and finance and society and culture. But this time, the book will also showcase the Economist's strength in data journalism by including a series of charts and graphs to supplement the rankings. The new edition will also include a series of quiz questions designed to make the book an even more indispensable guide for anyone who wants to be well-informed about the world around them.

Download or read book Political Economies of the Middle East and North Africa written by Robert Springborg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its oil wealth, the Middle East and North Africa is economically stagnating. Growth rates are comparatively unfavorable and insufficient to substantially improve citizens’ lives. Whether this economic inertia can be overcome or will continue into the indefinite future is a vital question that confronts both the region and the world. In this book leading Middle East scholar Robert Springborg discusses the economic future of this region by examining the national and regional political causes of its contemporary underperformance. Overgrown, weak MENA states, he explains, have been unable to escape their unfavorable historical legacies. “Limited access orders” and the deep states based in the means of coercion that underpin them undermine state capacities and constrain beneficial, autonomous political and economic activity. Increasingly challenged by their populations, MENA states face the daunting and so far unmet challenge of diversifying non-sustainable, rentier political economies away from direct or indirect dependence on oil and gas revenues. Stagnation of those revenues and failure to generate alternative income sources, combined with rapid population growth, presents the region with an economic challenge that can only be overcome by profound political change.

Download or read book The Ethical Investor s Handbook How to grow your money without wrecking the Earth written by Morten Strange and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global warming, overpopulation, the biodiversity crisis... the world we live in is in a state of emergency. This is not just an ecological problem; it is an economic problem as well. The state of the natural world impacts – and is impacted by – human society. Our actions have long-term consequences, so we must be wise in the choices we make, not least in the companies/practices we support through our investment decisions. In The Ethical Investor’s Handbook, author Morten Strange connects the dots, to show how economics and finance play a direct role in perpetuating this crisis. What can we as individual investors do to avoid wrecking the Earth while growing our wealth? How can we navigate the capital allocation space without compromising our ethical values? It can be done – some of the Big Boys have done it – and this invaluable new book shows us how. Delving into topics such as alternative energy sources, conservation and natural capital, The Ethical Investor’s Handbook offers practical advice on how to build a sustainable green portfolio that reaps handsome returns. There are pitfalls and stranded assets to avoid, but also new opportunities if you know where to find them. Do-gooders, with the right understanding of the issues at hand, can make a good buck!

Download or read book Gender at the Border written by Janet Henshall Momsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at two contrasting border regions, one in western Hungary, one in the east of the country, this volume is the first to combine an examination of border related issues with gender and economic development. By comparing and critically analyzing the relative levels of encouragement of entrepreneurial activities and gender differences, it highlights the importance of borders within the changing European Union. Despite the assumption that entrepreneurship would be strongest near the western border with Austria, the findings show that, on the contrary, many women in western Hungary would rather avoid the risk of being self-employed by getting well-paid jobs in Austria or working for foreigners, while in the east of the country, entrepreneurship was often the only possible way of earning a living. It also highlights the importance of setting up a business to the empowerment of women in both regions, by giving them a bigger decision-making role in the family.

Download or read book The Forty Year Con Game written by Dr. Michael B. Harrington and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-07-12 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most voters during the 2016 presidential election were largely unaware of Trump’s forty-year history as a skilled con man but an incompetent failure otherwise. In anticipation of the 2020 election, this book describes Trump’s public life from his mob connections in the early 1980s through his first two stumbling years in the White House. It documents Trump’s inescapable history of ignorance, self-absorption, poor judgment, corruption, impulsive decision-making, bigotry, and strong authoritarian instincts. Taken together, all guaranteed a disastrous presidency. His first two years in the White House fulfilled this guarantee, threatening America’s constitutional democracy.

Download or read book Sociology written by Ken Plummer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, Sociology: The Basics has been translated into six languages. The volume is packed with thought-provoking summaries, questions, quotations and activities. It offers an absorbing narrative about what we mean by the social, and how we can think about it, weaving in discussions of the personal, the political and social change, along with concepts and vivid contemporary examples, and answering questions such as: What is the scope, history and purpose of sociology? How do we cultivate ways of understanding society and ‘the social’? What is the state of the world we live in today? How do we analyse suffering and inequalities? What are key methods and tools for researching and thinking about society? How has digitalism reshaped sociology and its method? How might sociology help us understand the changes brought about by Covid-19? Does sociology have values? What is the role of sociology in making a better world? In this thoroughly revised and updated Third edition the reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying website, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology and those with an interest in how the modern world works.

Download or read book BRICS written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is BRICS BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Originally identified to highlight investment opportunities, the grouping evolved into a cohesive geopolitical bloc, with their governments meeting annually at formal summits and coordinating multilateral policies since 2009. Bilateral relations among BRICS are conducted mainly on the basis of non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: BRICS Chapter 2: BRIC Chapter 3: G20 Chapter 4: Brazil-India relations Chapter 5: 1st BRIC summit Chapter 6: Brazil-China relations Chapter 7: 2nd BRIC summit Chapter 8: 3rd BRICS summit Chapter 9: 4th BRICS summit Chapter 10: 5th BRICS summit Chapter 11: New Development Bank Chapter 12: 6th BRICS summit Chapter 13: Convergence (economics) Chapter 14: Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government Chapter 15: 7th BRICS summit Chapter 16: 8th BRICS summit Chapter 17: BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement Chapter 18: 11th BRICS summit Chapter 19: Dedollarisation Chapter 20: 14th BRICS summit Chapter 21: 15th BRICS summit (II) Answering the public top questions about brics. (III) Real world examples for the usage of brics in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of BRICS.

Download or read book Game Query written by Philip Coggan and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TEST YOURSELF AGAINST THE ECONOMIST'S CHAMPION QUIZ TEAM - THE ONLY QUIZ BOOK YOU NEED THIS CHRISTMAS General knowledge quizzes are ten a penny. Trust The Economist, which knows both the price and the value of everything, to do something different. In its first ever quiz book in a 175-year history, the sharp wits of The Economist's own champion quiz team ('Marginal Futility') throw down the gauntlet for a genuinely severe contest. Ranging over the globe and the sweep of world history, peering into the most significant developments in science, politics and culture, this is the rare quiz whose answers shed real light on the ways of the world. What was Europe's first attempt at an international currency union, before the Euro was a twinkle in Jacques Delors's eye? Where did 15th-Century popes live? Who sang Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley?

Download or read book Asian Business and Management written by Harukiyo Hasegawa and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this core textbook, edited and contributed to by recognised international authorities on the subject, outlines the critical contextual and theoretical issues of business and management in Asia and offers a fresh, topical analysis of management in the major Asian nations. Featuring an accessible two-part structure and updated with the latest research, the book will enable students to assess Asian management systems and the strategies adopted by corporations and governments. The text's thought-provoking teaching and learning tools guide students through a number of the key topics in the field, including globalization, regionalism, corporate social responsibility, ethics, ecological issues, industrial relations and sustainability. This is an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduates and MBA students studying modules in Asian Business and Management. In addition, it is an essential text for managers and executives seeking a more realistic understanding of business and management in Asia as an evolving adaptive system.

Download or read book France Economy written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is France Economy There is a significant amount of governmental involvement in strategic areas in France's economy, which is a highly developed social market economy. It is the seventh-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP and the ninth-largest economy in terms of PPP, and it accounts for around 4% of the total global GDP. France's gross domestic product (GDP) as measured in dollars is subject to significant fluctuations as a result of a fluctuating currency exchange rate. There is a diverse economy in France, with the service sector being the most important contributor to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The industrial sector contributed 19.5% of the country's GDP, while the primary sector contributed 1.7%. In the year 2020, France was the beneficiary of the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Europe and the second greatest spender in research and development compared to other European countries. By the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index, it was ranked among the top 10 most innovative countries in the world. Additionally, according to the 2019 Global Competitiveness Report, it was recognized as the fifteenth most competitive nation in the world. Additionally, it was the fifth-largest trade nation in the entire world. In addition to being the most visited country in the world, France is also the most powerful agricultural nation in the European Union. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Economy of France Chapter 2: Economy of Brazil Chapter 3: Economy of Canada Chapter 4: Economy of Chile Chapter 5: Economy of Greece Chapter 6: Economy of Japan Chapter 7: Economy of Latvia Chapter 8: Economy of Poland Chapter 9: Economy of Slovakia Chapter 10: Economy of Spain Chapter 11: Economy of Switzerland Chapter 12: Economy of the United Kingdom Chapter 13: Economy of Uzbekistan Chapter 14: Economy of Austria Chapter 15: Developed country Chapter 16: World economy Chapter 17: BRIC Chapter 18: Economy of India Chapter 19: Economy of the Republic of Ireland Chapter 20: Economy of China Chapter 21: Climate change in Luxembourg (II) Answering the public top questions about france economy. (III) Real world examples for the usage of france economy in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of France Economy.

Download or read book Newly Industrialized Country written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Newly Industrialized Country A socioeconomic classification that is used to a number of countries all over the world by political scientists and economists is known as the category of newly industrialized country (NIC), newly industrialized economy (NIE), or medium income country. These countries are a subgroup of emerging nations that are experiencing a significantly higher rate of economic growth compared to other developing nations. Additionally, these nations are seeing a reorganization of society as a result of the social repercussions of industrialization, such as urbanization. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Newly industrialized country Chapter 2: Economy of Burkina Faso Chapter 3: Economy of the Central African Republic Chapter 4: Gross domestic product Chapter 5: Economy of Nicaragua Chapter 6: Developed country Chapter 7: Developing country Chapter 8: Economic development Chapter 9: World economy Chapter 10: Palace economy Chapter 11: Aegean civilization Chapter 12: Linear B Chapter 13: Economy of Africa Chapter 14: Economy of North America Chapter 15: Emerging market Chapter 16: BRIC Chapter 17: Latin American debt crisis Chapter 18: Economy of the Middle East Chapter 19: VISTA (economics) Chapter 20: Global recession Chapter 21: CIVETS (II) Answering the public top questions about newly industrialized country. (III) Real world examples for the usage of newly industrialized country in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of newly industrialized country.

Download or read book Consumer Economy written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Consumer Economy An economy that is driven by consumer spending as a percentage of its gross domestic product is referred to as a consumer economy. This is in contrast to the other major components of GDP, which are consumer spending only. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Consumer economy Chapter 2: Economy of Eritrea Chapter 3: Gross domestic product Chapter 4: Macroeconomics Chapter 5: Recession Chapter 6: Measures of national income and output Chapter 7: Fiscal multiplier Chapter 8: GDP deflator Chapter 9: Bureau of Economic Analysis Chapter 10: Aggregate demand Chapter 11: Real gross domestic product Chapter 12: Consumption (economics) Chapter 13: Consumer spending Chapter 14: BRIC Chapter 15: Net domestic product Chapter 16: Gross output Chapter 17: Gross value added Chapter 18: VISTA (economics) Chapter 19: Foreign trade of the United States Chapter 20: Middle income trap Chapter 21: Abenomics (II) Answering the public top questions about consumer economy. (III) Real world examples for the usage of consumer economy in many fields. (IV) Rich glossary featuring over 1200 terms to unlock a comprehensive understanding of consumer economy. (eBook only). Who will benefit Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of consumer economy.

Download or read book China Economy written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is China Economy China has an upper middle income, developing, mixed, socialist market economy incorporating industrial policies and strategic five-year plans. It is the world's second largest economy by nominal GDP, behind the United States, and the world's largest economy since 2016 when measured by purchasing power parity (PPP). Due to a volatile currency exchange rate, China's GDP as measured in dollars fluctuates sharply. China accounted for 19% of the global economy in 2022 in PPP terms, and around 18% in nominal terms in 2022. Historically, China was one of the world's foremost economic powers for most of the two millennia from the 1st until the 19th century. The economy consists of public sector enterprises, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and mixed-ownership enterprises, as well as a large domestic private sector and openness to foreign businesses in their system. Private investment and exports are the main drivers of economic growth in China, but the Chinese government has also emphasized domestic consumption. Post-1978 economic reforms China's average GDP growth has been over 10% annually for over three decades. And in certain years, GDP growth even exceeded 13% annually. Though in recent years, their growth has significantly plummeted. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Economy of China Chapter 2: Economy of Armenia Chapter 3: Economy of Canada Chapter 4: Economy of Chile Chapter 5: Economy of Hong Kong Chapter 6: Economy of Indonesia Chapter 7: Economy of Kazakhstan Chapter 8: Economy of Malaysia Chapter 9: Economy of Morocco Chapter 10: Economy of Pakistan Chapter 11: Economy of South Korea Chapter 12: Economy of Tanzania Chapter 13: Economy of Thailand Chapter 14: Economy of Vietnam Chapter 15: Economy of Australia Chapter 16: World economy Chapter 17: Economy of Asia Chapter 18: BRIC Chapter 19: Economy of India Chapter 20: Electronics industry in China Chapter 21: Foreign trade of the United States (II) Answering the public top questions about china economy. (III) Real world examples for the usage of china economy in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of China Economy.

Download or read book African Economic Development written by Steven Langdon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth seen in the 1980-2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, achieving equity and overcoming environmental threats continue. This much-needed and insightful textbook has been written to help us understand this combination of emerging improvements and significant challenges. Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including: Human development; Rapid urbanization; Structural and gender dimensions; Sustainable development and environmental issues; and Africa’s role in the world economy. The authors use economic tools and concepts throughout, in a way that makes them accessible to students without an economics background. Readers are also aided by a wide range of case studies, on-the-ground examples and statistical information, which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource, featuring additional sources for students and instructors. African Economic Development is a clear and comprehensive textbook suitable for courses on African economic development, development economics, African studies and development studies.

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Download or read book Urbanization Regional Development and Governance in China written by Jianfa Shen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid urbanization in China in recent decades and the challenges of social and regional integration and governance have been issues of major concern. This book explores the course of urbanization and development in China over recent decades. It considers a range of issues including urbanization, changing urban and regional systems, regional integration and governance. The book pays particular attention to the economic relations between Hong Kong and mainland China and how regional development, integration and governance unfold in the Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta region.