Acclaimed as "game changing" and "field shifting," How China Escaped the Poverty Trap advances a new paradigm in the political economy of development and sheds new light on China's rise. How can poor and weak societies escape poverty traps? Political economists have traditionally offered three answers: "stimulate growth first," "build good institutions first," or "some fortunate nations inherit…
This book approaches corporate governance from a multi-disciplinary perspective and emphasis not only conformance issues but also best practices designed to enhance company performance and shareholder value. The book provides an overview of corporate governance, including practices and developments in the Asian region and internationally, and comprehensive coverage of important areas of corpora…