"Bringing together distinguished scholars from BRICS nations and those with deep interest and knowledge of these emerging powers, this collection makes a significant intervention in the ongoing debates about comparative communication research and thus contribute to the further i…
"Like a giant oil tanker, the world is slowly turning. The rapid growth of economies in Asia and the global South has led to a momentous shift in the world order, leaving much of the traditional literature on globalization behind. Multipolar Globalization: Emerging Economies and…
Competition law has expanded to more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide with varying degrees of economic, social, and institutional development, raising important questions as to what is the appropriate design of competition law regimes and the interaction between competition law …
"This book systematically analyzes the economic dynamics of large emerging economies from an extended Comparative Capitalisms perspective. Coining the phrase 'state-permeated capitalism', the authors shift the focus of research from economic policy alone, towards the real world …
This book examines the direction of the BRICS association. Beginning with historical analyses of the broader Global South and the fundamental composition of the BRICS countries and then moving on to present trends, The BRICS Order evaluates the variables that will influence the …
Liberalism and the contradictions of American leadership -- Power, multilateralism, and neoliberalism at the WTO -- Power shift -- Brazil : new drivers of liberalization -- China : a delicate dance -- India : balancing complex trade interests
"This book examines the relatively recent and under-explored phenomenon of outward foreign direct investment (FDI) from large emerging market countries, focusing on the four BRIC states (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). The book looks particularly at the services sector, with …
In 2012 and 2013, Psy's Gangnam Style and Gentleman received worldwide attention with their unique appeal in global contents market. His success illustrates the integrative power of the open network via YouTube and individual core competence based on his peculiar music and dance…
"The term "BRICs" was coined at Goldman-Sachs some twenty years ago to designate four "developing countries" which were developing much faster than the group. They were developing so fast, in fact, that popular wisdom came to believe that first, Brazil, Russia, India, and China …
The recent banking crisis has brought into question the business model used by most large banks. This collection of essays explores the success of 'alternative banks' - savings banks, cooperative banks and development banks, using case studies from around the world and discussio…