Economics and Globalization Publications
131. Pluses and Minuses In The Croatian and Macedonian Economies
Jul 07, 2011January 1997 - Two American economists resident in Croatia and Macedonia weighed the balance of pluses and minuses in the economies of these two former Yugoslav successor states in a joint presentation at an EES Noon Discussion. Evan Kraft and Michael Wyzan both found inflation well under control and industrial production rising in the respective economies, but they also emphasized a number of daunting structural problems, particularly the slow pace and politically manipulated nature of privatization. more
Climate Change Politics in North America: The State of Play
Jul 07, 2011This report examines key aspects and issues of North American politics and policymaking related to climate change. Edited By Henrik Selin and Stacy D. VanDeveer. more
Poverty Reduction: An Effective Means of Population Control
Jul 07, 2011In Poverty Reduction: An Effective Means of Population Control, Mohammed Sharif attempts to use both theoretical and empirical analysis to take a fresh look at the topic. more
Hong Kong Conference Report: Section 1 (English)
Jul 07, 2011Section 1 presents an overview of green NGO development in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan, and paints pictures of three diverse environmental movements. Also includes Foreword and Table of Contents. more
Os desafios da agua subterranea na Africa austral (No. 2)
Jul 07, 2011A África Austral enfrenta potenciais graves faltas de água subterrânea, que não só colocam em perigo as vidas daqueles que dependem directamente dela, mas também o desenvolvimento continuado dos motores económicos da região. more
The Human Dimensions of Environmental Insecurity: Some Insights from South Asia
Jul 07, 2011This article presents the key insights that emerged from a regional research project that explored environment and security links in the context of South Asia. more
ECSP Report 8: Official Statements
Jul 07, 2011Excerpts from recent official statements in which environment, population, and human security issues are prominently cited in the context of national and security interests. more
72. Privatization in Brcko District: Why It Is Different and Why It Works
Jul 07, 2011April 2004 - The Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina is small, with less than 100,000 people. In 2001, about 30 public companies were selected for privatization. At the outset, there were good reasons to ask whether the District would have any success in privatizing them. Many of the public companies had been shut down for up to ten years, while the rest were operating at a small fraction of their pre-1991 output. more
PECS News Issue 9 (Spring 2004)
Jul 07, 2011Includes articles on the Okavango River Basin and reproductive health in the Amazon rainforest, as well as summaries from events on population and security, and a review of Breaking the Conflict Trap. more
