National Differences in Political Economy
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Introduction
Political Systems
Collectivism and Individualism
Democracy and Totalitarianism
Economic Systems
Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
Legal Systems
Different Legal Systems
Differences in Contract Law
Property Rights and Corruption Country Focus
Corruption in Nigeria
The Protection of Intellectual Property
Product Safety and Liability Management Focus
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The Determinants of Economic Development
Differences in Economic Development
Broader Conceptions of Development: Amartya Sen
Political Economy and Economic Progresss
Geography, Education, and Economic Development
States in Transition
The Spread of Democracy
The New World Order and Global Terrorism
The Spread of Market-Based Systems
The Nature of Economic Transformation
Deregulation
Privatization Country Focus
Building a Market Economy in India
Legal Systems Implications of Changing Political Economy
Implications for Managers Chapter Summary Critical Thinking and Discussion Questions Research Task Closing Case Indonesia—The Troubled Giant |