Purpose This study aims to propose an approach towards reducing differences between national economies and living standards existing between the world’s wealthiest and least affluent nations. Design/methodology/approach A systemic review identifies the impeding purpose as proposed above: an...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand a spontaneous movement of social mobilization and protest known as the yellow vests and their unrelenting demand for increased buying power. Design/methodology/approach: A capsule history of France and the universal struggle for a living wage...

Purpose: This study aims to assess progress toward achieving international (United Nations’) goals and targets for attaining sustainable development and discuss the risks of worldwide failure. Design/methodology/approach: The authors highlight the relationship between global goals/targets and...

Purpose: This paper aims to discuss the history of human migration till the present day. Design/methodology/approach: The authors analyze the human movement from pre-hominid times, forming patterns of existence. Thus, ambient sun and water, weather and climate extremes, shelter, food supply,...

Purpose: Specific examples or brief case-histories in different fields or disciplines illustrate the inventive process from conception to realization. Design/methodology/approach: The authors examine predictions made in 2007 by “China experts” about what the Chinese business environment...