The developmental mindset and the revival of financial activism -- Developmental states : bringing ideas back in -- Makings of a mindset and emergence of strategy mark I -- Rise of financial activism -- Fracturing consensus and the abandonment of financial activism -- Return of the state --...

This casebook demonstrates that the future of global business lies in how well the multinational landscape is charted and how the importance of Asian market leaders is deeply embedded in it. It offers international management students and researchers an extensive guide to the business history,...

This report provides a series of indicators on Korea's policymaking practices and government performance compared to those of other OECD countries and of the G7 countries. Based on the Korean government reform objectives, this publication discusses how to strengthen evidence-based policymaking...

Transport infrastructure opens new routes and creates connections. It increases prosperity by generating economic opportunities, reducing transport costs and supporting agglomeration economies. However, the increased traffic flows also generate environmental and social costs. In Korea, the...

This book focuses on the application of newly innovated analytical tools for sustainable development on regional economic and environmental issues in Korea. With a range of case studies, the authors explore a series of theoretical models and empirical methods including spatial CCE Model,...

1. Chaebol groups in modern Korean history -- 2. The history of Samsung -- 3. Concentration vs. competition in neoliberal media mode -- 4. Samsung media empires -- 5. A family media monopoly -- 6. Conclusion.

Chapter 1: Introduction and previous visits to Seoul -- Chapter 2: The Historical Development of Korea -- Chapter 3: The Country and its People -- Chapter 4: State and Economy - Essential Development Principles -- Chapter 5: Powerful Conglomerates - The CHAEBOL -- Chapter 6: Challenges for...

Since the 2007 financial crisis, discussion on issues related to the size, spread and frequency of financial crises has captivated a wide variety of audiences. Why has the world economy experienced such a marked increase in financial transactions and private and public indebtedness since the...