Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. China’s four decades of reforms and development -- Chapter 3. China’s new style of globalization as a route to a more sustainable growth path -- Chapter 4. The Rationale for the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative -- Chapter 5. China’s financial deepening...

This book systematically discusses the contribution of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to China’s transition from an emerging to an advanced economic and financial system after more than five years. From a historical perspective, it explains to what extent the BRI plan is effective enough...

The trade analysis and firm surveys conducted in several African countries in this study highlight an apparent mismatch between government policies and exporters’ needs in the provision and use of trade support services. While acknowledging the weaknesses of firms in these countries, the study...

The multilateral trading system has delivered successive rounds of trade liberalisation and established mechanisms to protect the interests of trading nations. The result has been growth for those nations that have recognised the importance of openness and established a domestic policy framework...

"Today, the United States seems to be taking a leading role in anti-globalization. What impact will this have on the future of globalization and the development of the world economy? How should developing countries respond to the changes? This book systematically collates and analyzes China's...

The trade analysis and firm surveys conducted in several African countries in this study highlight an apparent mismatch between government policies and exporters' needs in the provision and use of trade support services. While acknowledging the weaknesses of firms in these countries, the study...