Energy consumption influences the level of living and quality of life of masses in a significant way, which ultimately matters a lot for overall economic development. We have analyzed the well established relationship between energy consumption and economic development in the context of fifty six countries, including India, and have done some econometric modeling on the influence of energy consumption on economic development. Human Development Index (HDI) has been taken as a representative of economic development. HDI has been calculated on the basis of important variables representing...

The book analyzes limitations of the traditional North-South cooperation in general and with African countries in particular. It, in this backdrop, advances the case of South-South cooperation, as many countries of the South, including India, China, South Africa, Brazil, etc., have emerged prominently on the world economic horizon of-late. It critically studies the current status of India-Africa's economic relations (both trade and investment) along with analyzing challenges and potential to upgrade these economic engagements. At last, it attempts to explore the specific areas in the power,...

There is a dearth of text books dealing with operational part and theoretical aspects (with equal emphasis) of international business, especially at the undergraduate level. This text book is an attempt to fulfill this need of students pursuing under-graduate and post-graduate courses in International Business, International Economics and International Trade. There is huge requirement of professionals for operation of International Business now-a-days. This book may serve the purpose of addressing different aspects and dimensions of International Business from theoretical and practical points...