The concept of market economy and capitalism is said to have created miracles in lifting the economic prosperity and the standard of living of people worldwide, particularly in the developed economies of the West and Japan since the forties. In an age of globalization and commercialization, the author of this book wonders if we could continue to enjoy what we are endowed with, particularly when debt inflicted nation-states of the West find it difficult to sustain this rather farcical prosperity. In addition to proposing some innovative ideas to generate public revenue using the market...

The charismatic ruler of Dubai has managed to build the most popular destination brand name in the world. Dubai is said to have everything as a destination for leisure and business travellers and it is one of the most visited places on the earth. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is a visionary and strategist, has been personally engaged in making his dream a reality. Dubai is preparing to host Expo 2020 but the ruler's vision extends beyond 2020 although the global economic environment is essentially turbulent and unpredictable. It means, realising his vision very much depends on...