The volume offers a multidisciplinary approach focusing on the core concepts of globalization, institutions and socio-economic performance. It consists of two parts: (i) Globalization and its Effects, (ii) Institution and Socio-Economic Performance. Nine chapters in the first part concentrate on the definition of globalization, approaches to globalization, effects of globalization and various issues related to globalization such as global business ethics, carbon tax, public administration reforms, state spending, exports, tourism and foreign direct investment. The second part of the...