Energy and Sustainable Development in Mexico

Energy and Sustainable Development in Mexico
Author: John R. Moroney
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 160344324X

John R. Moroney and Flory Dieck-Assad cogently assess Mexico's goals of sustainability and the major policy changes that will be required to achieve them.

Cactus (Opuntia Spp.) as Forage

Cactus (Opuntia Spp.) as Forage
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251047057

Opuntias are multipurpose plants that are increasingly being used in agricultural systems in arid and semi-arid areas. Due to its high water-use efficiency, it is particularly useful as forage in times of drought and in areas where few other crops can grow, and it is now considered a key component for the productivity and sustainability of these regions. This publication presents current scientific and practical information on the use of the cactus Opuntia as forage for livestock.

Mexico's Cold War

Mexico's Cold War
Author: Renata Keller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107079586

This book examines Mexico's unique foreign relations with the US and Cuba during the Cold War.

Economic Policy and Human Rights

Economic Policy and Human Rights
Author: Radhika Balakrishnan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-11-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1848138768

Economic Policy and Human Rights presents a powerful critique of three decades of neoliberal economic policies, assessed from the perspective of human rights norms. In doing so, it brings together two areas of thought and action that have hitherto been separate: progressive economics concerned with promoting economic justice and human development; and human rights analysis and advocacy. Focussing on in-depth comparative case studies of the USA and Mexico and looking at issues such as public expenditure, taxation and international trade, the book shows that heterodox economic analysis benefits greatly from a deeper understanding of a human rights framework. This is something progressive economists have often been skeptical of, regarding it as too deeply entrenched in 'Western' norms, discourses and agendas. Such a categorical rejection is unwarranted. Instead, human rights norms can provide an invaluable ethical and accountability framework, challenging a narrow focus on efficiency and growth. A vital book for anyone interested in human rights and harnessing economics to create a better world.

The Rise of "the Rest"

The Rise of
Author: Alice H. Amsden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0195170598

Alice H. Amsden describes how some developing countries outside the North Atlantic area were able to achieve accelerated economic growth following World War Two.