Editors' introduction
Financial crises, globalization and the new world order
Financial crises and government regulations / Gary Moon Cheung Shiu and Kin-Ming Wong
China and the world economic order / Wai Kee Yuen and Joe Fuk Kin Wong
Globalization and the role of multinational corporations / Paul K.C. Shum, Raymond W.M. Yeung, Joe Fuk Kin Wong and Wai Kee Yuen
Technological catching-up in east asia / Mei Chih Hu
Pirate production, intellectual property and informal sector in developing economies / Simon Chien-Yuan Chen
Political, religious and social conflicts
Economic freedom and economic development / Kai Yin Woo and Alan Chan
Religion, culture and global conflicts / Diana S. Kwan and Fu-Lai Tony Yu
Social development and health : literacy, human trafficking, AIDS and drug abuse / Jia-Huey Lin and Yu-Chen Kuo
Energy sources, environmental protection and sustainable development / Rita Yi Man Li
Towards a better world though cooperation
Reducing world's income inequality / Che Cheong Poon and Richard Cheung Lam
The role of intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) / Ho-Don Yan
Happiness and well-being / Wai Kee Yuen, Mark Greene and Wan Ling Chu.
International economic development : leading issues and challenges. ISBN 9780415661522. Published by Routledge in 2014. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.