Globalization, Convergence, and History

Globalization and Sustainability: Conflict or Convergence?

Globalization in History: A Geographical Perspective

This paper argues that a geographical perspectie is fundamental to understanding comparative economic development in the context of globalization. Central to this view is the role of agglomeration in productivity performance; size and location matter. The tools of the new economic geography are used to illuminate important epidsodes when the relative position of major eeconmies radically change...

Globalization And Convergence-Divergence Debate: Strategic Perspectives For Emerging Markets

Globalization calls for a strategic business model that supports creation and sustaining of competitive advantage internationally. Here, we highlight the significance of a transvergence perspective, which is a transformative reinterpretation and application of the indigenous cultural perspective. Two case studies of Chinese enterprises highlight the perspective.

Globalization, Regionalization and Information-communication Convergence of Africa

Globalization is characterized by many accomplishments of the world economy: from regional trade agreements proliferation to the acceptance of international standards. One way of integrating Africa into globalization trends is through regional integrations. However, Africa’s dependence upon its colonial leaders has not reflected well on the process of regional integration. Regionalism in Africa...

Iranian GAAP and IFRS: The history and current status of IAS/IFRS convergence process in Iran

This study attempts to compare and highlight the major differences between International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with National Accounting Standards (NAS) in one of the developing nations, Iran. Over the past two decades, the Iranian accounting standards setter, Audit Organization, has decided to eliminate the differences between IFRS and...