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This book analyses the economic and policy relationships between China and Latin America. One of the major economic developments in the world in the 21st century is the rise of Asia, particularly the rise of China. How does the rise of China affect the trade and investment of Latin American economies? In this volume, the contributors present expert analysis of these important effects using theoretical and conceptual insights as well as rigorous econometric tests. In addition, they also provide important policy implication which China could take from Latin American economies.

Key issues covered by the contributors include international trade and direct investment, empirical analysis of the complementary and intra-industry trade nature of Latin American and Chinese trade, the comparison of the production and trade of parts and components in East Asia and in Latin America and an examination of policy issues such as policies towards small and medium sized enterprises as well as pension reforms.

This book will be useful reading to anyone interested in Chinese Economics, Latin American Economics, and International Economics.

This open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview of implementations in different regions of the world and provide numerous examples that can be transferred to other higher education institutions.

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This book analyses the economic and policy relationships between China and Latin America. One of the major economic developments in the world in the 21st century is the rise of Asia, particularly the rise of China. How does the rise of China affect the trade and investment of Latin American economies? In this volume, the contributors present expert analysis of these important effects using theoretical and conceptual insights as well as rigorous econometric tests. In addition, they also provide important policy implication which China could take from Latin American economies. Key issues covered by the contributors include international trade and direct investment, empirical analysis of the complementary and intra-industry trade nature of Latin American and Chinese trade, the comparison of the production and trade of parts and components in East Asia and in Latin America and an examination of policy issues such as policies towards small and medium sized enterprises as well as pension reforms. This book will be useful reading to anyone interested in Chinese Economics, Latin American Economics, and International Economics.

This open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview of implementations in different regions of the world and provide numerous examples that can be transferred to other higher education institutions.

There is no better way to travel the world and learn, than when you read a book and it's stories along with facts. Terror in the wilderness came to the publishing Co. one afternoon, it was the second time that a that we had the chance to read a book from writer Alicia Garcia Valdez, we already knew the magic that this writer could produce, so we left all work aside and embarked on a journey to read her novel. Based on a true story, Terror in the wilderness is a story, that traps you in a unique way that makes you live the terror and suffering of its main character, it takes you back to that time and event, it captures your imagination. Alicia Garcia Valdez has earned the trust and admiration of all who have worked in this editorial by willpower and desire, grow in this world of literature and bring the story to life, so we had two very strong reasons to publish the story: 1-The quality of the story. 2-The strength and the desire of the writer. We just needed a few hours to make the decision and start working as soon as possible editing this book. Terror in the wilderness is one of those books that you must read."

This book has benefited enormously from Alicia's rich experience in both central banking and the private sector. With so much at stake for central banks in terms of financial stability and development, this timely work is required reading for anyone looking to understand these challenges - Jaime Caruana, General Manager, BIS. The book carefully examines some of the core issues surrounding central banks, namely their impacts on financial development and banking crises. This timely publication should be of great interest to policymakers and academics during the thinking that is following the financial crisis of 2008-09. - Andrew Rose, Rocca Professor, U. of California. The book provides a wealth of empirical analysis to understand the role played by central banks in contributing to financial development and stability. It is a most useful contribution as we rethink the role that central banks should play in the macro- financial institutional design after the crisis. - Jose Vinals, Financial Counsellor and Director, IMF"