Open economy macroeconomics is a major focus of research interest stimulated in part by the increasing interdependence of the world economy and by the move towards floating exchange rates. This important new book addresses several central issues in the macroeconomic theory of different forms of open economies under differing degrees of dependency.

Finance, Governance and Economic Performance in Pacific and South East Asia focuses on key aspects of government policy, financial systems and their links to the economic miracle in Pacific and South East Asia. It also considers the financial crises that have affected those economies and their economic progress. The contributors examine the success of governance in the form of government involvement with the macroeconomy and with the deregulation of markets. Attention is drawn not only to the need for further liberalisation, but also the need to introduce regulatory structures to produce orderly markets. The book includes contributions on financial market opening in developing countries, the impact of FDI on the economic growth of the ASEAN economies, governance, human capital, labour and endogenous growth in Asia Pacific and lessons from the financial crisis as well as an overview of finance, development and growth. This book will be welcomed by those interested in financial economics and reform, the recent Asian crisis, and growth and development in the region.

George Shackle was one of the most original and thought-provoking economists of the twentieth century. The significant contributions he made to the issues of time, expectations and uncertainty ensured that he enjoyed an Olympian reputation within the discipline.G.L.S. Shackle: The Dissenting Economist's Economist by J.L. Ford is a major new intellectual biography which places Shackle's work in context, assessing the importance of his long and prolific career. An opponent of much of the equilibrium-centred orthodoxy in economics, the overwhelming concern of Shackle's work was the nature of time. In his view, too much of economic theorising was concerned with a rigid, Newtonian definition of time, rather than one which emphasized human expectations and uncertainty. Central to his theory was a rejection of the notion of probability for unique decisions and its replacement by his own measure of uncertainty, the degree of potential surprise. This important book charts the development of these ideas and their impact on his important work on the theory of interest rates, industrial investment, the business cycle, and the understanding and application of Keynes's economics. Professor Ford's authoritative and detailed study also covers Shackle's work on the major developments in the subject matter and tools of economics, including his unrivalled assessments of A Treatise on Money and the General Theory. It will be welcomed by historians of economic thought and all other economists, orthodox and non-orthodox alike, concerned with the pioneering work of one of the most important economists of our time.

Thoughts of a Realm is a celebration of faith, life and perseverance. It's a unique observation of this world and what surrounds us, with a few warnings which I'll leave for you to interpret for yourselves. I've always thought that poetry should flow to the reader like a song. In modern day circles this old style of writing in rhyme might be frowned upon as not real poetry. I sincerely hope that you, the reader, find something in these words that touch you in a way that you can relate to and find a "thought" to carry with you as you live each day of your life.

YES, you can have the love life that you desire; YES, you can live the life that you deserve; and YES, you can reach your full potential-which you may not even grasp yet-that resides within. As long as you wear YES on your heart instead of doubt, hopelessness, negativity, and a can't-do attitude, there is nothing that you cannot achieve. Through short stories and beautiful quotes, J.L. Ford offers pieces of himself and his journey in this heartwarming, insightful, and inspirational book. If you have ever been faced with rejection, inner-voids, loneliness, a broken heart, distrust, low self-esteem/worth, and fear of not succeeding, you will relate to the words on these pages. If you are presently struggling with these issues or others like them, this book will help you get through. With over 350 quotes ranging from overcoming the challenges that life freely hands us to the excitement of new love and the realities of relationships, there is something in this book for everyone.

Why they cheat... Presidents, religious leaders, CEOs, school teachers, moms, dads, young, old...they all do it and it's all too common even in what many of us would consider 'great' relationships-but why? One recent survey showed that nearly 70% of respondents in self-described "monogamous" relationships have confessed they've either thought about cheating, have cheated, or are currently cheating...and their partner has no idea. In Why They Cheat and How They Get Away With It, J.L. Ford explains why almost every relationship is at risk and exposes that aspect of human nature that compels otherwise responsible men and women to act on the impulse to cheat-regardless of the personal or professional consequences.