Bringing in the Future - Strategies for Farsightedness Sustainability in Developing Countries

Informationen zum Autor William Ascher is the Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics at Claremont McKenna College. The latest of his numerous books are Guide to Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy and Revitalizing Political Psychology. Klappentext Humans are plagued by shortsighted thinking! preferring to put off work on complex! or difficult problems in favor of quick-fix solutions to immediate needs. This book draws on research from psychology! economics! institutional design! and legal theory to suggest strategies to overcome obstacles to long-term planning in developing countries. Zusammenfassung Humans are plagued by shortsighted thinking! preferring to put off work on complex! or difficult problems in favor of quick-fix solutions to immediate needs. This book draws on research from psychology! economics! institutional design! and legal theory to suggest strategies to overcome obstacles to long-term planning in developing countries.

Product details

• Authors: Ascher, William Ascher, Ascher William
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2009
• EAN: 9780226029177
• ISBN: 978-0-226-02917-7
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy