... the economic growth and competitiveness of its firms. The results of this study provide empirical evidence that the institutional environment in Russia does not adequately support innovation which, in turn, inhibits firm performance. Russia Brazil India China Global economy World economy Economic...

... and methodological features of all WIRs, and of WIR 2010 in relation to development and policies in the world economy. The paper stresses the relevance of dealing with a global public good – the environment – at the global level not at the level of single nations or regions. It also highlights...

... markets with reduced risk of criticism, particularly from western critics of the corporate sector. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Corruption Capitalist systems World economy This article examines the international NGO Transparency International (TI) and its anti‐corruption...

... at: e.d.brown@lboro.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Corruption Perception World economy There can be few occasions when the editors of a special issue have the timing of that special issue so felicitously supported by the passage of global events. As the editors of an edition...