"The book provides a far reaching global overview of specific topics that are then tied to the economic reality of modern Hong Kong. Detailed and specific, the theory and on-the-ground reality collide to provide a comprehensive view of Hong Kong's economy. Central themes such as 'positive non-intervention' — a unique Hong Kong concept — are found alongside examinations of global phenomena such as competition law to see how they have and will work in the special and fascinating economy that is Hong Kong. A wealth of data supplement the history to complete the picture of the city Milton Friedman called 'the capital of capitalism."

"China's entry to the WTO in the year 2001 might so far be the most important event for the world economy this century. As it is of importance if a trading partner is developed, developing, big or small country, it has been a gigantic challenge to find the right formula for China's accession. A number of dispute settlement procedures are likely to continue in the next decade. That is totally normal and it is also beneficial for all sides if unclear issues are settled or parties are reminded of the core WTO principles. This study will be a very useful handbook for all parties concerned."

"Professor Moneim El-Meligi's latest book is a compendium of a life's work on what I would term 'the anthropology of management'. In his own humble style, he introduces ideas and concepts that go to the core of management, namely people. He places people at the centre of his universe, bringing together his early ideas of psychology and management, and later expanding on his multi-cultural experiences in many parts of the world. His insights are sharp, clear and universal, expressed in language that makes easy reading and understanding. This is a book that many will value as a reference on how people can best contribute to organisations, and vice versa."

"Anne Krueger has been successful in arguing that economic reforms toward market mechanisms in developing countries are good; role of economic policies in making markets work is crucial; and strengthening of IMF, World Bank, and WTO is important. Her proposal as First Deputy Managing Director of IMF on the sovereign debt restructuring mechanism was an important insight, as we see Euro zone countries struggle to fight off a crisis. This book presents her thoughts on the topics on which she has worked for the past fifteen years. The book is a must-read for researchers, business persons and students in the field."

"Woo has a specialist audience in mind, but running through Calculating Catastrophe is a lesson for novice and initiate alike. This concerns how and why modern societies have such difficulty dealing with the biggest questions they face, from climate change and terrorism to financial crisis. The author — whose business card for the modelling company RMS reads: 'Dr Gordon Woo, Catastrophist' — underlines time and again the uncertainty that always remains in managing risk."

"This volume is a highly valuable contribution to the current discourse on global health and development aid effectiveness. It takes stock of lessons learned by different countries and innovative partnership strategies. It also illustrates the critical challenges still faced by the global health community, using concrete and compelling examples in a wide range of situations. Importantly, it also elucidates a new 'diplomacy of diversity' for global health partnerships — which we have found very useful in our country."

"This book is addressed to the curious layman, with only a murky recollection of school physics, who wants to know how far mankind has gone in understanding the world around us ¡­ It is an excellent reference for any scientist who is occasionally unsure how best to explain a particular physics concept to a non-specialist audience ¡­ his understanding and explanations of complex phenomena are excellent and the book strikes a balance between depth and accessibility."

"... anyone with an interest in the accuracy of popular-science writing should read Alan B Whiting's Hindsight and Popular Astronomy, which offers an excellent guide to answering the question 'How far should I believe what I am told?'."