Taghizadeh-Hesary Farhad - Böcker

This book presents a critical review of the status of energy security in Asia and suggests how a country or a region collectively can achieve energy security in two broad aspects. First, it analyzes how regional cooperation and energy trade can enhance energy security in the region. Second, it reviews how energy security can be ensured in national and regional general contexts. From the reviews and analyses, this book asserts that diversification and integration are key to ensuring energy security. It presents policy implications for enhancing energy security, especially in resource-rich as well as resource-poor developing countries in Asia.

Successful startups and small businesses can play a significant role in economic growth and job creation. They also contribute to economic dynamism by spurring innovation and injecting competition. Startups are known to introduce new products and services that can create new value in the economy. It is notable that most startups exit within their first ten years, and most surviving young businesses do not grow but remain small. Startups and small businesses face several obstacles to their development. Accessing capital is a crucial constraint on their growth. Most startups and small businesses have difficulties getting the funds they need because of their lack of a performance track record and lack of collateral, making it difficult for lenders or investors to assess their risk. Besides, they are in the early stages of development and face a very high possibility of failure, which significantly raises financing and investment risk.Investment in Startups and Small Business Financing provides 12 thematic and case studies on new methods for bringing private investment (loans or equity) to startups and easing small businesses' access to finance (debt and capital). The contributors are senior-level policy experts and researchers from governments, think tanks, academia, and international organizations. The chapters are authored in a policy-oriented way to be understandable for the readers with a different background. This book is a precious source for the governments for adopting the right policies to develop small businesses and startups and valuable for the researchers in economics, business, and finance.

This book, Energy Security, Transition, and Economic Growth, provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of these interconnected issues. It brings together insights from a range of regional- and country-level case studies, offering new perspectives on how different nations are navigating the complex landscape of energy security and transition while maintaining the pace of economic growth.The book is structured into two parts: regional-level analyses and country-level studies, comprising 10 chapters. Each chapter presents empirical research, practical policy recommendations, and innovative solutions that can be applied to different countries and regions worldwide. The findings in this book are particularly valuable for policymakers, energy practitioners, and researchers. Each chapter contributes to a broader understanding of how countries can navigate the transition to renewable energy while maintaining or enhancing their energy security and economic growth.