Despite the diversity of consumption and class practices of the new urban middle classes
within and between societies, they share some qualities. Focusing on the lifestyles and …

Bringing the study of international inequality back into the core of sociological theory, this
book offers a user-friendly introduction to development and underdevelopment. In doing so …

Purpose In view of dynamic and widespread economic transformation in emerging
economies, managing organizational change and growth in this context deserves more …

This study examines the impact of international economic sanctions, imposed on Iran due to
its nuclear program, on the development of the middle class. Specifically, it investigates how …

Emerging markets' political, economic, and social transition processes led to altered
demographic trends and new macroeconomic dynamics in these economies. These …

When domestic medical care institutes are increasing and the government enhances the
input, medical care institutes need to update and purchase new medical devices to enhance …

The current challenging environment demands that business leaders adopt a holistic vision,
with a wide view of the world where technical and human perspectives converge. Our global …

This study aims to elucidate the impact of inequality level in the middle-class income
distribution on Indonesia's economic growth by using the 2004-2012 national …

Research interest on benchmarking issues for emerging economies is increasing. In view of
growing potential customer base, dynamic benchmarking research requires vigorous debate …

This chapter discusses the changing place of the peasantry in the Global South and its
relation to development. While the world's urban population surpassed rural population for …