Albert Tavidze 
Progress in Economics Research, Volume 15 

This series spans the globe gathering the latest research on the economics of our time. It is perhaps a sign of the times that economic weapons such as sanctions seem to be as powerful as or more so than tanks. International applications and examples of economic progress are invaluable in a troubled world with economic booms bursting like so many penny balloons. Globalization, outstanding and jobless recoveries present economic issues of concern to millions.