Explores the relationship between sustainable development and development economics. The central theme is the way in which the environment and sustainability can be integrated into development strategies. The book argues the case for government interventio

Compilation of case studies on foreign investment in the petroleum industry and mining industry of developing countries, (with particular reference to Latin America, Iran, Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia), to illustrate investor-host country economic relationships - discusses such topics as taxation, labour relations, government policies, the impact on the social and economic development of host countries, legal aspects of ownership and control, production, prices, etc. References and statistical tables.

Surveys the production, demand and trade of this crucial commodity, and assesses present and likely future trends.