Imad A. Moosa Ordre des livres

Challenging the notion of Western superiority, the author critiques the idea of Western exceptionalism by highlighting the imperialistic tendencies of core Western nations. The book examines key attributes often associated with the West—such as democracy and human rights—arguing they are flawed and serve to mask deeper issues like inequality and poverty. It also addresses the perspectives of prominent thinkers like Huntington and Fukuyama, asserting that they overlook historical cycles of civilization. Written in accessible language, it appeals to readers interested in international relations and current affairs.

Foreign direct investment is an important issue that has attracted the attention of academic and professional economists as well as politicians and policy makers. In Foreign Direct Investment , Imad A. Moosa presents a survey of the vast body of literature and ideas relating to foreign direct investment that will be invaluable as a reference work for all these groups. He provides concise definition and analysis of the theories behind foreign direct investment, and considers factors affecting its implementation. The impact of foreign direct investment on economic development, host countries and the growth of multinationals, together with methods for evaluating foreign direct investment projects are discussed. The book is based on the experiences of and the empirical evidence pertaining to foreign direct investment in a large number of countries, and includes case studies on specific projects.