This engaging, thought-provoking, and comprehensive text examines the promise and limits of community development by showing students and practitioners how asset-based developments can improve the sustainability and quality of life.

An in-depth analysis of Belgium's public finance in the recent past

Prior to the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008 Belgium's fiscal balances and debt ratios seemed to be on a firm consolidation path. Today, however, Belgium is facing a major budgetary challenge, albeit to some extent lesser than that of other European countries. A proper understanding of the current situation and the design of the most appropriate policy response always benefit from an in-depth analysis of the recent p...