Bringing in the future : strategies for farsightedness and sustainability in developing countries /
Ascher, William.
Chicago, Ill. ; London : University of Chicago Press,
2009.
The challenge of farsightedness -- The root causes of shortsightedness and their manifestations in developing countries -- Gaining traction to overcome obstacles to farsightedness -- Creating and rescheduling tangible benefits and costs -- Creating and rescheduling social and psychological rewards -- Realigning performance evaluation -- Self-restraint instruments -- Analytic exercises -- Deepening problem definitions -- Design dimensions of communicating farsighted appeals -- The triple appeal principle -- Managing heuristics -- Empowering and insulating the farsighted leader -- Structuring decision-making processes.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-297) and index.
Sustainable development
Natural resources
Economic forecasting