Any country's social and economic systems are influenced by a range of factors, including income and education. As such, it is vital to examine how these factors are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these countries.This book proved a critical look at the process of social and economic transformation based on environmental and cultural factors, including income, skills development, employment, and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, social change, and e-governance, this multi-volume book is designed for policy-makers, practitioners, city-development planners, academicians, government officials, and graduate-level students interested in emerging perspectives on socio-economic development. Each chapter includes comparative statistics and time series for thirty-one developing countries. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this book is well-suited for students in interdisciplinary development studies and development economics, policy-makers, and practitioners pursuing careers in developing countries.