A century of oil, Empire, and transformationThis compelling historical account explores how a remote Caribbean island became a global energy powerhouse. The Lago Oil & Transport Company reshaped Aruba's economy, society, and international relevance, especially during World War II, when its refinery supplied one-sixth of the aviation fuel used by Allied forces. Closely tied to U.S. corporate interests through Standard Oil and protected by American troops from 1941 onward, Lago becam...

Warm-water islands are a cohesive group of islands distinguished by their geography and remoteness, history as former colonial territories, and dependence on external stakeholders for their economic and social development. Warm-water island destinations also have a year-round tourism industry. These island tourism destinations are facing unprecedented adjustment challenges in the wake of increasing globalization and susceptibility to external shocks, and are in search of appropriate policy...

Structured across nine chapters, this work moves from foundational concepts to advanced theoretical models and actionable strategies. Drawing on an interdisciplinary framework that integrates economics, behavioral science, ecology, and artificial intelligence (AI), the book combines qualitative insights from 19 studies with quantitative rigor through 79 time-series analyses. Innovative tools such as the Tourism-Time Possibilities Frontier (TTPF) and statistical models like Census X-13-ARIM...