Commisioned by the World Bank, this book is a history and analysis of the efforts to assist less developed countries achieve a higher economic level. It also offers a new way of thinking about economic development.

Emerging from Poverty: The Economics that Really Matters

Business & Money

Meier, Gerald M.

Economics

World Bank

The authors defend the 'basic needs' approach to economic development which has been the subject of controversy and suspicion among many groups.

First Things First: Meeting Basic Human Needs in the Developing Countries

Streeten, Paul

The Open Economy: Tools for Policymakers in Developing Countries (EDI Series in Economic Development)

This important book is a teaching manual, in nontechnical language, on policymaking in developing countries. Written at the request of the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, the papers focus on policy instruments, their use and constraints, and provide case studies of economic policy in Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, and Mexico to illustrate basic problems and possible solutions.

A collection of essays on economic policy in the open economy. If a country is opening up its economy, that is, allowing its domestic production to become competitive with that of the rest of the world, how do policy choices critically influence its economic performance? This book highlights the choices that can be made in several areas: monetary policy, exchange-rate policy, financial reform, protection, tax reform, and foreign capital. It includes detailed case-studies of Nigeria and Bolivia.

Policymaking in the Open Economy: Concepts and Case Studies in Economic Performance (EDI Series in Economic Development)

This volume analyzes and compares economic growth in Nigeria and Indonesia during the period from 1950 to 1985, addressing questions as to why one country was so much more successful than the other. Providing some surprising answers for those who believed that the divergence would be found in deeply rooted, long term trends, the authors also offer insight into what has become a reversal of fortune in the late 1990's, as Indonesia has experienced decline, and the Nigerian economy has stabilized.

The Political Economy of Poverty, Equity, and Growth: Nigeria and Indonesia (Discoveries and Inventions)

Collier, Paul

Gunning, Jan Willem

Bevan, David

Can a developing country balance a stable democracy with a well-functioning market economy? This question is addressed in this book by showing how political reforms influence the efforts of governments to initiate and sustain economic reforms. The case studies used focus on monetary and fiscal controls, and trade and exchange rate mechanisms. In contrast to many analyses, the studies consider these policies not only as functions of their intended economic effects, but also as outcomes of interactions among politicians, bureaucrats, and interest groups. The studies also examine the evolving institutional context in each country. The book explains how conflicts between pluralist politics and growth-promoting policies can be resolved, and it shows why adjustment is not complete until the public has voted for reform.

Voting for Reform: Democracy, Political Liberalization, and Economic Adjustment

Six years ago, the World Bank created the Inspection Panel, an independent mechanism to respond to claims by those whom the Bank intends to help the most, inhabitants of developing countries, if they believe they are being adversely affected by projects funded by the Bank. A second review of the Panel's experience became necessary when the focus of the Panel changed from concentration on the Bank's compliance or non-compliance with its own policies to harm suffered or to be suffered by affected parties. This report covers the Panel's investigations from its inception and opens a window onto the operations of the Bank.

The World Bank Inspection Panel: In Practice

This text aims to provide motivation and practical guidance to governments seeking to improve their management of fiscal risks. It discusses the inadequacies of conventional practices as well as recent advances in dealing with fiscal risk.

Government at Risk: Contingent Liabilities and Fiscal Risk

Finance

Russia's Transition to a New Federalism

This title includes the following features: aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates, with an introduction to the next level; includes chapter objectives and self-assessment questions; suggested further reading for those who wish to study a topic in more detail; takes a student-centredapproach to learning; extensively illustrated wtih key words highlighted throughout the text

Human Genetics

Science & Math

DAVIES, T.

Biological Sciences

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