Description
This important collection tackles the failure of neoliberal reform to generate long-term growth and reduce poverty in many developing and transition economies. As dramatically demonstrated in the collapse of the WTO's Seattle talks, there is increasing dissatisfaction, in both developing and developed countries, with the emerging neoliberal global economic order. The resignations of Joseph Stiglitz and Ravi Kanbur from the World Bank emphasize that this disillusionment with the orthodoxy now exists at the very heart of the establishment. Yet the increasing demand for an alternative to this orthodoxy is not being met. Over the last few decades, the older generation of development economists have been edged out of most major universities, particularly in the USA. The situation in most developing countries is even worse: although there is more demand for alternatives to orthodox development economics, these countries have even less capability to generate such alternatives. 'Rethinking Development Economics' is intended to fill this gap, addressing key issues in development economics, ranging from macroeconomics, finance and governance to trade, industry, agriculture and poverty. Bringing together some of the foremost names in the field, this comprehensive and timely collection constitutes a critical staging post in the future of development economics.
Author: Ha-Joon Chang
Publisher: Anthem Press
Published: 06/20/2003
Pages: 544
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.31h x 6.11w x 1.18d
ISBN13: 9781843311102
ISBN10: 1843311100
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Development | Economic Development
About the Author
Ha-Joon Chang has taught at the Faculty of Economics and Politics, University of Cambridge, since 1990.