Globalization provokes both excitement and fear. This comprehensive collection, which brings together some of the most … important published work on the subject, addresses a core issue of contention: the implications of globalization for poverty and … economists. Globalization may be regarded by some as the realization of new opportunities through the removal of barriers to the …

Lance Taylor is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent development economists in the world and is known for his … north, the south and globalization …

Globalization is widely regarded as a means not only of ensuring efficiency and growth, but also of achieving equity … and development for those countries operating in the global economy. The book argues that this perception of globalization … faster growth and reduced poverty, which could be achieved through closer integration in the world economy …