Reviews the liberalization experience of Bolivia and Chile during the 1990s and argues that the IMF structural reform policy package had serious shortcomings.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the interaction between population growth, income distribution and poverty, and its impact on economic development - presents an economic model for comparison of economic growth, public investment, literacy rates, and other variables affecting low income groups....

Analyses the economic, social and labour market situation in Panama and proposes policies to promote decent work.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on industrial growth, trade and economic policy in Brazil as a newly industrializing country - reviews social and economic characteristics, economic development and the role of the state; examines iron and steel industry and motor vehicle industry; studies...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on economic policy reorientation and agrarian reforms since 1978 in China - outlines economic development trends (1950-1981); provides comparisons with policies (incl. Agricultural policy) before 1978; discusses reforms of the commune system, the separation of...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining the impact of higher energy costs, partic. Petroleum price increases, on economic development trends, 1970-1982, in Zambia - covers balance of payments, economic growth, trade, inflation, wages, employment, income distribution, consumption, etc.;...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of higher energy costs (particularly petroleum price increases) on economic development in Malaysia, 1973 to 1983 - outlines trends in gross domestic product, balance of payments, trade and economic growth; considers household income and fuel...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on labour market and economic implications of computerization in developing countries - develops a conceptual framework for the economic analysis of employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics innovations and technology transfer; expects...