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A landmark contribution to our understanding of economic development. This significant book argues that fundamental changes in deeply rooted institutions do not happen because of outsiders' money, advice, pressures, or even physical force; which explains why foreign aid has not, and can not,...
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South. Encouraged by recent successful opposition to neoliberalism, the authors finally propose ideas for a world where … Consensus' -- 5. Aid to development and the bipolar world -- 6. ODA after the Cold War : less money at tougher conditions -- 7 … -- 13. Textiles and apparel : double standards of adjustment and transition -- 14. Towards a more equal world order …
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The world of multinational enterprises is changing dramatically. Their complex and dynamic international context …
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In this valuable new book, a distinguished group of authors takes stock of the existing state of knowledge in the field of finance and the development process. Each chapter offers a comprehensive survey and synthesis of current issues. These include such critical subjects as savings, financial...
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global economy and in the functioning of an increasingly globalised world. …
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. Marginalization from the world economy and increases in absolute poverty are causing countries to degenerate into failed, oppressive …
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Contents: 1. Introduction and overview -- Part 1: Getting the questions right -- 2: Targets and perpetrators of transnational terrorist attacks -- 3: Why suicide terrorists get educated -- 4: Aid and military intervention in a model of delegated protection -- Part 2: Empirical answers -- 5:...
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This book takes a solid step toward a systematic analysis of the implications of microfinance for the role and regulation of capital markets. The authors address integration of capital markets with microfinance, technological innovations such as the use of mobile phone technology, the...
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1. Introduction and summary -- 2. The theory of preferential trading arrangements : an overview -- 3. Measuring the effects of economic integration -- 4. Effect of EC-92 and NAFTA on developing-country trade flows -- 5. Effects of EC-92 and NAFTA on DFI in Asia -- 6. ASEAN economic cooperation :...
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. Students and researchers interested in innovation and innovation systems around the world will find this volume an invaluable …
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