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Poverty has been ubiquitous throughout history and across nations. It exists even in the richest nations amidst the unprecedented prosperity of the 21st century. The promises of the global era do not lessen the urgency of coping with the poverty problem of the society. This paper introduces the...
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Globalization could and should benefit developing countries. But unlike a rising tide that lifts all boats, large and … small, globalization is unequal. It has fallen far short of its much-ballyhooed potential to help the world's poorest people … prosper and many of the poor to fall more deeply into destitution. Agricultural protectionism in rich countries enables them …
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A dynamic agricultural sector is crucial for economic growth, poverty alleviation, and food security in developing countries. Although primary agricultural activities are declining over time as a share of the economy, they still represent about one-fourth of total economic activity and 60...
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What can governments in rich countries do about poverty in poor countries, apart from increasing and improving aid and endorsing ambitious poverty reduction goals? Answer: get serious about reforming their own farm policies and start dismantling the agricultural trade restrictions and subsidies...
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Globalization could and should benefit developing countries. But unlike a rising tide that lifts all boats, large and … small, globalization is unequal. It has fallen far short of its much-ballyhooed potential to help the world's poorest people … prosper and many of the poor to fall more deeply into destitution. Agricultural protectionism in rich countries enables them …
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A perception of declining EU competitiveness has intensified calls for structural reforms within the EU. This paper examines recent evidence on changes in relative EU competitiveness and considers the observed changes in relation to the evolving competitive environment facing EU firms during the...
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