This volume contains 17 scholarly papers authored by Paul Streeten,
the well-known American development economist and social thinker.
Streeten's writings have assumed added significance in the context
of both the globalization and privatization waves sweeping across
the countries of the world, particularly the developing countries.
In the immediate context, his ideas are relevant for understanding
and dealing with the current global financial crisis, which has
been billed by experts as the worst since the Great Depression of
early the 1930s. The book covers a wide range of issues and
concerns which have contemporary relevance for the social and
economic development of countries worldwide. It discusses, reviews,
and evaluates topical subjects, including poverty and hunger,
global governance, cyber-terror, effects of globalization,
international cooperation, global justice, empowerment of the
disadvantaged, political economy reforms, the role of
non-government organizations, and concerns raised by technological
advancements including nanotechnology. The papers provide glimpses
of Streeten's innovative ideas, such as a global central bank, a
global income tax, a global body to provide information on
investments, an international investment trust, and a global
migration agency. Streeten also suggests a transnational
secretariat and a council of wise men and women to monitor the
performance of proposed bodies. He also delves on gender issues
which he considers particularly important for reproductive freedom.
The papers are valuable for researchers, teachers, students, and
even laypersons who wish to understand current trends and issues in
social and economic development of countries worldwide,
particularly the developing economies of Asia.
General
Imprint: |
New Century Publications
|
Country of origin: |
India |
Release date: |
2010 |
First published: |
June 2010 |
Authors: |
Paul Streeten
|
Dimensions: |
185 x 250 x 45mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
371 |
ISBN-13: |
978-81-7708-232-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
Macroeconomics >
General
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LSN: |
81-7708-232-9 |
Barcode: |
9788177082326 |
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