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Asia constitutes a large portion of the world's population and this new book provides a good selection of contributions that cover trade, equity and development in the continent. With contributions from such leading experts as Clem Tisdell, T.N. Srinivasan and Gustav Ranis, the book's chapters cover countries from Pakistan and India to Korea and Indonesia. This book should be required reading for those interested in the economic growth and development of Asian countries.
In recent years, globalization has been the subject of considerable
research and comment. A major phenomenon, it is open to a variety
of interpretations. In particular, the debate over trade
liberalization, growth and inequality has come under close scrutiny
as demonstrations against globalization have gathered pace. This
volume provides a much needed comparative study of the link between
globalization, growth and inequality. It assesses how globalization
affects growth, inequality and poverty in developing and transition
countries. Paying particular attention to eleven low and middle
income countries, the authors argue that globalization can actually
help reduce poverty and inequity when institutions and physical
infrastructures are efficient. Divided into four parts, the book
documents the lessons drawn from case studies on Africa, Latin
America and Central Asia. A fascinating book which sheds light on
many globalization issues, Trade, Growth and Inequality in the Era
of Globalization will be of interest to students and researchers of
development economics, globalization and international trade.
In recent years, globalization has been the subject of considerable
research and comment. A major phenomenon, it is open to a variety
of interpretations. In particular, the debate over trade
liberalization, growth and inequality has come under close scrutiny
as demonstrations against globalization have gathered pace. This
volume provides a much needed comparative study of the link between
globalization, growth and inequality. It assesses how globalization
affects growth, inequality and poverty in developing and transition
countries. Paying particular attention to eleven low and middle
income countries, the authors argue that globalization can actually
help reduce poverty and inequity when institutions and physical
infrastructures are efficient. Divided into four parts, the book
documents the lessons drawn from case studies on Africa, Latin
America and Central Asia. A fascinating book which sheds light on
many globalization issues, Trade, Growth and Inequality in the Era
of Globalization will be of interest to students and researchers of
development economics, globalization and international trade.
Child labour is a serious and contentious issue throughout the
developing world and it continues to be a problem whose form and
very meaning shifts with social, geographical, economic and
cultural context. While the debate about child labour practice in
developing countries appears to be motivated by growing competition
in labour intensive products brought about by globalization,
studies on this issue are both sparse and lopsided. This important
book aims to shed light on this debate by documenting the
experience of South Asian developing countries which have
experienced rapid income and export growth. Based on evidence from
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, this volume aims
to improve our understanding about the link between trade, growth
and child labour practices, as well as management of child labour
in developing countries.
This innovative volume, with contributions from well-established
and newer authors in the field, offers important contemporary
insights on various issues in trade and development. It comprises
both updated reviews on classic issues in the field; important
contributions on newer areas including informal cross border trade,
agglomeration and trade facilitation; and insights from firm
studies. One important theme explored here is the greater
difficulty Sub-Saharan Africa has had in benefiting from trade
compared to East Asia and Latin America.' - Andy McKay, University
of Sussex, UKThis timely Handbook comprehensively explores the
complex relationships between trade and economic performance in
developing countries, illustrating that it is not trade per se that
is important but the context, at the firm, country and regional
level, in which trade occurs. The Handbook on Trade and Development
provides a review of the current understanding of major trade
issues facing developing countries through considering specific
region or country case studies. Broad topics are covered including
trade costs and facilitation; trade preferences; trade and firm
performance; and child labor. Chapters on sub-Saharan Africa cover
primary commodities, informal cross-border trade, agglomeration and
regional integration. Chapters on Latin America include the role of
imported technology; exchange rates; export diversification; FDI;
and firm exporting. Chapters on East Asia cover the increasing
importance of China in world trade and links between trade and
environment, labor markets and FDI. This discerning work will be an
indispensable reference point for academics, researchers and
students of development economics. The broad range of topics
covered will provide a useful insight for practitioners and policy
makers into the nuances of the complex relationship between trade
and the economy in developing regions. Contributors include: C.
Ackah, M.R. Agosin, P-.C. Athukorala, L.D.C. Chanci Arango, X.
Cirera, E. Cooke, A.M. Fernandes, E. Ferro, R. Garcia, S. Golub, G.
Herath, I.T. Kandilov, A. Leblebicio lu, G. Leeves, V. Leyaro, R.A.
Lopez, P. McConaghy, J. Menon, A. Mold, O. Morrissey, M. Persson,
A. Prizzon, K. Sharma, E. Siba, M. Soederbom, T.T.H. Tambunan, F.E.
Turkson, A. Voy, A. Waldkirch, W. Wei, J.S. Wilson, J. Zhang, X.
Zhang
This book presents an analysis of the Kyrgyz Republic and
Tajikistan whose experiences are equally important to other newly
independent countries. These countries were little known to the
rest of the world until they gained independence from the FSU.
Independence from the FSU brought more challenges than
opportunities. Despite huge development potential, based on natural
resources, almost all countries in the region continue to suffer
from high unemployment and fiscal imbalances. While trade, based on
the concept of comparative advantage, is crucial for small
economies, as the experience of Singapore and Hong Kong suggests,
it has not played a significant role in accelerating growth and
alleviating poverty in the Central Asian countries. The book sheds
light on these issues which can provide useful development lessons,
not only to newly independent countries, but also to other
developing countries which are in the path of global integration.
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