The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (Oecd)

ISBN-13: 9780415371971 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 176 str.

Richard Woodward

Opis

A much-needed accessible introduction to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a crucial, though often neglected, institution.

Richard Woodward builds a well-rounded understanding of this crucial, though often neglected, institution, with a range of clearly written chapters that:

• outline its origins and evolution, bringing its story fully up-to-date
• present a clear framework for understanding the OECD
• show exactly how and why the OECD governs
• set the institution within the broader context of global governance
• outline key criticisms and debates
• examine its relationship with the US
• evaluate its future prospects.

The clarity and rigour of these chapters cut through the layers of misunderstanding and misconception that surround the OECD; often simply referred to as a ‘club for rich countries’, ‘a think tank’ and ‘a consultative forum’. The book dismantles these labels to provide a holistic understanding of the organization.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Origin and Evolution  2. Organization and Functioning  3. A Framework for Understanding  4. Current Issues  5. OECD Reform  6. The Future of the OECD

O autorze

Richard Woodward is a Lecturer in political economy in the Department of Politics, University of Hull, UK.