These companion volumes examine the highly topical issue of the adequacy of markets as an instrument of economic and social development. In this era of transition and experimentation in economic management by governments, a group of prominent international economists was brought together to distill their thinking on the changing role of government in the development process. The first volume discusses the broad questions; the second volume breaks down the analysis into more detailed topics.
These companion volumes examine the highly topical issue of the adequacy of markets as an instrument of economic and social development. In this era o...
The world's attention to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has often been dominated by headline issues: conflict, sanctions, political turmoil, and rising oil prices. Little of this international attention has considered the broad range of development challenges facing this diverse group of countries. 'Breaking the Barriers' reflects the collected thinking of the World Bank's Office of the Chief Economist for the MENA Region on the long-term development challenges facing the region and the reform priorities and strategies for effectively meeting these challenges....
The world's attention to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has often been dominated by headline issues: conflict, sancti...
The book provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive reviews of the growth experience of a group of low and middle income countries before and during the global crisis. It then explores their growth prospects after the recovery and how they may be shaped by the new global economic environment.
The book provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive reviews of the growth experience of a group of low and middle income countries before and...
