The financial crisis and the global south : a development perspective

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The financial crisis and the global south : a development perspective

Yılmaz Akyüz

Pluto Press in association with South Centre, 2013

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"First published in Malaysia by South Centre in 2012 as 'Financial crisis and global imbalances : a development perspective'."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-190)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book is a major contribution exploring the policy options available for developing and emerging economies in response to the global economic crises. Written by a highly respected development economist, the book gives a clear-eyed account of the issues particular to these countries and critically evaluates different policy approaches, including reforms in financial, monetary and trade policies. Informed by deep scholarship as well as practical experience, Yilmaz Akyuz draws on empirical data, historical context and theoretical expertise, with special attention paid to issues such as the role of the International Monetary Fund and China. The Financial Crisis and the Global South is a landmark book that will be of interest to practitioners, scholars, theorists and students of economics and development studies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Policy Response to the Global Financial Crisis: Key Issues for Developing Countries 2. Global Economic Prospects: The Recession May Be Over But Where Next? 3. Export Dependence, Sustainability of Growth and Adjustment in China 4. The Subprime Boom-Bust Cycle and Capital Flows to Developing Countries 5. Why the IMF and the International Monetary System Need More Than Cosmetic Reform Conclusions References

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Details

  • NCID
    BB13428737
  • ISBN
    • 9780745333625
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 190 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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