Beating the Odds : Jump-Starting Developing Countries /

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"How poor countries can ignite economic growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditions Contrary to conventional wisdom, countries that ignite a process of rapid economic growth almost always do so while lacking what experts say are the essential preconditions...

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Main Authors: Lin, Justin Yifu, 1952- (Author), Monga, Celestin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2017]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Wirtschaft
Wirtschaftspolitik
Economic policy.
Economic history.
Economic development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > International > General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General.
Economic development > Developing countries.
Developing countries.
Developing countries > Economic conditions.
Developing countries > Economic policy.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the art of engineering prosperity in unlikely places
  • The tyranny of litanies
  • Unpleasant truths about institutional and financial development
  • The economics of chance: policy prescriptions as laundry lists
  • The mechanics of failure and the secrets of success
  • Ambitious pragmatism: first-order economic principles
  • The art of performing economic miracles: implementation guidelines
  • Reaping the dividends of globalization: a winning road map
  • Conclusion: making the most of existing circumstances.

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