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Bad Samaritans

By Ha-Joon Chang

Bad Samaritans Social Sciences

Bad Samaritans

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It's rare that a book appears with a fresh perspective on world affairs, but renowned economist Ha-Joon Chang has some startlingly original things to say about the future of globalization. In theory, he argues, the world's wealthiest countries and supra-national institutions like the IMF, World Bank and WTO want to see all nations developing into modern industrial societies. In practice, though, those at the top are 'kicking away the ladder' to wealth that they themselves climbed. Why? Self-interest certainly plays a part. But, more often, rich and powerful governments and institutions are actually being 'Bad Samaritans': their intentions are worthy but their simplistic free-market ideology and poor understanding of history leads them to inflict policy errors on others. BAD SAMARITANS is a radical look by a leading economist at the issues surrounding globalization.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2008-05-01
Publication Date:
2008-05-01
Publisher:
Cornerstone
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1905211376
ISBN13:
9781905211371
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
275 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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