The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
These proceedings provide an account of a roundtable discussion on the subject of "External Shocks and Currency Boards: How Much Pain? How Much Gain?" held at the World Bank on October 4, 1996. The panelists...
This publication is a summary of the full book which reviews the macroeconomic experiences of eighteen developing countries and looks at the interplay between politics and economics and motivations for...
This publication is a summary of the full book which reviews the macroeconomic experiences of eighteen developing countries and looks at the interplay between politics and economics and motivations for...
This book reviews the macroeconomic experiences of eighteen developing countries and looks at the interplay between politics and economics and motivations for economic policies. The review primarily covers...
The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
The report examines the public policies of 8 high-performing Asian economies (HPAEs) from 1965 to 1990. It seeks to uncover the role those policies played in the dramatic economic growth, improved human...
This paper examines several issues bearing on future trade policy and economic integration arrangements of the republics of the former Soviet Union. It looks particularly at the relation between trade...
The author reviews possible trade and exchange rate policies of the former Soviet Union. Alternative exchange rate regimes, including a monetary union are considered. For Russia, a fixed but adjustable...
A distinction can be made between two approaches to exchange rate policy in developing countries. The "real targets" and the "nominal anchor" approach. Part I of this report gives an overview of the two...
This paper reviews some recent developments in the theory of trade policy that have to do with imperfect competition, strategic interactions as a result of oligopoly, and economies of scale. All these...
This paper asks how macroeconomic policies affect growth. It draws on the experiences since 1974 of seventeen developing countries - Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, India...
Exchange rate misalignment in developing countries. Economic analyses of rapid population growth. Macroeconomic adjustment in developing countries. Export processing zones: the economics of enclave manufacturing...
The short-term adjustment problem in developing countries involves both the improvement of the current account and the reduction of inflation. In both cases, the usual reason for adjustment is shown to...
This article reviews recent developments in macroeconomic theory and considers their relevance for developing countries. Particular emphasis is given to rational expectations revolution. The article asks...
Lessons from the Southern Cone policy reforms. Land rights systems and agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The relevance for developing countries of recent developments in macroeconomic theory...
This paper reviews recent developments in macroeconomic theory and considers their relevance for the study of developing countries. Particular emphasis is given to the rational expectations revolution...