| Description |
192 pages ; 20 cm |
| Contents |
1. Does financial globalization stimulate investment and growth? -- 2. Global rules on investment : rules for whom? -- 3. Does globalization promote democracy and human rights? -- 4. International aid, IFIs and good governance : whose governance matters? -- 5. Does globalization spell the end of nation-state? |
| Summary |
"Globalization has become the cliche of our times. The neo-liberal virus has struck almost everybody including within the ranks of the left. The proponents of neo-liberal globalization claim that it produces "accelerated, efficient" development along with a deepening of democracy and human rights. However, reality shows the opposite and any rigorous examination of such arguments reveals their shallowness and inconsistency. This book underscores the point that current economic disasters are not the "price" we have to pay for a transition towards the promised paradise, but on the contrary are bound to get worse as long as neo-liberal economic policies are pursued. With the help of case studies, statistical data and cogent analysis, the book debunks several myths associated with globalization processes."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
International economic relations.
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Globalization -- Economic aspects.
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Democracy.
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Human rights.
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| LC no. |
2005043320 |
| ISBN |
1842772791 paperback |
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1842772783 cased |
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