| Description |
xiii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The evolution of the International Monetary System -- 3. The International Monetary Fund -- 4. Factors contributing to international financial crises -- 5. The effects of crises and controversies over how to respond -- 6. Perspectives on economic growth and poverty reduction -- 7. What can individual countries do? -- 8. How can the international financial system be reformed? |
| Summary |
"This book provides perspectives on various aspects of the international financial system that contribute to financial crises and growth failures, and it discusses the remedies that economists have suggested for addressing the underlying problems. It also sheds light on a central feature of the international financial system that remains mysterious to many economists and most noneconomists: the activities of the International Monetary Fund and the factors that influence its effectiveness. Dr. Isard offers policy perspectives on what countries can do to reduce their vulnerabilities to financial crises and growth failures, as well as a number of general directions for systemic reform. The breadth of the agenda provides grounds for optimism that the international financial system can be strengthened considerably without revolutionary change."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Globalisation |
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International monetary relations |
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Financial crises |
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Developing countries |
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Statistics |
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International comparisons |
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Overseas item |
| Notes |
Includes indexes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-358) and index |
| Notes |
Donated by Dr Chew Kia Ngee FUniSA for the Library Bookplate appeal 2013 Dr Chew Kia Ngee FUniSA |
| Subject |
International Monetary Fund.
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Financial crises -- Developing countries.
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International finance.
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| SUBJECT |
Developing countries -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85037344
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| LC no. |
2004049269 |
| ISBN |
0521843898 |
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0521605075 paperback |
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