
Voting for Reform
Democracy, Liberalization, and Economic Adjustment
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 5. January 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-0-19-520987-7 (ISBN)
Description
Can a developing country balance a stable democracy with a well-functioning market economy? THis question is addressed in this book by showing how political reforms influence the efforts of governments to initiate and sustain economic reforms. THe case studies used focus on two clusters of policies: monetary and fiscal controls, and trade and exhcange rate mechanims. In contrast to many analyses, the studies consider these policies not only as fuctions of their intended economc effects but also as outcomes of interactions among politicians, bureaucreats, an interest groups. The studies also examine the evolving institutional context in each country. The book explains how conflicts between pluralist politics and growth-promoting policies can be resolved, and it shows why adjustment is not complete until the public has voted for reform.
Reviews / Votes
This excellent collection of 11 thought-provoking essays explores the crucial link between political and economic reforms....Strongly recommended as reference and source materials to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students as well as to policy makers. * Choice *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
867 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-520987-7 (9780195209877)
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Persons
Editor
Consultant to the World Bank; Professor in Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific StudiesConsultant to the World Bank; Professor in Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, University of California, San Diego
Senior Economist in Latin America and Caribbean DepartmentSenior Economist in Latin America and Caribbean Department, World Bank