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Author Weiss, John, 1948-

Title Economic policy in developing countries : the reform agenda / John Weiss
Published London ; New York : Prentice Hall, 1995

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 MELB  338.90091724 Wei/Epi  AVAILABLE
Description xvi, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Introduction: government and the development process -- 2. Macro stabilization: government budget deficits -- 3. Exchange rate policy: real or nominal targets -- 4. Trade and foreign exchange liberalization: uniform or selective protection? -- 5. Poverty, income distribution and reform -- 6. Commodity price policy: the marginal cost pricing rule -- 7. Taxation policy: revenue, efficiency and equity -- 8. State enterprise reform and privatization: alternative costs and benefits -- 9. Financial sector reform: money, interest rates and institutions -- 10. Conclusions: are there general policy rules?
Analysis Developing countries Economic conditions Policies Of Government
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index
SUBJECT Developing countries -- Economic policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008102080
LC no. 94049051
ISBN 0133563537