Trade, Growth and Poverty Reduction

Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small States in the Global Economic System

T.N. Srinivasan

Why have least developed countries and other poorer nations failed to achieve the same pace of economic growth as other economies during the recent period of globalisation? In this book, Professor T.N. Srinivasan explores the relationship between income growth, globalisation and poverty reduction.

The author argues that past domestic and international policies have not adequately served the interests of the poorest countries. He also examines the limitations of existing international institutions, arguing that in their unreformed state, they are not well equipped to deliver the changes needed to support these countries.

The book concludes with recommendations for reforming the institutions responsible for managing the global economic system, with the aim of making it more responsive to the needs of least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small states.

Key Features

• Examines the relationship between economic growth, globalisation and poverty reduction.

• Explores why poorer countries have lagged behind other economies during globalisation.

• Analyses the impact of domestic and international policies on the poorest countries.

• Examines the role and limitations of international institutions.

• Recommends reforms to improve the global economic system.

• Focuses on least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small states.

Product Details

• Author: T.N. Srinivasan

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 152

• ISBN-13: 9788171887668

• Sale Region: South Asia Only