1: Background and Context
2: Globalization and Poverty
3: Trade
4: Finance
5: Aid
6: Migration
7: Ideas
8: Toward A Policy Agenda
From 2001 to 2006, Prof. Goldin was at the World Bank, where he
served as Director of Development Policy (2001 to 2003) and Vice
President (2003 to 2006). From 1995 to 2001 he was Chief Executive
and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
During this period, he served as an advisor to President Mandela.
Previously, he worked at the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) and at the OECD Development Centre. Prof. Goldin
holds
a B.Sc. and B.A. (Hons) degree from the University of CapeTown, a
M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and an M.A. and D.Phil.
from the University of Oxford. He has received numerous awards
and
prizes, and has been knighted (Chevalier) by France and was
nominated Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum. He
has published over fifty articles and thirteen books, including
Exceptional People: How Migration Shaped Our World and Will Define
Our Future (PUP, 2011) and The Economics of Sustainable Development
(CUP, 1995).
Professor Reinert received his Ph.D. in Economics from the
University of Maryland and held the positions of Senior
International Economist at the US International Trade Commission
and Associate Professor of Economics at Kalamazoo College. He has
consulted for the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, the
OECD Development Centre, and the US Department of Commerce.
Professor Reinert has published over 60 journal articles and book
chapters in the areas of international trade, economic
development, and environmental policy. He has co-edited Applied
Methods for Trade Policy Analysis: A Handbook (CUP, 1997), was Lead
Editor-in-Chief of the two-volume Princeton Encyclopedia of the
World Economy
(PUP, 2009), and authored An Introduction to International
Economics: New Perspectives on the World Economy (CUP, 2012).
`The authors marshal their evidence and their arguments carefully
and concisely.'
Alistair Fernie, Balliol College Annual Record 2013
`This is a clearly written and well-planned book focusing on how
globalisation can help alleviate poverty in the developing world
... a timely book'
Suiwah E. Leung, Economic Record
`This book is essential reading for anyone interested in
globalization and development. It provides important new insights
and perspectives into how global flows of finance, trade, migrants,
and ideas shape development and advances the debate by identifying
urgently needed policy changes for a more inclusive
globalization.'
Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001 and Professor of
Economics
`Globalization may need defense, but it also needs reform. The
authors tell us the story so far and go on to propose ways and
means of getting to a happier ending. The ways identified, based on
fine empirical assessment, certainly deserve our serious
attention.'
Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics 1998 and Lamont University
Professor and Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard
University
`This book cuts through the confusion of many discussions of
globalization. In particular, it gives a clear definition in terms
of the basic flows that embody interaction among countries,
including trade, migration, and so on. This provides a clear
analytical framework for analyzing the impact of globalization on
development and thus on reducing poverty. It is a first-class piece
of work and a 'must-read' for those seeking clarity on one of the
great issues
of our time.'
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and
Government and Chair of the Grantham Research Institute, LSE
`This book draws on a wealth of cross-country experience and
knowledge to demonstrate that globalization has the ability to
contribute to poverty alleviation, but only under certain
circumstances. As such, it provides invaluable insight to
development practitioners and policy makers alike. It contains not
only a lucid analytical framework in which to analyze these
tradeoffs, but also some invigorating ideas on how globalization
can be made to work for the
poor. In this, it is a vital area for anyone concerned about a
fairer sharing of our communal prosperity.'
Trevor A. Manuel, Head of National Planning Commission and former
Minister of Finance, South Africa
`This analysis goes beyond theory and suggests national and global
policies to be adopted in order to address the dire matter of
poverty. This well written book convinces readers that
globalization can be made to work for the poor and is an essential
guide for practitioners in this field.'
Pascal Lamy, WTO Director-General
`Much has happened since the first edition of this skilful overview
of issues in globalization and development. The recent turmoil in
the Euro-zone and the world economy make this edition all the more
timely.'
Kemal Dervis, Vice President and Director, Global Economy and
Development, Brookings
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