A World Divided: The Less Developed Countries in the International Economy: 5 (Perspectives on Development, Series Number 5)

Helleiner, G. K.

ISBN 10: 0521290066 / ISBN 13: 9780521290067

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1976

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This book discusses the possibility of generating a fairer balance between rich and poor nations. Series: Perspectives on Development. Num Pages: 310 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460. . 2010. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A World Divided: The Less Developed Countries in the International Economy: 5 (Perspectives on Development, Series Number 5)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521290066
• ISBN 13: 9780521290067
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This 1976 volume originated in the mood of disillusion and despair which followed the Third United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Santiago in 1972. The prospects for cooperation between rich and poor nations seemed poor and new policies and instruments needed to considered if the interests of the rich and poor nations were not to become even more unbalanced in favour of the rich. The contributors to this volume consider what unexploited possibilities might be open to the less developed countries, both jointly and individually, in international affairs, which would generate a more equitable outcome. The issues addressed in these papers were, at the time of publication, of immediate relevance following the success of oil producing countries in revising prices, worldwide inflation, famine in the poorest countries, recession in industrial countries. Simultaneously, the less developed countries were declaring the need for a new international economic order, which this volume discusses.

Book Description

This 1976 volume originated in the mood of disillusion and despair which followed the Third United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Santiago in 1972. It considers what unexploited possibilities might be open to the less developed countries in international affairs, which would generate a fairer balance between rich and poor nations.