Globalization and the Least Developed Countries: Potentials and Pitfalls

by David Bigman

One of the most notable changes in the world economy during the past three decades has been the diverging trends in the growth of the developing countries. Compared to East Asian countries that have integrated well into the global economy, those of Sub-Saharan Africa have remained stagnant and have become the world's least developed area. The policies and programs of international organizations have failed to improve the situation while the global...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845933087
• ISBN13: 9781845933081
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 9.6"