Cross-Conditionality Banking Regulation and Third-World Debt (International Political Economy Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333552733 ISBN 13: 9780333552735

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1992

Synopsis

The book examines the operation of International Monetary Fund and World Bank conditionality in six developing countries (Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and Tanzania) and examines its effects on their economies. It draws conclusions and policy lessons for all developing countries as regards the operation of adjustment policies. The book also examines the regulatory treatment of Third World debt, both in the US, Canada and Europe, making specific policy suggestions for increasing flexibility in debt management.

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Product Description

Cross-conditionality, Banking Regulation and Third World Debt Presents six country studies, examining the policy of conditionality and cross-conditionality. International institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and their policies on granting loans to developing countries are also discussed.

Synopsis

Examines the policy of conditionality and cross-conditionality, which international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank apply to grant loans to developing countries. The explosion of conditionality has become a key issue in international relations since the mid-1980s. This book presents six detailed country studies on the issue, written by distinguished academics and/or senior policy makers, from these countries. The countries featured include Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and Tanzania and conclusions and policy lessons are drawn from these.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333552733
• ISBN 13: 9780333552735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363
• Editor: Griffith-Jones Stephany, Rodriguez Ennio