The IMF and Economic Development - Hardcover

Vreeland, James Raymond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521816750 ISBN 13: 9780521816755

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This book argues that governments enter IMF programs for economic and political reasons.

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Review

'A must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of global politics and the impact of the IMF in particular.' New Statesman

'Vreeland's book is worth a look as it pieces together some interesting case studies, weaves an intriguing tale of political motives, and provides a concise and readable discussion of his attempt to measure the impact of IMF programs on economic growth.' Finance & Development

'Vreeland's The IMF and Economic Development contains novel and important findings regarding the impact of IMF programmes upon participant countries ... engaging ...' Cambridge Review of International Affairs

'... this is a valuable contribution to the debate on development policies both in its specific findings and its welcome reminder that the challenges of development are still best viewed through a political economy lens.' Development and Change

'After applying rigorous statistical and analytical methods, Vreeland arrives at some significant, and for the IMF, sobering conclusions ... Vreeland raises new questions that have important policy implications. He lays out new avenues of research and concludes with some suggestions for IMF reform.' Development Policy Review

Book Description

This book argues that governments enter IMF programs for economic and political reasons, and finds that the effects are negative. For certain constituencies, IMF policies dampen the effects of bad economic performance by redistributing income. But IMF programs lower growth and shift the income distribution upward.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521816750
• ISBN 13: 9780521816755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216