1st Edition

Trade, Growth and Inequality in the Era of Globalization

Edited By Kishor Sharma, Oliver Morrissey Copyright 2006
    296 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    296 Pages
    by Routledge

    In recent years, globalization has been the subject of considerable research and comment. A major phenomenon, it is open to a variety of interpretations. In particular, the debate over trade liberalization, growth and inequality has come under close scrutiny as demonstrations against globalization have gathered pace.

    This volume provides a much needed comparative study of the link between globalization, growth and inequality. It assesses how globalization affects growth, inequality and poverty in developing and transition countries. Paying particular attention to eleven low and middle income countries, the authors argue that globalization can actually help reduce poverty and inequity when institutions and physical infrastructures are efficient. Divided into four parts, the book documents the lessons drawn from case studies on Africa, Latin America and Central Asia.

    A fascinating book which sheds light on many globalization issues, Trade, Growth and Inequality in the Era of Globalization will be of interest to students and researchers of development economics, globalization and international trade.

    Part I Introduction

    1. Trade, growth and inequality in the era of globalisation / Kishor Sharma and Oliver Morrissey

    Part II African experience

    2. Trade policy reforms and manufacturing performance in Ethiopia / Prema-Chandra Athukorala and Worku Gebeyehu

    3. Trade, growth, poverty and equity in Kenya / Kunal Sen

    4. Trade, policy, economic performance, poverty and equity in Uganda / Oliver Morrissey, Nichodemus Rudaheranwa and Lars Moller

    5. Equity implications of reforms on living standards and child health in post apartheid South Africa / Ranjan Ray and Pushkar Mitra

    Part III Experience of Centrally Planned Asian Countries

    6. Global integration, growth and equity in Kazakhastan / Richard Pomfret

    7. Reform, growth and equity in Kyrgyz Republic / Kishor Sharma

    8. Trade, growth and equity in Mynmar / Peter Warr

    9. Global integration, growth and equity in Tajikistan / Kishor Sharma

    Part IV Latin American Experience

    10. Trade liberalization, inequality and poverty in Brazil / Afonso Ferreira and Antonio Aguirre

    11. Reform, growth and poverty in Bolivia / Lykke E. Andersen, Osvaldo Nina and Dirk Willem te Velde

    12. Liberalization, growth and welfare: the ‘‘maquiliación’of the Mexico Economy / Andrew Mold and Carlos A Rozo

    Biography

    Kishor Sharma, Oliver Morrissey