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Riches among the ruins Riches among the ruins Robert P. Smith Today, Robert P. Smith is a legend in the world of finance. Part adventurer and part economic warrior, this Indiana Jones of the financial world was an advance man for the forces of globalization, ha… OL12048814W
The administration of debt relief by the international financial institutions The administration of debt relief by the international financial institutions Leonie F. Guder "This study addresses the mechanisms of debt relief for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) jointly coordinated by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. It describes the content of t… OL13760889W
Money doctors, foreign debts, and economic reforms in Latin America from the 1890s to the present Money doctors, foreign debts, and economic reforms in Latin America from the 1890s to the present Paul W. Drake "Superb collection of readings and documents, with enlightening introduction, about foreign economic advisers' influence on Latin American governments and private sectors. Four parts address 'procons… OL15879373W
Bust Bust Matthew Lynn "Athens, Greece May Day 2010. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU) were putting together the final details of a 100-billion Euro rescue package for the country. The Greek… OL15910086W
The debt sustainability framework for low-income countries The debt sustainability framework for low-income countries Bergljot Barkbu Low-income countries continue to face significant challenges in meeting their vast development needs while maintaining a sustainable debt position, even after many of these countries have benefited f… OL15974020W
Global Development Finance 2008 (Vol I. Review, Analysis, and Outlook) Global Development Finance 2008 (Vol I. Review, Analysis, and Outlook) World Bank Global Development Finance - the World Bank's annual report on the external financing of developing countries - provides monitoring and analysis of development finance, identifying key emerging trend… OL19853041W
Africa's stalled development Africa's stalled development Scott Straus,David K. Leonard This thoughtful discussion probes the international roots of Africa's civil conflicts and lackluster economies. Analyzing an unwitting system that creates a set of incentives inimical to development,… OL20141580W
Government responses to the Latin American debt problem Government responses to the Latin American debt problem Robert E. Grosse "Within editor's insightful 'introduction and overview' (and follow-up conclusions), he and seven specialists analyze actions of five countries (Chile, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico), the Brady P… OL23573667W
Debt relief for the poorest countries Debt relief for the poorest countries Yiagadeesen Samy "The debt problems of poor countries are receiving unprecedented attention. Both federal and non-governmental organizations alike, have been campaigning for debt forgiveness for poor countries. The g… OL23789333W
Global Development Finance 2004 (I. Analysis and Summary Tables) Global Development Finance 2004 (I. Analysis and Summary Tables) World Bank The external financing environment facing developing countries has brightened. In 2003, as global growth gained momentum, private capital flows to developing countries increased to OL24433796W
The Debt Threat The Debt Threat Noreena Hertz Noreena Hertz, one of the world's leading experts on economic globalization, looks at the history of third-world debt and its crippling effects on people in developing countries.Drawing from her impr… OL2652604W
Drummer in the dark Drummer in the dark T. Davis Bunn In a rip-roaring plot that could be torn from tomorrow's headlines, bestselling author T. Davis Bunn weaves political intrigues and disturbing moral dilemmas into a chillingly credible portrait of th… OL547109W