Globalization and Liberalization: The Impact on Developing Countries

Globalization and Liberalization: The Impact on Developing Countries
ISBN-10
9211213134
ISBN-13
9789211213133
Pages
37
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
[United nations], ECLAC
Authors
Barbara Stallings, United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Economic Development Division

Description

This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on developing countries over the last several decades. The first section examines the components and mechanisms of globalization. The second turns to financial globalization and looks in more detail at the changing trends in finance for developing countries. The third section analyzes the impact of the new pattern of finance in terms of growth, equity and government autonomy. The concluding section offers policy recommendations for making globalization a more positive force.