ABSTRACT

This volume represents a uniquely thorough investigation of trade and financial policy as it impacts upon Third World development. A broad range of international case studies (including Indonesia, Uruguay and Tunisia) offer a wealth of empirical material and statistical information. Thematic discussion chapters build on these case studies, offering important analysis of topics such as trade specialization and industrial change.

chapter 1|19 pages

Finance and competitiveness

José María Fanelli and Rohinton Medhora

chapter 2|25 pages

Finance and changing trade patterns in developing countries

José María Fanelli and Saúl Keifman

chapter 4|44 pages

International competitiveness, trade and finance

A. Ganesh-Kumar, Kunal Sen and Rajendra R. Vaidya

chapter 7|41 pages

Competitiveness, international trade and finance in a minerals-rich economy

Trevor Bell, Greg Farrell and Rashad Cassim