International Political Economy Series

Adams, F.; Gupta, S.; Mengisteab, K.

Globalization poses a formidable dilemma for the third-world state. While there are compelling external pressures to liberalize domestic economies, market-oriented reforms threaten the economic well-being of various societal groups. Popular resistance to these reforms has been strong throughout the developing world. This volume examines the political strategies employed by third world governments to maintain programs in the face of domestic opposition.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1999-06-23

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349406227

DOI: 10.1057/9780230372603

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 287