Edited by John-ren Chen, Professor of Economic Theory and Econometrics, Department of Economic Theory, Policy and History and Director, Centre for the Study of International Institutions, University of Innsbruck, Austria and David Sapsford, University of Liverpool Management School, UK

'. . . the publication of this book is both timely and relevant for those with an interest not only in global institutions but also in seeking solutions to poverty in developing countries.'

• Contents: Preface Introduction by Karl Socher Part I: General Issues: International Institutions and Poverty 1. The Role of International Institutions in Economic Development and Poverty Reduction in the Developing World 2. Designing the Role of International Institutions in Raising the Standard of Living in the Developing World 3. Global Development and Stability: The Challenge for International Institutions 4. Global Development and Industrialization 5. International Institutions and Global Inequality: Theoretical Ability and Empirical Failure 6. The Effects of IMF Lending and Freedom on the Growth Performance of Developing Countries Part II: Particular International Institutions and Poverty 7. WTO Membership: What Does it Do for Growth and Poverty? 8. Multilateral Debt Management and the Poor 9. The Role of International Institutions and the Government in Development: The Case of Croatia (Poverty and Inequality as a Consequence of the Transition Path) Part III: International Institutions and Regional Issues 10. Institutions, Integration and Poverty in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (EEFSU) 11. Privatization and Poverty: The Case of Russia 12. The 1997/98 Economic Crisis in Southeast Asia: Policy Responses and the Role of the IMF 13. Development Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa: Globalization, Adjustment and the Roles of International Institutions Index

Edited by John-ren Chen, Professor of Economic Theory and Econometrics, Department of Economic Theory, Policy and History and Director, Centre for the Study of International Institutions, University of Innsbruck, Austria and David Sapsford, University of Liverpool Management School, UK

'. . . the publication of this book is both timely and relevant for those with an interest not only in global institutions but also in seeking solutions to poverty in developing countries.'

• Contents: Preface Introduction by Karl Socher Part I: General Issues: International Institutions and Poverty 1. The Role of International Institutions in Economic Development and Poverty Reduction in the Developing World 2. Designing the Role of International Institutions in Raising the Standard of Living in the Developing World 3. Global Development and Stability: The Challenge for International Institutions 4. Global Development and Industrialization 5. International Institutions and Global Inequality: Theoretical Ability and Empirical Failure 6. The Effects of IMF Lending and Freedom on the Growth Performance of Developing Countries Part II: Particular International Institutions and Poverty 7. WTO Membership: What Does it Do for Growth and Poverty? 8. Multilateral Debt Management and the Poor 9. The Role of International Institutions and the Government in Development: The Case of Croatia (Poverty and Inequality as a Consequence of the Transition Path) Part III: International Institutions and Regional Issues 10. Institutions, Integration and Poverty in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (EEFSU) 11. Privatization and Poverty: The Case of Russia 12. The 1997/98 Economic Crisis in Southeast Asia: Policy Responses and the Role of the IMF 13. Development Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa: Globalization, Adjustment and the Roles of International Institutions Index

Edited by John-ren Chen, Professor of Economic Theory and Econometrics, Department of Economic Theory, Policy and History and Director, Centre for the Study of International Institutions, University of Innsbruck, Austria and David Sapsford, University of Liverpool Management School, UK

'. . . the publication of this book is both timely and relevant for those with an interest not only in global institutions but also in seeking solutions to poverty in developing countries.'

• Contents: Preface Introduction by Karl Socher Part I: General Issues: International Institutions and Poverty 1. The Role of International Institutions in Economic Development and Poverty Reduction in the Developing World 2. Designing the Role of International Institutions in Raising the Standard of Living in the Developing World 3. Global Development and Stability: The Challenge for International Institutions 4. Global Development and Industrialization 5. International Institutions and Global Inequality: Theoretical Ability and Empirical Failure 6. The Effects of IMF Lending and Freedom on the Growth Performance of Developing Countries Part II: Particular International Institutions and Poverty 7. WTO Membership: What Does it Do for Growth and Poverty? 8. Multilateral Debt Management and the Poor 9. The Role of International Institutions and the Government in Development: The Case of Croatia (Poverty and Inequality as a Consequence of the Transition Path) Part III: International Institutions and Regional Issues 10. Institutions, Integration and Poverty in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (EEFSU) 11. Privatization and Poverty: The Case of Russia 12. The 1997/98 Economic Crisis in Southeast Asia: Policy Responses and the Role of the IMF 13. Development Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa: Globalization, Adjustment and the Roles of International Institutions Index