Globalization, growth, and poverty: building an inclusive world economy

Globalization is a powerful force for poverty reduction as societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Although this international integration presents tremendous opportunities for developing countries, it also has raised concerns about rising inequality, shifting power, a...

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Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Washington, DC World Bank [u.a.] 2002
Schriftenreihe:A World Bank policy research report
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Zusammenfassung:Globalization is a powerful force for poverty reduction as societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Although this international integration presents tremendous opportunities for developing countries, it also has raised concerns about rising inequality, shifting power, and cultural uniformity. This report assesses the impact of globalization and addresses the ensuing anxieties. It proposes an agenda for action aimed at mitigating the risks that globalization potentially generates, while maximizing the opportunities for the poor.--Publisher description.
Beschreibung:XIII, 174 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:0195216083
082135048X