TY - BOOK AU - Atkinson, Anthony B. AU - World Institute for Development Economics Research TI - Wider perspectives on global development T2 - Studies in development economics and policy SN - 978-1-4039-9631-2 (pbk.) U1 - 338.9 ATK PY - 2005/// CY - Basingstoke [England] PB - Pagrave Macmillan in association with the United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research KW - Developing countries Economic policy KW - globalization N1 - "This volume reproduces the first eight [WIDER] Annual Lectures [inaugurated in 1997]"--Page xviii; Includes bibliographical references and Index N2 - This volume brings together some of the most influential scholars in development economics to explore how to improve the well-being of the poor, how to design effective structures and institutions for poverty reduction, and what the role of economic, political and social dimensions are (and should be) in global development. Issues addressed include globalization; both its governance and a historical perspective; inequality, of income, and the potential for conflict; trade and labor practices in a transitional and developing world; and the natures and characteristics of institutions and markets. --Publisher ER -