Overview

First published in 1978, this book assess the impact post-war strategies of Gross National Product maximation upon the development of LDCs, arguing that development in LDCs cannot proceed in a sequential path -- with income growth first first and distribution after. The author posits the need for a more egalitarian development strategy and decentralised economic planning, responsive to the needs of rural communities.

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Author:   Ozay Mehmet (Carleton University, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9780415596114

ISBN 10:   0415596114
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   26 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Economic Growth Without Social Justice 1. What was Wrong with Post-war Planning in LDCs? 2. Distribution Effects of Growth: the Evidence 3. Absolute Poverty: Measurement and Identification 4. The Unemployment Problems of the LDCs Part II:Some Case Studies of the Influence of Elites on Economic Planning and Policy 5. Malaysia: From Colonial to Bumiputra Elitism 6. Liberia: The Americo-Liberian Elite 7. Revolution or Reform: The Experience of Pakistan, Brazil and Uganda Part III: Egalitarian Planning and Reform in LDCs 8. Towards More Egalitarian Development Planning 9. An Egalitarian Development Policy Based on Manpower Planning 10. Education Planning: Shifting from Elitist to Egalitarian Principles 11. Egalitarian Planning and Rural Development 12. Global Equity: Reforming the International Trade and Aid System 13. Summing up: Egalitarian Planning as a Non-violent Revolution

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