Behind the development banks: washington politics, world poverty, and the wealth of nations
Auteur :
Babb, Sarah
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226033648
Date de publication :
15 juin 2009
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,6 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
652 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) carry out their mission to alleviate poverty and promote economic growth based on the advice of professional economists. This work argues that these organizations have also been indelibly shaped by Washington politics - particularly by the legislative branch and its power of the purse.