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Resource Abundance and Economic Development

Improving the Performance of Resource-Rich Countries

Series: UNU/WIDER Research for Action
( Print: September 1999 )

Since the 1960s, the resource-rich developing economies have under-performed when compared with the resource-deficient economies. This publication explains why and outlines the reforms that are...

Since the 1960s, the resource-rich developing economies have under-performed when compared with the resource-deficient economies. This publication explains why and outlines the reforms that are...


Underdevelopment, Transition and Reconstruction in Sub-Saharan Africa

Series: UNU/WIDER Research for Action
( Print: September 1999 )

War and its consequences are perhaps the most important issues facing the African continent. Along with reconstruction from war, many countries are also engaged in economic reform. However, there are...

War and its consequences are perhaps the most important issues facing the African continent. Along with reconstruction from war, many countries are also engaged in economic reform. However, there are...


Real Exchange Rate Policy and Non-Traditional Exports in Developing Countries

Series: UNU/WIDER Research for Action
( Print: September 1999 )

This publication compares the experience in more successful areas with that in Africa. It also compares the African country-level experiences, shedding light upon the reasons for the relative failure...

This publication compares the experience in more successful areas with that in Africa. It also compares the African country-level experiences, shedding light upon the reasons for the relative failure...


Social Funds in Stabilization and Adjustment Programmes

Series: UNU/WIDER Research for Action
( Print: October 1999 )

Before the introduction of adjustment-related Social Funds (SFs), many developing countries had developed a variety of safety nets. This publication discusses social protection systems in the pre...

Before the introduction of adjustment-related Social Funds (SFs), many developing countries had developed a variety of safety nets. This publication discusses social protection systems in the pre...


Asian Currency Crisis, The

Origins, Lessons and Future Outlook

Series: UNU/WIDER Research for Action
( Print: October 1999 )

This publication explains what led to the Asian crisis and how it spread throughout the region. It discusses the lessons that can be learnt from the experience and the future outlook for the countries...

This publication explains what led to the Asian crisis and how it spread throughout the region. It discusses the lessons that can be learnt from the experience and the future outlook for the countries...