Political economy and the aid industry in Asia

Adopting a distinctive structural political economy approach, this book uniquely explains the blind spots of alternative political economy approaches to international aid, and presents an original framework for evaluating likely reformers' strength of commitment and potential alliances with don...

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Main Authors: Hutchison, Jane.
Group Author: Hout, Wil, 1961-; Hughes, Caroline.; Robison, Richard, 1943-
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Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Critical studies of the Asia-Pacific
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Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137303615
Summary: Adopting a distinctive structural political economy approach, this book uniquely explains the blind spots of alternative political economy approaches to international aid, and presents an original framework for evaluating likely reformers' strength of commitment and potential alliances with donors.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137303608.
Carrier Form: 208 p. : 3 ill.
ISBN: 9781137303615 :
1137303611 :
CLC: F135.1
Contents: 1. Introduction PART I: DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND THE REALITY OF POLITICS 2. Realities of Political Economy: The Elephant in the Room 3. Development Agencies and the Political Economy Turn 4. Development as Collective Action Problems PART II: APPLYING STRUCTURAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 5. Understanding the Development Problem 6. Analysing Reform and Reformers 7. Working Politically: Understanding Alliances 8. Conclusion: The Road to Nowhere?