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Economic reform in developing countries reach, range, reason / [electronic resource] : edited by José María Fanelli, Lyn Squire. - Cheltenham [England] ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, c2008. - 1 online resource (xxxv, 376 p.) : ill. (some col.). - Global development network . - Global development network series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Reach : person-centered, evenhanded -- pt. 2. Range : institutional reform, policy change -- pt. 3. Reason : strategies, not slogans.

This book offers insights into the process of economic reform in developing countries. It is organized around three factors that are critical to the success of any reform. According to Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, these key dimensions are Reach, Range, and Reason. "Reach" refers to the ability of reform to be person-centered and evenhanded, reaching all individuals in society. "Range" considers the institutional reforms and policy changes necessary to implement change and the possible ripple effects on other policies and populations. Finally, "Reason" captures the importance of constantly asking why a particular reform has been selected.

ISBN: 9781781007655 (e-book)

LCCN: 2008926567

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Structural adjustment (Economic policy)--Developing countries.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Developing countries--Economic policy.
Developing countries--Economic conditions.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: HC59.7 / .E3126 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 330.91724