Globalization and Its Discontents. Book Summary

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Joseph E. Stiglitz

What’s inside

Stiglitz critiques globalization, particularly the way institutions like the IMF and World Bank handle economic policy in developing countries, often resulting in dissatisfaction.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the complexities of globalization
  • Learning about the impact of global economic policies on developing nations
  • Exploring alternatives to current economic strategies
  • Gaining insight into the work of international economic institutions

Key Points

  • Critique of International Monetary Fund Policies
  • Effects of Globalization on Developing Countries
  • Alternatives to Neoliberal Economic Strategies
  • The Role of World Bank in Economic Development
  • Inequalities Amplified by Global Economic Policies
  • The Need for Fairer Global Trade Practices
  • The Impact of Globalization on Employment and Living Standards

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Policy Makers
  • Students of International Relations
  • Activists
  • General Readers Interested in Global Economics

About the author

Joseph E. Stiglitz is a Nobel laureate in Economics, known for his critical insights into globalization and economic policies.