Reflexivity and Development Economics

Methodology, Policy and Practice
2009. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-230-22016-4
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 142 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 408 g

This book outlines a taxonomy of development practice using the notion of reflexivity, and examines it in the case of two countries at opposite ends of the development spectrum: Vanuatu and Singapore. The methodological approach, which gives greater voice to people in developing countries, has practical benefits for economic policy.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gay, D.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements Contents List of Tables and Figures Introduction PART I Beyond Modernism and Postmodernism Theories of Reflexivity Reflexivity and Development Economics PART II Introduction to the Case-studies Vanuatu: The Anti-Crusoe Economy Singapore: The Lionized City Comparisons Conclusions Bibliogrpahy

Über Autor(innen)

DANIEL GAY is a consultant to the United Nations and other development agencies. He has worked in the South Pacific, East Asia, Central Asia and Africa. Dr Gay holds a PhD in economics from the University of Stirling, a Masters degree in economics from the University of Edinburgh, a Masters degree in political theory from the London School of Economics and an Honours degree in politics, philosophy and economics from the University of York. www.emergenteconomics.com.