Synopses & Reviews
This book examines commodities, governance and economic development under globalization.
Synopsis
Alfred Maizels' work on commodity trade and prices documented trends in a major area of international economic relations. This book elaborates the ideas in the tradition of Maizels' contributons, and discusses and extends these theories in relation to current problems.
Table of Contents
Foreword: Alfred Maizelss Legacy;
R.JollyEditors Introductory Note; M.Nissanke & G.Mavrotas
PART I: REFLECTIONS ON ALFRED'S MAIZELS LIFE AND WORK
Commodities, Co-operation, and World Economic Development: The Mission of Alfred Maizels, 1917-2006; J.Toye
The Poorest, Power and Global Economic Governance; G.Helleiner
PART II: COMMODITIES AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Issues and Challenges for Commodity Markets in the Global Economy: An Overview; M.Nissanke
China, India, Commodity Prices and the Terms of Trade; R.Kaplinsky
Commodities still in Crisis?; D.Sapsford & S.Pfaffenzeller
Commodity Market Structures and Evolving Governance and Policy Issues; M.Nissanke
Crises in Cotton of Francophone Africa: Fatality or Challenge for Multi-Dimension Cooperation?; M.Fok
Sustainable Standards, Agricultural Commodities and Development; B.Daviron
PART III: FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE UNDER GLOBALISATION
Development Finance in the 21st Century; G.Mavrotas
Compensatory Finance in the 21st Century; A.Hewitt
Commodities and International Poverty Trap; C.Gore
Global Rules and Markets: Constraints over Policy Autonomy in Developing Countries; Y.Akyüz