The Political Economy of Economic Reform in the Pacific: Executive Summary
Duncan, Ron | July 2011
Abstract
This collection of studies on the political economy of Pacific island countries was authored by
writers from various disciplinary backgrounds. Their research confirms the results of political
economy studies of economic reform in developing countries from elsewhere around the
world and shines new light on the kinds of obstacles that have to be overcome for economic
reform to be successful in the Pacific. This publication presents many valuable lessons for
agencies assisting in the economic development of Pacific island countries.
Citation
Duncan, Ron. 2011. The Political Economy of Economic Reform in the Pacific: Executive Summary. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/967. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Print ISBN
978-92-9092-175-2
Keywords
Business Economics
Economics
Regional Economic Development
Women's Education
Technical Education
Rural Education
Quality Education
Levels Of Education
Educational Systems
Educational Statistics
Economic planning
Economic policy
Development assistance
Development cooperation
Economic evaluation
Economic censuses
Development education
Educational development
Educational administration
Educational planning
Comparative economics
Social responsibility of business
Communication in economic development
Consumer education
Foreign trade and employment
Communication in international trade
Economic development projects
Educational exchange
Educational evaluation
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