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Discusses the process of economic reforms in developing countries by reducing state involvement in the economy through privatization, opening up the economy to foreign trade. This book includes such topics as econometric and other empirical modeling tools for development analysis and the role of technology in the development process.

Presents a self-contained survey of the state of development economics. This book summarizes discussions in journals, and elucidates developments. It includes original material and also provides surveys. It is intended to be a reference to graduate students, researchers and professionals in the field of development economics.

Covers analytical and policy issues arising from the collapse of the paradigm of development based on import-substituting-industrialization in most developing countries; and the demise of centrally planned economies of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. This title is suitable for researchers and advanced graduate students.

Identifies and discusses the relevant theoretical and empirical literature that describes the fundamental problems that the policies seek to remedy or ameliorate, as well as the literature that evaluates the effects of the policies. This title presents an accurate, self-contained survey of the state of the field.