Author

Publication

2001 - Seven Stories, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

26,000 words, Guess

Page Count

104 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101583224645
  • ISBN-139781583224649
  • LibraryThing298164
  • Goodreads1769531
  • Library of Congress Control Number2006283357
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCHG3881.5.W57 D36 2001

Alternate Titles

  • Ten reasons to abolish the IMF & World Bank

Description

A veritable “Globalization for Dummies,” 10 Reasons to Abolish the IMF & World Banklays bare the most common myths of globalization in a clear and understandable way.Looking with hope to grassroots movement-building on a global scale, Danaher presents ten arguments for abolishing the IMF and World Bank and replacing them with democratic institutions that would make the global economy more accountable to an informed and active citizenry.Conceived as an effort to educate the public about how international institutions of “free trade” are widening the gap between the rich and poor globally, Danaher reveals how the lending policies of the IMF and the World Bank fail to benefit Third World peoples, and instead line the pockets of undemocratic rulers and western corporations while threatening local democracies and forcing cuts to social programs. Through anecdotes, analysis, and innovative ideas, Danaher argues that the IMF and the World Bank undermine our most basic democratic values, and calls for reframing the terms on which international economic institutions are operated using the principles of environmental sustainability, social justice, and human rights.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Open media pamphlet series

Other Editions

  • 10 reasons to abolish the IMF & World BankSeven Stories2001

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