Truth, errors, and lies : politics and economics in a volatile world / Grzegorz W. Kolodko ; translated from the Polish by William R. Brand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kołodko, Grzegorz W.

Contributor:

Brand, William R.

Standardized Title:

Wędrujący świat. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic geography.

Economic development.

Economic policy.

Economic history.

Economic forecasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Grzegorz W. Kolodko, one of the world's leading authorities on economics and development policy and a key architect of Poland's successful economic reforms, applies his far-reaching knowledge to the past and future of the world economy, introducing a framework for understanding our global situation that transcends any single discipline or paradigm.Deploying a novel mix of scientific evaluation and personal observation, Kolodko begins with a brief discussion of misinformation and its perpetuation in economics and politics. He criticizes the simplification of complex economic and social issues and investigates the link between developments in the global economy and cultural change, scientific discoveries, and political fluctuations. Underscoring the necessity of conceptual and theoretical innovation in understanding our global economic situation, Kolodko offers a provocative study of globalization and the possibility of coming out ahead in an era of worldwide interdependence. Deeply critical of neoliberalism, which sought to transfer economic control exclusively to the private sector, Kolodko explores the virtues of social-economic development and the new rules of the economic game. He concludes with a look at our near and distant future, questioning whether we have a say in its making.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

The Navigator

Chapter one. The World, Words, and Meaning

Chapter two. How Things Happen

Chapter three. A Brief History of the World and What We Can Learn from It

Chapter four. Globalization-and Then What?

Chapter five. The World As It Is

Chapter six. The Withering of Neoliberalism and Its Tattered Legacy

Chapter seven. What Development Is and What It Depends On

Chapter eight. Stagnation and Development-Institutions, Policy, and Culture

Chapter nine. The Coincidence Theory of Development and the New Pragmatism

Chapter ten. The Uncertain Future

A Letter

Notes

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612990397

9781282990395

128299039X

9780231521567

0231521561

OCLC:

704519890