The politics of economic policy reform in developing countries [electronic resource] / Richard H. Adams Jr.
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TextSeries: Policy research working papers ; 2443. | World Bank e-LibraryPublication details: Washington, DC : World Bank, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Network, Poverty Division, [2000]Subject(s): Structural adjustment (Economic policy) -- Developing countries | Developing countries -- Economic conditions | Developing countries -- Economic policyAdditional physical formats: Adams, Richard H.: The politics of economic policy reform in developing countries.LOC classification: HG3881.5.W57Online resources: Click here to access online Also available in print.Summary: Various social groups may oppose economic reforms such as currency devaluation, privatization of state firms, and the elimination of consumer (food) subsidies because of doubts about the benefitse of these reforms or because they believe that these reforms will harm their economic interests. Whether such opposition can stall reform depends on the aggregate political weight of the affected social groups.
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Various social groups may oppose economic reforms such as currency devaluation, privatization of state firms, and the elimination of consumer (food) subsidies because of doubts about the benefitse of these reforms or because they believe that these reforms will harm their economic interests. Whether such opposition can stall reform depends on the aggregate political weight of the affected social groups.
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