Preparing for the future Basri, Carole creator text bibliography dcu New york Practisingl Law institute 2009 2010 monographic eng

print

888 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. This publication provides an assessment of the implications of the financial crisis for low-income countries, evaluates the short-term macroeconomic outlook for these countries, and discusses the policy challenges they face. Chapters cover the outlook for global economic growth and commodity prices, an overview of how low-income countries have been affected, fiscal policy, monetary and exchange rate policy responses, potential external financing needs and how the international community, including the IMF, can help countries meet them. The challenges ahead for low-income countries are delineated, including debt vulnerabilities and the need for countries to develop well-regulated local capital markets and banking systems, as well as enhanced public sector efficiency.--Publisher's description. INtroduction -- Outlook for global growth and community prices -- How are LICs affected? -- Policy responses -- Financing needs and support from the international community -- Challenges ahead. Carole L Basri d------ Financial crises Developing countries Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 Fiscal policy Developing countries Economic forecasting Developing countries HB3722 .B37 2009 9781589069299 1589069293 2010398049 LC 100430 20150331142316.0 16212002