Globalization, Development and The State: The Performance of India and Brazil since 1990

by Jørgen Dige Pedersen

Overview

In its comparison of two major emerging nations, India and Brazil, this book approaches the subject through an innovative theoretical combination of developmental states theory and theories of the changing nature of global capitalism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230202719
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	International Political Economy Series
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	215
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

JØRGEN DIGE PEDERSEN is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Aarhus, Denmark. He has taught courses in development studies, international political economy, comparative political economy, and courses on India. He has published several papers in international journals such as World Development, Journal of Development Studies, European Journal of Development Research, Asian Survey and others.

Table of Contents

Introduction Globalization, Contemporary Capitalism and its Challenges for Developing Countries The State and Economic Development in Developing Countries The Analytical Framework and the Two States Brazil India Comparison and Explanation: New Developmental States? Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'Pedersen provides a fine account of how India and Brazil managed their transition to a more internationalised economy.' - Economic & Political Weekly

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