The transformation of the world economy, 1980-93

The transformation since 1980 of many industrial countries, Communist nations and numerous developing countries entails a shift away from government involvement in economies toward greater reliance on market forces. This book analyses these dramatic changes in the context of the increasing economic interdependence under the influence of the revolution in computer technology and telecommunications. Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-4 The Way it was in 1980....Pages 5-12 Changing Philosophies of Economic Policy....Pages 13-28 Reaganomics and Thatcherism....Pages 29-58 Adjusting to Shocks in France, Germany and Japan....Pages 59-85 Economic Interactions and Economic Integration....Pages 87-107 The Elements of Economic Reform: Eastern Europe....Pages 109-123 Chaos and Reform in the Soviet Union and Russia....Pages 125-140 From Mao to Deng: Economic Reform in China....Pages 141-154 Other Asia: Dragons, Tigers and an Elephant....Pages 155-168 Middle East and Africa: Oil, Wealth and Poverty....Pages 169-180 Democratisation and Reform in Latin America....Pages 181-201 Problems and Promises of an Uncertain Future....Pages 203-217 Back Matter....Pages 219-238