How did the rich countries really become rich? In this provocative study, Ha-Joon Chang examines the great pressure on developing countries from the developed world to adopt certain 'good policies' and 'good institutions', seen today as necessary for economic development. His conclusions are compelling and disturbing: that developed countries are attempting to 'kick away the ladder' with which they have climbed to the top, thereby preventing developing countries from adopting policies and institutions that they themselves have used.
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Ha-Joon Chang Imprint: Anthem Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: No. 2 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 26mm
Weight: 454g ISBN:9781843310273 ISBN 10: 1843310279 Pages: 196 Publication Date:01 July 2002 Audience:
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Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Ha-Joon Chang teaches at the Faculty of Economics and Politics, University of Cambridge.
Reviews for Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective
<p>'This is an intriguing book that raises important issues. Recommended.' --J. M. Nowakowski, Muskingum College, in 'Choice'