The Invisible Hand(out): Aid, Trade, and Unequal Globalization

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Samuel Brazys (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations University College Dublin)

The Invisible Hand(out)

Aid, Trade, and Unequal Globalization

Samuel Brazys (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations University College Dublin)

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Oxford University Press
04 November 2025

International economics; Development economics; Political economy

Series: Critical Frontiers of Theory, Research, and Policy in International Development Studies

The Invisible Hand(out): Aid, Trade, and Unequal Globalization examines the relationship between foreign aid, market access, and economic growth in developing countries during the era of globalization. Despite the rapid integration of global markets lifting millions of people out of poverty, disparities remain, with some nations thriving while others falter. This book argues that explanations focusing solely on domestic governance and institutions, or geography, fall short in explaining these divergences. Instead, it highlights the critical role of external factors-specifically, the availability of trade-effective aid and the presence of meaningful market access opportunities. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and novel datasets, the book offers both quantitative and qualitative evidence in support of its arguments. Brazys considers a number of in-depth cases, including success stories Indonesia and Vietnam, where strategic aid and market access drove transformative growth, alongside cases including Madagascar and the Federated States of Micronesia, who have stagnated despite high overall levels of aid and de jure market access. With a focus on both economic data and the lived realities of development practitioners and exporters, The Invisible Hand(out) bridges theoretical insights and practical implications, offering policymakers, academics, and development professionals a fresh lens on addressing global inequality and fostering sustainable growth.

By: Samuel Brazys (Associate Professor Associate Professor School of Politics and International Relations University College Dublin)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 583g
ISBN: 9780198970439
ISBN 10: 0198970439
Series: Critical Frontiers of Theory, Research, and Policy in International Development Studies
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures List of Tables List of Boxes List of Acronyms 1: The Invisible Hand(out) 2: The Global Political Economy of Aid and Market Access 3: The Best and the Rest 4: Market Access: Who Gets It and Why? 5: What Makes (Trade) Effective Aid? 6: When It Works 7: When It Doesn't Work 8: Begging Thy Neighbor 9: Where Do We Go from Here? Annex I: Data Sources Annex II: Complete Statistical Results Bibliography Index

Samuel Brazys is Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) and Vice-Principal of Research, Innovation and Impact in the College of Social Sciences and Law at University College Dublin. He is Editor of the Journal of International Development. He completed his PhD at Indiana University (IN, USA).