; in the decede ending in 1998 per capita GDP growth was positive, although it averaged only 3 percent per year. Although … less important than the war with Iraq, Iran's domestic economic policies have not been conducive to rapid economic growth …

integration options ? What domestic policies should be adopted to enhance Brazil's export response to trade openness? What policy …, Chapter 1 briefly discusses overall macroeconomic context and the arguments for fostering greater export growth. Chapter 2 …

agricultural sector and a significant increase in rice productivity. A resulting increase in output has been associated with a …-ante approaches, the authors investigate the implications of the changes in rice productivity and prices for the welfare of households …. They find that the net effects of increased rice productivity and lower rice prices have benefited the poor. Regardless of …

with formal institutions. Second, the impact of labor market institutions on productivity growth has probably been … for half of economic growth. Finally, institutions can affect poverty and equity, although the effects seem generally …