Development Macroeconomics

Alternative Strategies for Growth

Basil Oberholzer, Economist, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, Switzerland

This insightful book offers a comprehensive analysis of how macroeconomics can steer development and reduce poverty. It untangles how developing countries can apply effective economic policies in spite of the challenges they face.

‘This book provides an outstanding analysis explaining the major reasons of poverty and how to solve the latter in developing economies through relevant policy reforms. Oberholzer elaborates his analysis on macroeconomic grounds and offers a variety of tools that each developing country may implement successfully, independently of what other countries or institutions will do in this regard. The reader will be impressed by the depth, clarity and soundness of the author’s investigation. Scholars and policy makers in development economics will find this book extremely useful.’
– Sergio Rossi, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

‘This is a fresh, clear and very relevant look at the macroeconomic issues and constraints faced by open developing economies. The proposal for international monetary reform that could address some of these problems is intriguing and will make you think.’
– Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India