Concepts and Strategies of Economic Independence

There are few objectives considered more compelling by developing countries than the need to attain their economic freedom. Throughout the Third World, from Bolivia and Botswana to Burma, few themes arouse such mass enthusiasm as the clarion call to economic independence. However, despite its potenc...

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Published in:The Journal of modern African studies 1973-03, Vol.11 (1), p.21-42
Main Author: Ghai, Dharam P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capitalism
Corporations
Economic development
Economic freedom
Economic independence
Economic policy
Economics
Immigration
International economics
Socialism
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Summary:There are few objectives considered more compelling by developing countries than the need to attain their economic freedom. Throughout the Third World, from Bolivia and Botswana to Burma, few themes arouse such mass enthusiasm as the clarion call to economic independence. However, despite its potency in shaping many national goals and policies, very little intellectual effort has been expended in analysing the concept and exploring its ramifications in the realms of politics, economics, or sociology.
ISSN:0022-278X
1469-7777
DOI:10.1017/S0022278X00008065