"The E-Book on International Finance and Development"
Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems, Vol. 9, Spring 1999BY: ENRIQUE R. CARRASCO
University of Iowa, College of LawABSTRACT:
TLCP's publication of the E-Book on International Finance and Development is the print version of an electronic handbook located at the University of Iowa Center of International Finance & Development. Written collaboratively by Professor Carrasco and eight students, the E-Book helps citizens worldwide understand the meaning of "development" and how major flows of money throughout the world affect their daily lives. Part One introduces readers to the concept of development and explains the activities of two important international financial institutions, the International Monetary Fund and the WorldBank, collectively called the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs). Part Two of the E-Book discusses criticisms of the BWIs and other major topics of development, such as the rise of non-governmental organizations, corruption and regulatory transparency. Part Three focuses on "globalization" and international finance, using the Mexican and Asian financial crises to explain and illustrate issues and problems.
Contact: ENRIQUE R. CARRASCO
Email: Mailto:enrique-carrasco@uiowa.edu
Postal: University of Iowa, College of Law
Iowa City, IA 52242 USA
Phone: (319) 335-9059
Fax: (319) 335-9098