Economic Backwardness and Economic Growth: Studies in the Theory of Economic Development

Rates and factors of modern world economic growth and the consequences of rapid expansion of the economies of China and India are analyzed in the article. Modification of business cycles and long waves of economic development are evaluated. The need of reforming business taxation is demonstrated.

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Contemporary Principles of Heterodox Political Economy

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2009-12-38-57 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 38-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ph. O’Hara

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Political Economy ◽

Economic Development ◽

Ethnic Discrimination ◽

Mainstream Economics ◽

Theoretical Perspectives ◽

Analytical Review ◽

New Ideas ◽

Historical Specificity ◽

Scientific Results

In this analytical review the author describes the main trends in the modern heterodox political economy as an alternative to mainstream economics. Historical specificity as well as the contradictory and uneven character of economic development are examined in detail. The author also discusses problems of class, gender and ethnic discrimination and their influence on economic growth. It is shown that there are tendencies to convergence of different theoretical perspectives and schools, common themes, topics of research and conceptual apparatus are being formed. The forces of integration and differentiation help establish new ideas and receive interesting scientific results in such fields as development economics, macroeconomics and international economics.

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The Quality of Kazakhstan’s Economic Policy and Balance of Payments

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2008-12-120-132 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 120-132

Author(s):

K. Arystanbekov

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Policy ◽

Economic Development ◽

Balance Of Payments ◽

Foreign Investors ◽

Negative Balance ◽

Macroeconomic Efficiency

Kazakhstan’s economic policy in 1996-2007, its character and the degree of responsibility, the correlation between economic development and balance of current accounts are considered in the article. Special attention is paid to the analysis of their macroeconomic efficiency. It is concluded that in conditions of high rates of economic growth in Kazahkstan in 2000-2007 the net profits of foreign investors are 10-11% of GDP every year. The tendency of negative balance of current accounts in favor of foreign investors is also analyzed.

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Non-standard functions and structures of ministries of finance under economic challenges: A case study of Western governments

Finance and Credit ◽

10.24891/fc.26.11.2448 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 2448-2471

Author(s):

S.V. Anureev

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Development ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Great Britain ◽

Central Banks ◽

Economic Recovery ◽

Budget Process

Subject. This article examines the functions and management structures of central financial bodies and related parliamentary and governmental structures in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Germany, France and Italy. Objectives. The article aims to identify non-standard functions and structures that go beyond the classical responsibility of finance ministries as a central part of the budget process arising from current economic challenges. Methods. For the study, I used a comparative analysis. Results. The article describes the important new functions of financial authorities and treasuries of Western governments aimed at economic growth and economic recovery. Conclusions. The organizational and management structures and functions of the ministries of finance go far beyond the budget process, overlap with and dominate the functions of central banks and ministries of economic development.

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