Social Service, Private Gain
- 424 pages
- 15 hours of reading
This book examines Social Impact Bonds as a means to finance social services, and how mainstream and heterodox economic theory can help understand their existence and emergence.
John Loxley Book order
John Loxley's work delves into international finance, development, and community economics, with a particular focus on alternatives to mainstream economic theories and policies. His extensive career includes significant contributions to academia in Africa and advisory roles for several governments, offering a unique perspective shaped by diverse global experiences. Loxley is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches that challenge orthodox economic thinking. His research critically examines existing systems and proposes pathways toward more equitable and sustainable economic futures.
- 2021
- 1998
Interdependence, Disequilibrium and Growth
Reflections on the Political Economy of North-South Relations at the Turn of the Century
- 185 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Globalization's effects on various countries and regions are intricately analyzed, focusing on trade patterns, industrialization, and financial dynamics like debt and aid. The discussion highlights four significant developments affecting North-South relations: the US deficit reduction efforts, the rise of regional trading blocs, the Uruguay Round of GATT, and the Soviet Union's collapse. Additionally, the exploration of alternative economic growth paradigms offers insights into potential future impacts on these international relationships.