| Series |
Essential library. Essential issues
Essential issues. ^A1063205
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| Contents |
A global event -- What is debt? -- What are developing nations? -- How did the debt crisis begin? -- Governments of developing nations -- The effects of debt -- A changing world -- Slow progress -- Solutions to the crisis. |
| Abstract |
"This title examines one of the worlds critical issues, developing nations' debt. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is debt, types of debt, how the debt crisis began, and the human cost of debt and poverty are discussed in detail. Causes of debt such as costs of oil and war are examined. Affects of debt and its servicing are also covered."--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-108) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011009542 |
| ISBN | 9781617831324 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 1617831328 (lib. bdg.) |
