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07151. THE HUMAN COSTS OF SOVIET INDUSTRIALIZATION: 1928-1941. Well-argued apology for Soviet mass terror and mass murder, which doesn't admit that anyone actually died from Stalinism, or that Stalin established a mind control system hundreds of times worse than the governmental intrusions of the West which raised the ire of leftists. Finds that capitalist encirclement and kulaks justified collectivization and repression, and that the readiness of the Soviet armies in World War II in the ultimate historical justification of any excesses that may have been committed. 20 pages, 31 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
07133. AGRICULTURE IN THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. Detailed history of agricultural programs and attempts at reform in Cuba since 1959. How constant well-meaning attempts at improvement frustrated both workers and production goals, leading to an apparent fall in the standard of living. 10p. 21f. 3b.   $70
 
06799. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN THAILAND BY ROBERT MUSCAT. A review of Muscat's study of Thailand's economic growth, noting Muscat's appeal for growth and modern techniques in agriculture and industry. The need for less government intervention and a free market is stressed. 15p. 24f. 2b.   $105
 
06798. THE INDONESIAN OIL INDUSTRY. A thorough report on the status of the oil industry of Indonesia, looking at the history and current rate of production, and commenting on future prospects for oil revenues in that country. 11p. 18f. 11b.   $77
 
06794. LAOS IN THE MID-1960'S. An interesting examination of Laos' situation in 1966, when the country was squeezed between Chinese, American and Pathet Lao interests; descriptions of Laos' ethnography and economy are included. 8p. 15f. 1b.   $56
 
06793. THAILAND. A short discussion of the social, political, demographic and economic situation of Thailand, focusing on government efforts to promote economic growth. 5p. 8f. 4b.   $35
 
06767. SAUDI ARABIAN INDUSTRY. The oil-dominated Saudi Arabian economy is analyzed in this report, with a view at the infrastructures of the country and the government incentives and direct actions to promote development. Manpower problems and prospects for the future are also reviewed. 12p. 28f. 12b. Includes 5 tables.   $84
 
06642. KUWAIT - AN ECONOMIC HISTORY. The early history and the later economic revolution of oil-exporting are detailed in this economic history of the Persian Gulf nation. Focuses on 20th century developments and Kuwait's role in OPEC. 10p. 13f. 6b.   $70
 
06633. DATE PRODUCTION IN SAUDI ARABIA. A comprehensive study of the history and economy of date production on the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, from ancient times to the present; the economy and dietary importance of the date to the Saudi people are noted, and future planning by Saudi agricultural officials is outlined. 20p. 21f. 10b.   $133
 
06629. SAUDI ARABIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. A report on the oil revenue data for Saudi Arabia and the changes increased revenues are having on the country's economic development. Includes overall data on government expenditures, gross domestic product by sector, and the general development of the nation's economic program. 19p. 34f. 4b. includes 13 tables.   $133
 
06620. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN QATAR. The problems and progress in the economic development of the Arabian Gulf nation are studied in this report. The program for economic diversification and industrialization is studied in four specific industries. 12 pages, 13 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.   $84
 
06370. INDIA'S GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED ECONOMY. The policies of the Indian government on private enterprise and public ownership since independence are examined; a good history of the political processes determining India's move toward socialism. 13p. 12f. 7b.   $91
 
06369. THE NORTH SOUTH DIALOGUE. The dialogue of the United Nations Commission on North-South relations between the industrialized and developing economies of the world is looked at in this report. Problems of the poor nations and difficulties in negotiations are considered. 10p. 7f. 5b.   $70
 
06365. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN IRAN. The transformation of Iraq from an underdeveloped country to an emerging industrial economy is looked at. Various arrangements for industrial development loans and problems managing the new oil-rich economy are considered. 12p. 13f. 7b.   $84
 
06360. THE ECONOMY OF ARGENTINA. The political and social problems of Argentina are discussed in terms of their effects on the economy; specific problems, both of the junta and of the economy (unemployment, agriculture recession, and so on) are all looked at. 16p. 18f. 13b.   $112
 
06343. THE EGYPTIAN ECONOMY. The development of Egypt's current economic problems is traced back to the inception of socialist planning and nationalization; the publicly-controlled economy and welfare state are blamed for the debt burden. 11p. 13f. 6b.   $77
 
05967. INDONESIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE LNTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. This paper presents an overview of Indonesian economic development as influenced by the lending policies of the IMF. Focus is on the effects of devaluation, foreign debt and export processing. 17p. 28f. 7b.   $119
 
05941. PHILLIPINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. This paper discusses the role of the International Monetary Fund in the economic development of the Phillipines. Concentration is on the 1960/1980 period and the IMF strategy of devaluation, credit controls and repayment of foreign debt. 10p. 21f. 13b.   $70
 
05183. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH KOREAN ECONOMY. Compares the present health of the South Korean economy with its poor state in the early 1960s. Shows how the government used a policy of promoting export industries to create economic prosperity. lOp., 14f., 8b.   $70
 
04966. TWO VIEWS OF THE CHINESE REVOLUTION. The analysis of the Chinese Revolution found in Eric Wolf's Peasant Wars of the Twentieth Century and Barrington Moore's Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy are compared. Wolf is seen as focusing on the economic issues and Moore on the social and class issues. 9p., 14f., 2b.   $63
 
04905. GEOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF GREECE AND TURKEY. A comprehensive comparison of the two countries, focusing on the traditional rivalry between them and examining their contrasting geographical and economic conditions. A brief examination of the political history of the eastern Aegean is developed into a commentary on the Cyprus situation; the demographics of their respective populations are studied in the last half of the report, with issues of public health, language, and economic bases the prime area of concentration. 20p., 19f., 3b.   $133
 
04886. REVOLUTION IN THE THIRD WORLD BY GERARD CHALIAND. The problem of explanation in the social sciences is examined through a critique of Chaliand's study of causes of Third World revolution. The politics of revolution and the economic crisis of capitalism are discussed, and the methodology of Chaliand's book interpreted as a general model of explanation. Various theories of socal science explanation are advanced in the course of evaluating Chaliand's book. 21p., 32f., 6b.   $133
 
04867. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN UNDERDEVELOPED NATIONS. The "good" and "bad" sides of foreign investment in underdeveloped nations are looked at, from the standpoint of the beneficial exchange of goods and services as opposed to imperialist exploitation of national resources. Based on Turner's Multinational Companies and the Third World. 4p., 6f., lb.   $28
 
04760. UNITED FRUIT COMPANY IN GUATEMALA. Knowledgeable examination of this classic "imperialist" company; gives the usual sordid history but also presents U.F.'s attempts to better its image and provide more social benefits; good discussion of recent changes and future plans of the company. lOp.; 14f.; 7b.   $70
 
04733. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IRANIAN ECONOMY. Very good, very detailed examination of foreign investments in Iran, concentrating on recent developments: hi story of oil companies and exploitation, size of foreign inputs and out flows (with plenty statistics), company motives and activities, problems encountered by foreign companies; conclusion stresses role of foreigners in knowledge transfer. 26p.; 37f.; 19b.   $133
 
04543. ECONOMIC NATIONALISM AND THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY TO THE THIRD WORLD. Detailed and sophisticated study of issue of whether poor nations must take Western technology at high prices demanded by corporations, or if they can find some other route. Includes the history of economic nationalism in rich and poor nations, theoretical treatment of economic nationalism, the transfer of technology, the bargaining positions of MNC's and Third World countries, Japan as a successful technology borrower, future prospects. 20p.; 24f.; 16b.   $133
 
04540. THE DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION OF THE IRANIAN ECONOMY. Very good summary of the, economy of Iran, with loads of statistics; includes discussion of oil & gas industries, agriculture, manufacturing, development plans, problems of the' oil price boom,' larger structural problems (weak agriculture, high tariffs), future prospects, written 1977. 16p.; 34f.; lOb.   $112
 
04537. THE WHITE REVOLUTION AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN IRAN. Very good treatment of the "White Revolution" social reform program in Iran in the '60's, and Iran's progress in agriculture since the reforms. Though results are not spectacular, agricultural yields are expected only to rise. 12p.; 13f.; 8b.   $84
 
04497. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND EXAMPLES. Very good, very thorough discussion of the literature of economic development; identifies five schools of thought (traditional, econometric, socialist, social-democratic, and economic nationalist), examples to show that even militant countries like Algeria accept foreign investment. 28p.; 48f.; 24b.   $133
 
04493. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF IRAN. Basic discussion of the fact that not all is perfect in the Iranian economy, focusing on the need to create a balanced economy, and the fact that oil prices might not stay high forever. Sp.; Sf.; Ob.   $35
 
04232. JOHNSTON AND MELLOR ON THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Summary and review of an article on agriculture in underdeveloped nations; how farming can contribute labor and capital to development, priorities and progams for increasing output. 4p.; Of.; Ob.   $28
 
04231. PAUL BAIROCH ON AGRICULTURE AND THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. Summary and review of an article which examines the relations between agriculture and the Industrial Revolution; how increased agricultural production stimulated industry, why poor countries have not been able to follow Western example. 4p.; Of.; Ob.   $28
 
04133. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS' ROLE IN THE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA. Complete, objective survey; India's needs, policies regulating foreign investment, increasing selectiveness of India in allowing F. I., assessment of benefits to both sides. 11p. Of.; 7b.   $77
 
04075. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Very good overview of what foreign investment means to underdeveloped economies, specifically comparing various capitalist and socialist theories. History and statistic s, comparison of political and economic theories, balanced conclusion emphasizing role of local planning and social reforms. 16p.; 24f.; 9b.   $112
 
03983. NEO-MARXIST AND NEO-LIBERAL INTERPRETATIONS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Thorough, well-written comparison of two trends in economic development theory, the Marxist and the neo-liberal (exemplified by Gunnar Myrdal's Asian Drama.) Complete summary of each position, pros and cons of each position; suggests economic nationalist view of development might be the most sound of all. 11p.; Of.; Ob.   $77
 
03942. EXPORTS AND EXPORT POLICY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. Very thorough examination of China in world trade,; products, statistic s, policies, and directions for the future. 12p.; 41f., 28b.; Graph.   $84
 
03865. OPEC IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT. Good detailed overview of both economic and political aspects of the oil nations cartel; history, actions, and prospect s for the future. 11p.; 25f.; 8b.   $77
 
03826. THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF CASTRO'S CUBA. Detailed and critical study of the Cuban economy before and after Castro's 1959 revolution, focuses on economic problems of the ' 60's, difficulties of introducing heavy industry. May want updating, 26p.; 68f.; 22b.   $133
 
03526. CHILEAN COPPER AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. Interesting examination of the problem of ' export enclaves' in poor countries;, gives a good historical survey of copper in the Chilean economy through the 1960's. finds that poor government use of resources prevented copper revenues from stimulating economic growth in Chile. lOp.;Of.; 3b.   $70
 
03379. W.W. ROSTOW'S THE STAGES OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. Good critical book review of Rostow's famous "non-communist manifesto;" devastating critic"ism of his tendency to see the U.S. as the only proper model of reality. Sp.; Of.; Ob.   $35
 
02103. ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC. Detailed study of agricultural production in Egypt, and its relations to labor, capital, and economic growth and productivity; also covers the role of American aid. Includes 9 tables, could need updating. 18p.; 40f.; 18b.   $126
 
01985. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NATION-BUILDING IN THE EX-COLONIAL WORLD. Interesting study of democracy and individualism in the developing nations; good discussion of the theoretical struggle between democracy and "elite" guidance in various forms; compares the role of community-based institutions in Algeria and Libya. 15p., 27f., 16b.   $105
 
01526. THE MAOIST MODEL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Very good examination of the theory and practice of Maoist economic s, treated as a model of economic development for poor nations; Maoist model compared to other theories of economic dev. finds that several aspects of Maoist model (well-balanced growth, concern for human factors) superior to western models. 35p.; 68f.; 31b.   $133
 
01187. HEILBRONER'S THE MAKING OF AN ECONOMIC SOCIETY AND BOHANNON'S AFRICA AND AFRICANS. Dual book review, compares social and economic development in differing situations. 4p.; Of.; Ob.   $28
 
00212. AGRICULTURE IN COMMUNIST CHINA. Study of what Red China has done to improve agricultural production; not overly sympathetic. May need updating. 14p.; 10f.; 6b.   $98
 
00042. W. H. ROSTOW'S STAGES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. NOT just a summary of Rostow's thought, though that is included, but also an original essay suggesting that imperialism is a natural outcome of industrialization. 6p.; Of.; Ob.   $42
 
53887. PERSISTENT POVERTY BY G. L. BECKFORD. Book review of a study of underdevelopment which characterizes Third world as part of a "plantation economy" led by the big American companies. 8p.; 12f.; Ob.   $56
 
52795. STRATEGIES POR EXPANDING THE GROWTH OF EXPORTS IN UNDERDEVELOPED NATIONS. Good, closely-argued paper which gives the pros and cons of "protectionist" and "competitive" strategies for economic development; finds that regional cooperation offers best results. lOp.; 15f.; 8b.   $70
 
16149. IMPERIALISM AND UNDERDEVELOPED NATIONS. A socialist viewpoint of the problems of capitalist expansion. containment, and counter-revolution in the underdeveloped countries. The economic realities of Marxist theory are applied to American relations with third-world countries. 6p.; Of.;. Ob.   $42
 
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