This excellent book, newly available in paperback, addresses the growing
dissatisfaction with the neo-liberal post-Washington consensus. The concern of
the contributors in writing this collection was that this consensus has
established itself as a new orthodoxy, more powerful and widespread than its
predecessor. This broad-ranging critique explains that without a much broader
political economy the consensus is unlikely to provide a coherent framework for
successful development policies. Development Policy in the 21st Century is
unique in its depth and assesses the postures of the new consensus topic by
topic, whilst posing strong alternatives. It will improve and stimulate the
reader's understanding of this important area, and is required