| Bibliography: | Globalization and the Myths of Free Trade critically examines the Washington Consensus, its history, theory, practice and its global outcomes.Two decades have passed since neoliberal globalization began to be implemented, and its highly uneven effects have given rise to a growing opposition.The present debate is not about the need to utilize international resources in the effort to enhance global development, but rather about the manner in which resources should be brought to bear on this project.Throughtout the volume, contributors critically analyze whether free trade is the optimal path to development in the current global climate. |