Thomas, Vinod creator text OxfordGB O.U.P. for the World Bank 1991 monographic xiii, 226 p. Examines how much trade liberalization has actually taken place and how effective it has been in promoting economic growth. Highlights practical problems and constraints, both economic and political. Draws on the experience of developing countries with trade policy design and implementation to suggest how they can obtain stronger and more sustainable results. Finds that where reforms have been significant and credible, economic growth and the balance of payments have improved. 3/7/00 M2LMGR 09.04.02 T4625 20260716043132.0