Hobbled Giant

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Stanley Please in his compelling book, Hobbled Giant, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2022. This paperback edition spans 112 pages and revisits themes first explored in 1984. In a series of insightful essays, Please argues that the World Bank faces significant limitations in leveraging its influence to foster rapid development in poorer nations. His analysis challenges readers to reconsider the effectiveness of global financial institutions in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable countries. Perfect for those interested in international development, economics, and social justice, Hobbled Giant is a crucial read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of global finance and its impact on developing nations.