Eliminating Human Poverty: Macroeconomic And So... -

: The authors highlight that state failure in service delivery can be addressed through deep decentralization and by giving the poor a "voice" to ensure accountability and effective resource allocation.

: While focusing on developing countries' internal policies, the text also notes the critical role of support from richer nations in meeting international development goals. Publication Details Authors : Santosh Mehrotra and Enrique Delamonica Publisher : ZED Books, Ltd. (2007) Eliminating Human Poverty: Macroeconomic and So...

Published as part of the International Studies in Poverty Research series, the work argues that poverty can be eliminated within a generation by integrating sound economic policy with large-scale public investment in human capabilities. Core Arguments and Strategies : The authors highlight that state failure in

: The book moves beyond simple micro-level interventions, advocating for the alignment of fiscal and monetary policies with social goals like health, education, and utilities. (2007) Published as part of the International Studies

: Mehrotra and Delamonica emphasize that for growth to be effective at reducing poverty, it must be equitable and include redistributive measures that benefit the most vulnerable.

The authors challenge traditional economic models by demonstrating that macroeconomic stability and social development are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing.

: The research draws on the authors' extensive work with UNICEF and UNDP .