Sachs, Jeffrey

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Works:	941 works in 2,785 publications in 7 languages and 49,361 library holdings
Genres:	Conference papers and proceedings Documentary films Medical television programs Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs Educational television programs Biographies Interactive multimedia
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Most widely held works about Jeffrey Sachs

The Idealist : Jeffrey Sachs and the quest to end poverty by Nina Munk( Book )
Malaria : fever wars( Visual )
Jeffrey Sachs : the strange case of Dr Shock and Mr Aid by Japhy Wilson( Book )
The idealist : [Jeffrey Sachs and the quest to end poverty] by Nina Munk( Recording )
Mo zhe shi tou guo he : Zhongguo gai ge zhi lu : dui Sakesi he Ke'ernai de pi ping by Xiaoqiang Wang( Book )

Summary, The End of Poverty : Review and Analysis of Jeffrey D. Sachs's Book( )
Pioneers in the prevention of mass violence : by David A Hamburg( )
Nadanie Jeffreyowi D. Sachsowi tytułu doktora honoris causa Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie, 2 października 2007 r.( Book )
Bending history by Nina Munk( Book )
Sachs, Jeffrey D( )
Portrait of J. D. Sachs, Sydney, ca. 1883 by J. Hubert Newman( Visual )
Makkibin sakkusu no gurōbaru moderu ni tsuite : sono kihon kōzō to tokusei( Book )

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Most widely held works by Jeffrey Sachs

The end of poverty : economic possibilities for our time by Jeffrey Sachs( Book )

48 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 3,159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A respected international economic advisor and the director of The Earth Institute shares a wide-spectrum theory about how to enable economic success throughout the world, identifying the different categories into which various nations fall in today's economy while posing solutions to top political, environmental, and social problems that contribute to poverty. [The author] sets the stage by drawing a ... conceptual map of the world economy and the different categories into which countries fall. Then ... he explains why, over the past two hundred years, wealth has diverged across the planet in the manner that it has and why the poorest nations have been so markedly unable to escape the cruel vortex of poverty. The groundwork laid, he explains his methods for arriving ... at a holistic diagnosis of a country's situation and the options it faces. Rather than deliver a worldview to readers from on high, [the author] leads them along the learning path he himself followed, telling the ... stories of his own work in Bolivia, Poland, Russia, India, China, and Africa as a way to bring readers to a broad-based understanding of the array of issues countries can face and the way the issues interrelate. He concludes by drawing on everything he has learned to offer an integrated set of solutions to the interwoven economic, political, environmental, and social problems that most frequently hold societies back. In the end, he leaves readers with an understanding, not of how daunting the world's problems are, but how solvable they are - and why making the effort is a matter both of moral obligation and strategic self-interest

Common wealth : economics for a crowded planet by Jeffrey D Sachs( Book )

46 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 2,476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Assessment of the environmental degradation, rapid population growth, and extreme poverty that threaten global peace and prosperity, with practical solutions based on a new economic paradigm for our crowded planet

Economies in transition : comparing Asia and Eastern Europe by Wing Thye Woo( )

22 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Poland's jump to the market economy by Jeffrey Sachs( )

22 editions published between 1992 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An insider's analysis of the political events and economic strategy behind the country's swift transition to capitalism and democracy In Poland's jump to the Market Economy, Jeffrey Sachs provides an insider's analysis of the political events and economic strategy behind the country's swift transition to capitalism and democracy. The greatest challenges to economic reform, Sachs points out, have been primarily political in nature, rather than social or even economic. Sachs reviews Poland's striking progress since the start of the economic reforms three years ago, which he helped to design. He discusses the gains - more than half of employment and GDP is now in the private sector, exports to Western Europe have more than doubled, and economic growth and confidence are returning - as well as the serious problems that remain - high unemployment, a chronic fiscal deficit, the slow pace of privatization of large industrial enterprises, and the fragility of multiparty coalition governments.Sachs points out that leadership is crucial to economic reform in a newly democratic setting, as is the West's timely economic assistance. In Poland's case, the Zloty Stabilization Fund and the two-stage debt cancellation have been essential to keeping the reform program on track. Poland's example has had a powerful impact on reforms throughout the region, including the former Soviet Union, and has done much to dispel the fear that the citizens themselves, allegedly made lazy by decades of socialism, would reject the competitive rigors of a market economy. Overall, Sachs remains firmly convinced of the potential for successful economic reforms in Poland and the rest of the region

The age of sustainable development by Jeffrey D Sachs( Book )

26 editions published in 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 2,008 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens can use a holistic way forward to address the seemingly intractable worldwide problems of persistent extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and political-economic injustice: sustainable development. Sachs offers readers, students, activists, environmentalists, and policy makers the tools, metrics, and practical pathways they need to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs's twelve years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, his thirteen years advising the United Nations secretary-general on the Millennium Development Goals, and his recent presentation of these ideas in a popular online course, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice

Building the new American economy : smart, fair, and sustainable by Jeffrey Sachs( )

17 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this passionate and powerful book-part manifesto, part plan of action-the renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical strategy to move America, seemingly more divided than ever, toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach that emphasizes economic, social, and environmental objectives in shaping policy. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled. Sachs explores issues that have captivated the nation and political debate, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. Not only does he provide illuminating and accessible explanations of the forces at work in each case, but he also presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the pessimism born of political paralysis, economic stagnation, and partisanship to devise a brighter way forward, achievable both individually and collectively. Sachs shows how the United States can find a path to renewed economic progress that is fair and environmentally sustainable

The price of civilization : reawakening American virtue and prosperity by Jeffrey Sachs( Book )

19 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 1,661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Offers a diagnosis of the country's economic ills and argues that Americans can restore the virtues of fairness, honesty, and foresight as the foundations of national prosperity

Developing country debt and the world economy by Jeffrey Sachs( )

27 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sixteen papers examine debt crises that occurred before WWII, political factors that contribute to poor economic policies, the role of commercial banks and the International Monetary Fund during the current crisis, the effect of developed country economies on the debtors, and possible solutions to the debt crisis. Includes summaries of case studies

Improving access and efficiency in public health services : mid-term evaluation of India's national rural health mission by Nirupam Bajpai( )

7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) is designed to restructure the public health delivery system in rural areas to provide all people with reliable healthcare, it is a flagship programme of the Government of india and is a key ingredient of the strategy for inclusive growth it has been in operation only for a few years, but it is vitally important that both its successes and also its shortcomings be subjected to a careful evaluation. This volume makes an important contribution in this area and deserves careful study, along with the results of other independent evaluations that are taking place.--Montek Singh Ahluwalia Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Government of India

Who will pay? : coping with aging societies, climate change, and other long-term fiscal challenges by Peter S Heller( )

1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

At the outset of this 21st century, policymakers confront a number of profound developments, in their societies and in the natural world, whose significance is certain to increase over the next several decades. Some can be seen as dangers, some as opportunities, and some as both. One of the most important of theses developments is demographic in nature. The proportion of the elderly in the populations of many industrial countries and some emerging markets will rise sharply, in some cases even as total population shrinks

The Transition in Eastern Europe by Olivier Blanchard( )

28 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 1,261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When communism fell in 1989, the question for most Eastern European countries was not whether to go to a market economy, but how to get there. Several years later, the difficult process of privatization and restructuring continues to concern the countries of the region. The Transition in Eastern Europe, Volumes 1 and 2 is an analysis of the experiences of various countries making the transition to market economies and examines the most important challenges still in store. Volume 1, Country Studies, gives an in-depth, country-by-country analysis of various reform experiences, including historical backgrounds and discussions of policies and results to date. The countries analyzed are Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, eastern Germany, Slovenia, and Russia. Written by leading economists, some of whom helped shape local and national reforms, this volume identifies common progress, common difficulties, and tentative solutions to the problems of economic transition. Volume 2, Restructuring, focuses on specific issues of transition, including how to design labor market institutions, privatization, new fiscal structures, and bankruptcy laws; how to reorganize foreign trade; and how to promote foreign direct investment. The articles, written by experts in the field, will be of direct help to those involved in the transition process. These volumes provide a standard reference on economic transition in the region for policymakers in Eastern Europe and in western countries, for international agencies concerned with the transition process, and for anyone interested in learning about the dramatic changes that have recently occurred in Eastern Europe

Escaping the resource curse by Macartan Humphreys( )

10 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and Russian and held by 1,239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The wealth derived from natural resources can have a tremendous impact on the economics and politics of producing countries. In the last quarter century, we have seen the surprising and sobering consequences of this wealth, producing what is now known as the ""resource curse."" Countries with large endowments of natural resources, such as oil and gas, often do worse than their poorer neighbors. Their resource wealth frequently leads to lower growth rates, greater volatility, more corruption, and, in extreme cases, devastating civil wars. In this volume, leading economists, lawyer

A new foreign policy : beyond American exceptionalism by Jeffrey Sachs( )

14 editions published between 2018 and 2020 in English and held by 1,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The American Century began in 1941 and ended on January 20, 2017. While the United States remains a military giant and is still an economic powerhouse, it no longer dominates the world economy or geopolitics as it once did. The current turn toward nationalism and "America first" isolationism in foreign policy will not make America great. Instead, it represents the abdication of our responsibilities in the face of severe environmental threats, political upheaval, emerging diseases, mass migration, and other global challenges. In this incisive and forceful book, Jeffrey D. Sachs provides the blueprint for a new foreign policy that embraces global cooperation, international law, and aspirations for worldwide prosperity-not nationalism and gauzy dreams of past glory. He argues that America's approach to the world must shift from military might and wars of choice to technological dynamism and a commitment to shared objectives of sustainable development. Our pursuit of primacy has embroiled us in unwise and unwinnable wars, and it is time to embrace the opportunities that international cooperation offers. Sachs presents timely and achievable plans to foster global economic growth, reconfigure the United Nations for the twenty-first century, and shift from war making to peacemaking. A New Foreign Policy explores both the danger of the "America first" mindset and the possibilities for a new way forward, proposing concrete steps the United States must take to build a multipolar world that is prosperous, peaceful, fair, and resilient

Economics of worldwide stagflation by Michael Bruno( Book )

24 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book sets forth both a theory and a comparative empirical analysis of stagflation, that peculiar combination of high unemployment, slow growth, and spurts of high inflation bedeviling the advanced industrial nations during the past fifteen years. The authors first construct a small macroeconomic model that takes full account of aggregate demand and supply forces in the determination of output, employment, and the price level, in both a single-economy and a multi-economy setting. They then apply the model to provide an understanding of comparative performance of industrial countries in the areas of unemployment, inflation, productivity, and investment growth. They argue convincingly that the decay of the major economies during this period resulted from the supply shocks of the 1970s, such as the two major OPEC oil-price increases, and from the consequent policy-induced decrease in demand in response to inflationary pressures. Their analysis differs markedly from similar studies in that it takes specific account of institutional differences in the labor markets of the various economies. This helps to explain in particular the divergent adjustment profiles of the United States and Europe. Bruno and Sachs make several key recommendations for the mix of demand management and incomes policies necessary to combat stagflation in individual countries as well as for the coordination of macroeconomic policies among the major industrial nations

Developing country debt and economic performance by Jeffrey Sachs( )

31 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For dozens of developing countries, the financial upheavals of the 1980s have set back economic development by a decade or more. Poverty in those countries has intensified as they struggle under the burden of an enormous external debt. In 1988, more than six years after the onset of the crisis, almost all the debtor countries were still unable to borrow in the international capital markets on normal terms. Moreover, the world financial system has been disrupted by the prospect of widespread defaults on those debts. Because of the urgency of the present crisis, and because similar crises have r

Financial systems at the crossroads : lessons for China by Wing Thye Woo( )

5 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Financial Systems at the Crossroads: Lessons for China is written by leading financial experts to study the causes of financial disasters internationally. The research team is drawn from the global research networks of three leading universities: the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the School of Economics at Fudan University, and the Earth Institute at Columbia University. This review volume identifies the regulatory framework to guide the emergence of efficient financial institutions that are prudent; and to specify the required institutional mechanisms to prevent and resolve systemic collapse. It examines the specific circumstances of China to come up with a comprehensive agenda to reform China's financial sector. It provides in-depth analysis of China's financial industry to show its future evolution and offers lessons for developing a financial system that is efficient, innovative and resilient.--

Developing country debt and economic performance by Jeffrey D Sachs( )

27 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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Developing country debt and economic performance by Jeffrey D Sachs( )

28 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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The transition in Eastern Europe by Olivier Jean Blanchard( )

21 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When communism fell in 1989, the question for most Eastern European countries was not whether to go to a market economy, but how to get there. Several years later, the difficult process of privatization and restructuring continues to concern the countries of the region. The Transition in Eastern Europe, Volumes 1 and 2 is an analysis of the experiences of various countries making the transition to market economies and examines the most important challenges still in store.Volume 1, Country Studies, gives an in-depth, country-by-country analysis of various reform exper

Global linkages : macroeconomic interdependence and cooperation in the world economy by Warwick J McKibbin( Book )

12 editions published in 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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