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New reports and op-eds by CLAES - D3E: HOW PROGRESSIVE IS STIGLITZ ? Economist Joseph Stiglitz appears increasingly often as a reference and source of inspiration for many advocates of new development policies. We find ourselves in a situation where a traditional economist appears as a figure that is cited by the most diverse array of alternative movements. There is something odd in all this: Stiglitz is still a conventional economist and his positions are nearly always rooted in the liberal tradition. Analysis by E. Gudynas. WORLD BANK AND .... GOOD BUSINESS? World Bank's new version of how to do "good business", covered 175 countries, with updated information about the reforms carried out to attract investments. Factors like the protection of foreign investments and labor market flexibility were highlighted in the report. However, social and environmental aspects are not included as part of good business. The World Bank insists on the liberalization of economies. Report by Carolina Villalba. Both papers are available, in English, at www.southdevelopment.org the web site on sustainable development by D3E (Development, Economy, Ecology, Equity - Latin America), an initiative by CLAES (Latin American Center of Social Ecology). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D3E CLAES is a research and advocacy group on sustainable development working in Latinamerica, based in Montevideo (Uruguay). Further information at www.ambiental.net/claes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
