Toward a better world memoirs of a life in international and development economics
- Toronto University of Toronto Press 2018
- xiv, 328p. : ill. ; 24 cm
xiv, 328p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Toward a Better World describes the life, times and perspectives of Gerry Helleiner, a Canadian activist and university-based economist, who worked for roughly 40 years with developing countries and international organizations. In his memoir, Toward a Better World, Helleiner, recounts the profound early experiences in Africa that propelled him into a rewarding career devoted to research, advice and teaching in international economics, economic development and global poverty reduction.