Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails Contributor(s): Coyne, Christopher J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804772274 ISBN-13: 9780804772273 Publisher: Stanford Economics and Finance OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | International - Economics - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy |
Dewey: 361.2 |
LCCN: 2012046254 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Using an economic toolkit, Doing Bad by Doing Good explains why humanitarian efforts that intend to alleviate human suffering fail to succeed, and often cause more harm than good. |