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Small Governments, Big Ambitions: Fiscal Policy in East Asia and Pacific
Small Governments, Big Ambitions examines fiscal policy choices across East Asia and the Pacific. The listing describes how limited taxation and spending have supported growth and stability, while arguing that gaps in education, health, social protection, and climate adaptation have made growth less inclusive and resilient.
At a glance
- Discusses how fiscal policy has shaped economic growth and stability in East Asia and the Pacific.
- Argues for pairing public spending with institutional and sectoral reforms.
- Covers investment in human capital, infrastructure, social protection, and climate adaptation.
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Pros
- The subject spans infrastructure, human capital, social protection, and climate resilience, giving readers a broad fiscal-policy perspective.
- At 298 pages, the listing identifies a substantial print-length reference for readers exploring regional development policy.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | The World Bank |
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| Publication date | September 4, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 298 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464823189 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464823183 |
| Weight listed | 1.45 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 0.68 x 10 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing argues that past growth-enabling fiscal policy helped support growth and stability but also contributed to underinvestment in education, health, social protection, and climate adaptation. It proposes a growth-enhancing fiscal compact with stronger public investment and accompanying reforms.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying fiscal policy and economic development in East Asia and the Pacific.
- Policy professionals, students, and researchers interested in public investment, human capital, or climate resilience.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to economics rather than a region-focused fiscal-policy discussion.
- Readers looking for a short overview instead of a 298-page book.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book discuss?
The listing describes a discussion of fiscal policy in East Asia and the Pacific, including growth, public spending, infrastructure, human capital, social protection, and climate adaptation.
What policy direction does the listing advocate?
It argues for a growth-enhancing fiscal compact, with stronger public investment and institutional and sectoral reforms.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 298 pages.
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