In the book, “Frontiers of Development Economics – The Future in Perspective (2001)” Yusuf and Stiglitz discuss the role of the state in managing and regulating development. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of state intervention in the economy and options provided in this chapter on the role of the state.

In the book, “Frontiers of Development Economics – The Future in Perspective (2001)” Yusuf and Stiglitz discuss the role of the state in managing and regulating development. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of state intervention in the economy and options provided in this chapter on the role of the state.

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