transforming institutions, growth, and quality of life Shalizi, Zmarak World Bank text Washington, D.C New York World Bank Oxford University Press c2003 monographic xix, 250 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm The report "examines the relationship among competing policy objectives-reducing poverty, maintaining growth, improving social cohesion, and protecting the environment-over a 50-year horizon." The report is divided into nine chapters which deal with topics ranging from "Global Problems and Local Concerns" to "Getting the Best from Cities." While the casual reader may not have time to read the entire report, there is a 30-page overview that provides a description of the basic themes contained within the full report. At its essence, the report argues that "development is sustainable if the rules of the game are transparent and the game is inclusive." This important document will be especially relevant to those with an interest in sustainable development from an inclusive and global perspective "This Report has been prepared by a team led by Zmarak Shalizi ..."--P. viii "Selected world development indicators"--P. 232-243 Sustainable development Agricultural resources Natural resources Environmental policy Institution building Poverty 337 OXF 2003 A073 Or. 0821351508 (pbk.) 9780821351505 (pbk.) 0821351516 (clothbound) 9780821351512 (clothbound) 9780821354681 082135468X 0163-5085 http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/wdr2003/ http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/wdr2003/