Human Rights and Economic Policy Reform

This book explores the complex relationship between economic policy and human rights, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together experts from various disciplines to address issues such as the politics of evidence, economic inequality, child rights, women's human rights, tax regimes, and the human rights impacts of the pandemic. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, advocates, and others engaged in human rights and economic policy reform.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and complex interplay between economic policy and human rights, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Recognizing the urgent need to bridge the conceptual and methodological gaps between these two domains, the book draws inspiration from the 2019 United Nations Guiding Principles on Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA) for Economic Reform Policies. It brings together a diverse group of experts from various disciplinary backgrounds, including economics, law, and development studies, to explore the multifaceted dimensions of this relationship.

The contributions in this book reflect a wealth of professional expertise gained through academic research, policy-making, advocacy, and practical experience. They cover a wide range of topics, including the politics of evidence in HRIA, economic inequality, the impact of economic reforms on child rights, the relationship between economic policy and women's human rights, tax regimes for multinational corporations and human rights, as well as the human rights implications of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the insightful contributions, the book also includes the text of the Guiding Principles themselves, providing a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, advocates, and anyone engaged in the critical field of human rights and economic policy reform. This collection serves as a vital resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities that arise when these two spheres intersect, and for developing effective strategies to promote human rights and achieve sustainable development.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032006147