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Economic development /

This text maintains a problem and policy oriented approach to development economics. It focuses on people and government in developing countries.

Bibliographic Details
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Harlow, England : Pearson Education Limited, 2015.
Edition:12th ed.
Table of Contents:
  • Principles and concepts
  • Introducing economic development : a global perspective
  • Comparative economic development
  • Classic theories of economic growth and development
  • Contemporary models of development and underdevelopment
  • Problems and policies : domestic
  • Poverty, inequality, and development
  • Population growth and economic development : causes, consequences, and controversies
  • Urbanization and rural-urban migration : theory and policy
  • Human capital : education and health in economic development
  • Agricultural transformation and rural development
  • The environment and development
  • Development policymaking and the roles of market, state, and civil society
  • Problems and policies : international and macro
  • International trade theory and development strategy
  • Balance of payments, debt, financial crises, and stabilization policies
  • Foreign finance, investment, aid, and conflict: controversies and opportunities
  • Finance and fiscal policy for development.