The Process of Economic Development
Theory, Institutions, Applications and Evidence
Published on 13. March 1997
Book
Hardback
632 pages
978-0-415-11027-3 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing together recent changes in the debates with the history of the subject, The Process of Development Economics is a textbook with a story to tell. A discussion of recent events is integral to the book, with discussions ranging from Industrialization policies and structural transformations the debt crisis modern day analysis with cutting-edge concepts, such as endogenous growth models technological capability and autonomy transnational corporations. The book has an accessible style and format. Plentiful diagrams, boxed summaries, and end of chapter questions help the reader to grasp many-faceted topics. Coverage includes Latin America, Africa, and Asia giving students a uniquely balanced world picture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
1111 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-11027-3 (9780415110273)
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Theory, Institutions, Applications and Evidence
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Theory, Institutions, Applications and Evidence
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Content
Part One: An Overview of Economic Development 1. The Development Imperative 2. Measuring Economic Growth and Development 3. Development in Historical Perspective Part Two: 4. Classical and Neoclassical Theories 5. Developmentalist Theories of Economic Development 6. Heterodox Theories of Economic Development Part Three: The Structural Transformation 7. The State as a Potential Agent of Transformation: From Neoliberalism to Embedded Autonomy 8. Endogonous Growth Theories 9. The Initial Structural Transformation: The Industrialization Process 10. Strategy Switching and Industrial Transformation 11. Agriculture and Development 12. Population, Education and Human Capital 13. Technology and Development Part Four: 14. Transnational Corporations and Economic Development 15. Macroeconomic Equilibrium: The Internal Balance 16. Macroeconomic Equilibrium: The External Balance 17. The Debt Problem and Development 18. International Institutional Linkages: The IMF, The World Bank, and Foreign Aid.