MyLab Economics, Economic Development eText, and Economic Development print textbook (Package)
14th Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. January 2027
Book
Mixed media product
978-1-292-77489-3 (ISBN)
Description
Economic Development is the leading textbook in its field, helping you to understand contemporary economic problems and to reach independent, informed conclusions. It provides a complete and balanced introduction to the theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. A policy-oriented approach presents economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies, to show how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.
The 14th Edition has been revised and updated with new evidence, new data, and new policy debates while exploring important issues affecting developing countries across the globe. Graphs and data tables have been updated throughout, with particular focus on internationally comparable sources. Current perspectives are included on how AI and digital transformation interact with human capabilities and human development.
The 14th Edition has been revised and updated with new evidence, new data, and new policy debates while exploring important issues affecting developing countries across the globe. Graphs and data tables have been updated throughout, with particular focus on internationally comparable sources. Current perspectives are included on how AI and digital transformation interact with human capabilities and human development.
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Persons
About our authors Michael P. Todaro was Professor of Economics at New York University for 18 years and Senior Associate at the Population Council for 30 years. He lived and taught in Africa for 6 years. He appears in Who's Who in Economics and Economists of the Twentieth Century. He is also the author of 8 books and more than 50 professional articles.
Stephen C. Smith is Professor of Economics and International Affairs at George Washington University. He received his PhD in economics from Cornell University. Smith is the author of Ending Global Poverty: A Guide to What Works, co-editor of NGOs and the Millennium Development Goals: Citizen Action to Reduce Poverty, and author or co-author of some 3 dozen journal articles.
Stephen C. Smith is Professor of Economics and International Affairs at George Washington University. He received his PhD in economics from Cornell University. Smith is the author of Ending Global Poverty: A Guide to What Works, co-editor of NGOs and the Millennium Development Goals: Citizen Action to Reduce Poverty, and author or co-author of some 3 dozen journal articles.
Content
Introducing Economic Development: A Global Perspective
Comparative Economic Development
Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development
Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment
Poverty, Inequality, and Development
Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and Controversies
Urbanisation 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
International Trade Theory and Development Strategy
Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises, and Sustainable Recovery: Principles, Cases and Policies
Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid, and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities
Formal and Informal Finance, Central Banking, Fiscal Policy, and Public Administration in Economic Development
Glossary
Comparative Economic Development
Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development
Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment
Poverty, Inequality, and Development
Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and Controversies
Urbanisation 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
International Trade Theory and Development Strategy
Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises, and Sustainable Recovery: Principles, Cases and Policies
Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid, and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities
Formal and Informal Finance, Central Banking, Fiscal Policy, and Public Administration in Economic Development
Glossary