(Original PDF) Economics of Development Theory and Evidence 9th – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
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- ISBN-10 : 0230222293
- ISBN-13 : 978-0230222298
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For nearly forty years, Thirlwall’s texts have offered students a clear, comprehensive and rigorous overview of the economic aspects of growth and development. Now, this ninth edition of Thirlwall’s popular textbook represents the most thorough revision to date of the author’s classic textbook, Growth and Development : The new edition will continue to educate countless students interested in the topic. New to this All material, including data, has been brought up to date* New two-color text design makes it more accessible* New cases have been added throughout the text, including cases discussing the World Bank Commission on Growth and Development, and the technological divide* New sections on climate change and trade liberalization * Pedagogical tools such as case examples and discussion questions which support students in understanding and reflecting on theory
table of contents:
1 What is Development? Indicators and Issues
2 The State of Development
3 History of Thought in Development Economics
4 Impact Evaluation of Development Policies and Programs
5 Poverty and Vulnerability Analysis
6 Inequality and Inequity
7 International Trade and Industrialization Strategies
8 Explaining Economic Growth: The Macro Level
9 Exchange Rate Policies and Development
10 The Economics of Farm Households
11 Population and Development
12 Labor and Migration
13 Financial Services for The Poor
14 Social Programs and Targeting
15 Sustainable Development and The Environment
16 Common Property Resources and Determinants of Cooperation
17 Human Capital: Education and Health
18 Agriculture for Development
19 Development Aid and Its Effectiveness
20 Institutional Innovations and Development
21 Political Economy and The Role of The State