An edition of Economics of development (2011)

Economics of development

theory and evidence

9th ed.

by A. P. Thirlwall

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An edition of Economics of development (2011)

Economics of development

theory and evidence

9th ed.

"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 edition:* 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"--

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2011

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Palgrave Macmillan

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English

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678

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PART 1: DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT

The Study of Economic Development

The Development Gap and the Measurement of Poverty

The Characteristics of Underdevelopment and Structural Change

The Role of Institutions in Economic Development

Theories of Economic Growth: Why Growth Rates Differ between Countries

PART 2: FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The Role of Agriculture and Surplus Labour for Industrialisation

Capital Accumulation, Technical Progress and Techniques of Production

PART 3: PERPETUATION OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT

Dualism, Centre-periphery Models and the Process of Cumulative Causation

Population and Development

PART 4: THE ROLE OF THE STATE, THE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Resource Allocation in Developing Countries: The Market Mechanism and the Role of the State

Project Appraisal, Social Cost-benefit Analysis and Shadow Wages

Development and the Environment

PART 5: FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Financing Development from Domestic Resources

Foreign Assistance, Aid, Debt and Development

PART 6: INTERNATIONAL TRADE, THE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT

Trade Theory, Trade Policy and Economic Development

The Balance of Payments, International Monetary Assistance and Development

References and Further Reading.

Edition Notes

Rev. ed. of: Growth & development, with special reference to developing economies / A.P. Thirlwall. 8th ed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 602-635) and indexes.

Published in: Basingstoke, New York

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Dewey Decimal Class: 338.9009172/4
Library of Congress: HD82 .T48 2011, HD72-88

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Pagination: xxxiv, 678 p. :
Number of pages: 678

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Open Library: OL24906171M
ISBN 10: 0230222293
ISBN 13: 9780230222298
LCCN: 2011007803
OCLC/WorldCat: 682891213

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Economics of development

theory and evidence

by A. P. Thirlwall