Economic Development Theory and Practice for a Divided World

Name: Economic Development Theory and Practice for a Divided World
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ISBN: 9780130141613

ISBN-10: 0130141615

ISBN-13: 9780130141613

Edition: 2003

Authors: Stuart R. Lynn

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For introductory courses in Economic Development. Using case studies and real-world situations to convey the controversy in the field of economic development, this important new text strives to teach students the relevant issues facing developing countries today. It presents contemporary coverage of key development topics such as trade and capital flows, human capital, technology, environment, and population growth, providing both an historical perspective to development as well as a fresh, current outlook.

Book details

List price: $124.40
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/28/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 576
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English




Introduction to Economic Development



The Idea of Economic Development



Measuring Economic Development



The Evolution of Development Thought



Resources for Development



Financial Resources for Development



Natural Building Blocks of Development: Resources and the Environment



Population Growth and Migration



Human Capital: Health and Education



Productive Sectors and the State



The Key Role of Agriculture in Development



Industry, Technology, and Employment



The Ambiguous Role of the State in Development



Macroeconomic Policy, Inflation, and Stabilization



The International Economics of Development



Foreign Trade and Development Strategy



Foreign Aid and Direct Investment



Debt and Adjustment



Global Capital Markets and the East Asian Development Model



Conclusions



Lessons Learned and Open Questions


Glossary


Index