Process of Economic Development

Name: Process of Economic Development
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ISBN: 9780415643283

ISBN-10: 0415643287

ISBN-13: 9780415643283

Edition: 4th 2014 (Revised)

Authors: James M. Cypher

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The fourth edition of The Process of Economic Development offers a thorough and up-to-date treatment of development economics. This landmark text will continue to be an invaluable resource for students, teachers and researchers in the fields of development economics and development studies.The new edition has been revised and updated throughout, reflecting the most recent developments in research and incorporating the latest empirical data, as well as key theoretical advances. The period since the publication of the third edition of The Process of Economic Development has been a time of immense change in the developing world. The period has seen huge economic growth in China, economic…

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List price: $66.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 4/15/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English

James M. Cypher is a research professor in the doctoral program in development studies, Universidad AutÃ³noma de Zacatecas. RaÃºl Delgado Wise is director of the doctoral program in development sStudies, Universidad AutÃ³noma de Zacatecas.



Introduction



An Overview of Economic Development



The Development Imperative



Measuring Economic Growth and Development



Development in Historical Perspective



Theories of Development and Underdevelopment



Classical and Neoclassical Theories



Developmentalist Theories of Economic Development



Heterodox Theories of Economic Development



The Structural Transformation



The State as a Potential Agent of Transformation



Endogenous Growth Theories and New Strategies for Development



The Initial Structural Transformation



Strategy Switching and Industrial Policies



Agriculture and Development



Population, Education and Human Capital



Technology and Development



Problems and Issues



Transnational Corporations and Economic Development



Macroeconomic Equilibrium



The Debt Problem and Development



International Institutional Linkages