Economic development

Author(s)

• Todaro, Michael P.
• Smith, Stephen C.

Bibliographic Information

Economic development

Michael P. Todaro, Stephen C. Smith

（Addison-Wesley series in economics）

Addison-Wesley, 2003

8th ed

• : uk : pbk
• : us

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: us ISBN 9780201770513

Description

This best-selling text offers a unique policy-oriented approach that uses models and concepts to illustrate real-world development problems. Retaining its hallmark accessibility throughout, the Eighth Edition uses the most current data, offering full coverage of recent advances in the field, and featuring a balanced presentation of opposing viewpoints on today's major policy debates. The authors have streamlined this edition and have included coverage of new and critical topics. The text includes extensive country-specific examples, updated Country Case Studies, and Comparative Case Studies that allow students to apply concepts to specific developing nations.

Table of Contents

(* Denotes Online Chapter.)I. PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS. 1. Economics, Institutions, and Development: A Global Perspective. 2. Diverse Structures and Common Characteristics of Developing Nations. 3. Historic Growth and Contemporary Development: Lessons and Controversies. 4. Classic Theories of Development: A Comparative Analyis. 5. Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment. II. PROBLEMS AND POLICIES: DOMESTIC. 6. Poverty, Inequality, and Development. 7. Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, Controversies. 8. Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy. 9. Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development. 10. Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development. 11. The Environment and Development. III. PROBLEMS AND POLICIES: INTERNATIONAL. 12. Trade Theory and Development Experience. 13. The Trade Policy Debate: Export Promotion, Import Substitution, and Economic Integration. 14. Balance of Payments, Developing-Country Debt, and the Macroeconomic Stabilization Controversy. 15. Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid: Controversies and Opportunities. IV. POSSIBILITIES AND PROSPECTS. 16. Developing Policymaking and the Role of the State. 17. Financial and Fiscal Policy for Development.

Volume

: uk : pbk ISBN 9780273655497

Description

This best-selling text offers a unique policy-oriented approach that uses models and concepts to illustrate real-world development problems. Retaining its hallmark accessibility throughout, the Eighth Edition uses the most current data, offering full coverage of recent advances in the field, and featuring a balanced presentation of opposing viewpoints on today's major policy debates. Economic Development includes extensive country-specific examples, with particular attention given to economic dislocations throughout Asia, Russia, and Brazil. Updated Country Case Studies and Comparative Case Studies allow students to apply concepts to specific developing nations.

Table of Contents

I. PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS 1. Economics, Institutions, and Development: A Global Perspective 2. Diverse Structures and Common Characteristics of Developing Nations 3. Historic Growth and Contemporary Development: Lessons and Controversies 4. Classic Theories of Development: A Comparative Analysis 5. Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment II. PROBLEMS AND POLICIES: DOMESTIC 6. Poverty, Inequality, and Development 7. Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, Controversies 8. 9Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy 9. Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development 10. Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development 11. The Environment and Development III. PROBLEMS AND POLICIES: INTERNATIONAL 12. Trade Theory and Development Experience 13. The Trade Policy Debate: Export Promotion, Import Substitution, and Economic Integration 14. Balance of Payments, Developing Country Debt, and the Macroeconomic Stabilization Controversy 15. Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid: Controversies and Opportunities IV. POSSIBILITIES AND PROSPECTS 16. Development Policymaking and the Role of the State 17. Finance and Fiscal Policy for the Development 18. Critical Issues for the Twenty-First Century: Globalization, the Environment, Africa, and International Economic Reform* *Online Chapter

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Details

• NCID: BA58728973
• ISBN:
  • 0273655493
  • 0201770512
• LCCN: 2002066495
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: xxvii, 829 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • NDC9 : 333.8
  • DC21 : 338.90091724
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Economic development
  • LCSH : Developing countries -- Economic policy
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00887971