For courses on economic development A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research. Economic Development, Twelfth Edition—the leading textbook in this f
The role of economic development in communities is multi-faceted, having an array of impacts and implications. This volume explores the relationships between economic development and community develop
Todaro and Smith believe that development economics should foster a student's ability to understand real problems faced by developing countries. Unlike other texts, Economic Development, Ninth Edition
Economic Development is the leading textbook in this field, providing a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, the driving policy issues, and the latest research. Todaro and Smith
The fourth volume in the Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies, this book provides an overview of the development problems and experiences of developing countries. Rather than focusing on developm
This collection of essays from eminent scholars discusses different phases and measures of economic development, evaluating the success of national economic transitions and providing valuable policy l
Inequality in the world is high and rising. The problem of global uneven development is central to, and inseparable from, the international development agenda.In Uneven Economic Development, leading e
Inequality in the world is high and rising. The problem of global uneven development is central to, and inseparable from, the international development agenda.In Uneven Economic Development, leading e
This book outlines and analyzes the economic development of China between 1949 and 2007. Rather than being narrowly economic, the book addresses many of the broader aspects of development, including
This book outlines and analyzes the economic development of China between 1949 and 2007. Rather than being narrowly economic, the book addresses many of the broader aspects of development, including
This book presents a comprehensive coverage of the role of ecological constraints in limiting the availability of natural resources for economic development. It discusses in detail the notion of susta
CONTENTS: Taiwan's Economic Development Course Geographic Features and Natural Resources Economic Development Success Strategies of Economic Development Taiwan's Economic Development Perform
This collection describes structural changes in the Indian economy over the last 60 years, examines regional economic disparities, and explores current economic trends at the national and state level.
This book provides a?genuinely international introduction to regional and local economic development policies and practice, their contexts and the theoretical issues and debates that underpin them.
Economic Development Finance is a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of private, public, and community financial institutions, policies and methods for financing local and regional economic deve
Growth and development are among the most exciting subjects in economics, and the application of their principles to African economies is both needed and timely. African Economic Development comprises
Targeting regional economic development (TRED) has a long and rich tradition among academic economists and in the world of economic development practitioners. This book builds on a series of workshops
By examining economic development in the Middle East in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, this textbook introduces undergraduate and postgraduate students to the most pressing and topical economic iss
Targeting regional economic development (TRED) has a long and rich tradition among academic economists and in the world of economic development practitioners. This book builds on a series of workshops
Japanese Economic Development presents three distinct approaches to understanding how and why Japan made the transition from a relatively low-income country mainly focused on agriculture to a high-inc
This collection carefully selects some of the most influential papers focusing on the relationship between economic and political institutions and economic development. Economic institutions shape eco
John Loxley has worked in community economic development as a practitioner, advisor, teacher and scholar for over 30 years. The wealth of that experience is reflected in this book, which grapples with
Challenging traditional notions of development, these essays examine bottom-up, community economic-development strategies in a wide variety of contexts—as a means of improving lives inrur
Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth seen in the 1980–2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, ach
Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth of the 1980-2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, achievin
Taiwan's Economic Development Course Geographic Features and Natural ResourcesEconomic Development SuccessStrategies of Economic Development Taiwan's Economic Development Performance Economic GrowthPr
This short, concise work examines alternative paths to economic development-with special reference to the Indian context-from a broad general perspective that relies on theoretical analysis and histor
Based on extensive original research in the Republic of Tatarstan, in the Central Volga region of Russia, this book examines the economic development path followed by Tatarstan since the collapse of
Completely revised, this new edition presents a well-balanced set of economic development financing tools and techniques focused on our current times of economic austerity. While traditional public se
In this book, leading international scholars provide a timely reconsideration of how and why entrepreneurship matters for economic development, particularly in emerging and developing economies. The b
One of the more perplexing problems of economic development is helping subsistence farmers break away from production simply for home consumption to become commercial farmers, producing more and more
The is a collective effort of Burmese economists living both inside and outside the country to offer a long-term vision for the economic development of Burma. Bringing together their own intimate know
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 student
