Development EconomicsHeinemann, 2001 - 124 pages Part of a series which aims to reflect the changing face of the economic climate and business world. The books contain the latest information and thinking in their areas. Including economics and business, the books in this series give coverage on individual topics for today's student. The texts are specifically focused to the needs of AS, A level and first year undergraduate students looking for information on particular areas. Studies in Economics and Business builds on the success of the established economics series, Studies in the UK Economy. The books follow the same popular structure and layout of the SUKE series. |
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Contents
Chapter Two The meaning and measurement | 12 |
Chapter Three Development theory | 27 |
Chapter Four The global economy and the Third World | 41 |
Chapter Five Income distribution and development | 55 |
Chapter Six Population and environment | 64 |
Chapter Seven Agricultural and industrial development | 74 |
Chapter Eight International trade and economic development | 86 |
Chapter Nine Transnational corporations | 100 |
Chapter Ten Aid and debt | 110 |
Conclusion | 120 |
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