Economic Development: A Regional, Institutional, and Historical ApproachM.E. Sharpe, 2013 - 296 pages The second edition of this innovative and affordable book integrates environmental and financial sustainability into its distinctive regional approach. By focusing on political economy in its cultural, religious and historical roots, as well as leadership decisions, it spurs critical thinking. Working through the unique development paths of individual countries, the authors foster integrative thinking and a strong sense of realism about both the prospects and challenges of economic development in the rapidly evolving global economy. The book is exceptional in both its theoretical nuance and accessible writing. An Instructors Manual with discussion questions, a test bank, and PowerPoint slides is available online to professors who adopt the text. |
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Page vii
... Theory Sustainable Development Key Terms References Appendix: An Alternative Explanation of the Neoclassical Growth Model 2. European Emergence Growth During the Industrial Revolution Agricultural Growth Protoindustrialization and Trade ...
... Theory Sustainable Development Key Terms References Appendix: An Alternative Explanation of the Neoclassical Growth Model 2. European Emergence Growth During the Industrial Revolution Agricultural Growth Protoindustrialization and Trade ...
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... theory perspective, but the methodology has been similar. These books are based on the underlying assumption that development can be understood in terms of economic models adjusted to be relevant to the circumstances facing a particular ...
... theory perspective, but the methodology has been similar. These books are based on the underlying assumption that development can be understood in terms of economic models adjusted to be relevant to the circumstances facing a particular ...
Page xiv
... theory is simplified and better integrated with the text. The discussion of development theory focuses on a much more select group of individuals. The regional chapters have all been updated (excluding chapter 2 on the european ...
... theory is simplified and better integrated with the text. The discussion of development theory focuses on a much more select group of individuals. The regional chapters have all been updated (excluding chapter 2 on the european ...
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... theory, in 1956, which is based on the assumption of diminishing returns. In the 1970s, interest shifted from growth theory to monetary theories, business cycles, and rational-expectation theories. In the early 1980s, interest in real ...
... theory, in 1956, which is based on the assumption of diminishing returns. In the 1970s, interest shifted from growth theory to monetary theories, business cycles, and rational-expectation theories. In the early 1980s, interest in real ...
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... theory was an extension of conventional economic theory that synonymously used the terms “development,” “growth,” and “industrialization.” Last but not least, in spite of development economists' criticisms of using GDP as a measure of ...
... theory was an extension of conventional economic theory that synonymously used the terms “development,” “growth,” and “industrialization.” Last but not least, in spite of development economists' criticisms of using GDP as a measure of ...
Contents
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2 European Emergence | 29 |
3 East Asian Experience | 59 |
Socialist to Market | 97 |
5 SubSaharan Africa | 133 |
6 South Asia | 169 |
7 Latin America | 199 |
8 The Middle East and North Africa | 225 |
What Have We Learned? | 247 |
Index | 257 |
About the Authors | 277 |
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