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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... Illinois University Sharmistha Self Missouri State University Michael P. Shields Central Michigan University M.E.Sharpe Armonk, New York London, England Copyright © 2013 by M.E. Sharpe, Inc. All rights reserved. Title Page.
... Illinois University Sharmistha Self Missouri State University Michael P. Shields Central Michigan University M.E.Sharpe Armonk, New York London, England Copyright © 2013 by M.E. Sharpe, Inc. All rights reserved. Title Page.
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... England, trade could be regulated so as to promote exports (via subsidy) and restrict imports (via tariffs). A positive balance of trade (exports minus imports) implies that foreigners would pay the balance due to England in terms of ...
... England, trade could be regulated so as to promote exports (via subsidy) and restrict imports (via tariffs). A positive balance of trade (exports minus imports) implies that foreigners would pay the balance due to England in terms of ...
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... England, because it allowed an individual who wanted to become a skilled artisan to learn from someone who was already skilled in a particular trade. The apprentice would earn only his room and board while in training to learn the ...
... England, because it allowed an individual who wanted to become a skilled artisan to learn from someone who was already skilled in a particular trade. The apprentice would earn only his room and board while in training to learn the ...
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... England, did not believe that technical innovation would be rapid enough to offset the law of diminishing returns. The great political debate in England at the time concerned the Corn Laws, which levied a tax on foreign-produced grain ...
... England, did not believe that technical innovation would be rapid enough to offset the law of diminishing returns. The great political debate in England at the time concerned the Corn Laws, which levied a tax on foreign-produced grain ...
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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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