Economics of Development - Theory and Evidence (Paperback, 10th edition)

This classic, bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of development economics. The 10th edition of Tony Thirlwall's book, now co-written with Penelope Pacheco-Lopez, provides a clear, comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the theory of development economics and the experience of developing countries. Balancing a historic approach with current data and references, it provides a wide-ranging analysis of the subject. This all-inclusive methodology succeeds at representing different schools of thought with a balance of micro and macro topics. An ideal textbook for undergraduate students of economics and other social sciences, it is also suitable for upper undergraduate and master's level modules on development economics as an option on a non-economics degree. New to this Edition: - A brand new chapter on human capital:education, nutrition, health, and therole of women in development - New material on the Sustainable Development Goals, the measurementof poverty, and the multidimensional poverty index - Discussion of randomized control trials - The role of structural change in economic development - New IMF lending facilities Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/economics-of-development-10e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	A.P. Thirlwall • Penelope Pacheco-Lopez
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	680
Edition:	10th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-57794-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics
LSN:	1-137-57794-0
Barcode:	9781137577948

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