Development Economics
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Economic Growth, Inequality and Migration
Edited by Amnon Levy, João R. Faria
During the growth process inequality may rise or decline, and the change in the level of inequality may, in turn, affect growth. An increase in inequality in one place and better prospects of growth and earnings elsewhere can trigger mig... -
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Globalisation and Sustainable Development in Latin America
Edited by Suranjit Kumar Saha, David Parker
The core objective of this book is to illustrate how the forces of globalisation impact upon the prospects for sustainable development using Latin America, one of the major emerging regions of the world, as a case study. -
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The Economic Development of South Asia
Edited by Prema-chandra Athukorala
This three-volume set brings together a comprehensive selection of papers on development policy making and economic performance in the five major economies in South Asia – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka – during the pas... -
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The Economic Development of Northeast Asia
Edited by Heather Smith
Economic growth in Northeast Asia during the last 50 years has, by any standards, been remarkable. This major four-volume set draws together some of the most influential papers published on the growth and industrial transformation of the... -
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The Economic Development of Southeast Asia
Edited by Hal Hill
This group of economies is of interest for a number of reasons. Firstly, they feature great diversity – Singapore has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, while several of the mainland Southeast Asian states are among the ... -
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The Political Economy of Development
Edited by Amitava Krishna Dutt
This three-volume set collects key previously published articles in the field of development economics, covering alternative approaches and going beyond the boundaries of economics narrowly defined. Some of the included papers are classi... -
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Tourism Economics, the Environment and Development
Clem Tisdell
This is a fascinating book that will be of great use to a wide readership including economists, environmentalists, geographers, tourism scholars and professionals, as well as academics in development studies. -
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Sustainable Development in Asia, America and Europe with Global Applications
Jian-Ming Zhou
Challenging Nobel economics laureate Theodore W. Schultz, Dr Zhou, in this comparative and path-breaking work, presents a new model for private land ownership or possession to overcome inefficient land-holding, increase farm competitiven... -
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Gender and Development: Theoretical, Empirical and Practical Approaches
Edited by Lourdes Benería, Savitri Bisnath
This two-volume set brings together a selection of the most significant contributions to the field of gender and development. The key emphasis is on economic analysis, with some articles informed by an interdisciplinary approach. The vol... -
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The Sustainability of Long-term Growth
Edited by Mohan Munasinghe, Osvaldo Sunkel, Carlos de Miguel
The Sustainability of Long-term Growth is a comprehensive review of the links between sustainable development and long-term growth. This state-of-the-art book develops our understanding of the complex issues that will shape sustainable ... -
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Economic Development and Political Reform
Bradley L. Glasser
Economic Development and Political Reform addresses critical trends in the Middle Eastern political economy in the 1980s and 1990s and builds upon the cross-regional political science literature concerning political and economic reforms ...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Private Firms and Public Water
Edited by Nick Johnstone, Libby Wood
While the potential economic benefits of PSP are well-known, the authors extensively discuss the environmental and social implications unique to the sector. The focus of the book is on the crucial role public authorities must continue t...