Development Economics
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Old and New Growth Theories
Edited by Neri Salvadori
Since the late 1980s, economic growth has again become a central topic in economic theorising. Recent endogenous growth theory has greatly contributed to the development of the field. Old and New Growth Theories analyses the most recent ... -
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Public Finance in Developing and Transitional Countries
Edited by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, James Alm
It is hard to think of anyone who has contributed so much and so widely to research in international public finance in the last 40 years as has Richard Bird. This volume of essays emerged from a conference dedicated to him. It also expan... -
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The Rise and Fall of Czech Capitalism
Martin Myant
This book offers a detailed, critical account of the economic transformation of the Czech Republic since 1989. It follows the development and implementation of a reform strategy based on ‘shock’ therapy and rapid privatisation, set again... -
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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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Taiwan’s Economic Success since 1980
Edited by Chao-Cheng Mai, Chien-Sheng Shih
Taiwan’s economic development experience represents a unique case study especially in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Taiwan has performed outstandingly in terms of macroeconomic and industrial development, particularly during re...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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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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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North Korea in Transition
Edited by Chang-Ho Yoon, Lawrence J. Lau
Recent political developments on the Korean peninsula suggest both the possibility and desirability for the neighboring powers to establish a new framework for regional peace. The US and North Korea have managed to reach an agreement to ... -
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Subregional Economic Cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe
Martin Dangerfield
Martin Dangerfield provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of what has clearly been the most important initiative in this respect – the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA). He examines the origins, aims, objectives and str...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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