ABSTRACT

The third edition of Introduction to Development Economics provides a detailed analysis of the major economic issues confronting less developed countries. Throughout, the author keeps a balance between the theories of economic growth and the realities of economic development. Although the basics remain, the past few years have witnessed changes in emphasis and the rise of new areas of interest.
The new edition takes account of these changes. These include:
Development and the environment
The international debt crisis
Endogenous growth
The impact of foreign aid
Fiscal reforms
Migration
Human capital
Problems of trade liberalization
The book is divided into four sections and is written in a straightforward style. Many new tables have been added to provide up-to-date statistical data, whilst more technical sections have been relegated to appendices.

chapter 1|40 pages

INTRODUCTION

part |1 pages

Part I THE ECONOMIC THEORY OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

chapter 3|15 pages

DUAL ECONOMY MODELS

part |1 pages

Part II INVESTMENT, SAVING AND POPULATION IN LESS-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

part |1 pages

Part III SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

chapter 9|22 pages

GREEN REVOLUTION AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION

chapter 11|34 pages

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

part |1 pages

Part IV A NEW DEAL IN COMMODITY TRADE?

chapter 12|12 pages

THE NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER

chapter 14|16 pages

ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT