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Completely updated and revised in this eighth edition, Leading Issues in Economic Development, covers the main issues in economic development through professional journal articles by leading scholars. These articles are edited to provide greater accessibility to an undergraduate audience and organized thematically using overview essays along with explanatory notes and comments. This distinctive approach allows for a variety of perspectives while keeping the most imp… More >>
Leading Issues in Economic Development
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#1 by Raul Mercau on April 16, 2010 - 2:56 am
“Leading Issues…” es un libro con un enfoque verdaderamente apropiado para los investigadores de la economía del Desarrollo Económico. La combinación de experiencias internacionales con resúmenes de los principales “papers” sobre los temas seleccionados hacen de este libro el punto de partida para la investigación y la docencia. El libro tiene la versatilidad de poder aplicarse a cursos “undergraduate” como “graduate”, debido al modo en que se abordan los temas. No requiere conocimientos elevados de álgebra o cálculo matemático, ni de modelos de optimización dinámica. Sin embargo, esto no significa que no sea un libro de alto contenido cientifico y de gran valor para los que se dedican a este tema.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Haggenmueller Oliver on April 16, 2010 - 3:22 am
This is a book written for students and researchers working in the field of Development Economics. Virtually all areas of the field are covered and most of the most important articles that have been published on the development of the economy are in it. More advanced readers will however notice that some articles that should been in this book are missing. It is nevertheless an incredible help for all those who want to get a good oversight or a good reference in the latest research in Development Economics. The style is naturally very technical, however the authors are helping with comments and case study examples, which makes the understanding of the areas that they cover a lot more easy.
Five stars are awarded for this book, as it really is an excellent anthology for all those involved in the subject of Development Economics.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on April 16, 2010 - 5:11 am
I found this book extremely useful for understanding development economics. It provides a variety of different approaches and theories with clear explanations from the editors. A great source that I recommend strongly.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Mr Ian R Petts on April 16, 2010 - 7:12 am
A concise and but detailed review of the most important issues in agricultural development. The text includes new and important perspectives on issues in development. Topics covered include dualistic development, domestic financing of development, external financing of development, human resourses, industrialisation and agriculture and trade/development. This is an excellent reference book as well as a very interesting read. It is uptodate and enables the reader to quickly grasp the main themes. Also includes comprehensive references for futher reading. Very good value!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by J. Holden on April 16, 2010 - 9:27 am
Meier’s book provides an excellent tool for anyone interested in Development Economics. Most, if not all, of the important development theories and issues have been covered in a clear and concise way. Amongst the contributors, many are notable economists and scholars such as: Chenery, Stiglitz, Bardhan, Nurske, Sen, Lewis, Todaro, Krueger, Ranis, Rosenstein-Rodan, Hirschman- to name but a few. This book has truly been the most useful reference tool from my first year to final year as an undergraduate reading development economics. Particularly interesting and useful chapters include: Dualistic Development(Lewis Model etc.), Debt and Aid, Population, Trade Strategy, and an awesome section on Industrialisation and Technological Progress.
A must buy for students of Development!
Rating: 5 / 5