Economic Development by Michael Todaro and Stephen Smith (2014, Hardcover)

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PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100133406784
ISBN-139780133406788
eBay Product ID (ePID)175864981

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Number of Pages896 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEconomic Development
Publication Year2014
SubjectDeveloping & Emerging Countries, Economics / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Business & Economics
AuthorMichael Todaro, Stephen Smith
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight55.4 Oz
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Edition Number12
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2014-011530
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal338.90091724
Table Of ContentBrief Contents I. Principles and Concepts Introducing Economic Development: A Global Perspective Comparative Economic Development Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment II. Problems and Policies: Domestic Poverty, Inequality, and Development Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and Controversies Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development The Environment and Development Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market, State, and Civil Society III. Problems and Policies: International and Macro International Trade Theory and Development Strategy Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises, and Stabilization Policies Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid, and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development
SynopsisFor courses on economic development A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research. Economic Development, Twelfth Edition --the leading textbook in this field--provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so students see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries. Teaching and Learning Experiences This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Use the text's Hallmark Approach to presenting engaging information: Shaped by the authors' personalities, this approach is backed up with extensive research and travel to provide the best data possible. Teach with strong pedagogy tools: The text reinforces central key concepts by presenting a clear learning path for students. Give students a real-world global perspective: Students are able togain a unique perspective about world issues from two authors who strive to address different sides to problems., For courses on economic development A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research. Economic Development, Twelfth Edition --the leading textbook in this field--provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so you can see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries. Teaching and Learning Experiences This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Use the text's Hallmark Approach to presenting engaging information: Shaped by the authors' personalities, this approach is backed up with extensive research and travel to provide the best data possible. Teach with strong pedagogy tools: The text reinforces central key concepts by presenting a clear learning path for students. Give students a real-world global perspective: Students are able togain a unique perspective about world issues from two authors who strive to address different sides to problems., Key Benefit: Economic Development, Twelfth Edition -the leading textbook in this field-provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so you can see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries. Key Topics: Principles and Concepts; Introducing Economic Development: A Global Perspective; Comparative Economic Development; Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development; Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment; Problems and Policies: Domestic; Poverty, Inequality, and Development; Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and Controversies; Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy; Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development; Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development; The Environment and Development; Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market, State, and Civil Society; Problems and Policies: International and Macro; International Trade Theory and Development Strategy; Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises, and Stabilization Policies; Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid, and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities; Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development Market: Intended for those who wish to gain a better understanding of economic development.
LC Classification NumberHD82.T552 2014

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