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Todaro, Michael P.

Economic development / Michael P. Todaro, New York University, Stephen C. Smith, The George Washington University. - Twelfth edition. - Harlow; Pearson, 2015. - xxvii, 860 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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 policy making 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.

ISBN: 9781292002972

LCCN: 2014011530

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economic development.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Developing countries--Economic policy.

LC Class. No.: HD82 / .T552 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 338.9009172/4