Economic Development, Vol. 4

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The fourth volume in the Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies provides a comprehensive and comparative overview of the development problems and experiences of developing countries. Rather than focusing on development economics per se, the volume discusses the problems faced by developing countries, the ways they have sought to overcome those problems, and their progress to date. The volume is divided into four parts: development theory and economic development strategies; the record of economic development--aggregate and sectoral; regional development experiences; and the main lessons. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Review
This excellent, highly-readable book, the fourth in a series of comparative economic handbooks, examines the problems and experiences of developing countries. Contributors are leading experts in the field of development economics. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional.Choice

Book Description
The fourth volume in the Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies, this book provides an overview of the development problems and experiences of developing countries. Rather than focusing on development economics per se, the volume discusses the problems faced by developing countries, the way they sought to overcome those problems, and their progress in overcoming the problems. Written by renowned international experts in development economics, the chapters provide the most comprehensive and current comparative studies available, making the handbook a useful tool for students of development economics, economists, and policy makers.

About the Author
ENZO GRILLI is Director of Development Policy at the World Bank. DOMINICK SALVATORE is Professor of Economics and Director of the graduate program at Fordham University.


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The fourth volume in the Handbook of Comparative Economic Policies provides a comprehensive and comparative overview of the development problems and experiences of developing countries. Rather than focusing on development economics per se, the volume discusses the problems faced by developing countries, the ways they have sought to overcome those problems, and their progress to date. The volume is divided into four parts: development theory and economic development strategies; the record of economic development--aggregate and sectoral; regional development experiences; and the main lessons. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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