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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.
Contents
Brief 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
