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For courses on economic development Accessible theory, relevant policy issues, and the latest data and research, in the context of a thorough introduction to the developing world. Economic Development, - 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, to see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries. New to this edition * Findings Boxes - new intuitive introductions to important recent research * Global Crisis - up-to-date challenges and opportunities for developing countries * Policy Analysis and case studies - review great progress in many developing countries, plus big challenges such as violent conflict and climate change; insights from comparative case studies such as Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras.
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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