Economics of Development: Theory and Evidence (Paperback)

This classic, bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of development economics. The 10th edition of Tony Thirlwall's book, now co-written with Penélope Pacheco-López, provides a clear, comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the theory of development economics and the experience of developing countries. Balancing a historic approach with current data and references, it provides a wide-ranging analysis of the subject. This all-inclusive methodology succeeds at representing different schools of thought with a balance of micro and macro topics. <br><br>An ideal textbook for undergraduate students of economics and other social sciences, it is also suitable for upper undergraduate and master's level modules on development economics as an option on a non-economics degree.<br><br>New to this Edition: <br>- A brand new chapter on human capital: education, nutrition, health, and therole of women in development<br>- New material on the Sustainable Development Goals, the measurementof poverty, and the multidimensional poverty index <br>- Discussion of randomized control trials<br>- The role of structural change in economic development <br>- New IMF lending facilities<br><br>Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/economics-of-development-10e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.