Understanding economic development a global transition from poverty to prosperity / [Book] :
Colin White.
- Northampton, MA : Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, 2009.
- 401 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-388) and index.
This fascinating book considers one of the most important problems in economics - the inception of modern economic development. It distils the conclusions of a vast literature, drawing from economics, economic history and business and management. It also explores the concepts of economic theory, showing their limitations and highlighting alternative approaches.