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Economics of development

by A. P. Thirlwall

"For nearly forty years, Thirlwall's texts have offered students a clear, comprehensive and rigorous overview of the economic aspects of growth and development. Now, this ninth edition of Thirlwall's popular textbook represents the most thorough revision to date of the author's classic textbook, Growth and Development: The new edition will continue to educate countless students interested in the topic. New to this edition:* All material, including data, has been brought up to date * New two-color text design makes it more accessible * New cases have been added throughout the text, including cases discussing the World Bank Commission on Growth and Development, and the technological divide * New sections on climate change and trade liberalization * Pedagogical tools such as case examples and discussion questions which support students in understanding and reflecting on theory"--

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?