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Development Economics

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May 1, 2024 3 minute read
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Development Economics is a detailed study of how to bring about advanced economic development in underdeveloped and developing nations. Economic development in an area refers to the process of improving overall living standards and overall economic health. Development economics addresses the issues and techniques of fostering economic growth, alleviating poverty, and enhancing human well-being in developing countries.

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We've selected 11 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Development Economics.
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Why Nations Fail
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This groundbreaking book explores the historical and institutional factors that have led to economic success and failure in different countries.
Why Nations Fail
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Development as Freedom
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Argues that development should be seen as a process of expanding human freedoms.
Development as Freedom
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Poverty and Famines
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This Nobel Prize-winning book provides a rigorous analysis of the causes and consequences of poverty and famines.
Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and...
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The Amartya Sen and Jean Drèze Omnibus:...
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(中文) Poverty and Famine: On Rights and Deprivation...
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Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and...
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The End of Poverty
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This influential book argues that extreme poverty can be eliminated by investing in health, education, and infrastructure in developing countries.
The Price of Civilization: Reawakening American...
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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our...
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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our...
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The Tyranny of Experts
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Argues that development experts have often failed to understand the complex realities of developing countries.
Tyranny of Experts
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The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and...
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The Bottom Billion
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Focuses on the challenges of economic development in the world's poorest countries.
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The White Man's Burden
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This provocative book argues that Western aid to Africa has often been counterproductive.
The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to...
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The Economic Development of Latin America Since...
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Examines the challenges and opportunities facing developing countries in the 21st century.
The Economic Development of Latin America since...
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Economic Development of Latin America since...
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The Economic Development of Latin America since...
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The Oil Curse
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Examines the paradox that countries with abundant natural resources often have poor economic outcomes.
The Oil Curse: How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the...
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The Oil Curse: How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the...
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The Spirit Level
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Examines the relationship between income inequality and social problems such as crime, health, and happiness.
The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes...
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By Richard Wilkinson The Spirit Level: Why Greater...
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The Spirit Level By Kate Pickett and Richard...
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(中文) The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for...
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社會不平等：為何國家越富裕，社會問題越多？: The Spirit Level: Why...
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The Political Economy of Development in India
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Examines the role of social norms and institutions in economic development.
The Political Economy of Development in India:...
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Political Economy of Development in India (Oxford...
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