Development Economics

Originally published in 1988, this book considers some of the major social, economic and environmental questions raised by the role of new technology in development. Throughout the discussions of issues like the sustainability of the development effected by new technology is supported by detailed ca..

Originally published in 1985, this book analyses the extent to which and the way in which technological change determines the utilisation of labour in less developed economies...

Assessing both the macro- and micro-economic levels of the contemporary African Debt Crisis, this book, first published in 1989, begins by looking at the origins of the world debt crisis, and then looks closely at the problem as it affects Sub-Saharan Africa. The effects of debt on Africa’s position..

The fall of communism and subsequent developments have put a renewed spotlight on the potential of the Balkan economies. This timely book fills a significant gap in the available literature and is valuable reading for students, academics and business professionals interested in international develop..

Usual interpretations of the Depression stress the disruption in Europe caused by the Versailles Settlement, and the downswing in the United States centred on the Wall Street Crash. This book, however, suggests that the situation in Asia was as important as the situation in Europe or the USA...

Most capital markets that have been established in developing economies like Africa have struggled to make progress over two decades down the line. Development of African Capital Markets explores why these markets have remained underdeveloped and discusses a possible development theory that can be u..

First published in 1986, this work challenges underdevelopment analyses of Africa’s past experiences and future prospects, and builds upon a very wide range of recent historical research to argue that the impact of Capitalism has resulted in economic progress and significant improvements in living s..

This book examines Irish economic development in the twentieth century compared with other European countries. It traces the Republic's economoy from its separation from Britain in the early 1920s through to the present day...

This book examines Irish economic development in the twentieth century compared with other European countries. It traces the Republic's economoy from its separation from Britain in the early 1920s through to the present day...

Child labour is still a major problem in many developing economies. Children in these poor countries are subjected to exploitation and deprived of education, which not only hampers their physical and mental development, but also perpetuates the vicious cycle of underdevelopment. This book attempts t..

This book aims to explain this process from the perspective of developing countries. It charts current trends in industrial development drawing on available statistics and explores different perspectives on the role the manufacturing industry can play. _x000D_..

_x000D_ This reissue, first published in 1969, brings together structural and analytical studies of seven single African countries, together with two studies of groups of countries which, although politically separate, have in the past had close economic links. These countries are Algeria, Cameroon,..