From Classical Economics to Development Economics
Most development economists are versed only in the post-World War II period of their subject. But economic growth was a major concern in the 18th century, and colonial economics and policy commanded much attention in the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. A return to these earlier concerns can now provide present-day development economists with a greater appreciation of the intellectual history of their subject. Even more, such a return might strengthen the conceptual and empirical foundations of the subject. These are this book's objectives.
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From Classical Economics to Development Economics
Most development economists are versed only in the post-World War II period of their subject. But economic growth was a major concern in the 18th century, and colonial economics and policy commanded much attention in the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. A return to these earlier concerns can now provide present-day development economists with a greater appreciation of the intellectual history of their subject. Even more, such a return might strengthen the conceptual and empirical foundations of the subject. These are this book's objectives.
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From Classical Economics to Development Economics

From Classical Economics to Development Economics

by G. Meier
From Classical Economics to Development Economics

From Classical Economics to Development Economics

by G. Meier

Hardcover(1994)

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Most development economists are versed only in the post-World War II period of their subject. But economic growth was a major concern in the 18th century, and colonial economics and policy commanded much attention in the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. A return to these earlier concerns can now provide present-day development economists with a greater appreciation of the intellectual history of their subject. Even more, such a return might strengthen the conceptual and empirical foundations of the subject. These are this book's objectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780333604144
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date: 04/08/1994
Edition description: 1994
Pages: 262
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction - The 'Progressive State' in Classical Economics; G.M.Meier - In Praise of the Classics; D.Lall - British Classical Economists and Underdevelopment in India; W.Barber - Natural Resources, Vent for Surplus, and the Staples Theory; R.Findlay & M.Lundahl - Vent for Surplus, the Subsistence Fund, and the Evolution of Money; P.J.Drake - Exports and Economic Growth; R.M.Sundrum - Peasant and Plantation in Asia; Y.Hayami - Traders and Development; P.Bauer & G.M.Meier - Development as a Societal Problem in a Colonial Society; W.W.Rostow - From Colonial Economics to Development Economics; G.M.Meier - Gamagori: In Retrospect; H.W.Arndt - Structural Adjustment Policy: Asian Experience; S.Ishikawa - Government and Economic Growth; L.G.Reynolds - The Future in Perspective; G.M.Meier - Index
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