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Colin White, former Professor of Economics at La Trobe University (Australia), presents a comprehensive and critical examination of how and why countries transition from poverty toward economic prosperity. The book blends economic theory, development history, and contemporary policy debates to explore:
Patterns of global growth and inequality
The role of institutions, technology, and globalization
The impact of governance, culture, and human capital
Lessons from successful and unsuccessful development strategies
It is widely used in courses on development economics and political economy.
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Publisher: Palgrave
Publishing Year: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-230-58438-8
Pages: 414