Contemporary Issues in Development Economics (International Economic Association Series) - Hardcover

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Besley, Timothy

 
9781137529732: Contemporary Issues in Development Economics (International Economic Association Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1137529733 ISBN 13: 9781137529732
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015

Synopsis

This IEA volume brings together a set of essays written by leading authors on themes relevant to the study of economic development. The book covers a range of topics many of which are relevant to policy issues. The contributors bring new insights from empirical research in a range of economies with chapters including discussions of the UN development agenda, fiscal policy in Latin America, poverty data in Africa and Jordan, and monetary policy in South Africa.

Contemporary Issues in Development Economics is an essential read for researchers, scholars and policymakers interested in economic development in low- and middle-income countries.

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About the Author

Timothy Besley is School Professor of Economics and Political Science at the London School of Economics, UK, and President of the International Economic Association.

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This IEA volume brings together a set of essays written by leading authors on themes relevant to the study of economic development. The book covers a range of topics many of which are relevant to policy issues. The contributors bring new insights from empirical research in a range of economies with chapters including discussions of the UN development agenda, fiscal policy in Latin America, poverty data in Africa and Jordan, and monetary policy in South Africa.

Contemporary Issues in Development Economics is an essential read for researchers, scholars and policymakers interested in economic development in low- and middle-income countries.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1137529733
ISBN 13 
9781137529732
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
227

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