Economic Growth

Weil, David N.

ISBN 10: 0201680262 / ISBN 13: 9780201680263

Published by Addison Wesley, 2004

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Synopsis:

Written by David N. Weil of Brown University, one of the top researchers in the field, this textbook is intended for undergraduate courses in economic growth, and it also will be of interest to instructors teaching courses on economic development and intermediate macroeconomics. In essence, the book examines the interesting question of why some countries are rich and some are poor―why they differ in their levels of income and their rates of economic growth. The book is richly empirical and it features authoritative, up-to-date coverage reflecting the most important findings of contemporary research. Engagingly written, it presents a wealth of colorful examples, details, and anecdotes.

About the Author: David Weil is a professor of economics at Brown University. He received his BA in history from Brown University and his PhD in economics from Harvard University. A former member of the Board of Editors at the American Economic Review, Professor Brown is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and associate editor of the Journal of Economic Growth.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Economic Growth
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good