Development Economics

Author: H L Ahuja

Brand: S Chand

Color: Blue

Edition: First Edition

Features:

• Book - development economics
• Language: english
• Binding: paperback

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 800

Release Date: 01-01-2016

Part Number: 20695

Details: A result of more than four decades of teaching experience, this book entitled Development Economics deals with the problems of economic growth, development and eradication of poverty and unemployment. The book also includes an analytical study of important issues of environment and sustainable development. The book not only explains the models and theories of economic growth but also critically evaluates their relevance to developing countries. A major highlight of discussion in the context is the exploration of the widely accepted Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach to development.
• Specially aligned according to the new model curriculum of UGC
• An analytical and critical evaluation of the important growth models and theories of economic growth
• Important economic concepts and propositions are presented in mathematical form

Part - I
Development and Underdevelopment
1. Economic Growth and Development 3–18
2. Alternative Measures of Development and Human Development Index (HDI) 19–32
3. Underdevelopment and Development Gap 33–51
4. Common Characteristics of Developing Countries 52–62
5. Perpetuation of Underdevelopment and Obstacles To
Economic Development 63–83
Part—II
Factors In Economic Development
6. Factors Determining Economic Growth: An Overview 87–102
7. Capital Formation: Determinants and Acceleration 103 – 121

8. Technological Progress and Economic Development 122 – 133
8A. Technological Progress: Neutral, Capital-Using and Labour-Saving 134 – 136
9. Human Resource Development: Education and Economic Growth 137 – 147
10. Human Resource Development: Health and Nutrition 148 – 159
11. Population and Economic Development: Theory of Demographic Transition and Fertility 160 – 168
12. Population Growth: How it Affects Economic Development, Poverty and Environment 169–180
12A. Demographic Transition In India 181 – 184
Part—III
Modern Theories and Models of Economic

EAN: 9789385676475

Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches

Languages: English