Mystery of economic growth

Economic Geography and the Unequal Development of Regions

Behind the mystery of economic growth stands another mystery: why do some places fare better than others? This book aims to discuss the main economic

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Forces of Economic Growth

In economics, the emergence of New Growth Theory in recent decades has directed attention to an old and important problem: what are the forces of econ

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China's Economic Growth

The current growth of the Chinese economy is of immense importance for the global economy. This book outlines the main characteristics of Chinese econ

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Introduction to Economic Growth

The long-awaited revision of the text that brought growth theory to the classroom.

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History of the Future of Economic Growth

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Physical Limits to Economic Growth

The debate on the physical limits and constraints to the economic growth of globalized society is now widespread. This book explores the physical and

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Six Lectures on Economic Growth

Originally published in 1959, this book discusses the major variables significant for the analysis of economic development. It stresses the quantitati

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Patent Intensity and Economic Growth

This book will appeal to scholars and students of patent law, including patent lawyers and attorneys. It will also provide valuable information to nat

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Economic Growth and Societal Collapse

It has been said that, in the light of ecological overshoot, that human civilization faces two future possibilities: a Great Decoupling or a Great Col

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Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth

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Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Belarus

Since 1991, the eyes of the world have been on the economic growth and development of the states that formerly made up the Soviet Union. Looking at Be

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Economic Growth and Development in Ethiopia

This volume is a collection of selected empirical studies on determinants of economic growth and development in Ethiopia.The core argument for editing

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Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Czechia

Separated into four distinct parts, Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Czechia explores economic growth in Czechia from the perspectives of the

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Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Russia

Russia is one of the world's largest growing economies. With this exciting new growth and development, there is a wealth of knowledge to be discovered

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Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Poland

Trying to explain the sources of PolandÂ’s economic success and decouple it from simple stylized facts on economic convergence anchored in the neoclas

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International Trade and Inclusive Economic Growth

Advocating for the importance of promoting openness in trade, this book highlights China and PeruÂ’s unique relationship to prioritise fair and equita

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Equity, Growth, and Community

Over the years, much has been written about growing economic challenges, increasing income inequality, and political polarization in the United States

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Prospects for Economic Growth in the United States

Explores the future of economic growth in the US, considering demographics, social insurance programs, technological progress, human capital, immigrat

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Infinite Desire for Growth

Why society's expectation of economic growth is no longer realistic

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Self-Devouring Growth

Julie Livingston shows how the global pursuit of economic and resource-driven growth comes at the expense of catastrophic destruction, thereby upendin

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Growth for Good

The current model of economic expansion driven by fossil fuels is unsustainable, leading many to toy with the idea of ditching growth to save the plan

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Great Economic Slowdown

This book charts the fall of productivity growth and the rise of inequality within global economies and societies.

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World economic outlook

After strong growth in 2017 and early 2018, global economic activity slowed notably in the second half of last year, reflecting a confluence of factor

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Ricardo's Theory of Growth and Accumulation

Economist David Ricardo used arguments that anticipate ideas entertained in modern contributions to the theory of economic growth and development. Thi

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Ricardo's Theory of Growth and Accumulation

Economist David Ricardo used arguments that anticipate ideas entertained in modern contributions to the theory of economic growth and development. Thi

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Rise and Fall of American Growth

In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting

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Evolution of Economic Development in Africa

Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transformation-growth nexuses, the book examines the evolution of African (goods a

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Economic Growth and Environmental Quality in a Post-Pandemic World Taylor & Francis Ltd

In response to the damage caused by a growth-led global economy, researchers across the world started investigating the association between environmental pollution and its possible determinants using different models and techniques. Most famously, the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesises an inverted U-shaped association between environmental quality and GDP. This book...

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The Economics of Growth in Russia Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book presents theoretical and empirical investigation of economic growth in Russia. The sharp decline in the national production that Russia endured in the 1990s, linked directly to the exhausting and ill-planned transition from the planned economy to the market economy, resulted in Russia plunging into the poverty trap. The goal of this book is to determine whether ...

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FDI and Growth: The Role of Local Financial Markets

This study investigates the linkage between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Financial Market Development (FMD) and economic growth (Growth). It focuses on two main aspects: the nexus between FDI and growth and the role FMD plays in that relationship. While it has been fairly established that financial sophistication -in credit and stock markets- is essential for the bene...

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Economic and Demographic History of Sao Paulo, 1850-1950

This comprehensive history of the population and economy of the state of Sao Paulo in its century of rapid growth examines how the state transformed f

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Growth and Change in Post-socialist Cities of Central Europe

This book presents multidimensional socio-economic transformations taking place in the post-socialist cities located in selected countries of the Cent

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Growth and Change in Post-socialist Cities of Central Europe

This book presents multidimensional socio-economic transformations taking place in the post-socialist cities located in selected countries of the Cent

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An Economic History of the First German Unification Taylor & Francis Ltd

There is a striking chronological parallel between Germany’s transition from a post-Malthusian regime to modern economic growth and the formation of a modern nation state between the late 1860s and the early 1880s, which culminated in the events of 1871.The central question of this book is whether and how such state formation did in fact contribute to economic development...

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Growth for Good, Reshaping Capitalism to Save Humanity from Climate Catastrophe Harvard University Press

The current model of economic expansion driven by fossil fuels is unsustainable, leading many to toy with the idea of ditching growth to save the planet. But, as Alessio Terzi argues, a post-growth world would be prone to catastrophes no less serious than climate change itself. Luckily, with the right policies, growth can be made earth-friendly....

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Postwar Japan as History

This study examines the 45 years of post-war Japanese history, describing the related themes: Japan's extraordinary economic growth and the endurance

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Windows of Opportunity

A new theory of economic growth, putting individual firms' investment decisions in the central role.

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International Relations of Asia

International relations of Asia are evolving rapidly due to economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing militaries, cut

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Varieties of Structural Transformation

One of the key features of modern economic growth is the process of structural transformation, which is the movement of workers from agriculture to ma

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Origins of Globalization

In recent times, the rapid growth of international economic exchange has changed our lives. But when did this process of globalization begin? Pim de Z

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Making of Europe

A wave of internal conquest, settlement and economic growth in Europe during High Middle Ages transformed it from a world of small separate communitie

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Untapped Power of Discovery

Despite being a game-changer in powering human growth, discovery remains a mystery. How can it produce ahas and insights to meet the challenge of new

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Theories of Development, Third Edition

This widely adopted text starts with the fundamentals--what is economic growth, what is development, and what is the relationship between these two co

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Rise of the Egyptian Middle Class

The Middle Eastern oil boom during the 1970s–80s led to swift economic growth and increased socio-economic mobility in Egypt. Here, Relli Shechter of

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Wealth and Poverty of African States

A wealth of new data have been unearthed in recent years on African economic growth, wages, living standards, and taxes. In The Wealth and Poverty of

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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity : The International Bestseller - Cipolla Carlo M.

Anotace: The five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world.Since time immemorial, a powerful dark force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world`s most powerful boardrooms to your local pub. This ...

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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity : The International Bestseller - Carlo M. Cipolla

<p>The five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world. Since time immemorial, a powerful dark force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local pub. This...

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Degrowth in Movement(s)

A dictionary of social movements and alternatives for a future beyond economic growth, capitalism, and domination.

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Competition Law in Developing Countries

This book explores the contribution of competition to economic growth by way of both theoretical analysis of established growth models and empirical e

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Decolonising International Law

Decolonising International Law unravels the imperial and emancipatory nature of international law, showing how the idea of economic growth forecloses

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1960s Home

The 1960s witnessed a sustained period of economic growth, consumer spending and stable employment. This prosperity enabled a market growth in levels

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Europe's Malaise

Europe is struggling. Its challenges include weak economic growth, demographic trends that undermine the sustainability of social and other programs,

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Macroeconomic Theory

Macroeconomics is the application of economic theory to the study of the economyÂ’s growth, cycle and price-level determination. The price of money is

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How Economics Shapes Science

At a time when science is seen as an engine of economic growth, Paula Stephan brings a keen understanding of the cost–benefit calculations made by in

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China’s New Strategies for Governing the Country

For 3 continuous decades, China; a country of 1.4 billion people has experienced annual economic growth of 10% or more, which has brought it to the fo

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New Asia in Global Perspective

One aspect that overwhelmingly defines the second half of the 20th century is the remarkable economic growth of Asia. This book offers a comprehensive

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Africa's Shadow Rise

An in-depth analysis of the ‘Africa rising’ narrative and how the continent's fragile economic growth is largely tied to China's expansion.

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How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes

How an Economy Grows and Why it Doesn't uses illustration, humour, and accessible storytelling to explain complex topics of economic growth and moneta

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Creative Insecurity

An original and compelling analysis of opportunities for Gulf states to reap their 'demographic dividend' and nurture economic growth--if only they ca

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Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa

A critical study of how AfricaÂ’s dependence on the western world has impacted its economic growth and how the knowledge economy and 4th industrial re

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