Includes Name Index and Subject Index

Contents : Principles and concepts -- Introducing economic development: A global perspective -- Comparative economic development -- Classic theories of economic growth and development -- Contemporary models of development and underdevelpment -- Problems and policy: Domestic -- Poverty,inequality, and development -- Population growth and economic development :Causes, Consequences, and controversies -- Urbanization and rural -urban migration: Theory and policy -- Human capital:Education and health in economic development -- Agricultural transformation and rural development -- The environment and development -- Development policymaking and roles of market,state and civil society -- Problems and policies: International and macro -- International trade theory and development strategy -- Balance of payment, debts,financial crises and stabilization policies -- Balance of payment,debt,financial crises,and stabilization policies -- Foreign finance,investment,aid and c onflict: controversies and oppourtunities -- Finance and fiscal policy for development.