Economic Development

by Todaro, Michael P.; Smith, Stephen C.

• ISBN13: 9780133406788
• ISBN10: 0133406784
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134047317
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780133406832, 9780138013882, 9781292291154
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-04-29
• Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

For courses on economic development

 

A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research.

Economic Development, Twelfth Edition—the leading textbook in this field—provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so you can  see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.

Teaching and Learning Experiences

This program presents a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students.

• Use the text’s Hallmark Approach to presenting engaging information: Shaped by the authors’ personalities, this approach is backed up with extensive research and travel to provide the best data possible.
• Teach with strong pedagogy tools: The text reinforces central key concepts by presenting a clear learning path for students.
  
• Give students a real-world global perspective: Students are able togain a unique perspective about world issues from two authors who strive to address different sides to problems.

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