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9780415407083

Theory of Economic Growth

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415407083

  • ISBN10:

    0415407087

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2003-09-24
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

Setting out the problems to be solved if mankind is to be freed from poverty, this book embraces the disciplines of economics, history, sociology, politics and anthropology.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Definitions
Methodology
Layout
Bibliographical Note
The Will To Economize
The Desire For Goods
Asceticism
Wealth and Social Status
Limited Horizon
The Cost of Effort
The Attitude to Work
The Spirit of Adventure
Resources and Response
Bibliographical Note
Economic Institutions
The Right to Reward
Non-Material Rewards
The Management of Property
The Reward for Work
Trade & Specialization
Advantages
The Extent of the Market
Organization
Economic Freedom
Individualism and Collective Action
Vertical Mobility
Freedom of Markets
Some Cases
Religion
Slavery
The Family
The Organization of Agriculture
Cottage Industry
Institutional Change
The Process of Change
The Cycle of Change
Bibliographical Note
Knowledge
The Growth of Knowledge
Pre-Scientific Societies
Invention and Research
The Application of New Ideas
The Attitude Towards Innovation
Knowledge and Profit
Training Programmes
Priorities
Agricultural Extension
Industrial Aptitudes
Business Administration
Bibliographical Note
Capital
Capital Requirements
Savings
The Need for Savings
Domestic Sources
External Finance
Investment
The Institutional Framework
Point of Departure
Stability
Secular Stagnation
Bibliographical Note
Population And Resources
Population and Output
Population Growth
Size and Output
Occupations
International Relations
International Trade
Migration
Imperialism
Bibliographical Note
Government
The Framework of Enterprise
The Functions of Government
Production Programmes
The Public Sector
Public Expenditure Programmes
The Fiscal Problem
Power And Politics
Roads to Stagnation
Background to Statesmanship
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