Overview

This book provides the theoretical and analytical background necessary to understanding the process of growth and the implementation of economic policies.

Growth Theory Landscape

First, it presents the growth theory landscape and the evolution of growth as well as modern growth theory arguments where the policy implications of the theoretical approaches are set.

Policy and Growth

The book then covers the relationship between policy and growth, discussing not only the growth prototypes that prevail but also their relation to politics and economic policy formation and decision making.

Policy Formation and Implementation

In this context, policy formation determinants, as well as the targets, instruments, and policy implementations, are crucial.

Structural Changes and Reforms

The role of structural changes and structural reforms and their relationship with economic growth is also analyzed.

Interdisciplinary Perspectives

The book ends with an interdisciplinary study of how institutions and cultural background, entrepreneurship and innovation affect policy formation.