Overview

This textbook presents an innovative new perspective on the economics of development, including insights from a broad range of disciplines.

It starts with the current state of affairs, a discussion of data availability, reliability, and analysis, and an historic overview of the deep influence of fundamental factors on human prosperity.

Focus Areas

Next, it focuses on the role of human interaction in terms of trade, capital, and knowledge flows, as well as the associated implications for institutions, contracts, and finance.

Development Paths and Goals

The book also highlights differences in the development paths of emerging countries in order to provide a better understanding of the concepts of development and the Millennium Development Goals.

Interdisciplinary Insights

Insights from other disciplines are used to help understand human development with regard to issues such as inequalities, health, demography, education, and poverty.

Conclusion

The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of connections, location, and human interaction in determining future prosperity.