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Book SynopsisDevelopment Economics: Theory Empirical Research and Policy Analysis by Julie Schaffner offers a means to think about development and policy in a way that is disciplined by economic theory and informed by empirical research. The main goal of this text is to get readers to think rigorously using tools of economic analysis.
Table of ContentsPreface xix
Part I Introduction
1 What Is Development Economics Good For? 1
Part II Development Objectives and the Big Picture
2 Well-Being 16
3 Economic Growth 34
4 Economic Growth Theory in Historical Perspective 57
5 Poverty, Inequality, and Vulnerability 84
Part III Analytical Framework: Decisions, Markets, and Institutions
6 Consumption, Time Allocation, and Production Choices 108
7 Households 142
8 Domestic Markets for Goods and Services 174
9 Labor Markets 208
10 Investment and Financial Markets 242
11 International Markets and General Equilibrium 280
12 Institutions and Cooperation 314
13 Policy, Governance, and Political Economy 346
Part IV Policy Analysis Approach and Applications
14 Policy Analysis 377
15 Targeted Transfer Programs 391
16 Workfare 417
17 Agricultural Market Interventions and Reforms 442
18 Infrastructure Policies and Programs 471
19 Education 496
20 Agricultural Research and Extension 523
21 Microfinance 548
22 Public Health, Health Care, and Health Insurance 575
Appendix A Interpreting and Evaluating Empirical Evidence 609
Appendix B Glossary 641
Index 655
