: An Inquiry into the Poverty of Nations, in 1968. He was deeply pessimistic about development prospects in Asia. The fifty … analyses the fascinating story of economic development in Asia spanning half a century. The study is divided into three parts … the debate on development then and now, and by providing a long-term historical perspective on Asia in the world. The …

?the shift of resources from low-productivity to high-productivity sectors?is the key driver of economic growth. Structural … most often the leading driver of structural transformation. Africa?s experience with industrialization over the past thirty … together detailed country case studies of industrial policies and industrialization outcomes in eleven countries, conducted by …

Inequality has emerged as a key development challenge. It holds implications for economic growth and redistribution and … Development. This book contributes to this important discussion by presenting assessments of the measurement and analysis of …