This paper introduces international capital mobility in a general equilibrium model of a small developing economy which is characterized by a dualistic economic structure. The model is then used to analyze the positive and the normative aspects of development policies that are often recommended...

Klappentext: Nach einem Überblick über die verschiedenen Konzepte der "Sustainable Development" stellt der Autor am Beispiel der Nutzung tropischer Wälder dar, von welchen Sektoren Umweltschäden ausgehen und welchen gesamtwirtschaftlichen Beitrag diese Sektoren leisten. Anschließend wird...

Many development policies, such as placement of infrastructure or local economic development schemes, are “place-based.” Such policies are generally intended to stimulate private sector investment and economic growth in the treated place, and as such they are difficult to appraise and...

Many development policies, such as placement of infrastructure or local economic development schemes, are "place-based." Such policies are generally intended to stimulate private sector investment and economic growth in the treated place, and as such they are difficult to appraise and evaluate....