1. Introduction -- 2. Macroeconomic Indicators -- 3. Market Structures -- 4. Major Actors in Contemporary Markets -- 5. Demand and Supply -- 6. Economic Equilibrium -- 7. Economic Cycles -- 8. Disequilibrium and Unemployment -- 9. Disequilibrium and Inflation -- 10. Government Intervention in...

"Understanding why so many people across the world are so poor is one of the central intellectual challenges of our time. What explains a pattern of extreme destitution for billions combined with plutocratic levels of income for a tiny minority? This book offers a novel approach to addressing...

Understanding why so many people across the world are so poor is one of the central intellectual challenges of our time. This book provides the tools and data that will enable students, researchers and professionals to address that issue.Empirical Development Economics has been designed as a...