This collection draws together contemporary articles on development economics. Ideal for students with little or no background in economics, it covers a range of themes including poverty, foreign aid, agriculture and human capital

Part I: Overview -- 1. Introduction to the Handbook- Machiko Nissanke and Jose Antonio Ocampo -- 2. Critical Reflections on Globalisation and Development and Challenges Ahead- Machiko Nissanke and Jose Antonio Ocampo -- Part II: Methodological and Conceptual Issues in Development Economics -- 3....

In today's ever globalised world, we are witness to a shifting world order with significant changes not only in political-economic relationships but also in the changing demographics of developing nations. This handbook explores how many developing countries have remained extremely vulnerable to...

A personal note -- The meaning of development -- Meaning of sustainable development -- Culture and society -- Development of human societies -- Economy and society -- Economy and globalization -- Perspectives on development -- Cultural theory of development -- Obstacles to development --...