Since 1964, Leading Issues in Economic Development has been a market leading undergraduate development textbook. Reviewers praise the new edition for its explanation of theories and its wide range of references to authors, international organisations and web sites.

Presenting the proceedings of the May 2003 World Bank Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), the volume imparts new research findings and discussions on key policy issues related to poverty reduction by eminent scholars and practitioners from around the world. Topics include...

Intro -- Contents -- ABOUT THIS BOOK -- INTRODUCTION -- OPENING ADDRESS -- KEYNOTE ADDRESSES -- Building Human Capital for Economic Development -- Opportunities for India in a Changing World -- Infrastructure Development in India: Emerging Challenges -- Fostering Entrepreneurship, Innovation,...