Trade, Growth and Development (Electronic book text)

Since the end of World War II, the economic gap between rich and poor countries has steadily widened. "Trade, Growth and Development" examines this disparity and assesses the reasons why some developing countries have been more successful than others. The book is divided into four parts: Part I examines recent developments in the theory of trade, growth and economic development; and Parts II to IV present an empirical analysis of policy and performance in Latin America, Asia and Africa. As well as offering an analysis of traditional economic factors, the book also emphasizes the role of politics and institutions in the process of economic development.