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The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics
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In-depth Analysis
Delivers comprehensive insights into economic challenges faced by tropical regions, making complex theories accessible for readers and scholars alike.
Engaging Narrative
Combines rigorous research with captivating storytelling, keeping readers engaged while exploring the misadventures of economists seeking growth.
Practical Solutions
Offers tangible solutions and lessons learned from past experiences, guiding policymakers and researchers in addressing economic development in challenging environments.
Product Details
| Publisher | The MIT Press |
| Publication date | August 8, 2002 |
| Edition | Revised ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 356 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780262550420 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0262550420 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds (480 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6.06 x 0.78 x 9 inches (15.4 x 2 x 22.9 cm) |
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Economics Students
Students seeking insights into economic theories and real-world applications will find this book intellectually stimulating and informative.
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Development Researchers
Researchers focusing on economic growth in tropical regions will benefit from the case studies and analyses presented in this book.
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Policy Makers
Policy makers looking for lessons from past experiences to inform future economic policies in developing countries will find this useful.
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Casual Readers
General readers looking for light entertainment or easy reading may find the book's content overly complex and dense.
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The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics
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The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics is a thought-provoking exploration by William Easterly, who draws on his extensive experience as a former World Bank economist. This engaging book discusses ways to improve the lives of those in poverty-stricken areas by applying real economic principles and examining what strategies have failed. The accessible writing style allows readers, even those without an economics background, to grasp complex topics such as the correlation between government bureaucracy and corruption while also detailing successful examples like Bangladesh's garment industry. Through personal anecdotes and analytical insight, Easterly presents a mix of sobering realities and hopeful lessons, making the book both a critique of past policies and a guide for future economic initiatives.
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Pros
- Written in an engaging and accessible style
- Critiques ineffective economic development strategies
- Includes real-world examples of success
- Encourages critical thinking about economic policy
- Offers insights into the role of incentives
Cons
- May require contemplation for non-economics readers
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Features & Benefits
- Explores why economic aid to tropical countries has not succeeded.
- Analyzes failed development solutions post-World War II.
- Emphasizes the role of incentives in economic decision-making.
- Combines modern growth theory with real-world anecdotes.
- Offers alternative approaches for improving economic well-being.
- Written in an engaging and accessible style.
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