Macroeconomics and Development

Macroeconomics and Development
Author: Mario Damill
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 023154121X

Latin American neo-structuralism is a cutting-edge, regionally focused economic theory with broad implications for macroeconomics and development economics. Roberto Frenkel has spent five decades developing the theory's core arguments and expanding their application throughout the discipline, revolutionizing our understanding of high inflation and hyperinflation, disinflation programs, and the behavior of foreign exchange markets as well as financial and currency crises in emerging economies. The essays in this collection assess Latin American neo-structuralism's theoretical contributions and viability as the world's economies evolve. The authors discuss Frenkel's work in relation to pricing decisions, inflation and stabilization policy, development and income distribution in Latin America, and macroeconomic policy for economic growth. An entire section focuses on finance and crisis, and the volume concludes with a neo-structuralist analysis of general aspects of economic development. For those seeking a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Latin American economic thought, this collection not only explicates the intricate work of one of its greatest practitioners but also demonstrates its impact on the growth of economics.

Essays on Macroeconomic Policy and Growth in India

Essays on Macroeconomic Policy and Growth in India
Author: Shankar Acharya
Publisher:
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2008-02
Genre: India
ISBN: 9780195695878

This collection of essays deals with various aspects of economic reforms undertaken in India since the early 1990s with special emphasis on economic growth. The essays underscore the remarkably swift turnaround in the Indian economy from crisis condition in 1991 to good health by 1995. In thispaperback edition, a new preface addresses issues of India's phenomenal economic growth in the last few years.The early chapters deal with macroeconomic policies and performance, external sector challenges and their management and tax reforms in India, and the economic consequences of these reforms. A significant discussion is on the political and institutional factors that were at work to initiate andsustain these reforms. The final chapters highlight six major areas for government action: fiscal consolidation; improving state finances to support social development; infrastructure reforms; industrial policy reforms, management of water resources; and improvement in law and governance.

Conflict, Demand and Economic Development

Conflict, Demand and Economic Development
Author: Deepankar Basu
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000246000

This book presents a comprehensive overview of three key areas: heterodox macroeconomics, development economics and classical political economy. It offers an alternative macroeconomic framework to analyse policies with an emphasis on issues of equity and justice. With contributions by leading economists from across the world, it examines the growth and distribution of income; trade and finance in developing countries; classical political economy and Marxist theory; dualism in the US economy; economic crisis; and agrarian economy in poor countries. It explores themes such as the effect of an exogenous shock to wage share; Harrodian instability and Steindlian solutions; economics and politics of social democracy; the role of power in the macroeconomy; economic development through the promotion of domestic value chains; and reflections on primitive accumulation. Going beyond the neo-classical tradition, the volume opens up a new vista of economics by discussing unexplored questions. It provides a refreshing treatment of time-tested ideas as well as discussions of recent developments and current research. A major intervention in heterodox macroeconomics and a tribute to macroeconomist Amit Bhaduri, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of economics, political economy, development studies, sociology, political science, public administration, economic theory, economic history, economic geography and critical studies, as well as professionals, economists and policymakers.

Rethinking Capitalist Development

Rethinking Capitalist Development
Author: Tracy Mott
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2004-10-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134722710

This collection honours the work of the eminent economist Josef Steindl. Steindl's work is illuminated through a critical appraisal of its central constructs with a focus on its relevance to current economic conditions. This collection charts the thinking of one of the leading economic theorists of the twentieth century.

Contours of the World Economy 1-2030 AD

Contours of the World Economy 1-2030 AD
Author: Angus Maddison
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2007-09-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199227217

This book seeks to identify the forces which explain how and why some parts of the world have grown rich and others have lagged behind. Encompassing 2000 years of history, part 1 begins with the Roman Empire and explores the key factors that have influenced economic development in Africa,Asia, the Americas and Europe. Part 2 covers the development of macroeconomic tools of analysis from the 17th century to the present. Part 3 looks to the future and considers what the shape of the world economy might be in 2030. Combining both the close quantitative analysis for which ProfessorMaddison is famous with a more qualitative approach that takes into account the complexity of the forces at work, this book provides students and all interested readers with a totally fascinating overview of world economic history. Professor Maddison has the unique ability to synthesise vast amountsof information into a clear narrative flow that entertains as well as informs, making this text an invaluable resource for all students and scholars, and anyone interested in trying to understand why some parts of the World are so much richer than others.

Techno-economic Paradigms

Techno-economic Paradigms
Author: Wolfgang J. M. Drechsler
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1843317850

'Techno-Economic Paradigms' presents a series of essays discussing one of the most interesting and talked-about socio-economic theories of our times: techno-economic paradigm shifts.

Economics for an Imperfect World

Economics for an Imperfect World
Author: Joseph E. Stiglitz
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780262012058

The focus of Joseph Stiglitz's work in economics throughout his long and distinguished career has been on the real world, with all of its imperfections.

Essays on Balance of Payments Constrained Growth

Essays on Balance of Payments Constrained Growth
Author: John McCombie
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2004-03-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134340311

This impressive collection explores the relationship between a country's balance of payments and their rate of economic growth.

Economic Development and Financial Instability

Economic Development and Financial Instability
Author: Jan A. Kregel
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783083824

Jan A. Kregel is considered to be “the best all-round general economist alive” (G. C. Harcourt). This is the first collection of his essays dealing with a wide range of topics reflecting the incredible depth and breadth of Kregel’s work. These essays focus on the role of finance in development and growth. Kregel has expanded Minsky’s original postulate that in capitalist economies stability engenders instability in international economy, and this volume collect’s Kregel’s key works devoted to financial instability, its causes and effects. The volume also contains Kregel’s most recent discussions of the Great Recession beginning in 2008.