Handbook of Development Economics, Volume 5 pdf

Dani Rodrik is Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and one of the world's leading economists. He is best known for his innovative and forward-looking analyzes of globalization and economic development, and he is the author of numerous books and publications on economic globalization. In 2007 he was honored as the first recipient of the prestigious New York Social Science Research Council Albert Hirschman Prize for his valuable contributions.

Handbook of Development Economics, Volume 5 pdf by Dani Rodrik

This handbook organizes chapters by sets of policies that are important components of discussions about how to facilitate development. In each chapter, authors identify and discuss the relevant theoretical and empirical literature that describes the fundamental problems that the policies seek to remedy or ameliorate, as well as the literature that evaluates the effects of the policies. * Presents an accurate, self-contained survey of the current state of the field * Summarizes the most recent discussions, and elucidates new developments * Although original material is also included, the main aim is the provision of comprehensive and accessible surveys.