Title:	On the Causes of Economic Growth: The lessons of history
Authors:	Carlos Sabillon
Keywords:	Development
Issue Date:	2005
Publisher:	Algora Publishing
Description:	This book is intended to cater to the needs of policy makers. It therefore utilizes a language that is accessible to them as well as an abundance of historical examples to illustrate the fundamental tenets that are sustained. Since policy makers are mainly interested in concrete results, abstract notions and theoretical positions are reduced to the minimum. In order to reinforce its empirical approach and practical goals, the book presents clear policy recommendations for the attainment of fast and sustained economic growth. This volume is nonetheless also intended for economists, social scientists, and people from the world of business who are interested in exploring new approaches and ideas and in attempting to find alternative solutions to the problems of poverty and unemployment. The book aims to help readers understand the essence of the phenomenon of economic growth; in consequence, it offers a synthesis of world economic history. In its effort to present the big picture, only the most relevant passages of history are selected in order not to digress from the central thesis. Several tables in the Appendix present the main macro-economic indicators of the countries analyzed, providing a clear historical overview.
URI:	http://10.6.20.12:80/handle/123456789/27422
ISBN:	978-0-87586-590-4
Appears in Collections:	Regional and Local Development Studies

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