Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries (Priorities for Development Economics)

<p>Getting accurate data on less developed countries has created great problems for studying these areas. Yet until recently students of development economics have relied on standard econometrics texts, which assume a Western context. Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries solves this problem. It will be essential reading for all advanced students of development economics.</p>

Business & Money

White, Howard

Mukherjee, Chandan

Wuyts, Marc

Economics

Routledge

Economic History of Modern China

Ever since the "giant awoke," there has been phenomenal interest in China's economy. Yet recent rates of growth have only served to emphasize the extent to which it had fallen behind its Asian neighbors. This book provides an account of China's economic development from the middle of the 19th century to the present day, and provides essential background to the latest economic superpower.

Chai, Joseph

Jackson, Sukhan

This important contribution to the literature on development economics analyses the effectiveness of programme aid - i.e. aid that is not given in the form of projects. Using real world examples from countries such as Nicaragua, Tanzania, and Vietnam this book deals with one of the core issues in development economics today.

Programme Aid and Development: Beyond Conditionality (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)

Dijkstra, Geske

Targeting Development: Critical Perspectives on the Millennium Development Goals (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)

The Millennium Development Goals accepted by the UN in 2000 are, along with the targets set by the OECD in 1996 the subject of this expertly written book. Is development achievable in the time frames given? How useful were the goals in the first place? How far have we come in solving the aching problems of the developing world? These questions and more and asked and answered.This impressive collection featuring an array of respected contributors and a preface from Mark Malloch Brown of the UNDP, will be required reading among development economists and those interested in development studies more generally. Perhaps more importantly, the lessons learned from this book shall need to be understood and acted upon by policy makers at both national and international levels.

Targeting Development (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)

Black, Richard

Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries

Reference

Econometrics and Data Analysis for Developing Countries 2nd edition

Adam, Christopher

The Millennium Development Goals accepted by the UN in 2000 are, along with the targets set by the OECD in 1996 the subject of this expertly written book. It asks and answers questions such as: Is development achievable in the time frames given? How useful were the goals in the first place? How far have we come in solving the aching problems of the developing world? This impressive collection featuring an array of respected contributors and a preface from Mark Malloch Brown of the UNDP, will be required reading among development economists and those interested in development studies more generally. Perhaps more importantly, the lessons learned from this book shall need to be understood and acted upon by policy makers at both national and international levels.

"Recommended... 3 stars out of 4."-Stephanie Yamniuk, CM Magazine. Since its publication in 1993, thousands of children have enjoyed the whimsical text and illustrations of The Ferryboat Ride and its companion volume, The Ferryboat Ride Colouring Book. These bestselling titles have garnered praise from teachers, parents and young people, with more than 12,000 copies sold to date.Now, Greta Guzek takes her colourful paintings to the air, this time accompanied by text by award-winning author Howard White.In The Airplane Ride, a young boy gets on a plane for the first time to go visit his grandparents, and we experience the newness of his journey along with him. From the sculptures of the Vancouver Airport to the expanse of the Rockies, the Prairies and the Great Lakes, The Airplane Ride captures the grandeur of the Canadianlandscape.With its delightful combination of winning illustration and simple, playful text, The Airplane Ride is a surefire children's classic.

The Airplane Ride

Children's Books

Cars, Trains & Things That Go

Nightwood Editions

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