Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment

Robinson, Joan; Joan, Robinson

ISBN 10: 0521295890 / ISBN 13: 9780521295895

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1979

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Synopsis:

Joan Robinson shows how the economic mechanisms that produce wealth in the midst of growing misery can be understood. For this purpose she uses the classical theory of accumulation and the modern theory of international trade and finance. Her simple but penetrating analysis illuminates the problems of poverty, accumulation, industrialization and trade, while exposing misleading conceptions of the Third World. Throughout the book, general principles are demonstrated with particular examples, making those principles both clearer and more relevant. The book's conclusion is that the economic problems of the Third World remain rooted in deep-seated political conflicts of national and international interests.

Book Description: Joan Robinson shows how the economic mechanisms that produce wealth in the midst of growing misery can be understood. Her simple but penetrating analysis illuminates the problems of poverty, accumulation, industrialisation and trade, while exposing misleading conceptions of the Third World.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket