Development Microeconomics (Paperback)

Christopher Udry

ISBN 10: 0198773714 / ISBN 13: 9780198773719

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999

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Paperback. Traditional development economics has recently been revolutionized by the application of new economic tools and concepts. Development Microeconomics is the first in a series of books which will look at the entire spectrum of development economics issues, combining the strengths of conventional developmental thought with the insights of contemporary mainstream economics. The main new conceptual tool used is the application of the theoryof imperfect information and the effects this has on the the behaviour of economic agents. This helps to explain why perfect competition models rarely have success when dealing with developing economies. Theauthors also stress the necessity of balance in dealing with many of the classic problems in development studiesthe importance of both the individual as economic agent and cultural norms as the framework of social behaviour; the dual relationship between equity and efficiency in economic policy-making; the importance of market rivalry and the potential of market breakdown. Designed specifically for graduate students, this book analyses the key microeconomic problems facingthe very poorest sectors of developing economies. It utilises simple theoretical models, and is presented in a compact and analytical form. High technical sophistication is avoided, and the onlypre-requisite is some familiarity with the tools of general microecomic theory at a first-year graduate or advanced undergraduate level. Development economics has been revolutionized by the application of economic tools and concepts. This text looks at the entire spectrum of development economics issues, combining the strengths of conventional developmental thought with the insights of contemporary mainstream economics. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development Microeconomics (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198773714
• ISBN 13: 9780198773719
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Development Microeconomics is the first in a series of books which looks at the entire spectrum of development economics issues and combines the strengths of conventional developmental thought with the insights of contemporary mainstream economics. The main new conceptual tool used is the application of the theory of imperfect information and the effects this has on the behavior of economic agents. This book is designed specifically for graduate students.

About the Author

Pranab Bardhan is currently Professor of Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. He has previously been Professor of Economics at the Delhi School of Economics and at the Indian Statistical Institute in New Delhi.

Christopher Udry is Professor of Economics at the Economic Growth Center in Yale University.