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A Modern Guide to Uneven Economic Development

A Modern Guide to Uneven Economic Development

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This Modern Guide offers a fresh perspective on economic development by recognizing the inherent unevenness of the process. It combines explanations from multiple academic fields to provide a qualitative, holistic, and nuanced understanding of economic inequality. By examining issues such as real wages, income distribution, technological innovation, ecology, sustainability, financialization, population, gender, and geography, the guide explains why wealth and poverty are so unevenly distributed globally. It is valuable for students and scholars in economics and development studies, as well as policy makers working across various economic fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd


This innovative Modern Guide takes a fresh approach to economics, departing from the neo-classical mainstream to explore the complex reality of economic development as an inherently uneven process. It delves into the mechanisms that underpin the manifestation of economic inequality, offering a qualitative, holistic, and nuanced understanding of this phenomenon. By drawing from a diverse range of academic fields, the guide provides a comprehensive exploration of various factors that influence wealth and poverty, technological innovation, ecology and sustainability, financialization, population dynamics, gender disparities, and geographical factors. Through a comprehensive examination of topics such as falling real wages, global income distribution, the experiences of refugees and migrants in poorer regions, and the interplay of these factors, the guide aims to shed light on the reasons behind the uneven distribution of wealth and poverty globally.

The cutting-edge discussions within this Modern Guide are of immense value to students and scholars across economics and development studies. In a world often characterized by the management of single issues, the alternative theories of mutual influence presented in this book offer valuable insights to policy makers working in diverse economic fields. By embracing a broader perspective and recognizing the interconnectedness of various factors, this guide empowers individuals and organizations to develop more effective strategies for promoting economic equity and sustainability.

In conclusion, this Modern Guide serves as a groundbreaking resource for those seeking to understand the complex dynamics of economic development and inequality. By offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, it provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on economic policy and practice. Its insights will undoubtedly inspire students and scholars to explore new avenues for promoting economic growth and prosperity while addressing the challenges of inequality and promoting a more equitable and sustainable world.

Weight: 794g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788976534

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