Introduction to Economic Growth
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Book Overview
Designed for advanced undergraduates, this text discusses economic growth, how economists have come to understand the growth of countries, how the poor are poor, and how fast rich and poor countries grow. The major theories of economic growth are then presented.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0393977455
ISBN13:9780393977455
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:256 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.0" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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Delivers on the promise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book delivers on its promise of being a textbook on economic growth theory for undergraduates. It is not easy (as economic growth is not), but it is definitely within the grasp of economics undergraduate with knowledge of basic economic principles. It also provides sufficient advance material in the second half of the book to stimulate further study into economic growth. However, beware that this is not a book about policy prescriptions for economic growth, it is about the theoretical framework to understand it (necessary, but not sufficient for policy prescriptions).
Excellent book about the economic growth theory.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a excellent book about the economic growth theory. I've read excellent books as "Economic Growth" by R. Barro, "Advanced Macroeconomics" by David Romer and "Endogenous Growth Theory" by Philippe Aghion, the principal problem is the level, if you don't have notions about economic growth theory, you'll have problems to understand. Charles I. Jones wrote a excellent introduction about all the modern economic growth theory. I recommend this book amply.
A thorough introduction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Since most intermediate-level macroeconomics textbooks - probably because of lack of space - usually decide to devote no more than a chapter or two to what is often considered to be the most important topic in economics, Jones' book serves as a very neat introduction to the field. Obviously, noone should expect to see the rigour one can find in advanced treatments, but - without doubt - it is easier to jump to advanced treatments if you see the intuitive explanation first. I could say this is one of the best textbooks I had a chance to read.
the ideal book to get started in growth theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
It is a perfect book for students who want to get started in growth theory. It combines basic maths with useful graphs. It is selective, it has a direction and it really gets the reader more and more interested as progress is made. Undoubtly, Prof. Charles Jones has the gift of teaching, as the key concepts are conveyed clearly to the reader. Actually, if that was the aim of the book, it clearly succeeded.
An excellent exposition and very useful to UG students
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Professor Jones' book is an excellent read. No doubt it is a bit slow for someone who knows mathematics but those who need a good introduction and want to get an insight into the problems of growth will find this book very useful. Ones mathematical skills can be used afterwrads to make a good progress. Jones did a very useful job and brought this technical subject within the reach of the undergraduate students.
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