Routledge Studies in Development Economics
About the Book Series
The last decade has seen dramatic changes in the economic position of developing countries. A minority of middle-income countries, especially in Asia, have fared relatively well. This has led some economists and policy makers to argue that other developing countries need to adopt the same policies of export led growth. However the results of this have been disappointing and many of the world's poorest countries have seen their positions decline in both relative and absolute terms. This series presents accounts of the present position of, and future prospects for, the developing countries.
Economic Growth in Middle-Income Countries: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach to Development in Turbulent Times
1st Edition
By Manuel Agosin
May 06, 2025
This book develops a theoretical framework unlike the conventional neoclassical paradigm for the analysis of growth and deploys analytical data to understand the main policy issues affecting developing countries, with particular attention to countries which, after having a spurt of growth, have ...
Economics, Religion and Happiness: God, Mammon and the Search for Spiritual and Financial Wealth
1st Edition
By Vani Kant Borooah
April 14, 2025
Most books on happiness are concerned with answering, in their diverse ways, a basic question: how should I live? Such books assume, however, that the path to happiness lies entirely within one’s control. Happiness is simply a matter of doing certain things and refraining from doing certain other ...
Project Finance in Africa: Principles and Applications
1st Edition
By Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Elikplimi Kolma Agbloyor, Paul Gbahabo, Saint Kuttu, Ashenafi Fanta, Baah Aye Kusi
February 14, 2025
Infrastructure drives economic growth and sustainable development by facilitating productivity, attracting foreign investment, promoting industrialisation, reducing poverty, improving standards of living, and enhancing human development. Thus, the development of project-oriented frameworks/...
Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai
February 07, 2025
This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. This edited volume explores the synergy between cutting-edge digital technologies and innovative financial ...
International Competitiveness, Investment and Finance: A Case Study of India
1st Edition
By A Ganesh-Kumar, Kunal Sen, Rajendra Vaidya
January 30, 2025
Using India as a case study, this well-written, concise book covers everything one needs to know to understand how a country becomes internationally competitive. Showing that reforms that pertain to the real sector alone, such as industrial deregulation and trade reforms, are not enough to enhance ...
SMEs and Economic Development in Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By Gift Mugano, Nirmala Dorasamy
January 30, 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force of the global economy, contributing up to 50% of gross domestic product in some instances. They also contribute to economic development through various channels such as employment creation, economic growth and poverty reduction, key ...
Natural Capital and Climate Smart Agriculture: Measuring Progress towards Sustainability and Policy Making in India
1st Edition
By Pradyot Ranjan Jena, Shunsuke Managi, Ritanjali Majhi
December 31, 2024
India is the fastest growing and the world’s third-largest economy in terms of GDP in PPP terms. Sustainable development of India will ensure the welfare of the inhabitants of this most populated country. This book assesses trends of natural capital and areas of improvement through climate ...
State, Market and Society in an Emerging Economy: Development and the Political Economy of Bangladesh
1st Edition
Edited
By Quamrul Alam, Rizwan Khair, Asif M. Shahan
December 19, 2024
The economic and social development that Bangladesh has achieved in the past two decades has made Bangladesh a development paradox. This book tries to explain this paradox through a political economy lens. The book explains the linkages between the state, changing society and emerging private ...
Capital Structure, Equity Ownership and Corporate Performance: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Firms
1st Edition
By Krishna Dayal Pandey, Tarak Nath Sahu
December 18, 2024
This book provides empirical insights into the relationship between capital and equity-ownership structure of Indian manufacturing companies and their financial performance. It discusses and analyses the basic theories and concepts associated with capital structure, debt financing, levered and ...
Finance for Sustainable Development in Africa: Evolution, Impact and Policy Implications
1st Edition
Edited
By Nicholas Mbaya Odhiambo, Erasmus Larbi Owusu, Simplice Anutechia Asongu
December 18, 2024
Although a number of selected African countries have made efforts to implement various financial sector reforms, many countries have not fully implemented the requisite reforms required for sustainable development. Instead, they have focused mainly on bank-based financial reforms, thereby ...
Inclusive Economic Growth in India: Inducing Prosperity and Ending Deprivations
1st Edition
By Shiladitya Chatterjee
December 13, 2024
Chatterjee discusses India’s economic strengths and weaknesses and its progress towards inclusive growth by providing an overview of the Indian economy, its future challenges and current policy strategies. Chatterjee’s overview of the economy touches on its historical, geographical and ...
Financial Literacy and Ageing in Developing Economies: An Indian Experience
1st Edition
By Kshipra Jain
November 28, 2024
This book weaves together current understanding around financial literacy and ageing, arguing for the relevance of financial literacy for old age security. Building upon on the experiences of ten developing Asian economies with a focus on India, the book enters new territory by developing ...