Growth, Distribution and Uneven Development

This book presents an international study of economic growth and income distribution, focusing on North-South differences.

Amitava Krishna Dutt (Author)

9781316601389, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 June 2016

278 pages
23 x 15.3 x 1.5 cm, 0.41 kg

This book presents an international study of economic growth and income distribution, with a focus on North-South differences. The text discusses the topic from a purely theoretical perspective, comparing the relations between economies by using formal mathematical models. Four well-known approaches are discussed: neoclassical, neo-Marxian, neo-Keynesian and Kalecki-Steindl. Models are developed to highlight and contrast the basic features of these approaches. Subsequent chapters systematically introduce inflation, technological change, sectoral issues, and international trade, building upon these simple one-sector models. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in areas such as developmental economics, growth, trade and political economy.

List of figures
List of tables
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Alternative models and alternative approaches
4. Money and inflation
5. Technological change
6. Two-sector models
7. Some doctrinal issues concerning two-sector models
8. Alternative models of North-South trade
9. Endogenous preferences and uneven development
10. Technological change and uneven development
11. Conclusion
Notes
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Development economics & emerging economies [KCM]