Development Finance / Edition 1

by P.K. Rao

Overview

Improved understanding of the key role of financial aspects in the growth and development of economic systems is an important aspect of economic analysis. This first textbook on development finance provides a comprehensive coverage of this new area of economics. The book integrates relevant theoretical approaches and their policy applications. A unique perspective combines transaction cost economics and neoclassical economics. The author also treats important policy issues of national and international relevance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540401537
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	09/10/2003
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

P. K. Rao has worked at Harvard and Rutgers Universities, undertook several major international consultancies, and has published over 60 papers and books worldwide.

Table of Contents

1: Markets, Institutions and Transaction Costs.- 2: Finance, Economic Growth, and Development.- 3: Microcredit and Inverted Banking.- 4: Global Financial Architecture.- 5: External Aid and Development.- 6: Sovereign Debt Management.- 7: Project Appraisal — Improved Methods.- 8: Finance and Sustainable Development.- 9: Perspectives.- Select Website Addresses.