Principles of Economic Growth [Paperback]

Thorvaldur Gylfason (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198776144 | ISBN-13: 978-0198776147 | Publication Date: October 28, 1999

This is a concise and reader-friendly introduction to the principles of economic growth for students of economics and business. Thorvaldur Gylfason examines theoretical and empirical models of economic growth through case studies drawn from around the world and gives a trenchant analysis of classic thought in this area. The influence of public policy on economic efficiency and growth is a key theme.

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Review

`"Very good introduction to Economic growth with a nice link between Empirical Evidence and Theoretical Analysis".' Guglielmo Volpe, Lecturer in Economics, North London University

Review to appear in the Finnish Economic Journal, Issue 2, Summer 2000

"This book presents an eminently understandable introduction to the theory and empirical evidence of economic growth, whilst reflecting contemporary issues....this is an ideal introductory textbook" Aslib Book List, Volume 65 No 3 March 2000

'Very readable....it is to be hoped that (policy makers) will find time to read this insightful book; they might then come under the influence of a highly functional (text) concerned with the improvement of the human condition, both through economic growth and through a fair distribution of its fruits.' R. Hannesson, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, writing in the Scandinavian Journal of Economics, 2000

About the Author

Thorvaldur Gylfason is Research Professor of Economics at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik and Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London. He has been a frequent consultant to the International Monetary Fund and the European Free Trade Association and has also worked for the European Commission in Brussels. His current research is mostly in the field of economic reforms and growth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198776144
• ISBN-13: 978-0198776147
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I found The Book of Economic Growth for undergraduates!, December 5, 1999

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Miguel Lebre de Freitas, Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Economic Growth (Paperback)

This book presents the Theory of Economic Growth from the roots to the present, showing the links between the different approaches and using an intuitive and elegant language. By avoiding the mathematical details, it really allows the reader to "see the forest behind the threes". The book also provides bridges from the growth theory to policy issues, which may be useful for courses on Development Economics that also go through questions like stabilisation, trade policy and transition economics.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive view on economic growth, December 6, 1999

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Nikolay Gertchev (Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Economic Growth (Paperback)

A wonderful book about economic growrh, including a lot of legible graphs and just the right number of essential equations. Finally a well-designed paper that focuses on the comprehension of phenomena and not on excessive formalisation. One could regret however some over-simplifications ( for exemple the choice of linear functions of utility ), which introduce keynesian hypothesis in a global conception that is supposed to be liberal.