Economic Development

<br /><i><i>For courses on economic development</i></i><i>A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research.</i><b><br /></b><b><i><br /></i></b><b><i>Economic Development,</i></b><b>Twelfth Edition</b>--the leading textbook in this field--provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so you can see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Teaching and Learning Experiences</b>This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students.<br /><b>Use the text's Hallmark Approach to presenting engaging information:</b>Shaped by the authors' personalities, this approach is backed up with extensive research and travel to provide the best data possible.<b>Teach with strong pedagogy tools:</b>The text reinforces central key concepts by presenting a clear learning path for students.<br /><b>Give students a real-world global perspective:</b>Students are able togain a unique perspective about world issues from two authors who strive to address different sides to problems.