ISBN: 9780521706513 - natural resources and economic development (8 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (faint creases at corners of covers - otherwise VG). Pp. xvi + 410 (previous owner's neat inscription on front endpaper).

Paperback. Zustand: New. Revised ed. Natural Resources and Economic Development, first published in 2005, explores a key paradox: why is natural resource exploitation not yielding greater benefits to the poor economies of Africa, Asia and Latin America? Part I examines this paradox both through a historical review of resource use and development and through examining current theories which explain the under-performance of today's resource-abundant economies, and proposes a frontier expansion hypothesis as an alternative explanation. Part II develops models to analyse the key economic factors underlying land expansion and water use in developing countries. Part III explores further the 'dualism within dualism' structure of resource dependency, rural poverty and resource degradation within developing countries, and through illustrative country case-studies, proposes policy and institutional reforms necessary for successful resource-based development.…

Zustand: New. A comprehensive analysis of natural resource use and economic development in poor countries, first published in 2005. Num Pages: 428 pages, 30 tables. BIC Classification: KCM; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 696. . 2007. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .…

Zustand: New. A comprehensive analysis of natural resource use and economic development in poor countries, first published in 2005. Num Pages: 428 pages, 30 tables. BIC Classification: KCM; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 696. . 2007. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 410 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Why is natural resource exploitation not yielding greater benefits to the poor economies of Africa, Asia and Latin America This book's historical review of resource use and development examines current theories explaining under-performance of today's resource-abundant economies. After developing models to analyze the key economic factors underlying land expansion and water use in developing countries, Edward Barbier explores their resource dependency, rural poverty and resource degradation and proposes reforms for successful resource-based development.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Revised ed. Natural Resources and Economic Development, first published in 2005, explores a key paradox: why is natural resource exploitation not yielding greater benefits to the poor economies of Africa, Asia and Latin America? Part I examines this paradox both through a historical review of resource use and development and through examining current theories which explain the under-performance of today's resource-abundant economies, and proposes a frontier expansion hypothesis as an alternative explanation. Part II develops models to analyse the key economic factors underlying land expansion and water use in developing countries. Part III explores further the 'dualism within dualism' structure of resource dependency, rural poverty and resource degradation within developing countries, and through illustrative country case-studies, proposes policy and institutional reforms necessary for successful resource-based development.…