Economic Growth

by David N. Weil

Written by David N. Weil of Brown University, one of the top researchers in the field, this textbook is intended for undergraduate courses in economic growth, and it also will be of interest to instructors teaching courses on economic development and intermediate macroeconomics. In essence, the book examines the interesting question of why some countries are rich and some are poor-why they differ in their levels of income and their rates of economic growth. The book is richly empirical and it features authoritative, up-to-date coverage reflecting the most important findings of contemporary research. Engagingly written, it presents a wealth of colorful examples, details, and anecdotes.

Genres: Economics, Textbooks

576 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Angie]

This was my textbook for development economics. Very clear explanations that are easy to follow through. Graphs and statistics are also clearly explained with elaboration. The chapters are structured such that it makes understanding the factors easy to grasp. Grateful to have Economic Growth as my textbook!

[Gustavo Gonzalez]

Recommended by Alex Tabarrok ages ago on a Marginal Revolution blog post.

[Gabe]

This was a solid textbook about why some countries are poor and others are rich, and possible paths to get from one to the other.

[Bala]

A great book for beginners by a renowned economist, who has had a significant impact on macroeconomic theory even before the publication of this text. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subjects of growth, sustainability, and prosperity. The book is well-written, clear, concise, and engaging.

[Michael]

Very good for a textbook. Clear, concise writing and graphs.

[Mohamad Jaber]

Valuable information in a logical easy to comprehend format