Economic Development and Transition: Thought, Strategy, and Viability

by Justin Yifu Lin

Book Overview

In Economic Development and Transition, renowned development economist Justin Yifu Lin argues that economic performance in developing countries depends largely on government strategy. If the government plays a facilitating role, enabling firms to exploit the economy's comparative advantages, its economy will develop successfully. However, governments in most developing countries attempt to promote industries that go against their comparative advantages...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521735513
• ISBN13: 9780521735513
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.8"