Routledge Studies in Development Economics
About the Book Series
The last decade has seen dramatic changes in the economic position of developing countries. A minority of middle-income countries, especially in Asia, have fared relatively well. This has led some economists and policy makers to argue that other developing countries need to adopt the same policies of export led growth. However the results of this have been disappointing and many of the world's poorest countries have seen their positions decline in both relative and absolute terms. This series presents accounts of the present position of, and future prospects for, the developing countries.
Public Debt in Kenya: An Economic History
1st Edition
By Aaron Thegeya
July 14, 2025
Public debt in developing economies has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, with debt repayment obligations putting the livelihoods of millions of individuals at risk and threatening to stall progress toward lowering poverty rates and achieving long- term development objectives across ...
Artificial Intelligence and SMEs in Developing Economies
1st Edition
Edited
By Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi, Tulus T.H. Tambunan
June 27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and SMEs in Developing Economies explores the emergence and application of Artificial Intelligence in developing economies. This is in response to the shift in Artificial Intelligence research towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the ...
Debt Crises and Sovereign Risk in Africa
1st Edition
By Ndzalama Mathebula
June 13, 2025
This book examines the resurgence of debt crises in Africa following the Covid-19 pandemic. It deciphers the debt crisis phenomenon through the discourse of sovereign risk, which has been paid insufficient attention within the African context. It seeks to appreciate facets that continue to lead ...
Corruption and Economic Growth in Africa: The Impact on Development
1st Edition
By David N. Abdulai
May 27, 2025
Corruption is one of the major challenges impeding Africa’s growth and development efforts and its impact is much more pronounced at this point of the continent’s development trajectory. Corruption has political, economic, and social consequences and this book argues that any efforts to help Africa...
Cuba and the Economic Policies of Peripheral Socialism: Recent Reforms in a Historical Perspective
1st Edition
By Vitor Eduardo Schincariol, Joana Salém Vasconcelos
May 27, 2025
Departing from the category of 'peripheral socialism', this book offers an economic history of the Cuban revolution between 1959 and 2019, with a focus on the period that ranges between 2008 and 2018. The core of the research is the administration of Raúl Castro and the economic and ...
Economic Growth in Middle-Income Countries: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach to Development in Turbulent Times
1st Edition
By Manuel Agosin
May 06, 2025
This book develops a theoretical framework unlike the conventional neoclassical paradigm for the analysis of growth and deploys analytical data to understand the main policy issues affecting developing countries, with particular attention to countries which, after having a spurt of growth, have ...
Economics, Religion and Happiness: God, Mammon and the Search for Spiritual and Financial Wealth
1st Edition
By Vani Kant Borooah
April 14, 2025
Most books on happiness are concerned with answering, in their diverse ways, a basic question: how should I live? Such books assume, however, that the path to happiness lies entirely within one’s control. Happiness is simply a matter of doing certain things and refraining from doing certain other ...
Project Finance in Africa: Principles and Applications
1st Edition
By Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Elikplimi Kolma Agbloyor, Paul Gbahabo, Saint Kuttu, Ashenafi Fanta, Baah Aye Kusi
February 14, 2025
Infrastructure drives economic growth and sustainable development by facilitating productivity, attracting foreign investment, promoting industrialisation, reducing poverty, improving standards of living, and enhancing human development. Thus, the development of project-oriented frameworks/...
Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai
February 07, 2025
This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. This edited volume explores the synergy between cutting-edge digital technologies and innovative financial ...
International Competitiveness, Investment and Finance: A Case Study of India
1st Edition
By A Ganesh-Kumar, Kunal Sen, Rajendra Vaidya
January 30, 2025
Using India as a case study, this well-written, concise book covers everything one needs to know to understand how a country becomes internationally competitive. Showing that reforms that pertain to the real sector alone, such as industrial deregulation and trade reforms, are not enough to enhance ...
SMEs and Economic Development in Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By Gift Mugano, Nirmala Dorasamy
January 30, 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force of the global economy, contributing up to 50% of gross domestic product in some instances. They also contribute to economic development through various channels such as employment creation, economic growth and poverty reduction, key ...
Natural Capital and Climate Smart Agriculture: Measuring Progress towards Sustainability and Policy Making in India
1st Edition
By Pradyot Ranjan Jena, Shunsuke Managi, Ritanjali Majhi
December 31, 2024
India is the fastest growing and the world’s third-largest economy in terms of GDP in PPP terms. Sustainable development of India will ensure the welfare of the inhabitants of this most populated country. This book assesses trends of natural capital and areas of improvement through climate ...