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Economic Growth

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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.Why are some countries rich and others poor? David N. Weil, one of the top researchers in economic growth, introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical data relate to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides readers with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research.

586 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

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July 24, 2016
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!
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April 2, 2018
Recommended by Alex Tabarrok ages ago on a Marginal Revolution blog post.
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April 29, 2019
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.
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July 27, 2025
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.
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September 9, 2009
Very good for a textbook. Clear, concise writing and graphs.
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