The Handbook of Economic Development and Institutions

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The definitive reference on the most current economics of development and institutions The essential role that institutions play in understanding economic development has long been recognized across the social sciences, including in economics. Academic and policy interest in this subject has never been higher. The Handbook of Economic Developmen

Jean-Marie Baland is professor of economics at the University of Namur. He is the coeditor of Inequality, Cooperation, and Environmental Sustainability (Princeton). Francois Bourguignon is emeritus professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics, where he was previously director. He is the author of The Globalization of Inequality (Princeton). Jean-Philippe Platteau is professor emeritus of economics at the University of Namur. He is the author of Islam Instrumentalized. Thierry Verdier is professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. He is the coeditor of The Organization of Firms in a Global Economy.

"This book brings together a cohesive and well-chosen set of high-quality essays on every possible subtopic under the general rubric of institutions and development. It offers readers the most significant material on this important subject all in one volume."-Ashok Kotwal, University of British Columbia "This book summarizes recent research in what is currently one of the most exciting areas in development economics, and indeed, in economics more generally. The stellar collection of contributors and lead editors guarantees that this volume will have an impact. There is no comparable book in the field."-Sanjay Jain, University of Oxford