The Economics of Sustainable Development Sisay Asefa, Editor First Chapter | Table of Contents 191 pp. 2005 $40.00 cloth 978-0-88099-321-0 $15.00 paper 978-0-88099-320-3 A distinguished group of social scientists provides an economic perspective on critical issues that characterize the topic of sustainable development. In each case, they give hope that the challenges facing societies can be surmounted and millions can be lifted out of poverty by adopting policies that encourage the investment in human capital, democratic institutions, and improved market performance. |