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Economic Development - Economics Dictionary of Arguments | |||
Economic development: Economic development is the process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a nation, region, local community, or an individual. It encompasses the creation of wealth, the generation of employment opportunities, and the enhancement of human capabilities. Economic development is often measured by indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), income per capita, and poverty rates. See also Economy, Progress, Economic growth, Capabilities._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Acemoglu, Daron | Economic Development | Acemoglu, Daron | |
Robinson, James A. | Economic Development | Robinson, James A. | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-10-08 |