For courses on economic development

A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research.

Economic Development, Twelfth Edition—the leading textbook in this field—provides students with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so you can see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.

Teaching and Learning Experiences

This program presents a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students.

• Use the text’s Hallmark Approach to presenting engaging information: Shaped by the authors’ personalities, this approach is backed up with extensive research and travel to provide the best data possible.
• Teach with strong pedagogy tools: The text reinforces central key concepts by presenting a clear learning path for students.
  
• Give students a real-world global perspective: Students are able togain a unique perspective about world issues from two authors who strive to address different sides to problems.

A complete, balanced introduction to the theory, issues, and latest research.

Economic Development–the leading textbook in this field–provides readers with a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, driving policy issues, and latest research. Todaro and Smith take a policy-oriented approach, presenting economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so readers see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.

 

The eleventh edition offers new sections on the global financial crisis and violent conflict.