Health, Violence, Environment & Human Development in Developing Countries (Countries, Regional Studies, Trading Blocks, Unions, World Organizations)

Product Description Currently, developing countries seeking to maintain a sustained long-term growth is a key factor in increasing the welfare of their populations. Topics such as health, violence and the environment are decisive factors for strengthening human development and achieving sustainable development in these countries that have a variety of resources, accompanied by problems with corruption and governance. It is for this reason that this book, which focuses on health, violence, the environment and human development from the different perspectives of these countries, is integral for furthering a well-rounded discussion of this topic. Hence, the book combines different scientific approaches for enhancing our understanding of human development by analysing health, violence and the environment in several developing countries. This text will be essential for anyone that is interested in strengthening human development in developing countries and formulating new strategies for improving health and sustainability development, while decreasing violence and urbanisation problems. About the Author Alexander Cotte Poveda is professor of Development Economics, Economic Theory and Economic Growth at Santo Tomas University in Bogotá Colombia. He research interest includes structural equation modeling, applied micro-econometrics, quantitative development economics, and labour economics. He has published numerous articles in refereed journals, among them the Journal Oxford Development Studies; Journal of International Development; Socio-Economic Planning Sciences; Journal Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy; Journal Quality and Quantity; Journal Energy Systems; Journal of Rural Development; Iberoamerican Journal of Development Studies and Journal Social Indicators Research. He is member Editorial Board of the Socio-Economic Planning Sciences. Most of his current research is in the field of political economy, Development Politics, Economic and Violence, Poverty, Inequality, Economic Growth, Energy and Human Capital.