Routledge Ideas in the History of Economic Development Book

Explore the complex relationship between economic ideas, policies, and development institutions in this scholarly volume from Routledge. This edited collection provides a detailed analysis of 11 peripheral countries located across Europe, Latin America, and Asia during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers gain a deep understanding of the obstacles that have hindered sustained economic growth in these regions. By examining the origins of national and regional approaches to development, this book offers a clear view of the visions that shaped different locations. The text categorizes these historical perspectives through the lenses of economic nationalism and other key frameworks, making it an essential resource for those studying the evolution of global economic thought and the history of peripheral economies.