Routledge Studies in Development Economics
About the Book Series
The last decade has seen dramatic changes in the economic position of developing countries. A minority of middle-income countries, especially in Asia, have fared relatively well. This has led some economists and policy makers to argue that other developing countries need to adopt the same policies of export led growth. However the results of this have been disappointing and many of the world's poorest countries have seen their positions decline in both relative and absolute terms. This series presents accounts of the present position of, and future prospects for, the developing countries.
Global Economic and Financial Inequalities: Growth, Finance, and Power Between North and South
1st Edition
By Fikret Čaušević
April 06, 2027
This book investigates the diverging economic and financial trajectories of the Global South and Global North over the last half century to resolve the paradox where convergence in global output contrasts sharply with widening inequality in financial assets and liabilities. The book adds value by ...
The Sri Lankan Economy: Economic Crisis and Strategies for Development
1st Edition
Edited
By Sampath Amaratunge, Janaka Fernando, Ananda Rathnayake, P.J. Kumarasinghe
March 16, 2027
The Sri Lankan Economy: Economic Crisis and Strategies for Development provides a multidisciplinary examination of the key economic challenges, structural issues, and development opportunities confronting Sri Lanka. Bringing together contributions across macroeconomics, business economics, ...
The Political Economy of International Development Assistance
1st Edition
Edited
By Ryszard Bartkowiak, Zbigniew Polański, Michał Rutkowski, Katarzyna Zalas-Kamińska
January 14, 2027
International development assistance is currently at a turning point. Growing geopolitical tensions, economic crises, shifting priorities among donor countries, and shrinking official development assistance (ODA) budgets are reshaping the international community’s response to global challenges. In ...
Public Debt in Kenya: An Economic History
1st Edition
By Aaron Thegeya
November 24, 2026
Public debt in developing economies has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, with debt repayment obligations putting the livelihoods of millions of individuals at risk and threatening to stall progress toward lowering poverty rates and achieving long- term development objectives across ...
Debt Crises and Sovereign Risk in Africa
1st Edition
By Ndzalama Mathebula
October 16, 2026
This book examines the resurgence of debt crises in Africa following the Covid-19 pandemic. It deciphers the debt crisis phenomenon through the discourse of sovereign risk, which has been paid insufficient attention within the African context. It seeks to appreciate facets that continue to lead ...
The Economics of Left Behind Regions: Technology, Industrialisation, and Income Divergence
1st Edition
By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Kaushalesh Lal, Shampa Paul
October 06, 2026
This book addresses the urgent issue of nations being left behind in an era defined by AI, advanced manufacturing, and knowledge- intensive industries. Through incisive analysis, the book examines industrialisation dynamics across Africa and Asia, using advanced econometric techniques like the ...
Development Economics and Finance in Africa: Households, Firms and Government
1st Edition
Edited
By Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Oliver Morrissey, Abbi M. Kedir
September 29, 2026
Development economics deals with economic aspects of the development process in low- and middle-income countries, including promoting economic growth and structural change, as well as improving the potential for the mass of the population, whether through public or private channels. Development ...
The Labour Market in Bangladesh: Emerging Challenges, Future of Work, and Policy Direction
1st Edition
By Farzana Munshi
August 21, 2026
Munshi provides a comprehensive analysis of the inherent dynamics and emerging challenges in Bangladesh’s labour market. Beginning with an overview of the country’s labour market conditions and regulations, it examines the current issues through dedicated chapters on youth unemployment, ...
Inclusive Economic Growth in India: Inducing Prosperity and Ending Deprivations
1st Edition
By Shiladitya Chatterjee
July 20, 2026
Chatterjee discusses India’s economic strengths and weaknesses and its progress towards inclusive growth by providing an overview of the Indian economy, its future challenges and current policy strategies. Chatterjee’s overview of the economy touches on its historical, geographical and ...
Natural Capital and Climate Smart Agriculture: Measuring Progress towards Sustainability and Policy Making in India
1st Edition
By Pradyot Ranjan Jena, Shunsuke Managi, Ritanjali Majhi
July 20, 2026
India is the fastest growing and the world’s third-largest economy in terms of GDP in PPP terms. Sustainable development of India will ensure the welfare of the inhabitants of this most populated country. This book assesses trends of natural capital and areas of improvement through climate ...
Polycrisis and Economic Development in the Global South
1st Edition
Edited
By Hebatallah Adam, Ravinder Rena
July 20, 2026
Global polycrisis refers to the simultaneous occurrence of multiple interconnected crises. It is marked by the convergence and interaction of combined events, such as geopolitical tensions, economic instability, environmental degradation, public health emergencies, and social disturbance. In this ...
Project Finance in Africa: Principles and Applications
1st Edition
By Joshua Yindenaba Abor, Elikplimi Kolma Agbloyor, Paul Gbahabo, Saint Kuttu, Ashenafi Fanta, Baah Aye Kusi
July 20, 2026
Infrastructure drives economic growth and sustainable development by facilitating productivity, attracting foreign investment, promoting industrialisation, reducing poverty, improving standards of living, and enhancing human development. Thus, the development of project-oriented frameworks/...