Table of Contents

Introduction: How did the Rich Countries Really Become Rich? Policies for Economic Development: Industrial, Trade and Technology Policies in Historical Perspective; Institutions and Economic Development: 'Good Governance' in Historical Perspective; Lessons for the Present; References; Notes; Index

Promotional Information

Exposes the attempts by developed countries to 'kick away the ladder' from developing countries trying to join the economic elite.

About the Author

Ha-Joon Chang teaches at the Faculty of Economics and Politics, University of Cambridge.

Reviews

'The most important book about the world economy to be published in years.' -'Prospect' 'Highly relevant to today's debates about the role of policies and institutions in development as well as the role of government in general... It is a great contribution, not least for its historical approach, and will continue to influence the debate on development.' -Seb Bytyci, 'ID: International Dialogue, A Multidisciplinary Journal of World Affairs' 'This book is a joy: a fantastically useful teaching aid...a very necessary historical conscience in an age of amnesia.' -'The Business Economist' 'This is an intriguing book that raises important issues. Recommended.' -J. M. Nowakowski, Muskingum College, in 'Choice'