Author: William Arthur LewisPublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Collected Papers of Sir Arthur Lewis
Author: William Arthur LewisSir William Arthur Lewis
Author: William Arthur LewisPublisher:
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Category : AGRICULTURE : ECONOMIC ASPECTS.
Languages : en
Pages : 868
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Sir William Arthur Lewis
Author: William Arthur LewisPublisher:
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Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
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A. L. Riche Papers
Author: Robert Hampton SolemPublisher:
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Category : Electric switchgear
Languages : en
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W. Arthur Lewis and the Birth of Development Economics
Author: Robert L. TignorPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691215715
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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W. Arthur Lewis was one of the foremost intellectuals, economists, and political activists of the twentieth century. In this book, the first intellectual biography of Lewis, Robert Tignor traces Lewis's life from its beginnings on the small island of St. Lucia to Lewis's arrival at Princeton University in the early 1960s. A chronicle of Lewis's unfailing efforts to promote racial justice and decolonization, it provides a history of development economics as seen through the life of one of its most important founders. If there were a record for the number of "firsts" achieved by one man during his lifetime, Lewis would be a contender. He was the first black professor in a British university and also at Princeton University and the first person of African descent to win a Nobel Prize in a field other than literature or peace. His writings, which included his book The Theory of Economic Growth, were among the first to describe the field of development economics. Quickly gaining the attention of the leadership of colonized territories, he helped develop blueprints for the changing relationship between the former colonies and their former rulers. He made significant contributions to Ghana's quest for economic growth and the West Indies' desire to create a first-class institution of higher learning serving all of the Anglophone territories in the Caribbean. This book, based on Lewis's personal papers, provides a new view of this renowned economist and his impact on economic growth in the twentieth century. It will intrigue not only students of development economics but also anyone interested in colonialism and decolonization, and justice for the poor in third-world countries.
Sir Arthur Lewis
Author: P. MosleyPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137366435
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Sir Arthur Lewis was the first development economist, the first Afro-Caribbean to hold a professorial chair at a British university and the first black man to win the Nobel prize for economics. However, he believed his contributions to the well-being of the poor through social and political activism were as important as his economics.
W. Arthur Lewis and the Birth of Development Economics
Author: Robert L. TignorPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691204241
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
W. Arthur Lewis was one of the foremost intellectuals, economists, and political activists of the twentieth century. In this book, the first intellectual biography of Lewis, Robert Tignor traces Lewis's life from its beginnings on the small island of St. Lucia to Lewis's arrival at Princeton University in the early 1960s. A chronicle of Lewis's unfailing efforts to promote racial justice and decolonization, it provides a history of development economics as seen through the life of one of its most important founders. If there were a record for the number of "firsts" achieved by one man during his lifetime, Lewis would be a contender. He was the first black professor in a British university and also at Princeton University and the first person of African descent to win a Nobel Prize in a field other than literature or peace. His writings, which included his book The Theory of Economic Growth, were among the first to describe the field of development economics. Quickly gaining the attention of the leadership of colonized territories, he helped develop blueprints for the changing relationship between the former colonies and their former rulers. He made significant contributions to Ghana's quest for economic growth and the West Indies' desire to create a first-class institution of higher learning serving all of the Anglophone territories in the Caribbean. This book, based on Lewis's personal papers, provides a new view of this renowned economist and his impact on economic growth in the twentieth century. It will intrigue not only students of development economics but also anyone interested in colonialism and decolonization, and justice for the poor in third-world countries.
Economic Theory and Development Options for the Caribbean
Author: Eastern Caribbean Central BankPublisher: Ian Randle Publishers
ISBN: 9766372934
Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
"Citizen scholars of the Caribbean as well as noted international economists analyse the macroeconomic and broader development challenges facing developing countries today in this collection dedicated to the work of Sir William Arthur Lewis, Nobel Laureate and a pioneer of Development Economics. Originally developed as individual lectures in Lewis s honour and delivered over a ten-year period, they reflect the ethos of his approach to development and the utility of economics as a problem-solving discipline. The ultimate aim is to provide practical solutions to the problems of development. The contributors to this volume are: Rex Nettleford; Alister McIntyre; Norman Girvan; Lloyd Best; Kari Levitt; Marius St. Rose; Clive Thomas; Alan Blinder; Joseph Stiglitz; and Gerald Meier. There is a Foreword by Dr the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Both the annual lectures and this landmark collection have been organized by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank whose Governor, Sir K. Dwight Venner provides an insightful and comprehensive Introduction to the volume. "
Wishing for Wings
Author: Debbie JacobPublisher: Ian Randle Publishers
ISBN: 9789766379926
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
They were outcasts, the forgotten boys of Trinidad and Tobago imprisoned for violent crimes including armed robbery and murder. They had nothing left but a wish for a better life, the feeling that they would need an education to achieve their goals, and a desperate desire to find an English teacher. In 2010 Debbie Jacob entered the gates of the Youth Training Centre (YTC), the remand centre for boys in the Caribbean island of Trinidad - it would be a move that would change her life and the lives of her young charges forever. Based on a true story, Wishing for Wings recounts Debbie's challenging journey of preparing seven young men for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) English Language exam. Heartbreaking but also encouraging, Debbie's story and those of her students, offer an unprecedented look into the lives of troubled teens and boys in prison. The realities of the education and justice systems are brought into sharp focus as are issues such as teaching (formal) English in a Creole speaking environment. It is a story of challenge and triumph; of rebellion and redemption; of loss and of learning, but most of all it is about the Power of Love. Debbie Jacob took a chance with her students, and they took a chance with her. In the end, both teacher and students would discover just how much they had come to need each other. Impossible to put down, Wishing for Wings captures both the fear and the pleasure of one teacher in unchartered territory; and the hope and trust sustaining her students. The story of their journey together will make you cry and make you smile, but most of all, it will remind you of the enduring power of faith and love.
A Critical Analysis of the Contributions of Notable Black Economists
Author: Kojo A. QuarteyPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351962639
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
This book introduces and critically analyzes the achievements of major black economists and their contributions to the realm of economic thought. The book begins with a brief overview of the contribution of Africans to philosophy and economic thought and goes on to discuss individuals who have made the most significant contributions to this field. There is particular reference to their background and influences including a critical analysis of individual thought. Kojo Quartey's book provides an essential supplement to any economic history text.