Principles and concepts -- Economics, institutions, and development -- Comparative economic development -- Classic theories of economic growth and development -- Contemporary models of development and underdevelopment -- Problems and policies : domestic -- Poverty, inequality, and development --...

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This book examines general Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) roles and comparative advantages in the broad fight to end global poverty, as well as roles and opportunities specific to particular Millennium Development Goals sectors.