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Continuing Relevance of Development Studies

In: Sir Hans Singer

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  • D. John Shaw

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Singer reacted positively to the question ‘Is development economics still relevant?’ (Singer, 1997a). In one sense, the question answered itself. Development problems have certainly not disappeared. But those who spoke about the ‘demise’ of development economics meant something different. They contended that development economics, at least in the old style, is neither a necessary nor a suitable tool for solving today’s problems. The contention holds that traditional development economics was misguided, and misled developing countries into adopting harmful policies.

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  • D. John Shaw, 2002. "Continuing Relevance of Development Studies," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Sir Hans Singer, chapter 30, pages 281-283, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-4039-3286-0_30
    DOI: 10.1057/9781403932860_30
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