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Insightful economic blueprint for societal knowledge growth.
If you're intrigued by the intricacies of economic growth and societal development, "Creating a Learning Society" could be a thought-provoking read for you. Stiglitz and Greenwald delve deep into the role of knowledge in shaping economies, offering a critical analysis of government policies and their impact on progressing—as opposed to hindering—societal learning and productivity. This book challenges conventional economic wisdom and could profoundly alter your understanding of what contributes to a nation’s prosperity, making it a compelling choice for students, policy-makers, and anyone interested in the future of economic development.
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ISBN: 9780231152143
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Date of Publication: 2014-06-24
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.76
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Insightful economic blueprint for societal knowledge growth.
If you're intrigued by the intricacies of economic growth and societal development, "Creating a Learning Society" could be a thought-provoking read for you. Stiglitz and Greenwald delve deep into the role of knowledge in shaping economies, offering a critical analysis of government policies and their impact on progressing—as opposed to hindering—societal learning and productivity. This book challenges conventional economic wisdom and could profoundly alter your understanding of what contributes to a nation’s prosperity, making it a compelling choice for students, policy-makers, and anyone interested in the future of economic development.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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