Trebilcock, Michael J. 1941- creator Mota Prado, Mariana text enk Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar Publishing [2014] 2014 monographic eng

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xii, 233 p. ; 23 cm This book offers a concise and accessible introduction to the main themes and debates in the field of law and development. It unpacks the role of legal systems and institutions, and investigates what kinds of law and legal arrangements are perceived (correctly or not) to encourage and facilitate development. Defining development -- Determinants of development -- Institutional theories of development -- The rule of law and development : a legal perspective -- The rule of law : an economic perspective -- Political regimes and development -- Ethnic conflict and development -- Gender and development -- Public administration and development -- Corruption and development -- State-owned enterprises, privatization and public-private partnerships -- International trade -- Foreign direct investment -- Foreign aid. Michael J. Trebilcock, university professor and chair in law and economics, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Canada; Mariana Mota Prado, associate professor, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Canada. Law and economic development Rule of law Filosofía del derecho Desarrollo económico Legislación Estado de derecho K 3820 T784a 2014 9781783473397 (paperback) 178347338X (paperback) 9781783473380 1783473398 881102 20230410123416.0 spa