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development economics

Development economics is the branch of economics that deals with processes of socio-economic and institutional change in low-income, transition, and high-income countries. It involves the study of several factors, including health, education, agriculture, governance, economic growth, financial inclusion, and gender inequality.

Alternative Names

growth economicsdevelopment economics for improvements of education in low-income countriesdevelopment economics for financial inclusion in low-income countriesdevelopment economics for the health sector of low-income countriesdevelopment economics for institutional changes in low-income countries

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TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Optional for2 occupations
Total occupations2
Alt names5

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