How long does it take to read Economics of Development?
Economics of Development by A. P. Thirlwall takes about 12 hours 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 12 hours 26 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2011. 678 pages, about 186,450 words.
25 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 20 hours 43 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 12 hours 26 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 46 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1 edition, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"For nearly forty years, Thirlwall's texts have offered students a clear, comprehensive and rigorous overview of the economic aspects of growth and development. Now, this ninth edition of Thirlwall's popular textbook represents the most thorough revision to date of the author's classic textbook, Growth and Development: The new edition will continue to educate countless students interested in the topic. New to this edition:* All material, including data, has been brought up to date * New two-color text design makes it more accessible * New cases have been added throughout the text, including cases discussing the World Bank Commission on Growth and Development, and the technological divide * New sections on climate change and trade liberalization * Pedagogical tools such as case examples and discussion questions which support students in understanding and reflecting on theory"--
Subjects: Economic development, Economic conditions
