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Authors: Tatyana P. Soubbotina with Katherine Sheram
Publisher: The World Bank

Published by The World Bank Institute, Beyond Economic Growth was designed to help readers broaden their knowledge of global issues and gain insight into their country’s situation in a global context. Created as a student reader, this new publication will serve as a valuable resource tool for both economic and non-economic teachers alike. Through a study of the challenges of global development, readers are encouraged to explore and discuss a wide range of social, economic, and environmental issues.

Featured topics appear in classes across the curriculum and include:

• Economic Development
• World Population Growth
• Income Inequality
• Poverty
• Education
• Health and Longevity
• Urbanization and Urban Air Pollution
• Public and Private Enterprise
• Globalization and International Trade
• Foreign Aid and Foreign Investment
• The Risk of Global Climate Change
• Sustainable Development

A glossary of economic terms is included in the Appendix along with all relevant statistical data providing educators the option to introduce data and research interpretation into classes where appropriate.

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