The Theory of Economic Development. Book Summary

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The Theory of Economic Development

Joseph Schumpeter

What’s inside

The book presents pioneering thoughts on economic development, exploring the relationship between entrepreneurial innovation and economic growth.

You’ll Learn

  • Gain insights into the mechanism of economic growth
  • Understand the role of innovation in economic development
  • Explore the concept of ‘creative destruction’
  • Learn about the effects of credit creation

Key Points

  • Role of the entrepreneur in economic development
  • Innovation as key to economic growth
  • Concept of ‘creative destruction’
  • Importance of credit creation
  • Link between development and business cycles

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Policy Makers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Students

About author

Joseph Schumpeter was an influential 20th-century economist known for his theories on business cycles and capitalist development.