Development: Not by Economic Alone: (Record no. 13761)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9786246872007 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | SLIDA |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Edition number | 23 |
| Classification number | 338.9 |
| Item number | SAN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Sanderatne , Nimal. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 3290 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Development: Not by Economic Alone: |
| Remainder of title | Non-Economic factors in Development/ |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Nimal Sanderatne |
| Medium | English |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Colombo: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | The Author; |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2025. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | iv,100p.: |
| Other physical details | ill.; |
| Dimensions | 29cm. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | "Development: Not by Economics Alone," a monograph by Dr. Nimal Sanderatne, argues that true development cannot be understood or achieved through economic indicators like GDP alone. It emphasizes that human development, structural transformations, and socio-cultural factors—such as work ethic and education—are essential precursors to sustainable, long-term economic growth. <br/>Key aspects of this holistic, non-economic approach include:<br/>Beyond GDP: Focusing on social indicators like education, life expectancy, and inequality, rather than just income per capita, is crucial for assessing true societal progress.<br/>Role of Human Capital: Quality of life is improved by focusing on health, education, and skills rather than purely financial gains.<br/>Cultural Factors: Development is heavily influenced by societal values, including attitudes towards work, leisure, and savings.<br/>Institutional & Political Factors: The success of economic policies is heavily dependent on the institutional frameworks and political stability of a country. <br/>In essence, this perspective emphasizes that economic development fails to improve lives if it does not also prioritize, and is not supported by, social equity and human well-being, as noted in this article about the impact of the pandemic on human capital in Sri Lanka. |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration | Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration | 04/03/2026 | Donation | D/267 | 338.9 SAN | D/267 | 26/03/2026 | 26/03/2026 | Lending Books |