This document provides information about the book "Economic Development" by Michael Todaro. It is 892 pages published by Pearson in 2014. The book provides an introduction to economic development and policy issues in developing countries. It takes a policy-oriented approach using economic theory and case studies to show how theory relates to challenges in developing nations. The new edition includes findings boxes on recent research, updates on global economic crises, and policy analysis and case studies reviewing progress and challenges in countries like Costa Rica.